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Scholarships for Rhode Island Students to Apply for in 2025

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August 25, 2025

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The Best Rhode Island Scholarships with Upcoming Deadlines

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  1. A Heroes Family Scholarship

    Funded by
    First Responders Family Foundation

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Mar 30, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    As one small way to help the families of first responders, the A Heroes Family Scholarship exists to provide financial support for a student who has lost a parent/guardian or spouse to an on-duty tragedy of a first responder.
    • Education Level: High school senior or above
    • Background: Lost a parent/guardian or spouse in the line of duty including those in law-enforcement, fire, or military
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  2. Aryana Coelho Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Rebekah Rebello

    Amount

    $2,050

    Deadline

    Aug 20, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to honor the young life of Aryana Coelho by supporting students who have faced addiction or watched a loved one go through it.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Background: Has faced addiction, either personally or through a loved one
    Scholarship is in review
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  3. Leon M. Braswell III Book Scholarship

    Funded by
    Amber Fraga (Braswell)

    Amount

    $5,320

    Deadline

    Jul 20, 2022

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will support a BIPOC high school senior from the Northeast that will be a first generation college student.
    • Education Level: High school senior, will be a first generation college student
    • State: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, or Pennsylvania
    • Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
    Scholarship is awarded to
    5 winners
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  4. Mary D. Scholarship

    Funded by
    Ryan

    Amount

    $1,900

    Deadline

    May 31, 2024

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Mary D. Ryan by supporting female students who are pursuing their educational goals later in life.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • Age: 25+
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • State: Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, or Connecticut
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  5. Polish American Women's Scholarship

    Funded by
    Polish American Heritage and Community Foundation

    Amount

    $4,100

    Deadline

    Jun 09, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support women of Polish ancestry as they pursue their academic and professional goals.
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • Location: New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, or Rhode Island)
    • Experience: Involved in community service or leadership
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, graduate, or trade school student
    • Background: Polish or Polish-American heritage (This does not need to/WILL NOT be listed on your profile)
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
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  6. University of Southern Maine No-Essay Transfer Students Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Feb 01, 2022

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship exists to support the endeavors of transfer students in New England.
    • Transfer College of Interest: University of Southern Maine
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  7. Lynn Welding Next Generation in Welding Scholarship

    Funded by
    Lynn Welding Co.,

    Amount

    $2,500

    Deadline

    Jan 15, 2023

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support the next generation of welders so they have the resources necessary to complete their degrees and begin their careers.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: Welding
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  8. Carole H. Beveridge Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Summer Cooke

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Jul 25, 2023

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will support students who are interested in working with animals.
    • Education Level: High school senior, trade school student, or undergraduate
    • Career: Working with animals
    • Citizenship: US Citizen
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
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  9. Joe Ford Trade Scholarship

    Funded by
    D.F. Richard Energy & The Ford Family

    Amount

    $2,000

    Deadline

    Apr 17, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will honor Joseph Ford by supporting students interested in pursuing a career in building, industrial, or mechanical trades.
    • Career Aspiration: Interested in building, industrial, or mechanical trade
    • Education Level: High school senior or Trade School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  10. Paul Sullivan Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Alina Murray

    Amount

    $2,000

    Deadline

    Jul 25, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Paul Sullivan and to keep his memory alive by supporting students who share his passion for tennis.
    • Education Level: High school junior or senior
    • Location: New England
    • Sport: Tennis
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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