Bruce and Marjorie Sundlun Scholarship
Award: $1,500
Applicant must be a low-income single parent (man or woman) who is seeking to upgrade their potential career skills by returning to school. Preference is given to parents currently or previously receiving state aid, or those who have been previously incarcerated.
- Rhode Island
- College freshman, College senior, College sophomore, College junior
- All Majors Eligible
Miss Swinburne Scholarship
Award: -
Applicant must be a woman, living in Newport County, who is in need of financial assistance in order to pursue education or job training. Preference given to highly motivated women seeking further education or training to become self-supporting.
- Newport
- College junior, College sophomore, College freshman, College senior
- All Majors Eligible
Raymond H. Trott Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Applicant must be a minority student, who is a Rhode Island resident, entering his/her senior year at an accredited college, with plans to pursue a career in banking.
- Rhode Island
- College senior
- Finance, General, Banking and Financial Support Services
Dr. Stanley Van Wagner Memorial Scholarship
Award: -
Applicant must be a graduate of North Kingstown High School.
- Rhode Island
- College junior, College sophomore, College senior, College freshman
- All Majors Eligible
Westerly College Club Scholarship
Award: -
Applicants related by birth or marriage to current Club members are ineligible.
- Charlestown, Hopkinton, North Stonington, Stonington, Westerly
- College senior, College junior, College sophomore, College freshman
- All Majors Eligible
George F. Weston Scholarship
Award: -
Applicant must be a Rhode Island high school graduate who is able to demonstrate financial need, scholastic standing and extracurricular activity.
- Rhode Island
- College junior, College sophomore, College freshman, College senior
- All Majors Eligible
Sergeant Cornel Young, Jr. Scholarship
Award: -
Applicant must be able to demonstrate that s/he has overcome a serious obstacle in his/her academic path. Recipients will receive the award upon graduation the following year, with proof of acceptance at an accredited degree-conferring higher education institution.
- East Providence, North Providence, Providence
- College freshman
- All Majors Eligible
Antonio Cirino Memorial Art Education Fellowship
Award: $10,000
Applicant must be a graduate student in arts education who has been a Rhode Island resident for at least five years. Preference is given to visual artists; however, writers, actors and composers interested in teaching are also encouraged to apply. RISD students or graduates are not eligible for this fellowship.
- Rhode Island
- Master's-level study
- Art Teacher Education, Art, General
Marilynne Graboys Wool Scholarship
Award: $2,000
- Bristol, Kent, Newport, Providence, Washington
- Master's-level study
- Law (LL.B., J.D.)
Richard N. Carr Memorial Scholarship
Award: -
- Rhode Island
- High school freshman, High school sophomore, High school junior
- All Majors Eligible
Patricia W. Edwards Memorial Art Scholarship
Award: -
Applicant must be a high school freshman, sophomore or junior from Providence, Pawtucket, E. Providence or Central Falls. His/her art teacher must recommend student.
- Central Falls, East Providence, Pawtucket, Providence
- College sophomore, College junior, High school senior, College freshman
- All Majors Eligible
Carol Pellegrino Scholarship
Award: -
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College senior, College sophomore, College freshman, College junior
- All Majors Eligible
Providence Council of Parents and Teachers Scholarship
Award: -
- Rhode Island
- High school senior
- All Majors Eligible
Providence High School Scholarship
Award: -
- East Providence, North Providence, Providence
- High school senior
- All Majors Eligible
Abby M. B. Slade Memorial Scholarship
Award: -
Applicant must be a promising Providence high school senior.
- East Providence, North Providence, Providence
- College freshman
- All Majors Eligible
The Earl G. Graves Scholarship
Award: $5,000
Applicant must be a junior or senior business major enrolled in an accredited college or university in the United States; or a graduate student enrolled or accepted to a master's or doctoral program within a Business school at an accredited college or university in the United States (applicant may apply during their sophomore year). Applicant must currently be a full-time student in good academic standing and making satisfactory progress toward an undergraduate or graduate degree. Financial need is not required. Members of the National NAACP Board of Directors, SCF Trustees, National Youth Work Committe, the NAACP Scholarship Selection Committee, employees and their spouses or families to the first degree of consanguinity are not eligible to apply for or receive this scholarship. Three letters of recommendation (other than relatives): one personal reference, two academic references from the business school of the accredited college (academic letters must be on official letterhead); recent official college transcript, evidence of full-time enrollment, and one page essay required.
- United States
- Master's-level study, College junior, College senior
- Business, General
The Agnes Jones Jackson Scholarship
Award: $2,500
Applicant must be a current NAACP member, a U.S. citizen, under the age of 25 and must demonstrate financial need. Undergraduate students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA; graduate students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be enrolled full- or part-time.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College senior, College sophomore, College freshman, Master's-level study, College junior
- All Majors Eligible
The HBCU Scholarship Fund
Award: $2,000
Applicant must be a current student or incoming freshman at a Historically Black College or University. Applicant must be a citizen of the United States and apply to be accepted at an accredited college (excluding proprietary schools) in the United States. Applicant must be a full-time student. If a student drops below the required full-time status, the Scholarship Selection Committee will adjust the grant received to 50% of the award allocated for that semester. Applicants must posess a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 (C+) on a 4.0 system. NAACP membership and participation is highly desirable. Applicant must demonstrate financial need. Members of the National NAACP Board of Directors, SCF Trustees, National Youth Work Committee, the NAACP Scholarship Selection Committe, employees and their spouses or families to the first degree of consanguinity are not eligible to apply for or receive this scholarship.Please submit the following with your completed typed application: Three letters of recommendation (other than relatives):One personal reference, one academic reference and one NAACP reference. The NAACP letter of recommendation should be from the Advisor of the Youth Council or College Chapter; member of the Executive Committee of the Branch, Youth or College Chapter; member of the National Board; SCF Trustees; member of the National Youth Work Committee; or NAACP employee, except for those persons who are current members of the Scholarship Committee. Persons submitting letters must specify title and use NAACP letterhead. Recent official transcript of grades. One page essay. Financial Verification Information. Evidence of full-time enrollment or application for full-time enrollment. If selected, verification of enrollment must be furnished.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College freshman
- All Majors Eligible
The Lillian & Samuel Sutton Education Scholarship
Award: $2,000
Applicant must major in education, a U.S. citizen, and a full-time student in an accredited college in the United States.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- No Restrictions
- Education, Other, Education
The Roy Wilkins Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Applicant must be an entering college freshman. Applicant must be a citizen of the United States and seeking enrollment in an accredited college in the United States. NAACP membership and participation is highly desirable. Undergraduate applicants must be full-time students. If a student drops below the required full-time status, the Scholarship Selection Committee will adjust the grant received to 50% of the award allocated for that semester. Applicant must possess a grade point average of at least 2.5 (C+) on a 4.0 system. Members of the National NAACP Board of Directors, SCF Trustees, National Youth Work Committee, the NAACP Scholarship Selection Committee, employees and their spouses or families to the first degree of consanguinity are not eligible to apply for or receive this scholarship. Please submit the following with your completed typed application: Two letters of recommendation (other than relatives): One personal reference and one academic reference. Current official transcript of grades (high school). Copy of application for admission or letter of acceptance from college or university. Copy of NAACP membership card or receipt of membership. Financial Verification Information. One page essay.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College freshman
- All Majors Eligible
The Hubertus W.V. Willems Scholarship for Male Students
Award: $3,000
Applicant must be a male student, majoring in engineering, chemistry, physics or mathematical sciences in undergraduate or graduate school. Financial need must be demonstrated.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College freshman, High school senior, College senior, Master's-level study, College junior, Doctoral-level study, College sophomore
- Chemistry, Chemistry, Other, Mathematics, Physics, Physics, Other, Mathematics, Other, Engineering, Engineering, Other, Engineering Science
Banatao Filipino American Education Fund College Scholarship
Award: $5,000
Applicant must be a current high school senior who is at least half Filipino and a resident of one of the following California counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Los Angeles, Marin, Merced, Monterey, Napa, Orange, Sacramento, San Benito, San Diego, San Francisco, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma, or Stanislaus. Applicant must be planning to attend a four-year college or university and major in engineering, mathematics, computer science, environmental science, or a physical science. Minimum 3.0 GPA and financial need are required.
- Alameda, Contra Costa, Los Angeles, Marin, Merced, Monterey, Napa, Orange, Sacramento, San Benito, San Diego, San Francisco, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma, Stanislaus
- College freshman
- Engineering, Other, Engineering, Physical Sciences, Other, Computer Science, Physical Sciences, General
Online Essay Contest
Award: $1,000
Applicant must be a high school student in the United States, a United States Territory, or military base. Essay on the following topic is required: Think about a time when you've had to plan for something important in your future. How did you plan to achieve success in the face of the unknown? How did you handle any challenges to reach your goal? How does your story connect to those of other people, past and present, who have had to face and overcome tremendous odds to obtain their goal? Use WWII as a starting point and base your essay in part on America's involvement in WWII. But don't stop in the past. Use specific examples from your own experiences that support your ideas.
- United States
- High school sophomore, High school junior, High school senior, High school freshman
- All Majors Eligible
Carlos M. Castaneda Journalism Scholarship
Award: $7,000
Applicant must be a Spanish-speaking journalist or journalism student who is proficient in the Spanish language and who is able to write in that language at a professional level. Candidate must also demonstrate a sincere desire to pursue a career in the field of journalism in Spanish, have knowledge and interest for Hispanic culture and be up-to-date on current events in Latin America. A second year scholarship may be granted after viewing the recipient's grade point average, general performance, and recommendations of his/her professors.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- Master's-level study
- Journalism and Mass Communication, Other, Journalism, Visual, Journalism, Print, Journalism and Mass Communication, Journalism
Carnegie Communications $10,000 Scholarship
Award: $10,000
Applicant must register on CollegeXpress (or fill out a response card from Careers and Colleges magazine or Private Colleges & Universities magazines) and be entering college for the first time, accepted as a full-time freshman or transfer student for the fall term. A list of eligible colleges/universities is available at CollegeXpress.com. You do not need to complete an application for this scholarship.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- High school senior, College freshman
- All Majors Eligible
Harness Tracks of America Scholarship
Award: $5,000
Applicant or applicant's parents must be involved in harness racing.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College sophomore, Other postgraduate-level study, College freshman, Doctoral-level study, College senior, Master's-level study, College junior
- All Majors Eligible
John L. Dales Scholarship - Transitional Application
Award: $5,000
Transitional application is available to Screen Actors Guild members who have 10 vested years of pension credits or a lifetime earnings of $150,000 earned in the Guild's jurisdiction. Award is generally for members who want to take courses related to the entertainment industry or may want to transition out of the industry.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- Doctoral-level study, Other postgraduate-level study, College senior, College sophomore, Master's-level study, College freshman, College junior
- All Majors Eligible
AeA Technology Scholarship
Award: $2,500
Selection based upon leadership, personal goals, and academic performance.
- Oregon
- No Restrictions
- Science, Science Technol./Technicians, Other, Computer Science, Engineering
The Senator Joel Abromson Memorial Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Applicant must be a senior in a Maine high school who has been accepted to any institution of higher learning. Cover letter (with applicant's name, address, phone number, name of high school, and name of higher educational institution that he or she is planning to attend), two letters of recommendation, a copy of acceptance letter from the selected institution of higher education, and essay answering a specified question.
- Maine
- College freshman
- All Majors Eligible
