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

SENIORS ONLY Due: May 5, 2025 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.

2025 Barry J. Ricci Memorial Scholarship Application.pdf

The Hallie Linacre Memorial Scholarship was created to honor Hallie Linacre who passed away in her sleep from Sudden Cardiac Death on May 8th, 2020. Hallie was a 2017 graduate of Chariho High School and was entering her Senior year at Nichols College double majoring in Accounting and Finance. Hallie was loving, kind and a true leader in her classes and on the soccer field. She was committed to honoring her best friend Maddie Potts, by setting up fundraisers at Nichols and raising money for the Maddie Potts Foundation. We are so pleased to offer 2 scholarships to Chariho seniors in the amount of $1137.

2025 Hallie Linacre Memorial Scholarship (1).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 27, 2025
Online Submission Only

Scholarships are available to students enrolled at Chariho Regional High School, Narragansett High School, South Kingstown High School, and Westerly High Schools; who have been accepted to a Marine Science or Fisheries program in an institute of higher learning. Applicants must show self-motivation, good work ethic, and be a good role model for their peers. Preference may be given toward financial need, and to those interested in pursuing their careers in the state of Rhode Island.

RIMS will award scholarships to two individuals. Each award is in the amount of $1,000.00, and will be paid directly to the school or college of the recipient’s choice upon providing proof of enrollment satisfactory to RIMS.

Please click HERE to access the online application

Chariho Rotary Club offers (3) scholarship options: 

Brad Friel Memorial Scholarship

Merrill Moone Memorial Scholarship

G. Stuart “Stu” Douglas Scholarship

Four (4) Brad Friel Memorial Scholarships will be awarded to students pursuing a Bachelor's degree.
One (1) Merrill Moone Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to students pursuing post-secondary education at a vocational, trades or technical school.
One (1) G. Stuart "Stu" Douglas Scholarship will be awarded to a Chariho student pursuing a degree in a medical or health-related field.  Each scholarship value is $1500 per selected student for each year* of their post-secondary education. 

*Each year awardees will need to reapply, meet the criteria of continued community service, and be in good academic standing.

Rubric:

50% Community Service

20% Essay

10% Academics

10% Extracurricular/Awards/Special Circumstances

10% Letter of Recommendation

Eligibility:

Students who either:

• Attend Chariho High School or Exeter-West Greenwich High School (regardless of their residence). 

             or

• Students attending schools outside of Chariho or EWG, who are resident of Charlestown, Hopkinton, Richmond, or Exeter (Chariho Rotary’s catchment area).

To access the online application and instructions, please click here

SENIORS ONLY
DUE: April 30, 2025
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.

2025 Westerly Grange Memorial Scholarship

SENIORS ONLY
DUE:  May 1, 2025 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

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?

Michael Alan Johnson was a wonderful and compassionate person. He had a great sense of humor and loved to make people laugh. One of the things he loved most in life was music. Playing his guitar and listening to his favorite music brought him enjoyment and comfort. Michael was only 18 years old when he died. He would be very happy and proud to know that through this scholarship he is helping another person accomplish his or her dream.

To honor Michael’s memory, his family and friends have established this scholarship to be awarded to a high school senior who is pursuing a career in music or art. Students who have been involved with the music or art programs during their years at Chariho High School but are not pursuing a career in these areas will also be eligible.

2025 Michael Alan Johnson Scholarship Application.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

Ashaway Elementary School is very proud that you are about to graduate from Chariho High School and plan to continue your education. You may have graduated from Ashaway Elementary School a long time ago, but they never stop caring about the success of their students. Therefore, the Ashaway Elementary School Parent-Teacher Organization would like to award one or more deserving Ashaway Elementary Alumni with up to $1000 in scholarships.

2025 Ashaway Elementary School PTO Scholarship.pdf

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.

Please click HERE to access the online application. 

The Maddie Potts Foundation was established in November of 2017, less than 2 months after Maddie's sudden death on the Chariho soccer field of an unknown brain aneurysm. Maddie exemplified all attributes that a student athlete should possess. She always led by example, and dedicated her free time to helping her teammates, fellow art students and all others around her to be the very best they could be. She stood up for and reached out to new students/teammates that were not as likely to be able to stand up for themselves.  The Maddie Potts Foundation was founded in order to carry on Maddie's legacy of kindness, compassion, hard work, inclusive leadership and perseverance, aka Maddie Mentality. 

The Maddie Potts Foundation will present two $1,100.00 scholarships this year. The criteria for these scholarships and application is attached.

The cover sheet must be attached to your application and returned to your school counselor by 2:15pm on May 8th 2025. No late or incomplete applications will be accepted. A committee comprised of the Potts family members will review all applications and make the final decision in awarding the scholarships. 

2025 Maddie Potts Foundation Scholarship Application.pdf

SENIORS ONLY
DUE:  May 9, 2025

Students with complete applications will be required to make a presentation in front of a panel from the Community 2000 Board. 

The following are also required:

1.  In a separate document, provide a detailed explanation of what factors influenced your decision to make the above career choice. 

2.  You will be required to make a 10-minute presentation highlighting evidence of the above-mentioned influences. You may use components of your graduation portfolio or any other information that is relevant. 

FISHERIES and MARINE SCIENCES SCHOLARSHIP:  This scholarship is awarded to any Rhode Island resident high school senior, who will attend either. University of Rhode Island or Roger Williams University,  in a fisheries or marine science program, within one year.

MEMBER SCHOLARSHIP:  This scholarship is awarded to. any good-standing member of the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association,  or their immediate family, specifically, their children or stepchildren, grandchildren, brother or sister, or stepbrother or stepsister, who is currently a high school senior and will attend ANY college or university within one year.

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

The NEA Chariho Scholarship is funded through the generous donations of the faculty and staff of the Chariho School District.

Include a letter of recommendation from a teacher, an employer, or another adult and have your guidance counselor include a copy of your transcript. The evaluation of this application will encompass academics, extra- curricular activities and financial need. 

2025 NEA CHARIHO SCHOLARSHIP APP.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.

1. Financial Aid Award Letter from the school you plan on attending that includes information about what other aid you have been granted. 
2. A list of all other scholarships you have applied for.
3. A one to two-page essay explaining what you have learned from your education at Chariho.
4. A one to two-page essay about why you have chosen your future career path and the school you are attending.

SENIORS ONLY
DUE: May 14, 2025 to the School Counseling Office
 
This fund has been established in memory of Roger B. Chapman, a teacher at the Career & Technical Center from 1976-1988. Each year the fund will grant one or more annual scholarship to CTC students who wish to pursue further studies in electronics.  If no CTC student qualifies in a given year, scholarships may be awarded to Chariho High School students who wish to further studies in Electrical Engineering, Writing, Photography, Marine Biology, or Marine Technology. Recipients may apply for three additional grants in successive years of continuing education.

2025 Roger Chapman Scholarship Application.pdf

SENIORS ONLY
DUE:  May 16, 2025 to School Counseling Office for processing and mailing


This scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior pursuing education or training directed toward a vocational occupation, for example, law enforcement, public safety, health care, culinary arts, education paraprofessionals or skilled trades. The amount of the award is expected to range from $1000 to $2000. 

Applicants must be a graduating senior and resident of South Kingstown or Narragansett. 

2025 Wakefield Rotary Vocational Scholarship Application.pdf

SENIORS ONLY
DUE: May 18, 2025
Completed Application must be emailed to the organization

South County Youth Soccer Club is an important part of the fabric of our community. For a generation or more, through the Club’s competitive (“travel”) teams and recreational (“rec”) teams, soccer skills have been developed, values like sportsmanship and teamwork have been fostered, and friendships have been formed between players, coaches, and families. Central to the Club’s success was always Shirley Testa, who for more than twenty-two years - up to her retirement in 2021 - served the Club in multiple roles, including as its Registrar and Office Manager. 

To honor Shirley’s time and dedication to SCYSC, the Board of Directors renamed its annual scholarship to the: SCYSC Shirley Testa College Scholarship. In addition to SCYSC typical criteria for scholarship winner(s) selection: (your time with SCYSC and playing soccer, volunteerism) we also seek candidates who exhibit similar behaviors and characteristics that Shirley demonstrated and were important to her while she was with the Club.  

2025 SCYSC Shirley Testa Scholarship Application.pdf

SENIORS ONLY
DUE: May 30, 2025 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 2025 and St. Joseph's Day Dinner in March of 2026. 

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. 


2025 Columbian Award Scholarship Application.pdf

SENIORS ONLY
DUE:  June 1, 2025
Online Submission Only

The RI Italian American Hall of Fame is an organization formed to:

• Inform and educate youth regarding the importance of academics.
• Foster excellence in athletics as well as in the field of artistic expression
• Provide deserving students with scholarship aid
• Celebrate Italian American achievements in sports, academics and community leadership
• Acknowledge the universal cultural nourishment realize via our Italian American roots.