Rhode Island has a plethora of scholarships, catering to both in-state residents and those from out of state who choose to pursue their college education there.

With such diverse opportunities, securing an award to alleviate financial burdens is a great deal.

Here's the definitive compilation of the top 10 scholarships available for high school students in Rhode Island!

1. Patty & Melvin Alperin First Generation Scholarship The Patty and Melvin Alperin First Generation Scholarship extends financial support to graduating high school seniors hailing from Rhode Island.

It specifically targets students whose parents have not completed college and who intend to enroll in a 2

- or 4-year college or university.

Prospective applicants are urged to submit their applications.

Average award: $1,500 Eligibility: Resident of Rhode Island High school senior from Rhode Island Seeking an associate or bachelor's degree Planning to attend a 2 or 4-year college or university Firstgeneration college student Demonstrate financial need Applications can be completed online on February 9th.

The deadline for all applications to be submitted is April 10th.

2. Patricia W.

Edwards Memorial Art Scholarship The scholarships are for further education of young Rhode Island artists.

The scholarship is available for Rhode Island high school freshmen, sophomores, and juniors who wish to attend one art class at a Rhode Island institution (Rhode Island School of Design, AS220, etc. ) The applicant must demonstrate artistic ability and interest in painting and/or drawing.

Average award: $500 Eligibility: High school freshmen, sophomores, and juniors Reside in Rhode Island Young Rhode Island artists seeking to take an art class at a Rhode Island institution Applications can be completed on May 13, 202

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3. Hope High Endowed Scholarship Hope High Endowed Scholarship is a scholarship awarded to students attending Hope High School in Rhode Island who plan to enroll at a post-secondary educational institution.

Average award: $2,000 Eligibility: Completion of Universal Scholarship Application Graduating senior or graduate of Hope High School, in Providence, Rhode Island Currently enrolled at or planning to enroll at an accredited post-secondary educational institution Must demonstrate merit, financial need, and the ability to succeed in a post-secondary educational setting Preference given to current students; former students within ten years of graduation will be considered thereafter Non-renewable Applications must be completed and due April 15th, 202

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4. Black Philanthropy Bannister Scholarship The Black Philanthropy Initiative was established as a field of interest fund at the Rhode Island Foundation.

In 2007 the fund was established to advance equity and social justice for our Black and African American communities.

The fund will continue to honor the original focus of Bannister House and the Black Philanthropy Initiative by supporting the most pressing needs of Rhode Island's Black community.

Average award: up to $15,000 Eligibility: Completion of Universal Scholarship Application African American/Black high school graduate or adult student applicant Rhode Island resident Pursuing or advancing a career in healthcare at a post-secondary institution (college or technical school) Demonstrates financial need May be renewable for up to four years: past recipients are eligible to reapply Applications must be completed on September 8th.

5. Bristol Children's Home Scholarship Bristol Children's Home Scholarship awards residents of Bristol in Rhode Island with financial assistance to encourage students to attend college or an educational institution.

Average award:  $500

- $2,500 Eligibility: Completion of Universal Scholarship Application Bristol, Rhode Island resident Attending or accepted to a college or university Be a high school senior; Graduate students are ineligible Applications must be completed sometime in April.

6. Carter Roger Williams Scholarship This annual scholarship program is intended to inspire students and their parents to think about the potential for their future.

The program's intent is to help support enrollment at a college or university that may have otherwise been out of reach for the student and his/her family.

Applications are selected based on financial need and academic record.

Additionally, this scholarship is in honor of Carter Roger Williams, so students must demonstrate comprehension of Roger Williams’ principles and legacy and embody Roger Williams by proving the application of his principles to his/her life, as demonstrated by a personal essay (in written, video, or audio format) and interview.

Average award: up to $20,000 Eligibility: Currently reside in Rhode Island Be current seniors at any high school (public, independent, or private) in Rhode Island Have been accepted by an accredited post-secondary institution (by the date of the award) Applications are due by midnight on Monday, March 11, 202

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7. Robert G. and Joyce Andrew College Scholarship Fund The Robert G. and Joyce Andrew College Scholarship Fund was created by the late Bob and Joyce Andrew, who understood the high costs associated with attending college.

Graduating high schoolers are eligible for awards for up to four academic years to pursue degrees at Providence College, the University of Rhode Island, Bryant University, Roger Williams University, Rhode Island College or the Community College of Rhode Island.

Average award: $6,000 Eligibility: Be current high school seniors or have graduated within the last three years from a high school (public, independent, or private) in Rhode Island Have been accepted or currently enrolled in an undergraduate course of study at Providence College, the University of Rhode Island, Bryant University, Roger Williams University, Rhode Island College, or the Community College of Rhode Island Applications must be completed on April 15th, 202

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8. Rhode Island PBS Scholarship The scholarship offers awards to residents of Rhode Island PBS’s demographic market area who demonstrate promise of a successful career in the fields of broadcasting, communications, and/or journalism.

Average award: up to $15,000 Eligibility: Reside in Rhode Island or Bristol County, Massachusetts Graduating high school senior planning to attend an accredited 4-year post-secondary school, or a student currently enrolled in an accredited 4-year post-secondary institution Demonstrate merit toward a successful career in broadcasting, communications, and/or journalism Current employees of Rhode Island-PBS and their children and other immediate family members are not eligible to apply.

Applications must be completed by 5 p. m. (EST) on April 15, 202

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9. Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship The Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship is awarded to students with financial needs who have been academically successful.

Applicants are reviewed for their commitment to serving others, strong work ethic, and leadership qualities.

Students from Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, or Vermont who are seeking a bachelor's degree are welcome to apply.

Average award: $17,000 Eligibility: Minimum

3. 0 GPA Permanent resident of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, or Vermont Graduating high school seniors, high school graduates, or current college student Seeking a bachelor's degree for the first time as a full-time student U.

S citizen or noncitizen who has a current lawful status in the U.

S. and a work permit, including DACA status Exhibit merit through academic achievement, a commitment to serving others, a strong work ethic, and leadership qualities Show financial need Applications open in January and close at the very beginning of May. 1

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Murray Memorial Scholarship provides monetary awards to residents of Rhode Island who have a disability and are interested in attending college in any state.

Average award: $1,000 Eligibility: Residents of Rhode Island who have a significant disability Applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll in an academic, trade, or vocational education program in any state and/or acquire assistive or adaptive equipment or devices to access such an educational opportunity Selection is based on that essay, merit, and financial need Must be High School Senior, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, or College Senior Applications open in February and close in April.

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