Deadline looms to apply for scholarships of up to $80,000 from Rhode Island Foundation

PROVIDENCE, RI —High school seniors have until Feb. 16 to apply for college scholarships of up to $80,000 from the Rhode Island Foundation.

There's a lot of material to collect, and the deadline is coming right up. Here's the list of items needed to apply.

Students must submit:

1) a completed online application;

2) a written, video or audio personal essay;

3) proof of residency such as a driver’s license or letter from their school;

4) an academic transcript;

5) a letter of recommendation;

6) a Student Aid Report; and

7) a financial need worksheet online at findingrogerwilliams.org.

All the documents have to be submitted through the Rhode Island Foundation's electronic grants system.

To be eligible, students must be residents of Rhode Island, be seniors at any high school in Rhode Island and have been accepted by an accredited post-secondary institution by the time the scholarship is awarded.

The personal essay should be no more than five written pages or no more than five minutes in a video or audio format.

The Foundation will award up to three scholarships per year. The maximum scholarship will be $20,000 per year per student. The awards are renewable for up to three consecutive years following the first award, based on proof of the recipient’s continued financial need and academic good standing.

Applicants will be evaluated based on their financial need, understanding and embodiment of Roger Williams’ legacy and academic and community service achievements.

The scholarships are intended to promote the legacy of Roger Williams, generally considered to be the father of religious freedom in America.

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