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

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 29, 2026
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, 2026
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.  
To access the application, please click HERE

SENIORS ONLY
DUE:  February 2, 2026
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, 2023, or a charter member of a Lodge that was instituted on or after April 1, 2023? Your Elk sponsor must also be a paid-up member through March 31, 2026. 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: February 26, 2026 to the School Counseling Office for processing and mailing

The Rising Heart Scholarship was created with the belief that we all need someone to take a chance- no matter how small- on us. This scholarship honors a child born during civil unrest, who became a U.S. Marine, worked their way through school while having a family and achieved becoming a Special Agent for the United States. Throughout life, he helped individuals who were at a point of overwhelm and despair. This scholarship is for students who have found themselves in such a position to receive that small chance.

2026 Rising Heart Scholarship.pdf

SENIORS ONLY
DUE: March 19, 2026 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

2026 IMNHNE CHD Scholarship Application.pdf

SENIORS ONLY
DUE:  March 25, 2026 to the School Counseling office for processing and mailing.

The Jonnycake Center of Westerly will award scholarships in the amount of $3,000.00 to two graduating high school seniors residing in our service areas: Westerly, Charlestown, Richmond, and Hopkinton who are pursuing post-secondary education.

Application link is available below: 2026 Jonnycake Scholarship Application

SENIORS ONLY
DUE: March 25, 2026 to the School Counseling Office for processing and mailing OR completed application can be emailed to the organization by March 31, 2026.

For the academic year beginning in September, the Foundation will award a total of $40,000 in nursing and continuing medical education scholarships to RI residents.

Applicants MUST be permanent Rhode Island residents, have demonstrated financial need, and maintain a 3.0 (B) average or above to qualify. Applications accepted from high school seniors who are pursuing a healthcare major and have been accepted at accredited institutions; OR students currently enrolled in an accredited institution with a major in nursing, certified nursing assistant, or masters; OR students pursuing any of the following career paths: physician’s assistant, dental hygienist, pharmacy technician, nurse anesthetist, CNA, phlebotomist, or other healthcare advanced training.
Preference given to students studying at RI Institutions

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

SENIORS ONLY
DUE: March 25, 2026 to the School Counseling Office for processing and mailing OR application can be emailed to the organization by April 1, 2026

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.

2026 Community 2000 Scholarship Application.pdf

SENIORS ONLY
DUE: March 27, 2026 to the School Counseling Office 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.  

“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 “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 “Make A Difference" Scholarship will provide two $1,000 scholarships to high school senior students in Rhode Island who best exemplify the ability to make a difference in our community through their leadership, commitment and active involvement in their high school’s SADD, youth-to-youth, natural helpers or other organization that specifically targets substance abuse prevention and awareness and/or good decision making. Students must also maintain good academic standing.
 
“Katie DeCubellis Memorial Scholarship” will provide one scholarship in the total amount of $6,000 ($1500 per year for 3 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. 

For more information and to access the scholarship applications, please click HERE

SENIORS ONLY
DUE: March 30, 2026
Online Submission Only

The Rhode Island Interscholastic League (RIIL) is pleased to announce a new partnership with UA Local 51, the trade union for plumbers, pipefitters and refrigeration technicians in Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts. Through this relationship, the RIIL will promote opportunities within Local 51 to students from its member schools across the state. 

As part of the partnership, Local 51 will provide a $500  scholarship to a graduating senior interested in pursuing a career in the trades industry.

Please click HERE to access the online application

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.  

2026 South County Medical Staff Scholarship Application.pdf

SENIORS ONLY
DUE:  March 30, 2026 to the School Counseling Office for processing and mailing

Eligibility:
 Current high school seniors who attend Westerly High School, Chariho High School, Stonington High School or Wheeler High school, who are citizens of the United States are eligible to apply; permanent legal resident status does not qualify.
 Applicants do not need to be related to a member of the Elks.
 Applicants must be citizens of the United States on the date their applications are submitted.
 Scholarships are available only to students who enroll in four-year undergraduate degree programs at accredited U.S. American colleges or universities.

2026 Westerly Elks Lodge No. 678 Scholarship Application.pdf

SENIORS ONLY
DUE: March 31, 2026

Completed applications must be emailed directly to the organization  - [email protected]

SENIORS ONLY
DUE: March 31, 2026
Completed application must be emailed to the organization

The Westerly Airport Association annually awards scholarships to assist students pursuing post-secondary education toward an aviation or aero-space related career, such as flight crew, aircraft maintenance, aeronautical or astronautical engineering, airline or airport operations and the like. The amount granted will be $1,000 to each recipient. 

2026, WAA Application.pdf

SENIORS ONLY
DUE DATE: February 1, 2026 - April 1, 2026
Online Submission Only

This is a scholarship for Children of Active-Duty, Retired or Active Reserve Coast Guard Commissioned Officers. 

Support for education is a cornerstone of our commitment to the men and women of the U.S. Coast Guard and their families. If you are the child of an active duty or retired Coast Guard commissioned officer you are eligible to apply. For the 2025 scholarship cycle, successful applicants can expect an award from $2,500 to $5,000.

Any questions about the scholarship can be directed to Sage Williams - [email protected] or by phone at 860-535-0786

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

As you stand poised to graduate from Chariho High School and make plans to continue your education it may seem like a long time since you last attended Charlestown School. However, we the Parents, Teachers, and Staff of the Charlestown School Parent Teacher Organization still take pride in your accomplishments. For that reason, Charlestown School PTO will award a $1,000.00 scholarship, The Madison Miller Memorial Scholarship, to two graduating seniors of Chariho High School who is an alumnus of Charlestown Elementary School.

2026 Madison Miller Scholarship Application.pdf

SENIORS ONLY
DUE:  April 1, 2026
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

SENIORS ONLY
DUE: April 2, 2026 to the School Counseling Office for processing and mailing

The Conrad-Nester-Walsh scholarships will be awarded to students who are entering post-secondary training and who demonstrate a combination of academic achievement and financial need. 

Selection Criteria

1.    Be a graduating high school senior and resident of Rhode Island. 

2.    Be accepted into an accredited, post-secondary institution. 

3.    Be able to demonstrate academic accomplishment. 

4.    Be a child/grandchild/dependent of a current South County Hospital employee/volunteer. 

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 2026 Transform RI Scholarship (TRIS) is a unique opportunity for RI’s high school students to use their voice and share their ideas to create real change in their community. Papitto Opportunity Connection will invest $1 million to make the winning idea become a reality and nine TRIS finalists will be awarded one-time scholarships worth between $5,000-$25,000.

RI high school students must simply answer the question: If you had a million dollars to improve the lives of those who need it most in Rhode Island, how would you do it?

SENIORS ONLY     
DUE: April 10, 2026 to the School Counseling Office for processing and mailing of supplemental materials

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

Applications are to be submitted through the Academic Advantage website.  Supplemental materials will be turned into the School Counseling Office for mailing. 

Click HERE for more information to access the online application. 

SENIORS ONLY
DUE: April 13, 2026 to the School Counseling office for processing and mailing
 
This scholarship is to be awarded as a financial grant to worthy graduates who are accepted for admission to a post secondary institution. The applicant must be a relative of a member in good standing of the Westerly-Pawcatuck Friendly Sons of St. Patrick. 

2026 Westerly-Pawcatuck Friendly Sons of St. Patrick Scholarship Application.pdf

The John & Betty MacLean Memorial Scholarship was created in the 100th Anniversary year of the Scottish-American Society of Rhode Island to commemorate their contributions to the Society’s mission to promote Scottish culture. John MacLean was an educator in the City of Warwick for many years, and served as the Department Head of the Social Studies Department at Pilgrim High School. John and Betty each served the Society in many capacities and our organization would not be what it is today without their tireless efforts as champions of the Scottish culture.

This one-time $1000 award is available to a Rhode Island resident High School Senior.

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

The Rhode Island Antique Tractor Club is offering a $500 scholarship for the 2026 academic year to a local student who plans on furthering their education either in college or some type of vocational training.  We believe in the importance of keeping history alive with antique tractors and farm equipment, the rural character of agriculture in south county Rhode Island. A student going into a field of some type of agriculture or a related field would be preferred.

For application requirements, please click on the link below:
2026 Rhode Island Antique Tractor Club Scholarship Application.pdf

SENIORS ONLY
DUE: April 17, 2026
Online Submission Only

Application must be emailed to the organization at [email protected]

Eligibility Requirements: The 1SG P. Andrew McKenna, Jr. Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a graduating High School Senior in Rhode Island. The applicant must be a legal U.S. Citizen, a resident of the State of Rhode Island, who has been accepted into an accredited two or four year college or university as a full time student. He or she must have demonstrated academic excellence with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

The applicant must also meet one or more of the following criteria: - A member of the JROTC / ROTC - A member of their High School Track/Cross Country Team for at least 2 years - Has a parent/guardian, grandparent or sibling who is actively serving in the U.S. Armed Forces - Has a parent/guardian, grandparent or sibling who served honorably in the U.S. Armed Forces.

All applicants must include one letter of recommendation from a Head Coach, Assistant Coach or teacher that details your character as a person and/or an athlete. 

2026 1SG P. Andrew McKenna Scholarship Application.pdf

SENIORS ONLY
DUE:  April 17, 2026

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.

SENIORS ONLY Due: April 17, 2026 to the School Counseling Office for processing and mailing
The Barry J. Ricci Memorial Scholarship is funded through a generous donation from the Ricci family.

The Barry J. Ricci Memorial Scholarship is open to any Chariho Regional High School Senior pursuing a 2-year or 4-year degree at an accredited school, college or university. Priority will be given to students going into a field that is focused on helping others (i.e. education, social work, nursing, psychology, law). Up to two $2,500 scholarships will be awarded.
2026 Barry J. Ricci Memorial Scholarship Application.pdf

SENIORS ONLY
DUE:  April 17, 2026 to the School Counseling office for processing and mailing

Two scholarships for $1500.00 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.

2026 Washington County Pomona Grange Scholarship Application (1).pdf

The Amancio-Falcone-Gaccione Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8955 offers a $500 scholarship to a deserving senior.

General Eligibility Requirements 
Applicant must be a relative of a veteran.  Student will submit an essay stating the following information:   

• Their relation to the veteran
• Community involvement
• Answer the question, why are you worthy of this scholarship?

SENIORS ONLY
DUE: April 30, 2026
Online Submission

One scholarship of $1000 will be awarded to a high school senior graduating from Westerly or Chariho High School who has been accepted in an accredited school of higher learning. The scholarship will be paid in two payments of $500 each in September and January.

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

Mr. Kenyon was a dedicated Deputy Chief of the Dunn’s Corners Fire Department and an active member of the community. He played a key role in founding The Karl E. Kenyon Smokey Bear Parade, which continues to grow each year on the third Thursday in July, bringing together more Fire and EMS departments and attracting larger crowds. Beyond his service, Mr. Kenyon was a mentor, sharing his expertise in firefighting with both community members and department personnel. He was always willing to help and

answer any questions.

To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must be pursuing a career in Fire Science or the EMS field after completing high school.

2026 Karl E. Kenyon Scholarship Application.pdf

SENIORS ONLY
DUE:  May 1, 2026 to the School Counseling Office for processing and mailing

The Steven P. Follett Jr. Memorial Scholarship is a non-profit organization in memory of Steven.  He was a young man who lost his life at a young age in a boating accident.  Steven was well-known and respected in his community.  He was an Eagle Scout, and his love for the ocean and his family was what Steven respected in life.
The organization will provide a $3000 scholarship to a student from South Kingstown, Chariho, and Narragansett pursuing an education majoring in Marine Studies.  Please complete the attached application and bring it to your School Counselor by May 1, 2025.
2025 Steven P. Follett Jr. Memorial Scholarship Application.pdf

SENIORS ONLY
DUE:  May 1, 2026 to the 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.

2026 Charity Lodge Scholarship Application.pdf

The Charlestown Chamber of Commerce annually awards (2) one 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.

The Jason Douglas Foreman Scholarship is being offered in the amount of $1,000.00. Applicant must be accepted to a two-year or four-year college, junior college or university program of study, a trade school, apprenticeship program, or other institution or training program as may be accepted by the Jason Douglas Foreman Memorial Scholarship Foundation's Board of Directors. Priority will be given (but not limited) to students who enroll in a trade or technical program of instruction, or equivalent.

Eligibility: Applicant must be a full-time resident of the Town of South Kingstown or the Town of Narragansett, or other community in Rhode Island as approved on a case basis by the Board of Directors.

2026 Jason Foreman Scholarship Application.pdf

SENIORS ONLY
DUE DATE: May 15, 2026
Online Submission

**Applications must be submitted electronically to Michaela Lamb at [email protected]**

Stephen McGuire dreamed of owning his own company. Over the years, he imagined himself running a pizza shop, a bakery, a painting company, and even a window cleaning business. While he never launched a business of his own, Stephen found his greatest fulfillment in helping his three children, Michaela, Patrick, and Joseph, pursue their entrepreneurial dreams. The Stephen McGuire Memorial Scholarship will be presented to a senior who aspires to own a business.


2026 Stephen McGuire Memorial Scholarship Application.pdf

SENIORS ONLY
DUE: May 29, 2026 to the School Counseling Office for processing and mailing.

The Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America in Loggia Piave 364 Sons and Daughters of Italy is pleased to announce that the annual Columbian Scholarship Awards will be presented at the Columbus Day Dinner in October of 2026 and St. Joseph's Day Dinner in March of 2027. 

The Columbian Awards are presented to a high school senior male and female for achieving excellence in both academics and athletics. The Award is $1,000.00 each and there are six of these awards. 

The qualifications are as follows:
1. The student must be a senior. 
2. The student must have an Italian surname; if not, maternal or paternal grandparents have to. 
3. Be of Italian descent, and so noted on the application. 
4. The student must be an outstanding scholar athlete. 

2026 Columbian Award Scholarship Application.pdf