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Time to Apply for Scholarships

Applications are available for Scholarship Foundation of East Providence.

East Providence residents who are high school seniors or who are undergraduates in college, community college, technical or vocational school are eligible to apply for a scholarship from Scholarship Foundation (SF) of East Providence. Last year SF of East Providence awarded more than $160,000 in scholarships. Each student receives a scholarship package of at least $1,000.

Applications for graduating seniors are available in the guidance offices at East Providence High School, St. Mary’s Academy Bay View and at a number of parochial and private high schools in the area. Applications for seniors can also be obtained by contacting Susan Jordan, Scholarship Foundation Senior Awards Chair, at 401-437-0062 or schol.foundation.ep.suejordan@gmail.com. Completed senior application must be postmarked by March 18.

A different application is needed for students already attending a four-year college or two-year career program. Enrolled applications can be obtained by contacting Alice Fontes, Scholarship Foundation Enrolled Awards Chair, at alicefontes@yahoo.com. Enrolled applications are not available at high schools. Completed applications for enrolled students must be postmarked by April 1.

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