Chariho High School

SENIORS ONLY
DUE:  April 1, 2025
Online Submission

Westerly Community Credit Union College Scholarships

WCCU awards three $2,000 college scholarships annually to graduating high school seniors planning to major in any area of study. Applicants must be accepted to a two-year or four-year college and have a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher. Submit one application to be considered for one of these scholarships.

• The Robert M. Bewlay Memorial Scholarship
• The Joseph N. Cugini Memorial Scholarship
• Westerly Community Credit Union College Scholarships (2)

Westerly Community Credit Union Trade/Industrial Arts Scholarship

WCCU awards one $2000 scholarship annually to a graduating high school senior who plans to enroll in a an accredited Trade/Industrial Arts Program. Applicants must already be accepted into a locally accredited program and have a high school GPA of 2.8 or higher.

For more information and to access the WCCU Scholarship Applications, please click HERE

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

If you have an interest in environmental justice and education, conservation, or climate change solutions and sustainability, this scholarship is for you!

Four scholarships will be given annually: two for $2,000 per year for up to four years of study (i.e. up to $8,000 total) and another two for $1,000 per year for up to four years of study (i.e up to $4,000 total). Scholarship winners will be required to update RIEEA annually on their educational progress. In addition, winners will be invited to attend our annual awards ceremony in the fall.

Eligibility:
Rhode Island residents enrolled in, accepted to, or currently applying to, a college or university for an undergraduate or associate degree are eligible. Students must be pursuing or planning to pursue a degree related to the environment. Acceptable majors include environmental studies, environmental education, and the environmental sciences (e.g. conservation biology, natural resources, etc.). If you have any questions about whether your anticipated or declared major is eligible, please reach out to us at [email protected].

Please click HERE for more information and to access the online application. 

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.

SENIORS ONLY
DUE: March 26, 2025 to the School Counseling Office 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 and to access the application, please click HERE

SENIORS ONLY
DUE: March 31, 2025
Online Submission Only

A memorial endowment has been established to sustain in perpetuity Alice Sullivan’s life, character and enthusiasm for female athletics.  One of the purposes of the fund is to award a monetary scholarship to a female high school and/or female collegiate student-athlete who express an interest in coaching, officiating and/or athletic administration.

To be considered for the Alice Sullivan Memorial Fund Scholarship, female candidates must submit a completed application that includes the following:

*High School or College Transcript

*A resumé which lists achievements, athletic activities, clubs, awards and community service.

*A short essay entitled, “How do you envision making a contribution to education, athletics, officiating, coaching or athletic administration?”

To apply, please click HERE

SENIORS ONLY
DUE: March 25, 2025 to the School Counseling Office for processing and mailing OR application can be emailed to the organization by April 1, 2025

 
The Community 2000 Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that provides college and technical training scholarships.

Scholarship Details

Community 2000 provides need-based scholarships, supporting residents of Charlestown, Hopkinton or Richmond going on to college or seeking additional technical training including students who attend charter or other private high schools.  Students from towns other than Charlestown, Hopkinton or Richmond who attend Chariho are also eligible. Scholarship applicants must demonstrate at least a modest level of financial need. 

Community 2000 scholarships are renewable annually for up to four years, thereby providing continued support throughout the undergraduate experience. In addition, students in selected degree programs that require more than four years may apply for a 5th and/or 6th year of support. In recent scholarship years, thirty plus scholarships have been given to a pipeline of college freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors.


2025 Community 2000 Scholarship Application (1).pdf

SENIORS ONLY
DUE:  April 1, 2025 to the School Counseling office for processing and mailing.


The Parents, Teachers, and Staff of the Charlestown School Parent Teacher Organization take pride in your accomplishments and for that reason, Charlestown School PTO will award a $1,000.00 scholarship, The Madison Miller Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior of Chariho High School who is an alumnus of Charlestown Elementary School. 

2025 Madison Miller Scholarship Application.pdf

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

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

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.

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

2025_Washington County Fair Scholarship Application.pdf

SENIORS ONLY
DUE:  April 21, 2025 to the School Counseling office 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.

2025 Washington County Pomona Scholarship.pdf

SENIORS ONLY
DUE:  May 2, 2025 to School Counseling office 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.

2025 Charity Lodge Scholarship Application.pdf