Academic Scholarships
Rhode Island College recognizes superior academic achievement through the awarding of scholarships. Detailed information on the financial scholarships listed below are available from the department or office noted with the entry.
Adjutant General, Office of
Colonel John Joseph and Mary Drew Prybyla Rhode Island National Guard Scholarship Fund
Admissions, Office of Undergraduate
Presidential Scholarships
Alumni Affairs, Office of
Noreen Ackerman ’80 Scholarship
Frank and Agnes Campbell Scholarship
Alumni Children Academic Scholarship
Alumni Freshman Award
Alumni Graduate Scholarship
Alumni RICochet Fund
Alumni Scholarship Awards
Class of 1951 Scholarship
American Federation of Teachers at Rhode Island College (AFT@RIC)
Donald C. Averill Scholarship
Biology, Department of
Mary M. Keeffe ’28 Award for Excellence
Lloyd Matsumoto Biology Scholarship
Earl H. Webster Scholarship Fund
Counseling, Educational Leadership and School Psychology, Department of
Helene Penza Scholarship Fund (Master’s Program)
English, Department of
Catherine Annette Ducey Scholarship
English Department Scholarship
Donald F. Lyons Scholarship Fund
John J. Salesses Scholarship
Feinstein School of Education and Human Development
Thomas Barry ’65 and Louise Barry ’64 Endowed Scholarship
Doris M. Bettez ’42 Scholarship
Joan M. Calise ’57 Scholarship
S. Elizabeth Campbell ’31 Fund
Geraldine A. Carley Scholarship
Elizabeth S. Carr Scholarship
Class of 1938 Scholarship
Class of 1940 Scholarship
Class of 1941 Scholarship
Class of 1942 Scholarship
Class of 1943 Scholarship
Class of 1947 Scholarship
Class of 1952 Scholarship
Class of 1953 Scholarship
Class of 1955 Scholarship
Class of 1959 Scholarship
Phyliss St. Germain Crawford ’66, ’70 Scholarship
Margaret Day ’63 and Edward Day ’61 Scholarship
Lillia Moura deMelo ’49 Scholarship
Endowed Scholarship for the Support of Diversity
Helen Forman Special Education Scholarship
Sarah T. Foster Scholarship
Patricia Galvin ’62 and Dee McCarthy ’62 Scholarship
Donna Gentili ’70 Endowed Scholarship
Abbie Hoisington Memorial Scholarship for Special Education
Carol Horrocks ’56 Art Education Scholarship
Andrea B. Isserlis ’64 Special Education Scholarship
Kanakry ’65-Clarke ’92 Scholarship
Thomas G. King Memorial Scholarship
Renato and Elena Leonelli Physical Science Scholarship
Helen Wynaught Lindstrom ’39 Endowed Scholarship
Joseph R. Lunt Science Teaching Scholarship
Louis A. Marciano ’60 and Gloria Petrucci Marciano Scholarship
Gilda R. Martone ’38 Endowed Scholarship Fund for Education
Dorothy Frances (Kelly) McCartin ’43 Scholarship
Mary S. McGrath ’48 Scholarship
Bertha McKee ’27 Scholarship
Lt. W. Lee Menconi Endowed Memorial Scholarship
John Milligan ’73 and Patricia M. Milligan ’69 Scholarship
Marguerite C. Morey Scholarship
Ethel Murphy Scholarship Fund
Mary E. Murphy ’27 Scholarship
Wilhelmina A. Null Memorial Science Scholarship
Olga M. Lusi O’Brien ’45 Endowed Scholarship in Elementary Education
Dolores Palombo Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund
Dorothy Pieniadz Scholarship
Providence Teachers’ Association Memorial Scholarship
Rhode Island Council on Economic Education Scholarship
Juliet Romano Endowed Scholarship
Romeo R. Romano Endowed Scholarship
Angelo and Antoinette C. Rosati Endowed Scholarship
Phyllis Moverman Salk Scholarship Fund
Anne B. Saute Scholarship Fund
Raquel Shapiro ’60 Scholarship
Paul V. Sherlock ’60 Endowed Scholarship
Bernard H. Singleton ’63 Scholarship
John J. Smith ’63 and Anna Veronica Smith ’33 Scholarship
Vera Sohigian Endowed Scholarship in Education
Josephine A. Stillings Scholarship
Mary E. Tremblay ’69 Endowed Scholarship
John and Happy White Scholarship in Teacher Education
B. Ruby Winnerman and Harriet J. Winnerman Memorial Scholarship Fund
Arthur M. Zarrella Endowed Scholarship
Financial Aid, Office of Student
Anna H. Blankstein ’41 Scholarship
George Giacomo Cairo Scholarship
Class of 1939 Scholarship
Class of 1950 Scholarship
Class of 1954 Scholarship
Class of 1956 Scholarship
Richard Dawson Memorial Scholarship
Alma Bishop Doley Endowed Scholarship
Robert and Helene ’36 Falvey Scholarship
Aime J. and Gertrude B. Forand Scholarship Fund
Mae E. Godfrey Scholarship
Harrington ’59 and Nolan ’59 Scholarship
David M. Harris Memorial Scholarship
Laura Fachada Lally Memorial Scholarship
Robert L. Lombardi ’86 Endowed Memorial Scholarship
Mary F. Luzzi Scholarship
Anthony Masi M.Ed. ’74, C.A.G.S. ’77 and Lillian J. Masi Endowed Scholarship
Celia Munir Scholarship
John Nazarian Scholarship
Armand I. Patrucco Endowed Scholarship
Vincent Pelene Fund
Rotary Club of North Providence Scholarship
Ethel Salhany Memorial Scholarship
Joseph Salvatore ’39 Scholarship
Edna M. Snow ’77 Scholarship
State Scholarships
Richard Zorabedian Memorial Scholarship Fund
Honors Program, College
Director of Honors Scholarship
Eleanor M. McMahon Rising Junior Scholarship
John Nazarian Honors Scholarship
Rhode Island College Faculty Honors Scholarship
Rhode Island College Foundation Honors Scholarship
Rhode Island College Honors Project Grant
Ruth Williams ’33 Honors Scholarship
Management, School of
Peter W. Harman Scholarship
David M. Harris Memorial Scholarship
Operations Management Scholarship
Raymond H. Trott Scholarship
Mathematics and Computer Science, Department of
Nancy Humes ’68 Scholarship
Miscellaneous
1st. Lt. Gregory F. Zavota Humanitarian Scholarship
Michael J. “The Doc” Gonsalves ’86 Scholarship
Therese Sullivan ’46 Scholarship
Tess Hoffman Film Studies Scholarship
Michael A. Valerio ’80 Communications Scholarship
Modern Languages, Department of
Leonelli Family Memorial Scholarship
Music, Theatre, and Dance, Department of
Ernest C. and Dorothy H. Allison Scholarship
Louis Appleton Memorial Scholarship
Bicho Family Memorial Scholarship
MaryAnn Dinunzio ’65 Memorial Scholarship
Marjorie H. Eubank Scholarship
Sylvan R. and Helen Forman Scholarship
Mark E. Goldman Theatre Scholarship
John A. Kelly Theatre Scholarship
Michael S. Kroian Sr. Endowed Scholarship
Katherine Bryer Krueger Scholarship
Francis M. Marciniak Music Education Scholarship
John Pellegrino Scholarship for Brass Students
Thomas R. Pezzullo Memorial Scholarship
Jeanne Aubin Rose ’62 Scholarship
Robert D. Soule Technical Theatre Scholarship Fund
Melody Stappas Memorial Scholarship
Meredith M. Thayer ’68 Scholarship
Nursing, School of
Mary R. Brunell Nursing Scholarship
Karla Carroll ’95 Nursing Scholarship
William F. Ciambrone Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Class of 1957 Scholarship
Debra Dumont Memorial Scholarship Fund
Mary E. Love Scholarships
Doris Mathewson ’74 Scholarship
Eleanor M. Olson Nursing Scholarship Award
Jean Schmieding Scholarship Award
Political Science, Department of
Maryellen Hoye Memorial Fund
Richard R. Langevin Scholarship
Shea and Tolman High School
Myrtle Karlin Scholarship
Helen L. Nolan Scholarship
Social Work, School of
Hasbro Scholarship
Ida Maiello Memorial Scholarship
Sociology, Department of
Maryellen Hoye Memorial Fund
Student Affairs, Office of
Frank A. and Camille S. Bucci Scholarship
Michelina “Miki” Doretto Santos Veteran/Veteran Spouse & Upward Bound Scholarship
Student Community Government, Office of
Beverly L. McGinnis Scholarship
Study Abroad Office
Portuguese Studies Abroad Fund
Ridgway F. Shinn Jr. Study Abroad Fund
Talent Awards
Special Talent Awards were established to recognize and encourage students who have exceptional talent or skill in the visual and performing arts, areas of intercollegiate competition (other than athletics) or similar fields. Currently, Rhode Island College offers awards in the following areas: art, communication, dance, film studies, music and theatre. While the requirements for these awards vary by department, award competition is open to entering freshmen and transfer students. Awards range from $100 to $2,500. Applicants should contact the academic department or program advisor in their area of interest.