Chariho High School

How To Enter:
Have fun winning extra money to help pay college expenses while testing your knowledge of financial topics related to paying for college, credit, and budgeting. RISLA’s Knowledge for College Scholarship provides a chance for Rhode Island Residents and/or students attending a college or university in Rhode Island to win scholarship funds.

Eligibility Requirements:
Student is a Rhode Island resident or student from any state attending a college or university in Rhode Island; and is accepted for and provides validation of enrollment at nationally accredited 2-year or 4-year, university, or postsecondary proprietary school when the scholarship is awarded.

For more information and to enter the scholarship contest, please click HERE

JUNIORS ONLY
DUE DATE: December 11, 2024 by 5:00pm PST
Online Submission Only

The Coolidge Scholarship is a full-ride, four-year, merit scholarship that can be used at any accredited college or university in the United States. Any high school junior who plans to enroll in college in the fall of 2026 and is an American citizen or legal permanent resident is eligible to apply (current high school seniors are not eligible to apply.)

Academic excellence is the primary criterion considered by the Coolidge Scholarship. Secondary criteria include an interest in public policy and an appreciation of the values President Coolidge championed. Successful candidates will also demonstrate humility and have a record of genuine service to their communities. 

For more information regarding scholarship requirements and to access the application, please click HERE

The 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.

The Rhode Chapter is offering a high school scholarship in the amount of $1,000. The recipient’s application is then forwarded to the WTS Foundation to be considered for the WTS Transportation YOU High School Scholarship in the amount of $2,500.

For more information and to access the online application, please click HERE

2024 WTS Transportation_YOU_Scholarship Application.pdf

SENIORS ONLY
DUE: January 30, 2025
Online Submission Only

The Fidelity Scholars Program isn't just a scholarship; it's a comprehensive support system designed to empower you to achieve your full potential. More than just financial assistance, this program provides a wealth of resources and the support to complete your degree. 

Eligibility requirements include the following:

- A permanent resident of Rhode Island - 2.5 - 3.5 unweighted GPA or GED - Pell eligible and/or demonstrate financial need - Attend an in-state college or university

For more information and to access the online application, please click HERE

DAR American Indian Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded once a year to a Native American college and technical student of any age, any tribe and in any state who has financial need and a minimum GPA of 3.25 based on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent GPA on the scaled used by the applicable educational institution.

Applicants must be Native Americans and must be able to prove membership in a tribe that is recognized at a state and/or federal level. These awards are available for vocational training or college/university undergraduate or graduate students. Preference is given to undergraduate applicants.

The amount of the scholarship is $4,000.00 and more than one may be awarded each year.

Frances Crawford Marvin American Indian Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded once a year to one student. A candidate for this scholarship must be enrolled full time at a 2- or 4- year college or university.

Applicants must be Native Americans and proof of American Indian blood is required by letter or proof papers. Students must demonstrate financial need, academic achievement, and have a 3.25 GPA or higher. A recipient may reapply for this scholarship and be considered along with other members of the applicant pool.

The amount of scholarship is based on total return of the endowment, and may vary year to year.

For more information and to apply, please click  HERE

SENIORS ONLY
DUE: January 31, 2025
Online Submission Only

Scholarships 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 current high school seniors applying to an accredited post-secondary educational institution in either a two or four year program.  Criteria for awards include academic achievement, extra curricular activities, community service, etc.  The scholarship award is for one year only, and is non-renewable. Students must be present to receive the award at the awards ceremony on April 5, 2025.
REQUIREMENTS FOR SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

• High school senior of Polish-American descent who is a U.S citizen, a resident of Rhode Island and / or is a member of a Rhode Island Polish-American organization
• Academic qualification of “B” or its equivalent
• Official academic transcript, including rank in class
• Completion of this application form
• Two letters of reference sent directly to the Foundation to be received prior to the deadline of January 31 by email to [email protected]
• Two essays: 1. Student’s personal profile (minimum 100 words - typed), which includes accomplishments, activities in and out of school, SERVICE HOURS, future goals, and financial need. 2. An essay (typed) in your own words (minimum 500 words) - See application below for details of the essay topics for the current academic year

SENIORS ONLY
DUE:  February 3, 2025
ONLINE SUBMISSION

Who is Eligible?
1.   Are you the child or grandchild (or step-child, step-grandchild, or legal ward) of a living Elk who joined the order on or before April 1, 2022, or a charter member of a Lodge that was instituted on or after April 1, 2022? Your Elk sponsor must also be a paid-up member through March 31, 2025. Great-grandchildren are not eligible. If your parent and grandparent are both Elk members, you must apply through the parent's Elks Lodge.

2.  Are you a high school senior?

3.  Are you planning to attend an accredited U.S. school, college or university? (Note: Applicants from Guam, Panama, Puerto Rico and the Philippines may apply Legacy Awards toward schools, colleges or universities in their respective homes.)

For more information and to apply, please click HERE

SENIORS ONLY
DUE: March 24, 2025 to the School Counseling Office for processing and mailing

The 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. Click HERE to apply or use the PDF File below:

2025 Paul F. Ronci Memorial Scholarship Application.pdf

Qualifications:
1.  Must be in top 10% class rank.
2.  Must submit completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (available through your high school Counseling Department).
3.  Must submit a handwritten essay setting forth applicant's goals, ambitions and desires with specific reference to what applicant intends to accomplish for the good of humanity (maximum of two (2) pages).
4.  Must have been a resident of Rhode Island for ten (10) of the last twelve (12) years. Proof of residency required.

The Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund offers renewable, four-year scholarships to students with financial need who display academic achievement, a sustained commitment to serving others (in school, in the community or at home), a consistent history of part-time work, a display of maturity and skills if faced with a challenge, and leadership qualities.

For scholarship requirements and to access the online application, please click HERE

The South County Hospital Medical Staff Scholarship Fund is used to assist graduating seniors interested in working in the health care field.  These awards shall be made for direct support of course fees/purchase of books/tuition assistance.  Multiple scholarships are awarded on an annual basis. 

This scholarship is intended to assist a graduating high school senior in his or her future endeavors in securing a position in a health care profession.  The final vocational interest could include such diverse areas as medicine, dentistry, nursing or physical therapy.  The initial screening process will be performed by the individual’s school faculty members who are responsible for this type of procedure and should be based on academic performance, extracurricular activities, a 500 word essay, in addition to the individual’s expressed interest in a health profession career.  

2025 South County Hospital Medical Staff Scholarship.pdf

SENIORS ONLY
DUE:  April 17, 2025

Completed application should be emailed directly to the organization

The Sylvia Overend Memorial Scholarship was established to honor Sylvia Dobson Overend, a Chariho Middle School teacher and middle school Drama Club advisor, who passed away in 2019 from a rare form of Leukemia.

She took great pride in the CMS Drama Club, building it into an organization that grew in numbers every year, with Sylvia directing larger and larger productions. She had a knack for get young actors to come out of their shell, and project confidence in their performances. In addition to her love of the theater, Mrs. Overend had a passion for singing. She was a member of the Christ Church Choir, and a former member of the Chorus of Westerly.

Two $500 scholarships will be awarded each year- one to a graduating Senior member of the CHS Drama Club, and one to a graduating Senior member of the CHS Chorus, who plan on furthering their education after graduating. Only one application per student (you cannot apply for both). Applications will be due annually on April 17th (Sylvia’s birthday!) and will be presented at the annual Scholarship Awards night.