Chariho High School

Requirements:

1.  Resident of Washington County and or an active volunteer at the Washington County Fair who resides in another county in Rhode Island

2.  High School senior who will graduate from high school or current undergraduate college student.

3.  Demonstrate need for financial aid.

4.  Acceptance or presently attending an accredited, post high school educational institution.

5.  An official High School /College Transcript

Washington County Fair Scholarship.pdf

 In order to qualify as an applicant, you must meet the following criteria: 

·         Rhode Island resident

·         Able to demonstrate financial need

·         Rank in the top 5% of your graduating high school class or have a college GPA of 3.75 or higher

·         Leadership in school and/or community

·         Accepted or enrolled in a two-or four-year college or university

 The award amounts vary and the scholarship may be renewable.

 Deadline for application submission is Monday, April 13, 2020 by 5 p.m. (EST). Please click here to apply.

 Questions? Contact Kelly Riley, Donor Services Administrator, at 401-427-4028 or kriley@rifoundation.org.

SENIORS ONLY
DUE:  March 1, 2020

Each year, the New England Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers awards $2,000 scholarships to three high school graduates who will be enrolling in a NEACRAO member institution for the fall semester of that year. Each recipient of the scholarship is selected from candidates who are recommended by New England secondary school guidance professionals. For complete scholarship information, visit our website. 

On-line applications are due by 11:59 pm on March 1.

SENIORS ONLY
DUE TO SCHOOL COUNSELORS' OFFICE:  March 6, 2020 for processing and mailing.

Three (3) $1000 College Scholarships listed below are awarded one-time to a graduating High School Senior majoring in any area of study with a GPA of  3.0 or better. To be eligible for any of our scholarships the applicant or parent/guardian must be a member of the Westerly Community Credit Union.

• Robert M. Bewlay Memorial Scholarship
• Joseph N. Cugini Memorial Scholarship
• WCCU College Scholarship

For more information, visit:  https://www.westerlyccu.com/Scholarship_Opportunities_74.html  

2020_WCCU_College_Scholarship_Fillable_Form.pdf

SENIORS ONLY

Applications and materials are due to the School Counselors’ offices by Friday, March 6, 2020 for processing and mailing.

Westerly Community Credit Union is offering (2) $500 Vocational Scholarships.  The scholarship can be used towards tools, licensing, books and other expenses the vocational students will face with their chosen vocation.  To be considered, this application must be fully completed. Applicants must be accepted to a locally recognized Vocation Credentialed Certificate Program with a GPA of 2.8 or better. To be eligible, Applicant or Parent/Guardian must be a member or become a member of the Westerly Community Credit Union.  

For more information, visit: 
 https://www.westerlyccu.com/Scholarship_Opportunities_74.html

2020 WCCU_Vocational_Scholarship_Fillable_Form.pdf

The scholarship will be awarded to a student who has made high school and/ or community sports programs safer for, and more inclusive of, LGBTQ student-athletes, as a role model. In line with the mission of our organization, students of all athletic skill levels, achievement, and contributions are encouraged to apply. The award will be based on responses to the questions below and two letters of reference. All LGBTQ+ students are welcome and encouraged to apply.

To apply, click here or download application.

PVDGFFL Scholarship 2020.pdf

SENIORS ONLY
DUE:  MARCH 13, 2020

**Scholorship applications must be  EMAILED TO SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE by STUDENT and a HARD COPY of scholarship packet given to School Counselors' Offices for mailing.

Community 2000 has offered need-based scholarships since the spring of 2000.  The Community 2000 Scholarship Endowment supports Chariho graduates and/or residents of Charlestown, Hopkinton and Richmond who are seeking additional college or technical training and can demonstrate at least a modest level of financial need.  The endowment consists of multiple separate endowments that include the Quonnie segment (where Community 2000 originated,  two memorial scholarships and several endowments aimed at funding scholarships in distinct career areas.   Scholarship support is provided annually throughout a student's undergraduate career, i.e.,  for four years; or up to 5-6 years for majors such as pharmacy, engineering or physical therapy that typically require more than four years of education.

Community 2000 Scholarship Application.pdf

For more information and FAQs, click here

SENIORS ONLY
DUE:  March 19, 2020 to School Counselors offices for processing and mailing.

It’s My Heart New England is a non-profit organization created to advocate for and provide support to those affected by Acquired and Congenital Heart Defects (CHD). Through awareness, resources, and education, It’s My Heart creates alliances and networks among families, groups, hospitals, and the community.

The purpose of the It’s My Heart New England Scholarship Program is to support and encourage the continuation of higher education to all those in New England affected by Congenital Heart Defects.

Eligibility:  To qualify for one of the It’s My Heart New England CHD Awareness Scholarships, the applicant must first meet one of the following requirements:

· Be diagnosed with Congenital Heart Defect;

· Be the recipient of a heart transplant; or

· Be a family member (sibling, child, parent, close relative) of a person diagnosed with a CHD.

 Applicant must also meet these four requirements:

· Be a resident of one of the New England States;

· Be a high school senior or enrolled college student with a GPA of 2.5 or higher; and

· Be accepted full or part-time at an accredited 2 or 4-year college, university, or technical school located in the United States.

· Not have been awarded the CHD Scholarship in the last 2 years

For more information, click here

It's My Heart New England CHD Awareness Scholarship.pdf

SENIORS ONLY

DUE DATE: March 24, 2020 to School Counselors offices 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 PDF File below:
Paul F. Ronci Memorial Scholarship.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.

SENIORS ONLY
DUE:  March 24, 2020 to School Counselors' offices for processing and mailing.

The Chariho Centennnial Lions Club Scholarship Fund seeks to encourage and reward local students for their active community service. The applicant must be a graduating senior of Chariho Regional High School.

The scholarship can be used by the student to pay for education expenses at a two or four-year college or a vocational program. The Chariho Centennial Lions Club Scholarship Fund was established with fundraising efforts and donations to the Chariho Centennial Lions Club.

The club is extremely pleased to be offering TWO scholarships this year. Our scholarship fund will acknowledge two students that were strong contributors to our community through service and volunteering.

Chariho Centennial Lions Scholarship.pdf

Rhode Island Mobile Sportfishermen Scholarship Opportunities

General Scholarship Award:  A grant is available to students enrolled in Chariho and Narragansett High Schools. To a college bound senior in need of financial aid who demonstrates qualities of commendable academic performance, noteworthy character and integrity, and community service.

Fisheries and Marine Sciences Scholarship:  A grant is available to students enrolled at Chariho Regional High School, Narragansett High School, South Kingstown High School, and Westerly High School; whom have been accepted in a marine science or fisheries program in an institute of higher learning.  Applicants must show self-motivation, a good work ethic and be a good role model for their peers.  Preference may be given toward financial need, and to those who have interest in pursuing their careers in the state of Rhode Island

**Same application for both awards

RI Mobile Sportfishermen General Scholarship Award.pdf

• Must identify within his/her application at least one relative who has received an Honorable Discharge for the US Armed Forces or is presently in the US Military
• Must be in good standing who will graduate with the Class of 2020 from Chariho High School

American Legion HW Merril Post 16 Scholarship.pdf

SENIORS ONLY
DUE: March 31, 2020--email application

Nursing 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. Applications will be accepted thru March 31.

Click here more information and to apply.  

CharterCare Foundation-Scholarship.pdf

Email your complete application to: grants@chartercarefoundation.org

• 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.pdf

OPEN TO GRADES 9-12
DUE:  April 10, 2020 by 8:00 pm

LGEC is made up of two main components:

1. The Written Business Plan:  Students create a detailed business plan outlining their vision for a business they would like to start in Rhode Island. The written plan includes a company logo, mission statement, marketing plan, market analysis and more.
2. The Business Pitch:  After all written business plans are scored, the top five scoring students advance to a final pitch competition. During the final competition, students give an oral presentation (business pitch) to a panel of judges made up of successful Rhode Island entrepreneurs. The final five students will receive scholarships based on their business pitch scores.

 WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

All Rhode Island high school students in grades 9-12 from public, private, charter and homeschooling groups are eligible to compete. The student must be a Rhode Island resident. The competition is for student-created business ventures. In other words, students must:

• Have played a major role in conceiving the proposed venture
• Have a key management role in the proposed venture

 WHEN IS THE CHALLENGE?

• Friday, April 10, 2020, 8:00 PM: Deadline for students to apply by submitting their written business plans via e-mail to ltgov@ltgov.ri.gov.
• Tuesday, April 21, 2020: The Lt. Governor’s Office announces the top 5 students/student teams who will advance to the final competition. All participants will receive e-mail notification.  
• Saturday, May 2, 2020 10:00 AM: Top 5 students/student teams give their business pitches at the final competition. Location: New England Institute of Technology, 1 New England Tech Blvd. East Greenwich, RI 

For more information, visit:  https://www.rilgec.com

Seniors Only         Due to School Counselors' Office by April 8, 2020

Academic Advantage is offering a graduating senior the opportunity to apply for a $500 scholarship grant.  This award will be based on academic record, extra-curricular activities, community service, and school recommendation.  

More information and an application can be obtained at https://www.academicadvantageri.com/Grant.html or by calling (401) 921-5860.

SENIORS ONLY
DUE:  April 15, 2020 to School Counselors offices for processing and mailing

Two scholarships for $500.00 each will be awarded to a High School senior who lives or attends a high school in Washington County.

 Requirements:

1. High School Senior who will pursue post-secondary education.

2. Demonstrate need for financial aid.

3. Acceptance by or attending an accredited, post high school educational institution.

4. An official High School transcript.
Washington County Pomona Scholarship.pdf

The following criteria will be used by the WCRTA Scholarship Committee:

• Citizenship and character 

• Academic work • Financial need 

• Community and/or extra-curricular activities

Washington County Retired Teachers Scholarship Information.pdf

Washington County Retired Teachers Association Scholarship Application.pdf

The Rhode Island Foundation is now accepting applications for the RDW Group, Inc. Minority Scholarship for Communications.

In order to qualify as an applicant, you must meet the following requirements:

·         Rhode Island minority student who identifies as one or more of the following: Hispanic or Latino; American Indian or Alaska Native; Asian; Black or African American; Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 

·         Currently studying at the graduate or undergraduate level (or are you a high school senior planning to study) any of the following: advertising, business communication, communications, content marketing, digital communication, digital marketing, marketing, marketing automation, marketing strategy, media, public relations, SEM, SEO, or social media

Award amounts vary and scholarships may be renewable.

Deadline for submission is Monday, April 20, 2020 by 5:00 p.m. (EST). Please click here to apply.

Questions? Contact Kelly Riley, Donor Services Administrator, at 401-427-4028 or kriley@rifoundation.org.

SENIORS ONLY.
DUE:  April 27 by 9:00 am to School Counseling Offices for Processing and Mailing.

The 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 four 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).

“Katie DeCubellis Victim Relief Scholarship” in the amount of $1,000 to a Senior high school student in Rhode Island who best exemplifies the strength, courage and commitment to triumph over the physical, emotional and/or financial tragedy resulting from an impaired driver. 
KDMF Victim Relief Scholarship.pdf

KDMF “Nobody’s Glory ... Everybody’s Gain” Scholarships in the amount of $1,000 are awarded annually to two (2) Senior students in Rhode Island who best exemplify a positive attitude and commitment to their school community to be “that” person who always steps up and gets the job done, while also maintaining good academic standing! Whether it’s organizing your school dance, selling those raffle tickets, and generally assisting whenever and wherever you are needed. No job too small! Is your school a better place because of your efforts? If so, we want your application. 
KDMF Nobody's Glory Everybody's Gain Scholarship.pdf

KDMF “Make A Difference" Scholarship will provide two $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors about to further their education in a technical program or in a two- or four-year college program.  Students must be CURRENT active members in their school’s SADD, youth-to-youth, natural helpers or other school organization specifically targeted to substance abuse prevention and/or good-decision making. 
KDMF Make a Difference Scholarship.pdf

 “Katie DeCubellis Memorial Scholarship” will provide a scholarship in the total amount of $6,000 ($1500 per year for 4 years) to a Senior high school student and Narragansett resident, who best exemplifies Katie’s qualities of friendship, community service and academic excellence. Applicants should maintain a “B” or better average and demonstrate a strong commitment to extracurricular activities and community service. 
KDMF Memorial Scholarship.pdf

The Jason Douglas Foreman Scholarship is being offered in the amount of $1,000.00. This scholarship is available to graduating seniors.  Priority will be given (but not limited) to graduating high school students who enroll in a trade or technical school program of instruction, or equivalent. Graduating high school students who enroll in a community college, college, university, etc. are also encouraged to apply.

Eligibility: a graduating senior who attends one of the following schools - either Narragansett, Chariho, Prout or South Kingstown, or attends another school but is a legal resident of Narragansett or South Kingstown. 

Jason Foreman Scholarship.pdf

This scholarship is open to all students who plan to further their education after graduation from Chariho High School, whether at a two or four year college or at a technical school. 

Paul D Lynch Scholarship---Chariho.pdf

The 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, in the community or at home), a strong work ethic, and leadership qualities. High school graduates or current seniors and current college students who meet the criteria are encouraged to apply.

Click here for more information and to apply.

SENIORS ONLY
DUE:  May 6, 2020 to School Counselors' offices for processing and mailing.

Charity Lodge No. 23 Free & Accepted Masons will award scholarships to selected graduating seniors of Chariho High School and/or Vocational Technical School who plan to attend an accredited college, university or technical training institute.  Applicants must be residents of Charlestown, Richmond or Hopkinton. Selection is based upon active community involvement, financial need and academic achievement.

Charity Lodge Scholarship.pdf

The Charlestown Chamber of Commerce annually awards two thousand dollar ($1000.00) scholarships to Senior Students. Applicants for this scholarship must meet the following requirements:

1. Year-round residency in the Chariho (Charlestown, Richmond, Hopkinton) area, with preference given to Charlestown residents.
2. Acceptance and attendance at an accredited school of higher education.
3. Demonstration of merit, financial need and community service.

Charlestown Chamber of Commerce Scholarship.pdf
Charlestown Chamber of Commerce Requirements.pdf

Beginning October 1st, RISLA will be launching a new scholarship for students. This scholarship centers around the goal of providing financial literacy awareness to students and families. They have incorporated financial literacy information and tips into a new, fun scholarship quiz for students to enter into our monthly drawings. Two $2,000 winners will be drawn each month and scholarships will be awarded in May co-payable to the student and the school they will be attending.

How it works: Each month eligible students can visit the new scholarship page to read quick tips and answer three multiple choice questions regarding paying for college, budgeting, and more. Completion of the short quiz qualifies entry into our scholarship monthly drawing. Students are encouraged to enter monthly to increase their chances to win and learn more by reading new tips and answering new questions posted on the 1^st of each month. Students can enter once per month, but can only win once per year.

SENIORS ONLY
DUE:  June 1, 2020

Vermont’s colleges, universities, and partners have come together to offer $65,000 in scholarship money to students who “Choose Vermont” and commit to attend a school here. If you commit to Vermont by June 1, 2020 and register below, you’ll be eligible to win a $5,000 scholarship from your new college.

These scholarships are made possible by Vermont’s participating colleges and universities along with the support of our friends at Vermont Student Assistance Corporation and the Association of Vermont Independent Colleges.

For more information and to apply, click here

JUNIORS AND SENIORS

DEADLINE: June 12, 2020 

AWARD VALUE: $1,000

 The A&F Scholarships are available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post-secondary institution.

 Application Procedure:

To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay on the topic below. The essay should be between 500 and 1000 words. Your submissions must be sent to us by email at: scholarship@abbottandfenner.com

 TOPIC:  Describe your educational career and life goals. Explain your plan for achieving these goals. Include your degree/major, why you selected it, and how this degree/major will help you achieve your goals.

For more information, click here

SENIORS ONLY
DUE DATE:  June 15 by noon

AmericanTrucks are pleased to offer 4 x $2000 scholarships to students pursuing a career in the traditional building trades such as HVAC, carpentry, electrical, or related fields of study. Two scholarships will be awarded for the fall semester, and two scholarships will be awarded for the spring semester each year.

For more information and to apply, visit:  AmericanTrucks

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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.

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/