Frances L. Macartney Porter Scholarship Fund

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 a U.S. citizen.
  3. Must be pursuing postsecondary education.
  4. Must be a resident of Rhode Island.
  5. Must be a single parent.

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

Description: This scholarship is available for Rhode Island single parents who are pursuing postsecondary education. Preference is given to individuals enrolled in trade schools.

Application requirements for the Frances L. Macartney Porter Scholarship Fund are:

  • Application form
  • Recommendation letter
  • Financial worksheet
  • FAFSA
  • Transcript
  • Essay
Additional Information: Preference is given to individuals enrolled in trade schools.

Award Amount: $1,000 to $4,000 annually, non-renewable.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $2,500.

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Friday, May 10

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Friday, May 10

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: one recommendation letter from a teacher or other professional who can attest to his/her specific qualifications that would make him/her a worthy candidate for this award; 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); and an essay of 500 words or less on the topic listed on the application. 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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