Chariho High School

SENIORS ONLY
DUE:  April 17, 2024

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.

Sylvia Overend Memorial Scholarship 2024.pdf

The MDA-UAW Local 571 is pleased to announce the availability of eight (8) annual John F. Saffomilla and E. Roy Colville Scholarship Awards of $2,500.00 each to graduating high school seniors, pursuing a higher education, who meet the qualifying guidelines.

Eligibility to apply for these scholarship awards is limited to graduating high school seniors whose parent or legal guardian is an MDA-UAW Local 571 member in good standing.  

2024 UAW Local 571 Marine Draftsmen Assoc. Scholarship Guidelines.pdf

2024 UAW Local 571 Marine Draftsmen Assoc. Scholarship Application.pdf

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

2024 Washington County Fair Scholarship.pdf

SENIORS ONLY
DUE:  April 22, 2024 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.

2024 Washington County Pomona Grange Scholarship.pdf

For requirements and to apply, please click HERE

The Ann Hall Memorial Scholarship is funded through a generous donation of the Fogarty Center.

The Ann Hall 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. special education, education, social work, public health, nursing). One $2,500 scholarship will be awarded to a student from the Class of 2024.

2024 ANN HALL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION.pdf

SENIORS ONLY
DUE: April 25, 2024 to the School Counseling Office for processing and mailing

The Calabrese Society of Westerly is a fraternal organization of descendants of Italian heritage. The Society offers scholarship(s) to the children and/or grandchildren of its members. Recipients must be high school seniors who have been accepted to an accredited post-secondary school.

2024 Calabrese Society Scholarship Application.pdf

SENIORS ONLY
DUE: April 26, 2024 to the School Counseling Office for  processing and mailing

**The original deadline of April 1st has been extended to April 26th.**

The Love of Music Scholarship is new in 2024. This scholarship was formerly known as the Benefit Concert Scholarship, which was started in March of 2022, at the first Benefit Concert after the Covid pandemic. The scholarship was funded by donations collected at the annual chorus Benefit Concert. Since the Benefit Concert did not take place this year, Mrs. Lynn Dowding and her husband have graciously offered to fund the scholarship award.

This scholarship will be open to all seniors who have a passion for music and who have given their time and talents to help others by demonstrating leadership, participating in past concerts and providing music for our community. You do not have to be pursuing a career in music to apply for this scholarship, but have plans to keep music in your life in some form in the future. Applications will be due on April 1st, and presented at the annual Scholarship Awards night. Winners will be selected anonymously based on their responses to the questions on the application by a committee of teachers.

The goal of this scholarship is to help keep music alive for everyone and is designed to help promote music and an appreciation of the arts, as students move into their career path and life choices. If your life has been touched by chorus and music during your high school career, please apply.

2024 The Love of Music 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.

2024 Ashaway Elementary School PTO Scholarship.pdf

SENIORS ONLY
DUE: April 26, 2024 to the School Counseling Office for processing and mailing

The Clarence D. Stenhouse Scholarship, established by the Westerly Ambulance Corps, is awarded to a graduating senior who resides in the Westerly, Pawcatuck, or Chariho area.  This scholarship is a tribute to Mr. Stenhouse's dedication, his influence on youth, and his service to the community. 

The recipient must attend or be accepted to an accredited school for Emergency Medical Services, Paramedic School, Nursing program or a related medical field leading to a 2-4 year certificate or degree.

2024 Westerly Ambulance Corps - Clarence D. Stenhouse Scholarship Application.pdf

SENIORS ONLY
DUE: April 26, 2024 to the School Counseling Office for processing and mailing.

This scholarship was established at the Rhode Island Foundation with the generosity of the Horace A. Kimball Foundation and other individuals and businesses throughout the community in the memory of Paul D. Lynch. 

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. 

2024 Paul D Lynch Scholarship Application.pdf

The KWAOR Foundation, Inc., the charitable arm of the Kent Washington Association of REALTORS® is offering a $1,000 scholarship.

This scholarship is open to any full-time senior during the Fall and Spring of 2023/2024, attending a Kent County or Washington County high school and resides in either the Kent County or Washington County in the State of RI.

This scholarship is based on a combination of financial need, scholastics, and extra-curricular activities.

2024 KWAOR Scholarship Application.pdf

Chariho Rotary Club offers 2 scholarships: 

Brad Friel Memorial Scholarship & Merrill Moone Memorial Scholarship.  

Five (5) 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. The scholarship value is $1500 per selected student for each year* of their post-secondary education.  

Chariho Rotary's mission is ‘Service above Self.’ We provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through our fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders. Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change — across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.  

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

Eligibility Requirements:
Attend Chariho or EWG regardless of their residence. OR Students attending schools outside of Chariho or EWG, who are a 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, 2024
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.

2024 Westerly Grange Memorial Scholarship

SENIORS ONLY
DUE:  May 1, 2024 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, 2024.
2024 Steven P. Follett Jr. Memorial Scholarship.pdf

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

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

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?

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.

2024 Jason Douglas Foreman Scholarship Application.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

1. This information packet linked below contains all of the materials necessary to participate in the RIASMD 2024/2025 Scholarship program.
2. The information required by this scholarship application will need to be completed by both the applicant and his/her school principal or counselor.  As the instructions indicate, Parts I, II and III. Will need to be completed by the school principal or counselor with the applicant completing parts IV, V and VI.
3. Completed application forms should then be mailed to the Scholarship Program Director at the address indicated below.

The Watson Family Memorial Trade School Scholarship was founded in 2013, in memory of Joanne Johnson’s parents, William and Jean Watson.  This scholarship is for students who will be attending a trade school after high school graduation.

More information regarding the history of the scholarship and the application are below.

2024 Watson Family Memorial Trade School Scholarship.pdf

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

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.

2024 Michael Alan Johnson Memorial Scholarship Application.pdf

SENIORS ONLY
DUE:  May 3, 2024 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.

Charity Lodge No. 23 F&AM Scholarship Application 2024.pdf

SENIORS ONLY Due: May 6, 2024 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 to students from the Class of 2024.
2024 Barry J. Ricci Memorial Scholarship Application.pdf

SENIORS ONLY
DUE:  May 10, 2024
Online Submission

The Rhode Island Association of Admission Officers has a long tradition of supporting the academic aspirations of high school students in Rhode Island. One of the ways they achieve this is by offering multiple $500 scholarships. To be eligible students must have attended and graduated from a Rhode Island high school or received a Rhode Island GED and must be accepted with plans to enroll as a degree or certificate candidate first-year undergraduate student at any RIAAO member institution.

To access the online application, 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. 

2024 NEA CHARIHO SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATON.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 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 10th 2024. 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. 

2024 Maddie Potts Foundation Scholarship Application.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 2024 from Chariho High School. 

SENIORS ONLY
DUE: May 12, 2024
Online Submission Only

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.  

2024 SCYSC Shirley Testa 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 3 scholarships to Chariho seniors in the amount of $1137.

We are also offering one scholarship in the amount of $1137 to Chariho graduates who are currently enrolled in a post-secondary school.

Please be sure to make a copy of the application before filling it out. 

2024 Hallie Linacre Memorial Scholarship Application

SENIORS ONLY
DUE: May 31, 2024 to the School Counseling Office for review

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 2024 and St. Joseph's Day Dinner in March of 2025. 

The Columbian Awards are presented to a high school senior male and female for achieving excellence in both academics and athletics. The Award is $500.00 each. 

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. 

2024 Columbian Scholarship Award Application.pdf

SENIORS ONLY
DUE:  June 1, 2024
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
• Celebrate Italian American achievements in sports, academics and community leadership
• Acknowledge the universal cultural nourishment realize via our Italian American roots.

SENIORS ONLY
DUE: June 3, 2024

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

SENIORS ONLY
Scholarship Contest ends on June 30, 2024

Citizens wants to honor the dedication of students and families pursuing higher learning! Fill out the registration form below to be entered for a chance to win a Grand Prize of $15,000 to use towards school expenses and one of the $2,500 monthly prizes for use towards school expenses. Additionally, each quarter a student who meets the required criteria for the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Scholarship Prize will be eligible to win a $2,500 quarterly prize for use towards school expenses. See Official Rules for details.

Click HERE to access the scholarship entry form. 

Click HERE for official rules and eligibility requirements. 

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/