Albert E. and Florence W. Newton Nursing Scholarship

Award Amount
Application deadline
Awarded By:

Rhode Island Foundation

Number of Awards & Eligibility: The number of awards offered varies annually.
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. This award is for U.S. students.
  2. Must be enrolled or planning to enroll in a nursing program. The following types of programs are all eligible: baccalaureate nursing programs; diploma nursing programs; and two-year associate degree nursing programs. Licensed RNs seeking a baccalaureate nursing degree are also eligible.
  3. Must be a U.S. citizen.
  4. Must be an incoming or current undergraduate student.
  5. Preference will be given to Rhode Island residents.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: This award is available for U.S. students currently enrolled in an undergraduate nursing program who have financial need. Preference is given to residents of Rhode Island.

Application requirements for the Albert E. and Florence W. Newton Nursing Scholarship are:

  • Application form
  • FAFSA
  • Transcript
  • Financial worksheet
  • Acceptance letter
  • Essay
Additional Information: Students must demonstrate financial need for this scholarship.

Award Amount: $500 to $2,000 annually, renewable for up to three additional years.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $5,000.

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Friday, April 19

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Friday, April 19

Applications are available on the Rhode Island Foundation website. The student must click on the "Scholarship/Fellowship Opportunities" link and then search for his/her desired scholarship to access the application. As part of the online application, the student must upload the following required documents: a completed 'Financial Information Worksheet' (accessible for download in the application); a copy of his/her SAR (Student Aid Report), which is generated after filing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid); the most recent version of his/her student transcript (unofficial accepted); an essay of 300 words or less on the topic listed on the application; and a copy of his/her letter of acceptance to his/her nursing program. Documents must be in Word, Excel, or PDF formats. File names should describe the attachment. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. EST on the deadline date.
About Rhode Island Foundation:
Contact Information: Ricky Bogert, -
Address: 1 Union Station Providence, Rhode Island 02903

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