Chariho High School

Seniors Only
Due:  December 15 to School Counselors' Offices (hardcopy or email)

*All applications will be reviewed and only one per school will be forwarded to the state level.  

Eligibility Requirements

• The applicant’s world languages teacher must be a current member of RIFLA. 
• The applicant must be a high school senior who is currently enrolled in the third year level or higher in his or her chosen language. Exceptions may be made in unusual circumstances. 
• The applicant must have a 3.25 overall GPA or higher as noted on the transcript

Application Procedures

• The applicant must submit the following:
• the completed application form located on the following page 
• ·one official transcript of grades 
• two brief letters of recommendation, one from the applicant’s current world languages teacher and one from another teacher or affiliated community member 
• a personal statement

Selection of Award Recipient

Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of their academic performance and interest in world language study as evidenced by their transcript, letters of recommendation, and their personal statement. A personal interview may be required of finalists. Winner will be notified in January.

RIFLA Application.pdf

FEMALE SENIORS ONLY
Due to School Counselors' office by January 5, 2021

The minimum criteria for selection are as follows:

• Open to high school senior girls
  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 $500. 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.

Click here for the information/application for the Transportation YOU High School Scholarship.

WTS Transportation You HS Scholarship.pdf

 

The Profile in Courage Essay Contest deadline is January 15, 2021.  The contest is open to high school students in grades nine through twelve.

More information:  Click Here
Eligibility and Requirements:  Click Here 

 The first-place winner receives $10,000. Second-place receives $3,000. Five finalists receive $1,000 each. Eight semifinalists receive $100 each. Ten students receive honorable mention.

 

SENIORS ONLY
DUE:  March 4, 2021

Army ROTC provides full tuition and fees (or $10K for room and board) scholarships to over 2000 high school students each year. They intend to continue to sustain that same level of commitment into 2021. In addition to the tuition and fees, the scholarship pays $1200 annually for books and a stipend of $420 per months (for up to 10 months a year.)

They have provided links to several resources that you can use for assistance. One is the Army ROTC overview. It explains, in general terms, the basic eligibility and benefits for the program. The other is a resource to assist the students in preparing for the ACT/SAT as they wait for the tests to be conducted. These tools provide a great way for students to use their spare time to improve test scores. All are easily downloaded by clicking the links below.

Army ROTC Information

March 2 Success Program

DUE TO SCHOOL COUNSELORS' OFFICE by April 12, 2021 for processing and mailing
SENIORS ONLY
 
Two $5000 scholarships awarded annually.  Applicant shall be a RI resident attending a RI high school, a US Citizen, and have applied to and been accepted into an accredited 4-year college or school majoring in a visual arts field. Approved areas of student include:

• Photographic Studies
• Fashion Design
• Industrial Design
• Graphic Design
• Art Education
• Animation
• Commercial Arts
• Textile Arts
• Studio Arts

For more information, visit:  www.dm-artscholarship.com

Informational Flyer and application:  Desiree Mesolella Art Scholarship 2021.pdf

SENIORS ONLY
DUE:  Monthly through May 1

General Information:

• RI resident, high school seniors can enter just by answering 3 multiple choice financial literacy questions once per month 
• 3 winners of $2,000 each will be randomly selected on the first day of the following month starting Oct 1^st through May 1^st
• Note: Students can win only once per academic year, therefore the student winners chosen in September have no need to re-enter for the remainder of monthly drawings through May 2021.
• Students who enter all 8 months consecutively during September through April but did not win are qualified for the bonus drawing also held in May for one additional winner. We will be awarding scholarships to 25 students, totaling $50,000.

For more information and to enter, visit: risla.com/fin-lit-quiz

 

 

SENIORS ONLY
DUE:  May 31, 2021 (on-line)

PB & J Foundation Scholarship is for students who have experienced personal challenges that may not have allowed them to perform well academically, but who still have the drive to succeed.  

Examples of personal challenges include but are not limited to:  medical issues, peer issues, family issues.

Scholarships range from $500 to $1000.

For more information, click this PDF:  PB & J Scholarship.pdf

SENIORS ONLY
DUE:  JUNE 19, 2021

The BigSun Organization is proud to be able to continue to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. They are offering an annual scholarship to a deserving student. All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in.   Their participation may be in any capacity, whether as a player, coach or official.

 Deadline:  June 19, 2021    

Amount of Award:  $500.00

 The successful applicant will be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute and currently involved in some sport at that institution or in the community.

 Please visit their website at https://bigsunathletics.com to learn how to apply.

 

Intended For Everyone

Affordable Colleges Online, an organization dedicated to providing free higher education tools for current and future college students and their families, recently published research on all the not-for-profit universities and colleges in Rhode Island that offer online college programs. Historically, online programs have only been offered by for-profit institutions. Today, many of the most established not-for-profit state colleges and national universities have launched programs that provide flexibility and lower tuition prices for students. This dataset is unique to our site and is even ahead of the curve compared to other government education data sources such as NCES and IPEDS. A few of the key features on the page:   Unique list of accredited not-for-profit institutions offering online programs, sorted by affordability Spotlight interviews provided by many college deans with the institution's philosophy on online learning Direct links to the specific online departments, or e-campus, of each institution Additionally, our site helps high school students research post-secondary options by providing content-rich resources including financial aid guidebooks, accredited college search tools, and free open online courses (MOOCs) from national universities such as MIT and UC Berkeley. Our Rhode Island colleges guide can be accessed here at no-cost: www.affordablecollegesonline.org

Intended For Everyone

ZipRecruiter is offering a $3,000 scholarship for students, available each semester! They are looking for a 500-800 word submission that addresses both prompts; 1. Describe a job you previously held - or hold 2. Describe your ideal post-graduate job For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.ziprecruiter.com/scholarship 

Deadlines vary so check website carefully

Intended For Seniors

The program is relevant to students who find that their intended program of study is not offered by the University of Rhode Island, Rhode Island College or the Community College of Rhode Island. The Regional Student Program provides a tuition break to Rhode Island residents, who are enrolled in approved degree programs at public colleges and universities in the five other New England states.

For more information or to see if your major qualifies for the tuition break, visit New England Board of Higher Education's website at

www.nebhe.org/tuitionbreak

Intended For Everyone

There are many scholarships managed by the RI Foundation which are administered by designated schools and organizations. If, in looking through the opportunities on the RI Foundation website and you think you qualify for one of these opportunities, contact the person or organization listed in the directory. The RI Foundation website is www.RIFoundation.org

Intended ​For Everyone
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The newly revised guaranteed-scholarships.com now includes more than 700 scholarships guaranteed by nearly 200 colleges and universities. They are now reaching out to colleges and universities to find more guaranteed scholarships, and adding at least a few to our site every day.

Please note that they have another no-cost scholarship search site you and your students are likely to find helpful, so we hope you'll also link to college-scholarships.com/scholarship-information/free-scholarship-searches, one of the most popular college and scholarship sites on the Internet.

Intended For Seniors

CGTrader is the largest 3D model marketplace backed by the strong designer community of more than 500k members. CGTrader was founded with the goal to ensure fair marketplace conditions for 3D designers. 

Each semester CGTrader challenges students to dig into the field of technology writing an essay on how innovative technologies are transforming our lives. Enter the CGTrader Scholarship 2017 challenge to win $3,000 for your education bills. The best submission will be awarded $2,000 while the two runners-up will receive $500 each.

How to enter:  The goal is to challenge students to dig into the field of technology by writing different essays on how innovative technologies are transforming our lives. Every half a year the new technology related topic will be introduced.

The deadline of Winter semester is January 15th and Summer - July 15th.

For more information and to apply, visit:  https://www.cgtrader.com/scholarships

Intended For Seniors

Scholarship Details This $2,500 scholarship is a way for Redfin to help one student on his or her journey through higher education. We are looking forward to reading each submission! To apply, in 800 words or less, answer the following question: "When the population of a city grows, low-income people are often forced to move to more affordable areas outside of the city. Many initiatives have been proposed or implemented to keep affordable housing within city limits. Identify one such initiative and discuss its pros and cons."

How to Apply The scholarship application period will occur twice yearly with awards delegated in both the Spring and Fall. The Spring application period is from November 1-January 31 of each year. The Fall application period is from May 1-July 31 of each year. Complete the following form within the designated application periods.

For more information and to apply, visit:  https://www.redfin.com/resources/scholarship

Intended For Everyone

RESOURCE FROM THE RI DEPT OF EDUCATION:

Receiving a scholarship can truly be a life-changing gift. Imagine receiving an acceptance letter from your dream school only to find out you won’t be able to afford it. A scholarship can be the deciding factor that allows you to pursue a degree at your top pick and be financially stable.

Luckily for students in search of financial aid, there are many options available. It can often be overwhelming trying to find the right scholarships and that’s where AffordableCollege wants to help students. This new Scholarship Database offers over 20,000 sortable scholarships based on: Location, Major, GPA, Ethnicity, and more. In addition, the site offers answers to frequently asked questions by students, such asavoiding scholarship scams and tips on applying for scholarships.

Intended For Everyone

RaiseMe partners with colleges and universities to offer students scholarships starting in the 9th grade. Get scholarships for college for your high school achievements.  For more information and to create an account, visit

https://www.raise.me/

Intended For Everyone

RaiseMe partners with colleges and universities to offer students scholarships starting in the 9th grade. Get scholarships for college for your high school achievements.  For more information and to create an account, visit

https://www.raise.me/

The Beauty + Wellness Scholarship is for Women and each quarter they award $1,000 and a care package filled with healthy organic goodies to young women who are striving to maintain their health and wellness as they pursue their higher education goals.

Here is a brief summary of the eligibility requirements:

Award: $1,000

Quarterly Deadlines: January 1, March 31st, June 30th, and September 30th every year

Eligibility:

• Must be a graduating high school senior, current college undergraduate, or current graduate student at a 4-year, 2-year, vocational, or technical school in the United States.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident

• Must identify as female.

 

The scholarship sponsor welcome all majors and GPAs to apply!

For more information and to apply, visit https://www.skincareox.com/scholarship/

Search through hundreds of hard to find local scholarships using RI Student Loan Authority 

RI Scholarship Search

Intended for Everyone

Millions of dollars are awarded each year in private scholarships. Scholarship searches can be huge research projects but it can be well worth your efforts when you get free money for college. Borrow less when you receive scholarship money.

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For more information regarding RISLA Scholarships, visit:

https://www.risla.com/college-planning/scholarships