2025 Rhode Island Scholarships

Rhode Island is not immune from the nationwide trend of rising tuition costs. The average tuition for Rhode Island universities is a whopping $28,042.00 and the total cost of attendance is $48,147.00. 63% of student graduates in Rhode Island graduate with an average debt load of $36,036.00. That’s why hundreds of thousands of students in Rhode Island turn either to scholarships or student loans.

These RI scholarships are available for men, women and a variety of students in Rhode Island, and any Rhode Island resident regardless of their interests or background. Rhode Island scholarships are available for college students, for adults going back to school, and all types of RI students or RI residents, and especially targeted to help middle class families afford a top-of-the-line education. The best part about these scholarships is they are easy (many require nothing more than filling out a simple form) and they don’t need to be paid back!

While some scholarships are easy and can be completed in under 30 seconds, others require more upfront information. We’ve marked easy scholarships with a little “Easy Apply” so you can prioritize them. This is the complete list of the best scholarships for Rhode Island residents.

How much total award money and scholarships are available for RI residents?

There are 96 scholarships totaling $338,160.00 available to Rhode Island residents. You can easily browse through all 96 scholarships below.

How many scholarships are available for moms and single moms in Rhode Island?

Moms in Rhode Island are eligible for all the same scholarships as RI residents. Therefore, the 96 scholarships worth $338,160.00 mentioned above is also available to moms and single moms. In addition, however, you can check out additional scholarships for moms, which have been provided exclusively for moms and single moms, and you can find from the main scholarship search engine page.

How many scholarships are available for college students in Rhode Island?

96 scholarships worth $338,160.00 are available for college students in RI. In addition, we encourage current college students in Rhode Island to check scholarships by school and, specifically, colleges in Rhode Island for more options. Here are links for scholarships at the 20 largest colleges in Rhode Island:

Bryant University
Rhode Island College
Rhode Island School of Design
Roger Williams University
Salve Regina University
Clemson University

How many scholarships are available for high school seniors in Rhode Island?

96 scholarships totaling $338,160.00 are available for high school seniors in RI. In addition, we encourage current high school students to check out more from the scholarship search engine.

Do I need to be a resident of RI to apply to these scholarships?

Our scholarship search automatically returns scholarships by all different types of requirements. The below scholarships are either explicitly available for Rhode Island residents, or they do not require specific state residency at all and are therefore available to RI students and residents, as well as others across the country.

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$10,000 ScholarshipPoints Scholarship for Rhode Island

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$10,000 SmarterCollege Scholarship for Rhode Island

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$1,000 Appily No Essay Scholarship for Rhode Island

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$1,000 CollegeXpress No Essay Scholarship for Rhode Island

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Rhode Island State Grant

Applicant must be a Rhode Island resident, a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen, demonstrate financial need, and file the FAFSA. Applicant must be enrolled at least part time in a degree or certificate program.

Deadline:

March 1

$1,400.00

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship

Applicant must be a transfer student who is a member of Phi Theta Kappa.

Deadline:

None

$7,500.00

Transfer Scholarship

Applicant must be a transfer student who has completed a minimum of 45 quarter-cred hours with a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Deadline:

None

$5,500.00

Alpha Beta Gamma Scholarship

Applicant must be a transfer student who is a member of Alpha Beta Gamma. Selection based upon recommendation of chapter faculty advisor and college transcript.

Deadline:

None

$7,500.00

Life Scholarship

Applicant must be a South Carolina resident with strong academics and two of the following: a minimum 3.0 GPA, minimum combined SAT Reasoning score of 1100 (composite ACT score of 23), and/or have graduated in the top third of their secondary school class.

Deadline:

None

$3,000.00

Presidential Academic Scholarship

Applicant must be an incoming student with outstanding secondary school academic records.

Deadline:

None

$15,000.00

Campus Award

Applicant must be an entering freshman student. Selection based upon secondary school performance and rank, curriculum, and SAT Reasoning score.

Deadline:

None

$7,500.00

Thomas J. Watson Fellowship

Applicant must demonstrate integrity, strong ethical character, leadership, and potential for humane and effective participation in the world community. Selection is based upon academic record and extracurricular activities, as well as feasibility and personal significance of the proposed project. Applicant must attend a participating school and be nominated by that institution....

Deadline:

First Tuesday in November

$31,000.00

Rhode Island State Government Internship and Stipend

Applicant must have an interest in general state government. Requirements vary by internship.

Deadline:

May 15

California Scholarship

Applicant must be an incoming freshman or undergraduate transfer student who is a legal resident of California with less than 30 college credits.

Deadline:

None

$5,000.00

American Mathematical Society Centennial Fellowship

Selection is based upon applicant's research. Preference will be given to candidates who have not had extensive fellowship support in the past. Applicant must have had a doctoral degree for at least three years and not more than 12 years at the inception of the award, applications will be accepted from...

Deadline:

December 1

$77,000.00

Academic Promise Scholarship

Applicant must be a high school senior, a Rhode Island resident, a U.S. Citizen or eligible non-citizen, and be able to demonstrate academic merit and financial need. Must file the FAFSA and take either the SAT or ACT test in order to apply.

Deadline:

March 1

$2,500.00

Patty & Melvin Alperin First Generation Scholarship

Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited nonprofit post-secondary institution offering either a two-year associate or a four-year college degree.

Deadline:

April 28

$1,000.00