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Although the smallest state in America, don’t let the size of Rhode Island fool you. Scholarships are large for students and residents of the Ocean State. So, don’t think you have to live in one of the Newport Mansions in order to afford a Rhode Island school, like Brown University, Bryant University, or the University of Rhode Island. If you are a resident or plan to attend a school in Rhode Island, you could add some free college dollars to your savings, too. Check out this directory of scholarships for Rhode Island students, and apply online today! For even more scholarships, fill out a free ScholarshipExperts profile to discover your personalized list of possible awards.

Albert E. and Florence W. Newton Nursing Scholarship

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.
Award Amount

Total:  $10000

Awards:  2

Deadline

Deadline:  April 19

RDW Group, Inc. Minority Scholarship for Communications

This scholarship is open to Rhode Island students who are studying communications at the undergraduate or graduate level. Students must be from a minority group.
Award Amount

Total:  $4000

Awards:  2

Deadline

Deadline:  April 19

Lily and Catello Sorrentino Memorial Scholarship

Applicants for this scholarship must be 25 years of age or older and attending any degree-conferring, non-parochial educational college or university within Rhode Island. Students must demonstrate financial need; preference will be given to first-time applicants.
Award Amount

Total:  $1500

Awards:  2

Deadline

Deadline:  April 26

Rhode Island Association of Former Legislators Scholarship

This scholarship program offers financial assistance to a Rhode Island high school senior who demonstrates outstanding public service.
Award Amount

Total:  $3000

Awards:  2

Deadline

Deadline:  April 26

Patty & Melvin Alperin First Generation Scholarship

This scholarship is available for Rhode Island high school seniors whose parents did not graduate from college. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and community service.
Award Amount

Total:  $8000

Awards:  2

Deadline

Deadline:  April 26

James J. Burns and C. A. Haynes Textile Scholarship

This scholarship is open to Rhode Island undergraduate and graduate students who are studying textiles at an accredited institution. Students must demonstrate financial need.
Award Amount

Total:  $2000

Awards:  2

Deadline

Deadline:  May 03

United Italian American Inc. Scholarship

This scholarship is open to Rhode Island students who are or will be attending a two- or four-year postsecondary educational institution. Students must demonstrate: superior academic achievement; financial need; and leadership in their school and/or community.
Award Amount

Total:  $2000

Awards:  2

Deadline

Deadline:  May 03

Rhode Island Commission on Women/Freda Goldman Education Award

This award will be given to Rhode Island women to assist with transportation, child-care, tutoring, educational materials, and/or other support services. Preference will be given to highly motivated, self-supporting, low-income women who are completing their first undergraduate degree or certificate program.
Award Amount

Total:  $2500

Awards:  2

Deadline

Deadline:  May 10

Frances L. Macartney Porter Scholarship Fund

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

Total:  $5000

Awards:  2

Deadline

Deadline:  May 10

Aldo Freda Legislative Pages Scholarship

This award is available for Rhode Island undergraduate and graduate students who are legislative pages in Rhode Island. Awards are based on financial need, academic achievement, and good citizenship.
Award Amount

Total:  $2500

Awards:  2

Deadline

Deadline:  May 24