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NEAPON Teachers Scholarship4/15/2026See your school counselor for more informationVariesVisit Your School Counseler
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James Hughes Scholarship4/13/2026The James M. Hughes Memorial Scholarship Award honors a graduating senior whose character reflects honesty, loyalty, dependability, strong relationships, personal growth, and a commitment to being part of something greater than oneself. This award is not limited to students attending a four-year college. Students pursuing community college, trade or technical programs, apprenticeships, military service, or direct entry into the workforce are encouraged to apply. This award honors the qualities that cannot always be measured on a transcript: integrity, loyalty, growth, and the consistent way a student shows up for others. The award may be used toward tuition, books, training materials, tools, certification costs, or other expenses related to the recipient’s chosen post-secondary path.$1,000.00See Ms. Boucher in School Counseling
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Transform RI Scholarship3/31/2026The exciting Transform RI Scholarship (TRIS) program is back offering a unique chance for RI high school students to win big while making a difference in communities that need it most in our state. How it works...Its Simple! Students need to write an essay ansering one question: if you had $1 million to improvie the lives of those who need it most in RI how would you do it? Students can submit an essay, video or multimedia in presentation. The entries don't need to be perfect. The emphasis is on the idea, not the video or writing skills. 4. The winning idea receives $1 million to make it a reality, plus a $25,0000 scholarship! 5. Nine finalists win scholarships between $5,000 and $15,000! Varieshttps://pocfoundation.com/transformri/scholarship-signup/
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Glocester Business Association4/10/2026Applicant must be a resident of the Town of Glocester or Foster, RI and a graduating senior at PHS who will be attending an accredited junior college, college, university or technical school in September 20264x $750https://glocester.org/scholarship-application.htmupdated
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The Chief Robert G. Dauphinais Memorial Scholarship4/15/26Applicant must be a high school senior from Glocester, Foster, North Scituate, Burrillville, North Smithfield, or Smithfield. Demonstrate volunteerism in the community. Applicant must include a letter describing why they should be considered for this scholarship. Applicant must possess an acceptance letter from a facility for higher learning. With an intended concentration in Fire Science or Nursing/ Medical fields. Parents Adjusted Gross Income cannot exceed $100,000.00$1,000See Mrs. Boucher in school counseling
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The Larry Cook Memorial Scholarship presented by Rolling Thunder3/15/2026The Rolling Thunder is pleased to offer for a $1000 scholarship to a Ponaganset High School Senior who is the child/dependent of a US Military Veteran or current member of the Armed Forces, who intends to pursue any post-secondary education or training institution. Interested applicants must submit an essay aswering the following prompt: What does it mean to you to be a child of a veteran or active duty member of the military and how has it effected your life?$1,000.00See Mrs. Boucher in school counseling updated
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The Robert H. Lenth Scholarship4/15/2026This scholarship is for Ponaganset High School seniors who have demonstrated a willingness to serve the local community throughout high school.variesSee Mrs. Boucher in School Counselingupdated
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Gentian Garden Club Scholarship4/15/26Must be a PHS graduating senior who is planning to study plant science, environmental science, horticulture, landscape architecture, oceanography, or a similar program. Must have a 3.0 Cum GPA and involved in FFA or similar program. $1,000See Mrs. Boucher in school counseling updated
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Eastern Star Scholarship - Queen of SHEBA Chapter No. 104/15/2026Applicant must included a copy of your highschool transcript. Must include a 500 word essay entitled "My Future Aspirations". Must include acceptance letter from College or Universtiy you are going to attend. Letter of Recommendation from Highschool authority (Principal, Teacher, Counselor)500See Mrs. Boucher in school counseling updated
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Glocester Lions Club 4/15/2026For Glocester Residents only. Awarded to 3 PHS students who apply. Please visit the guidance office for application$2,000See Mrs. Boucher in school counseling
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Kristen Rose Barnes Scholarship4/15/2026Must be going into a health related field of education. Must be a Ponaganset High School senior.$5,000See Mrs. Boucher in school counseling*
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Friendship Lodge #7 F. & A.M. Scholarship4/15/26To award one (1) $500 scholarship to a graduating senior from Ponaganset High School and one (1) $500
scholarship to a graduating senior from Ponaganset High School who embody the tenets of the Masonic
organization of Freemasonry, which include friendship, morality, and brotherly love. Recipients should be of
strong character and moral nature, a loyal friend and have demonstrated a high level of caring for others.
Scholarships are available to both male and female students.		$500See Mrs. Boucher in school counseling
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Glocester Firefighter Scholarship4/30/2026The Glocester Firefighter Scholarship Award will only be disbursed to the student after successful
completion of one (1) semester. If an applicant selected for this scholarship does not complete
one (1) full semester, an alternative applicant may receive the award.		Min $500See Mrs. Boucher in school counseling, harmonyfd.com/firefighter-scholarship/updated
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Ocean State Center for Independent Living3/21/26Applications are now open for the 2026 Catherine T. Murray Memorial Scholarship, which supports Rhode Island residents with disabilities who plan to attend college or trade/technical school beginning in Fall 2026. This scholarship aims to reduce barriers to post-secondary education for students whose disabilities impact daily life. Qualifying disabilities may include, but are not limited to, vision or hearing disabilities, ADD/ADHD, Autism, learning disabilities, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, limb loss, spinal cord injury, and other significant conditions.varieshttps://www.oscil.org/youth-transition/scholarship
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KDMF Scholarship Opportunitites4/10/26The Katie DeCubellis Memorial Foundation is a local non-profit organization established in the memory of Katie DeCubellis, a 13-year old Narragansett student killed by a drunk driver on October 29, 1999. The organization seeks to help others and to make our community a better place in which to live. Our Foundation has set out to educate people on the dangers of drunk driving and substance abuse. The KDMF Offers multiple different scholarships. The “KDMF Victim Relief”, the “Nobody’s Glory…Everybody’s Gain”, the “Make a Difference” and the “KDMF Memorial” (open to Narragansett residents only) to name a few.$1000-$6000https://kdmf.org/
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Victory Sportsmen's Club Scholarship4/15/2026Applicant must be a PHS graduate. Must be planning to attend a trade or technical school. Must have a 3.0 GPA Average. Must be a resident of Foster or Glocester. Please include your high school transcript along with a letter briefly outlining your intended field of study and why you feel you are the best fit for the scholarship. 800See Mrs. Boucher in school counseling emailed on 12/3 and 1/16
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Scituate Rotary Scholarhip4/15/2026The Scituate Rotary Club is proud to offer a $2500 scholarship to two graduating Ponaganset High School students accepted into a college or trade school. Serving the communities of Scituate, Foster, and Glocester.$5,000.00https://forms.gle/kynhh6BnH3z9sHSG8should have updated applicaiton on 1/20/26
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Glocester Police Dept Scholarship4/15/2026Awared to a graduating senior from Ponaganset. Preference given to Glocester residents seeking a career or college major in Law Enforcement$1,000.00See Mrs. Boucher in school counseling updated
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Annie Walsh Memorial Scholarship4/15/2026Must be a senior at PHS; Must be accepted at a college and plan to attend in the fall of 2026 as a fulltime student, must be planning to pursue a career in teaching. 5x $1,000See Mrs. Boucher in school counseling emailed on 12/30 and 1/16-will call 1/22
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Ponaganset Education Foundation First Class Scholarship 4/1/26Presented to a student who attends PHS, havea cumulative GPA over 2.5, 1st generation, extracurricular activities outside of school, demonstrate a financial need, and attend and reamin in a 4-year college, full time. Up to $16,000See your school counselor for more information
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Matt Alsfeld Award4/13/26Cannot be recipient of multiple scholarships. A passion that is not necessairly mainstream. Demonstrate care and compassion to the community. Requires a 300-500 word essay that answers the question "What major will you bepursing in college or trade school? is this your passion, and why? if it is not explain your rationale for choosing your major" 2x $1,000https://www.mattalsfeld.org/scholarship
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John A. Caruso Scholarship 4/15/2026This scholarship is open to college-bound, High School Seniors who are residents of the City of Warwick and are attending a public school within the State of RI. Five 1-year scholarships in the amount of 2500.00 will be awareded. Any seniors accepted for fall attendance at any post-secondary institution accredited by the National Association of Schools and Colleges and/or the Department of Education (in the state where the instution is located).$2,500.00See Mrs. Boucher in school counseling
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Local 51 Scholarship 20243/30/2026The Rhode Island Interscholastic League (RIIL) is pleased to announce a new partnership with UA Local 51, the trade union for plumbers, pipefitters and refrigeration technicians in Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts. Through this relationship, the RIIL will promote opportunities within Local 51 to students from its member schools across the state.
As part of the partnership, Local 51 will provide a $500 scholarship to a graduating senior interested in pursuing a career in the trades industry. 		$500https://ualocal51.com/apprenticeship.aspx
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The RI Foundation 4/13/2026Thanks to the generosity of many Rhode Islanders, the Foundation is able to offer scholarships and fellowships to students from middle school to post-graduate level, from communities throughout the state, and in many different fields of study. LOTS of scholarships to look through on this site!https://rifoundation.org/grants-scholarships/browse-scholarships
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RI Mensa Scholarships Essay Contest1/15/2026Scholarship applicants must be enrolled in a degree program at an accredited US institution of higher learning during the academic year of 2024-2025. An essay of not more than 550 words must be submitted with the application. In this essay, applicants will detail their career, academic, and/or vocational goals. Winners of the awards will be notified after judging is completed, sometime in spring of 2026.$2,500https://www.mensafoundation.org/what-we-do/scholarships/updated
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RI Polonia Scholarship Foundation1/31/2026Scholarships will be awarded to students of Polish-American descent who are Rhode Island residents or who belong to a Rhode Island Polish-American organization, and are U.S. citizens. Scholarships are open to high school seniors applying to an accredited post-secondary educational institution in either a two or four year program.http://www.ripsf.org/updated
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RI Latino Dollars for Scholars5/4/2026Be a high school senior (or who have earned their GED)
•Planning to enroll as a full-time student in a 2-yr, 4-yr, vocational or technical
college for the 2025-2026 academic year. Be a RI Resident. Be of Latino heritage.		$1,500https://latino-rhodeisland.dollarsforscholars.org/index.php?section=chapterWebsite&action=student_parent&fwID=333updated
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The John and Betty MacLean Memorial ScholarshipOPen 2/25/26, closed 4/15/26The Scottish American Society of RI is please to offer The John and Betty MacLean Memorial Scholarship, a $1000 scholarship. Applicants must be Rhode Island residents enrolling at an accredited college, university, or vocational school to pursue an academic degree or official certification. $1,000.00https://sasri.org/scholarship/updated
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CharterCare Foundations Scholarship3/30/2026Nursing and Continuing Medical Education - Applicants must be permanent Rhode Island residents, have demonstrated financial need, and maintain a 3.0 (B) average or above to qualify. https://www.chartercarefoundation.org/scholarships/updated
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Academic Advantage Scholarship Grant4/15/2026The Academic Advantage Scholarship Grant is awarded to a June 2026 high school graduate from a RI High School who participates in Extra-Curricular Activities and Community Service. Students must provide: Report Cards from 6/25 and 11/25, proof of community service and extra-curricular activities. They must also provide a letter of recommendation from a school staff member explaining how this student is a good role model for their school.$500https://www.academicadvantageri.com/grant-info.htmlupdated
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Navigant Credit Union Scholarship3/31/26The Navigant Credit Union Scholarship is open to any graduating high school senior entering an accredited junior college, college, university, or tech school. The applicant or parent/guardian must be a member of Navigant Credit Union in good standing.Varieshttps://navigantcu.org/scholarships
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Career & Technical Scholarships - Horatio Alger3/25/2026-June 2026Have completed high school (or earned a high school equivalency credential)
Cannot be taking pre-requisite courses and must be enrolled in your program
Must be enrolled full-time by Fall 2026 to be eligible.
Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a career or technical program (up to 2 years) at an accredited non-profit post-secondary institution in the United States
Demonstrated critical financial need (must be eligible to receive the Federal Pell grant as determined by completion of the FAFSA)
Demonstrated perseverance in overcoming adversity
Be under the age of 30
Be a United States citizen		Up to $2,500https://scholars.horatioalger.org/about-our-scholarship-programs/technical/updated
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Michael P. Metcalf Memorial Fund and Christine T. Grinacic Adventurer's Fund2/17/2026Applications will be accepted from college freshmen, sophmores, juniors and seniots who are legal residents of RI. Plans must include a well-defined
program and demostrate clear purpose. Applicants must show financial need for support in completing the project. Those selected must submit a final project in writing and perhaps anouther medium
communicating the value of the experience in furthering their long-term goals. Criteria for evaluating applications include: Clarity and thoughtfulness of application, creativity and motivation of proposed project,
evidence of self-direction and initiative, and financial need. 		$2,000-$5,000https://rifoundation.org/grants-scholarships/browse-scholarships/metcalf-memorial-fund-and-grinavic-adventurers-fundupdated
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Kids Klub ScholarshipAccepted thru: Jan 1st - March 31st each yearKids Klub is committed to supporting the next generations of teachers. Part of our commitment includes
supporting graduating high school seniors who attend the school districts in our communities.		$250https://kidsklubri.com/scholarship/updated
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WTS-Rhode Island ScholarshipDecember 31, 2025The minimum criteria for selection are as follows:

GPA of 3.0 or higher
Currently enrolled in a high school studying math, science, and technology
Considering a career in a transportation-related field
The scholarships are competitive and based on the applicant's specific goals, academic record and interest in transportation.		$1,000https://www.wtsinternational.org/chapters/rhode-island/scholarshipsupdated
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The Matthew Dennison Charitable Foundation ScholarshipApril 15,2025The Matthew Dennison Charitable Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides college scholarships to Rhode Island High School athletes who exemplify the charecteristics of the MD16 spirit: Strength, Leadership, Competitiveness, and Devotion.https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdAWPAbMs3XALMQlULdvm_Ka-gboCs_b8iBzESE0vItauCMhg/viewformupdated
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RISLA Financial Literacy Scholarship1st of each monthStudents must be a Rhode Island resident and either a high school senior or be attending college or graduate school. Students must register and submit answers to three financial literacy questions. Students are encouraged to enter once per month, increasing their chances to win in the future, but may only win once per year. $2,000https://app.risla.com/finlitquiz/updated
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2025 RI Italian American Hall of Fame Scholarship6/1/26l. High academic achievement on the part of the male or female student;
2. Evidence of financial need;
3. A record of outstanding athletic accomplishment in varsity level competition or;
similar accomplishment in acknowledged interscholastic artistic endeavor;
4. One letter of reference;
5. The applicant must be a Rhode Islander who is or will be a graduate or has graduated from an accredited RI high school and who is of any ethnic background, creed or color, and attending an accredited college or university starting in the fall of 2026.
Min. of $2000Rhode Island Italian American Hall of Fame (riiahf.org)
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Rhode Island Promise Scholarship at CCRIMust apply at CCRI Through the Promise scholarship, all Rhode Islanders coming right out of high school are eligible to pursue associate degrees at CCRI tuition-free.Must apply at CCRI https://www.ccri.edu/ripromise/faqs.html#whatupdated
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Additional RI ScholarshipOngoingFind much more scholarships offered in RI at the link provided: Varieshttps://www.rischolarships.org/?utm_campaign=Financial%20Literacy%20Scholarship&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=203135968&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9V8ETR5493XyUJdNSiBKNJmieTRRgj0BXhUMUCDp7cKkICyCSKi4hUcaGHuxSvdhUeR7W53l9qhMEG4uW2L-H9jQgDzg&utm_content=203135968&utm_source=hs_emailupdated
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RIAAO Scholarship Application6/1/2026The Rhode Island Association of Admission Officers (RIAAO), established in 1976, is a professional organization for college and university admissions personnel who represent institutions within the state of Rhode Island.
The RIAAO Scholarship provides financial assistance in the form of a ONE-TIME scholarship of $500.00 to three students from the state of Rhode Island who enroll in a RIAAO institution.		$500https://www.riaao.com/annual-scholarshipupdated
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Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund5/1/2025 / early response option due 4/3/2025The Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund offers renewable, four-year scholarships to students with financial need who display academic achievement, a commitment to serving others (in school, their community, or at home), a strong work ethic, and leadership qualities. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher to be considered. $2,000-$17,000https://phillips-scholarship.org/
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Robert G. and Joyce Andrew College Scholarship Fund4/14/2025The scholarship provides annual educational aid for graduates of Rhode Island high schools. Awards are renewable for up to three academic years following the first award, with proof of continued financial need and academic good standing. (attending Bryant, PC, Roger Willians, RIC, URI or CCRI)Varieshttps://rifoundation.org/grants-scholarships/browse-scholarships/robert-g-and-joyce-andrew-college-scholarship-fund?et_rid=640551471&s_campaign=rhodemap:newsletter
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Patricia W. Edwards Memorial Art
Scholarship Fund		3/17/25 through 5/12/2025The scholarships are for further education of young Rhode Island artists. The scholarship is available for Rhode Island high school freshman, sophomore and juniors, who wish to attend one art class at a Rhode Island institution (Rhode Island School of Design, AS220, etc.) The applicant must demonstrate artistic ability and interest in painting and/or
drawing.		Up to $500https://rifoundation.org/grants-scholarships/browse-scholarships?l=&s=1&q=Patricia+W.+Edwards
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Rhode Island PBS Foundation Scholarship4/14/2026Awarded to a stuident who is graduating high school and attending a accredited 4-year school, or currently enrolled. Needs to demonstrate merit towards successful career in broadcasting, communications, and/our journalism. Student must be resident of R.I. or Bristol County, MA.Up to $15,000https://drive.google.com/open?id=1aeFm_NihL5XLqQM2lOMHMy64Q148Jb01zM6ame45fCk
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Paul F. Ronci Memorial Scholarship3/31/25The Paul F. Ronci Memorial Scholarship Trust has been established by the Parents of Paul F. Ronci
to provide an annual scholarship to a full-time student who has attained academic excellence,
demonstrates financial need, is a Rhode Island resident, aspires to further the good of humanity,
and who otherwise displays leadership skills and a desire to better society.		ranging from
$500 up to a full
one year's tuition		http://paulfroncischolarship.org/howtoapply.htm
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New England Service Scholarship4/24/2025Must be graduating from a public high school in one of the six New England states (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont) Attending a 2- or 4-year institution in the Fall of 2026. Demonstrate a strong commitment to making a positive impact in their local communities
Demonstrate financial need		$1,000https://www.redsoxfoundation.org/servicescholarships/
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LivForYou Foundation Scholarship3/22/2025Must be a RI resident - Graduating high school senior - Declare as a dance major/minor - GPA of 2.5 or higher. Attention RI Dancers and Cheerleaders in their senior year, the application for the Olivia Noel Memorial Scholarships is now open!

Each year we award several scholarships to help support students as they begin their college journey.

Our past awardees are dancers and cheerleaders who represent a wide range of talent and ability and have true heart and spirit.
$2,500https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdJP-XuW0lW8dnxCjOxzPYQV-hDy8pNatdizlewvNXNXVTPMw/viewform?pli=1
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Catherine T. Murray Scholarship Fund3/20/2025This scholarship is available to Rhode Island residents with significant disabilities who will be attending an accredited university, college, or trade/technical school starting in the fall of 2026. Significant disabilities can include physical, cognitive, or emotional conditions that impact daily life, such as vision and hearing disabilities, ADD/ADHD, Autism, learning disabilities, Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, amputation, spinal cord injury, and more.$1,000+https://www.oscil.org/scholarship
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Carter Roger Williams Scholarship3/3/26For students who are current RI residents, Current senior at any High School, Accepted by an accredited post-secondary institution, shows financial need (demonstrated by FAFSA) and has a strong academic recordsUp to $20,000https://rifoundation.org/grants-scholarships/browse-scholarships/carterscholarship
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The Robert O. Pare College ScholarshipFebruary 10th, 2026 through April 1st, 2026. Scholarship Application Form (includes detailed list of volunteer and community activities), 500-word max essay explaining how your commitment to community service has impacted your life and others, Official high school transcript, Two letters of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, volunteer organization or employer$5,000https://www.centrevillebank.com/Community/Local-Support/College-Scholarship
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Jonn P.B.R. DuClau Memorial Scholarship5/1/25The Jonn P.B.R. Memorial Foundation has set up a scholarship for graduating seniors. Any senior with a direct relation to a veteran of OIF/OEF timeframe is encouraged to apply. The graduating senior can fill out the Google Form and attach the necessary documents or print out the PDF file and physically attach and mail the application to the listed address.n/ahttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePz4bN3oq3Mqj83TsASyOYQVlVwYCKGz7jTjiAc8v84snt5g/viewform
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The RI Foundation Nursing Scholarships (9 different ones available)5/5/25Nice Nursing scholarships - One application may be used to apply for all nine programs, as long as an applicant qualifies for at least one of the programs described below.

Note: Award amounts vary from $500 to $10,000. All renewals must reapply. To be eligible you must be either a Rhode Island resident or attending a nursing program in Rhode Island.
varieshttps://rifoundation.org/grants-scholarships/browse-scholarships/nursing-scholarships
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DLB Goalie Academy ScholarshipJune 30, 2025As of September 2025, the student must be a candidate for high school graduation in the Spring of 2026;
2. Be attending either a college or university in the Fall of 2026;
3. Be a varsity member/on a varsity sport of any state recognized high school athletic team during their graduation year;
4. Active in non-athletic extra-curricular school and/or community activities;
5. Complete application form and all additional attachments.		https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeDZEgiBXSxDNcIrGlec7lhAl2xRCdUyYs7gY3RBUPfrtG1ig/viewform
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RI Hockey Hall of Fame ScholarshipMarch 31, 2026A significant part of our Hall of Fame mission is to assist and inspire our young players in achieving their goals in hockey and in life.

To that end, the Hall, in coordination with our founding organizations, awards up to ten $1000 scholarships (5 Boys’ & 5 Girls’) each year to graduating RI Interscholastic League team seniors who are enrolled in an accredited college or trade school in their high school graduation year.		$1,000.00https://www.rihhof.com/scholarship/
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Rhode Island PBS and the Public's Radio Scholarship4/14/2025The Rhode Island PBS and the Public's Radio Scholarship presents an incredible opportunity for talented residents of Rhode Island and Bristol County, Massachusetts, who are passionate about pursuing a career in broadcasting, communications, or journalismvarieshttps://rifoundation.org/grants-scholarships/browse-scholarships/rhode-island-pbs-the-publics-radio-scholarship
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