Endowed & Annual Grant Scholarships

Anchor Fund Endowment.  Established in 2003.   This endowment will be used to enhance athletic facilities and support services. $1,073,994

Noreen Andreoli ’80 Scholarship Fund. Established in 1986 by Noreen Andreoli ’80, past president of the Rhode Island College Alumni Association. The scholarship was established based on the philosophy that “once given an opportunity, an individual should find a means of giving back.”  Awarded to an academically qualified full-time sophomore, junior, or senior who is a Rhode Island resident. $46,080

Anonymous Scholarship Fund.  Established in 2003 by an anonymous donor.  Purpose yet to be determined.  $13,041

Anonymous Scholarship Fund. Established in 1995 through an estate gift to the Rhode Island College Foundation to provide support on the basis of need and merit. $35,971

Louis Appleton Memorial Scholarship Fund. Established in 1986 by the choirs of Sayles Memorial Church in Lincoln and Hope Congregational Church in East Providence in memory of Louis Appleton, a 1972 graduate of Rhode Island College. Awarded annually to a sophomore or junior music major that has piano or voice as a concentration. Preference given to students who are currently active in church music. $6,797

Donald C. Averill Memorial Scholarship Fund. Established in 1992 in memory of Donald C. Averill, founder of the Rhode Island College Chapter of the American Federation of Teachers, Local 18919, AFL-CIO. Awarded to an academically qualified junior who shows evidence of substantial contributions to the life of the College through participation in student activities and other endeavors. $18,906

Bicho Family Endowed Scholarship Fund. Established in 1979 to honor Professor Emerita Rita V. Bicho, a thirty-year member of the Rhode Island College music faculty on the occasion of her retirement. Four scholarships may be awarded annually in the following: keyboard; brass, wind, percussion; vocal, and strings. $127,085

Elisa F. Bonaventura ’49 Memorial Scholarship. Established in 1990 by family and friends in memory of Elisa F. Bonaventura, professor of Special Education for thirty years.  Award made through the department of special education. $7,873

Paul A. Bourget '69 Endowed Fund.  Established in 1998.  Purpose yet to be determined.  $21,217

Harriet Brisson Ceramic Facility Fund.  Established in 1999 as an emerging endowment by friends of Harriet on the occasion of her retirement. $457

Bucci Family Fund.  Established in 2004 on the occasion of John A. Bucci’s retirement as Dean of the Feinstein School of Education and Human Development at RIC.  The purpose of this fund is to encourage and promote faculty academic excellence in the Feinstein School of Education. Awarded annually on a rotating basis for teaching, scholarship/service, and to a faculty member of the Henry Barnard School. $40,298

Dr. Frank ’54 A. & Camille S. Bucci Endowed Scholarship in Student Affairs.   Established in 2003 by Frank Bucci on the occasion of the celebration of the Golden Anniversary of his graduation from the College.  Awarded annually to a student who is active in student affairs on the basis of need and merit. $12,691

Anne Walsh Cain '64.   Established in 1998.  Purpose yet to be determined.  $11,948

Frank ’46 and Agnes ’46 Campbell Scholarship Fund. Established in 1988 with a gift from Frank and Agnes Campbell, both graduates of the Class of 1946. Awarded to a freshman student who ranks in the top twenty-five percent of his/her graduating class and who indicates an intention to major in education. $185,224

S. Elizabeth Campbell ’31 Scholarship Fund. Established in 1972 by the friends and colleagues of S. Elizabeth Campbell on the occasion of her retirement after 40 years as an educator at Rhode Island College.  Awarded to an academically qualified student who is a resident of Rhode Island and who intends to teach.  $42,546

Geraldine Carley Endowed Scholarship for Aspiring Early Childhood Teachers Fund.  Established in 2006.  Recipient must be enrolled full time and has a declared major in the early childhood education program and is entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year, had a 3.0 GPA at RIC in the previous year, a RI resident, and demonstrates need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid.  $11,254

Carr Scholarship Enhancement Fund.  Established in 1997 with the transfer of accumulated undisbursed scholarship funds from Hospital Trust Bank.  $4,239

William F. Ciambrone Memorial Endowed Scholarship in Nursing.  Established in 1998 in Mr. Ciambrone's memory by his children to support a scholarship for students in the Department of Nursing.  Awarded annually to an academically qualified Rhode Island resident on the basis of need. $7,533

Class of 1938 Scholarship Fund. Established through the generous contributions of the members of the Class of 1938 on the occasion of their 50th and 55th anniversaries.  Awarded annually to an academically qualified sophomore accepted into the elementary education program. $14,199

Class of 1940 Scholarship Fund. Established in 1990 through the generous contributions of the members of the Class of 1940 on the occasion of their Golden Anniversary Celebration. Awarded to an academically qualified full-time junior or senior planning a career in teaching. $83,126

Class of 1941 Scholarship Fund. Established in 1991 through the generous contributions of the members of the Class of 1941 on the occasion of their Golden Anniversary.  Awarded annually to a resident of Rhode Island who is pursuing a teaching career either at the elementary or secondary level. $27,352

Class of 1942 Scholarship Fund. Established in 1992 through the generous contributions of the members of the Class of 1942 on the occasion of their Golden Anniversary celebration. Awarded to an academically qualified Rhode Island resident on the basis of need who is a full-time junior or senior enrolled in the education curriculum. $64,509

Class of 1943 Scholarship Fund. Established in 1993 through the generous contributions of the members of the Class of 1943 on the occasion of their Golden Anniversary celebration. Awarded to an academically qualified Rhode Island resident on the basis of need who is a full-time junior or senior enrolled in the education curriculum. $34,206
 
Class of 1947 Scholarship Fund. Established in 1987 through the generous contributions of the members of the Class of 1947 on the occasion of their 40th anniversary.  Awarded to an academically qualified full-time student accepted into the education curriculum.  $21,348

Class of 1950 Scholarship Fund. Established in 1995 by the members of the Class of 1950 on the occasion of their 45th anniversary and enhanced by their 50th Anniversary Celebration. Recipient must be a RI resident who demonstrates need. $18,997

Class of 1951 Scholarship Fund.  Established in 2001 by the members of the Class of 1951 on the occasion of their Golden Anniversary.  Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate, who is entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year, a RI resident, and demonstrates need; preference given to child/grandchild of RICE/RIC graduate and has a GPA of 3.0 or higher. $11,098
 
Class of 1952 Scholarship Fund.  Established in 2002 by the members of the Class of 1952 to commemorate their Golden Anniversary.  Awarded to a full-time undergraduate student who has been accepted into the education curriculum and has attained a 2.75 minimum GPA in the previous year.  Must be a RI resident and have financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid. $18,112

Class of 1953 Scholarship Fund.   Established by the Class of 1953 in celebration of their Golden Anniversary.  Awarded annually to a full-time undergraduate student who has been accepted into the education curriculum on the basis of need and merit.  Must be a RI resident.  $14,093

Class of 1954 Scholarship Fund.  Established by the Class of 1954 on the occasion of their Golden Anniversary.  Awarded to a full-time undergraduate who is a RI resident entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year that demonstrates need; preference that the scholarship be divided between male and female students--scholarship should not exceed more than 20% of the tuition bill for the year.  $69,134

Class of 1955 Scholarship Fund.  Established by the Class of 1955 in celebration of their Golden Anniversary, in memory of deceased members of the class.  Recipients of the three scholarships must be full-time undergraduates who have been accepted into the education curriculum and is entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year.  Must also be a RI resident, with a GPA of 2.75 in the previous year at RIC, and has financial need as determined by Financial Aid. $45,630

Class of 1956 Scholarship Fund.   Established by the Class of 1956 in honor of their Golden Anniversary.  Awarded to a full-time undergraduate entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year who is a RI resident and demonstrates need.  $12,815

Class of 1959 Scholarship Fund. Established in 1984 by the members of the class of 1959 to commemorate their 25th graduation anniversary. Awarded to academically qualified full-time undergraduate students who have completed all prerequisites to student teaching by the end of the fall semester. $38,823

Class of 1960 Scholarship Fund. Established in 1985 by the members of the Class of 1960 to commemorate their 25th graduation anniversary. $5,099

Class of 1964 Fund.   Established by the Class of 1964 in honor of their Golden Anniversary.  Purpose yet to be determined.  $22,307

Class of 2004 Fund.    Established by the Class of 2004.  Purpose yet to be determined.  $23,321

Gladys Corvera-Baker Endowed Scholarship. Established in 1996 by Gladys Corvera Baker, a graduate of Rhode Island College's MSW program. Fund to support a scholarship for a Hispanic student in the School of Social Work. $25,862

Margaret I. Coutts Memorial Scholarship Fund. Established in 1980 with an estate gift from Margaret I. Coutts   ’40 and enhanced through other general gifts to scholarship, including a gift from Mrs. Mario Geremia in memory of her husband Mario.  $96,738

Mary Davey Scholarship Fund. Established in 1983 by the family and friends of Mary Davey on the occasion her retirement as Director of Alumni Affairs and Public Relations for 25 years. Awarded annually to a student of high scholastic achievement who is entering his/her second year of graduate work in the School of Social Work and who displays an interest in the field of child welfare. $9,822

Richard Dawson Memorial Scholarship Fund. Established in 1991 by Rita Dawson Lloyd ’36 in memory of her brother Sergeant Richard Dawson who was killed on D-Day in the invasion of Normandy. Awarded to an academically qualified student on the basis of need. $40,825

DeLucia Family Fund.  Established in 2004 in honor of the retirement of Lenore DeLucia from Rhode Island College.  Purpose yet to be determined.  $13,252

Maryann DiNunzio ’65 Memorial Endowed Scholarship.  Established in 2003 by Kathleen Garabedian Zant ’65, a lifelong friend of Maryann, to support a student majoring in Theatre. $13,155

Alma Bishop Doley '30 Endowed Scholarship. Established in 1996 by Alma Bishop Doley '30 to recognize and honor Rhode Island College and the contributions the College made to her quality of life. This scholarship will assist an academically qualified student who demonstrates financial need and strong character. $15,937

C. Annette Ducey Scholarship.   Established in 2004 by an estate bequest from the trusts of Ingamar and C. Annette Ducey.  Awarded annually to an undergraduate of at least sophomore standing majoring in English on the basis of merit and need.  $716,406

Debra A. Dumont Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund. Established in 1994 by the family and friends of Debra A. Dumont, a senior nursing student who was killed just prior to her graduation. Awarded on the basis of need to a junior or senior full-time nursing student with caring qualities. The student must be working while completing his/her degree and must be committed to nursing as a career. $11,987

Eugene Dutton Memorial Scholarship Fund. Established in 1979 by the family and friends of Eugene Dutton in honor of his commitment to minority students. Awarded to a student annually on the basis of need and demonstrated interest in continuing his/her education. $35,143

Endowed Fund for Student Development -School of Management & Technology.  Established in 2004 by an anonymous donor to support student development activities in the School of Management & Technology.  $19,123

Endowment for the Feinstein Institute for Philanthropic Leadership.  Established in 2005 with a grant from the
 Feinstein Foundation to support the Feinstein Institute for Philanthropic Leadership Program, an affiliate of the
Rhode Island College Center for Public Policy.  $822,029

Faculty Research Support.   Established in 2004 with gifts from faculty, staff and friends with matching gifts from President John Nazarian.  Specific criteria yet to be determined.  $32,133

Feinstein Junior Leadership Scholarship.  Established in 2005.  Criteria to be determined.  $115,429.

Aime J. and Gertrude B. Forand Scholarship Fund. Established with a gift from Gertrude B. Forand, wife of the late Congressman Aime J. Forand, and Angelina Trahan. Scholarships awarded annually to students who qualify on the basis of need.  In addition, a prize is awarded annually to a student who graduates with honors in Political Science. $191,831

Helen Forman '34 Special Talent Endowed Scholarship Fund.  Established in 1999 with a gift from Helen Forman '34 to support three annual full tuition scholarships to attract and retain the most talented students in the areas of music, theatre, and dance.  $2,306,440

Sylvan and Helen Forman ’34 Endowed Music Scholarship Fund. Established in 1992 in memory of Sylvan Forman by his wife Helen. Awarded on the basis of need to a full-time undergraduate sophomore or junior who is pursuing a degree in music. $734,173

Sylvan and Helen Forman ’34 Endowed Theatre Scholarship Fund. Established in 1995 in memory of Sylvan Forman by his wife Helen. Awarded to an academically qualified and talented sophomore, junior, or senior full-time student pursuing a degree in theatre who qualifies on the basis of need. $724,170

Sarah T. Foster Alpha Delta Kappa Scholarship. Established in 1989 with a gift from the Rhode Island Alpha Delta Kappa Sorority in honor of Mrs. Sarah T. Foster for her excellence in teaching in Rhode Island, including the Henry Barnard School, and for her outstanding contributions to Alpha Delta Kappa, an honorary sorority for women educators. Awarded annually to a full-time undergraduate, entering at least the third year, who has been accepted into the School of Education and is planning a career in teaching. $17,672

Patricia Galvin ’62 and Dee McCarthy ’62 Endowed Scholarship Fund.  Established in 2000 by Patricia Galvin Marchetti ’62 and her husband Edward, to honor Pat’s friendship with her classmate, Dee McCarthy Merrill Keenan ’62, who died in 1996.  The courtyard adjacent to the John Nazarian Center for Performing Arts has been named in their honor.  In addition, a scholarship will be awarded annually to a student pursuing a degree in physical or health education. $121,420

Donna Gentili ’71 Endowed Scholarship.   Established in 2004 by Edward Ameen in memory of this daughter Donna Ameen Gentili ’71.  Donna was a devoted teacher for the Pawtucket School System.   Purpose yet to be determined.  $13,564

Nancy Gewirtz Memorial Fund.  Established in 2005.  Purpose yet to be determined.  $12,226

Mae E. Godfrey ’30 Endowed Scholarship Fund. Established in 1994 in memory of Mae E. Godfrey through an estate gift. Awarded annually on the basis of financial need and merit. $104,608

Mark E. Goldman Theatre Scholarship. Established in 1995 by the family and friends of Mark E. Goldman.  Awarded annually to a student who, in the basis of an audition, shall be judged superior in the performing arts with an emphasis on acting. $54,821

Michael Gonsalves ’86 Memorial Fund.  Established in 2003 in memory of Michael Gonsalves, a RIC graduate and disc jockey for WHJY, who died in the Station nightclub fire in February 2003.  Awarded to victims of the Station Fire and their families or to fraternity brothers of Kappa Delta Phi and their direct relations.  $156,106

Deborah Griffin Family Memorial Scholarship Fund.  Established in 2001 in memory of Deborah Griffin, a music education student at Rhode Island College, and four of her five children who died tragically in a fire at their Providence home on December 8, 2000.  The Griffin scholarship will provide students from Providence public schools, with preference to those from the E.W. Flynn Elementary School, the opportunity for private instrumental or vocal instruction. Awards will be based on talent and financial need.  $15,749

Juanita Handy Scholarship Fund. Established in 1982 by the National Association of Social Workers, Rhode Island Chapter, as a tribute to Ms. Juanita Handy, ACSW. Awarded to a first year, second semester student of high academic standing enrolled in the master’s level program in the School of Social Work. $12,401

Peter W. Harman Endowed Award for Economics.  Established in 2006 by family, friends, and colleagues in memory or Peter Harman and his commitment to a 34 year teaching career.  Awarded to an Economics major who has completed both Intermediate Micro and Macro Economics prior to his or her senior year and has a GPA of 3.25.  $18,568

David M. Harris Endowed Fund. Established in 2000 by family and friends in memory of Professor David M. Harris.  Awarded annually to full time students who are of at least junior standing, demonstrate need and have maintained an overall 3.0 GPA. Preference will be given to minority students and Human Resource majors.  $16,626

Harrower Scholarship Fund. Established in 1986 by Arlyne Harrower ’67 to support prospective graduate students in English. Preference given to new students enrolled in the graduate programs in English. $36,737

Tess Hoffmann Film Studies Scholarship Fund. Established in 1986 through an anonymous donation from the Thalia and Michael C. Carlos Foundation and enhanced in 1999 with a gift bequest from Charles C. Hoffmann.   Awarded to an academically qualified film studies major who has met certain course requirements. $96,691

Dr. Thomas J. Howell Memorial Fund.  Established by the family and friends of Professor Howell to support a lecture in the Department of Philosophy.  $13,664

Institute for Portuguese and Lusophone World Studies.  Established in 2006 to provide support for academic, cultural, research and community outreach programs.  $335,445

Myrtle Karlin ’24 Scholarship Fund. Established in 1988 through a bequest from Myrtle Karlin, Pawtucket, RI, an alumna of Rhode Island College of Education, Class of 1924. Awarded to full-time Rhode Island College students who are graduates of Shea and Tolman High Schools and who demonstrate need. $166,059

Mary M. Keeffe ’28 Scholarship Fund. Established in 1980 in recognition of Dr. Mary M. Keeffe’s contributions to the Department of Biology and in recognition of Dr. Keeffe’s role in encouraging the study of science among young people as one of the founders of the Science Fair. Awarded annually to biology major in good academic standing that plans to pursue a career in the biological sciences. $6,083

John A. Kelly ’85 Theatre Scholarship Fund. Established in 1987 by John A. Kelly to lessen the financial burden of the recipient during the senior year. Awarded to an academically qualified theatre major in his/her junior year. Preference is given to Rhode Island residents. $8,712

Thomas G. King Scholarship Award. Established in 1980 to honor Dr. Thomas G. King, who served as the Chair of the Industrial Arts Department for 12 years. Awarded annually to an academically qualified Industrial Arts Education major in his/her sophomore or junior year who has demonstrated interest and participation in the activities of the Industrial Education Department. $114,523

Laura Fachada Lally ’44 Memorial Fund. Established in memory of Laura Fachada Lally. Awarded to an academically qualified student on the basis of need. $11,205

Victoria Lederberg Endowment.  Established in 2003 in memory of the Honorable Victoria Lederberg, a Rhode Island Supreme Court Justice and former Professor of Psychology at Rhode Island College. Purpose yet to be determined.   $13,129

Leonelli Family Memorial Scholarship Fund. Established in 1982 by the members of the Leonelli Family in memory of Filomeno, Lucia, Joseph and Ermanno Leonelli. In 2001 the endowment had grown to a level which could support an annual scholarship. Awarded annually to a student in Modern Languages, with first preference to a student studying Italian. $14,733

Rita '36 and London Lloyd Endowed Fund in Theatre.  Established in 1998 to fund an annual award for a graduate student in theatre.  $32,402

Mary E. Love Scholarship Fund. Established in 1980 by Mary E. Love, a registered nurse who received a Bachelor of Education and a Master’s of Education from Rhode Island College. Two awards are made annually to fulltime undergraduate students who have been accepted into the nursing major at Rhode Island College, are in good academic standing, and receive above-average clinical evaluations. $85,941

Joseph R. Lunt Science Scholarship.  Established in December 2001 by Mary C. Rogers, a 1939 graduate of Rhode Island College and professor emerita, Eastern Connecticut State University.  The scholarship will be awarded to a student majoring in elementary education with a concentration in science.  Formerly named the Mary C. Rogers ’39, ’51 Endowed Scholarship Fund, the name was changed in 2005 by the donor.  $32,957

Mary F. Luzzi Scholarship Fund.  Established in 2000 by Mary's family and friends to honor her dedicated service to the Rhode Island College community.  This fund will provide an opportunity for women to continue their personal and professional growth by pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in the academic field of their choice.  $12,620

Donald F. Lyons Scholarship Fund.  Established in August 1997 with a gift from the estate of  Donald F. Lyons.  Purpose to support a scholarship for juniors or seniors who are pursuing an English undergraduate degree and who express the desire and aptitude to enter the field of teaching.  $40,091

Ida Maiello Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund. Established by Dolores Maiello Ciambrone in loving memory of her mother, Ida Maiello. Awarded on the basis of need to a Rhode Island resident of Italian descent who is pursuing a degree in social work, sociology, psychology or a certificate in gerontology. $3,268

Louis A. '60 & Gloria Petrucci Marciano Endowment.  Established in 2000 with a gift from Louis A. ‘60 and Gloria Petrucci Marciano to support a scholarship for a student enrolled in the health, physical or science education curriculums.  $13,908

Francis M. Marciniak Scholarship Fund in Music Education.  Established in 2000 by a contribution form the American Band and family members, friends, and colleagues to support a scholarship for a music education major. $11,314

Gilda R. Martone '38 Endowed Scholarship Fund for Education.  Established in 1997 through the generous gift of Gilda R. Martone.  Only the interest earnings to be expended to support a scholarship for an academically qualified graduate or undergraduate, who is a Rhode Island resident, and who is pursuing a degree in education with a desire to become a teacher.  $13,810

Lloyd Matsumoto Biology Fund.  Established in 2001 by Dr. Lloyd Matsumoto, Professor of Biology at Rhode Island College, his friends and colleagues.  The endowed scholarship will be used to provide financial support to Rhode Island College senior biology students seeking admission to graduate or professional schools.  $52,478

Dorothy Kelly McCartin ’43 Endowed Scholarship Fund.  Established in 2003 by the family of Dorothy McCartin to commemorate the 60th anniversary of her graduation from RICE.  Awarded annually to a student accepted into the Feinstein School of Education.  $27,659

Beverly McGinnis Scholarship Fund. Established by the Rhode Island College Student Community Government during the 1995-96 academic year to honor and reward students who have made significant contributions to community life, both on and off the Rhode Island College campus. These annual scholarships will be awarded to those who represent models of involved and committed students who can, simultaneously, balance academic demands while serving the larger community.   The fund name was changed in 2003, in memory of Ms. McGinnis, who worked in the Student Community Government Office. $57,701

Bertha McKee ’27 Endowed Scholarship in Health and Physical Education Fund.  Established in April 2002 by Bertha McKee and her friends in celebration of Miss McKee’s 95th birthday in September 2002.  Miss McKee was a teacher in the Rhode Island Public schools, most notably Hope High School in Providence, for more than 40 years.  The scholarship will be awarded annually to a student majoring in physical education or a health-related field.  $13,442

Fannie Helen Melcer Endowed Scholarship Fund.  Established in 2000 with a gift from Billie Burrill in memory of Fannie Helen Melcer.  Purpose yet to be determined.  $108,049

Lt. W. Lee Menconi '65 Endowed Scholarship.  Created by the family and friends of Lt. Menconi who was killed in action in Vietnam in 1968.  This scholarship honors his patriotism, military service, and commitment to his high school, college, teacher education and profession. Awarded annually to a graduate of Central Falls High School interested in a teaching career. $17,905

Rose Merenda Early Childhood Scholarship. Established in 1992 by Professor Rose Merenda. Awarded on the basis of need to students enrolled in grades K-2 at the Henry Barnard School. $18,229

Dr. Cheryl Ann and Dr. George Metrey Scholarship Fund.  Established in 2000 by family and friends in memory of Cheryl Ann Metrey and enhanced in 2004 upon the retirement of George Metrey as Dean of the School of Social Work.  This fund will support a student enrolled in the MSW program with preference to graduates of the Rhode Island College’s BSW program.  $19,515

John (Jack) ’73 & Patricia ’69 Milligan Endowed Scholarship.  Established in 2004 with a gift from John and Patricia Milligan.  Awarded annually to an undergraduate who has chosen to reenroll in college and has the responsibility of providing for a dependent child or children.  Preference given to a student pursuing a career in teaching.  $12,363

Marguerite C. Ormond Morey ’15 Memorial Scholarship Fund. Established in 1993 in memory of Marguerite C. Ormond ’15 by her niece, Virginia A. Wilcox ’43. Awarded to an academically qualified resident of Rhode Island who is at least a full-time sophomore and who is pursuing a career in teaching. $8,470

Celia Munir ’86 Scholarship Fund. Established in 1987 by Celia Munir on the first anniversary of her graduation from Rhode Island College. A granddaughter of a slave, Mrs. Munir established the scholarship to inspire and motivate minority students to continue or return to school to advance their education and complete a college degree. Two scholarships to be awarded annually to an adult returning student and a graduating high school senior on the basis of merit and financial need. $6,587

Mary E. Murphy Class of 1927 Scholarship for Elementary Education.  Established in 2005 in memory of Mary E. Murphy by an anonymous donor to honor Mary’s life long commitment to children.  Awarded annually to an undergraduate pursuing a career in elementary education on the basis of need.  $28,056

Christopher J. Naylor Endowed Memorial Scholarship Fund. Established in 1996 by the family and friends of Christopher J. Naylor, a 1995 graduate of Rhode Island College's Masters degree program in psychology. On December 10, 1995, while working at Intown Parking in Providence, Chris was shot and killed during a robbery. Awarded annually to a first year graduate student in Rhode Island College's Master's degree program in psychology. $51,600

John Nazarian ’54 Scholarship Fund. Established in 1990 in honor of the eighth president of Rhode Island College, John Nazarian, by his family and friends. Awarded to undergraduate students who are Rhode Island residents at the time of first application to Rhode Island College and who qualify on the basis of need or merit. $141,405

Helen L. Nolan ’23 Scholarship Fund. Established in 1987 in memory of Helen L. Nolan ’23 through a bequest. Awarded annually to a graduate of Tolman High School, Pawtucket, who is a full-time student at Rhode Island College and who demonstrates scholastic achievement and financial need. $62,147
 
Wilhelmina A. Null ’24 Memorial Science Scholarship. Established in 1988 through a gift of the Alpha Chapter of Alpha-Omega State of Rhode Island, Delta Kappa Gamma Society International in memory of Wilhelmina A. Null, a Cranston resident and an alumna of Rhode Island College of Education, Class of 1924. Awarded annually to an academically qualified student, who is enrolled in the School of Education, with a concentration in science. $9,948

Olga M. Lusi O'Brien '45 Endowed Scholarship in Elementary Education. Established in 1996 by Olga M. Lusi  O'Brien and her husband William, this fund was established in gratitude for the many benefits of a Rhode Island College education and to provide students the opportunity to follow a career in education. $79,396

Eleanor M. Olson Nursing Scholarship Fund. Established in 1990 in memory of Eleanor Olson, by her family and friends. Awarded to an academically qualified student who is a Rhode Island resident. Preference given to qualified applicants who are descendants of graduates of the former Memorial Hospital School of Nursing, Pawtucket, RI. $10,202

Operations Management Scholarship Fund. Established by Epsilon Pi Tau with additional gifts from members of the faculty. Awarded to academically qualified students enrolled in the School of Management with a concentration in Operations Management. Formerly referred to as the Industrial Technology Scholarship, the name was changed to reflect a change in curriculum.  $14,371

Dolores Palombo Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund. Established in 1996 in honor of Dolores Palombo by family in recognition of her 21 years of exemplary service with the Cranston Print Works Company. This scholarship fund is to assist the development of committed teachers. $10,442

Dr. Armand Patrucco Endowed Scholarship Fund.  Established in 2001 by Mark ’90 & Pamela Mancini ’86 in honor of Dr. Patrucco’s 34-year career at Rhode Island College. The scholarship will be awarded annually to an academically qualified student who demonstrates strong character. $9,783

Helene Penza ’88 Scholarship. Established in 1988 by Helen Penza, a 1988 graduate of Rhode Island College with a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Counselor Education. Awarded annually to an adult who has returned to college to earn an advanced degree and who demonstrates financial need. $7,123

Thomas R. Pezzullo ’64 Memorial Scholarship Fund. Established in 1992 in memory of Thomas R. Pezzullo, vice president of development and college relations and professor of education by family and friends. Awarded on the basis of need to a full-time undergraduate student who displays talent in theatre, either through acting or support activities. $39,211

Dorothy R. Pieniadz Endowment.  Established in 2002 by Dorothy Pieniadz as part of a $25,000 Capital Campaign pledge in support of an endowed scholarship.   Awarded to students accepted into the Feinstein School of Education who demonstrate need and the qualities necessary to succeed, including perseverance, strong work ethics, and determination.  Preference given to RI residents.  $35,843

Providence Teachers’ Association Scholarship Fund. Established in 1980 in memory of the many Providence teachers who devoted their lives and talents in service to the pupils of the Providence Public School System. Awarded annually to an academically qualified junior who is a graduate of a Providence public high school and is a perspective teacher educator. $23,150

Col. John J. and Mary Drew Prybyla Scholarship Fund. Established in 1994 through gifts from Colonel Prybyla. Awarded to members of the Rhode Island National Guard who are attending Rhode Island College based on a completed formal application. $37,631

RICEE Endowed Scholarship Fund.  Established in 2005 by the RI Council on Economic Education.  Awarded annually to an academically qualified undergraduate in the Feinstein School of Education and Human Development who is pursuing a degree in Secondary Education with a declared major in either History or Social Science.  Preference given to candidates who express an interest in teaching Economics.   $69,532

Juliet A. Romano '64 Endowed Scholarship for Early Childhood Education.  Established in 1998 by the family and friends of Juliet A. Romano to support an annual scholarship in early childhood education.  $6,890

Romeo Romano ’73 Memorial Scholarship Fund. Established in 1995 by Ida M. Romano in memory of her son Romeo.  Presented annually to a student in the Special Education Program. $15,710

Angelo & Antoinette Rosati Endowed Scholarship Fund.  Established in 1999 by Angelo, professor emeritus of art, retired from Rhode Island College in 1985, and his wife Antoinette, a special education teacher in the Warwick School System before her retirement. Awarded annually to two students one of which has indicated his intention of becoming a priest and the other to an African-American female pursuing a major in art education.  $140,115

Jeanne Aubin Rose '62 Endowed Scholarship Fund.  Established in 1999 with a gift from Jeanne Aubin Rose '62.  Awarded on the basis of need to a Rhode Island resident with preference to students majoring in music, theatre or dance, in that order.  $22,879

Rotary Club of North Providence Scholarship Fund. Established in 1986 by the Woonasquatucket Valley Rotary Club.  Incoming freshman who demonstrates financial need and is a resident of North Providence.  $18,893

Dr. John J. Salesses Endowed Scholarship Fund.  Established in 2002 by Dr. Salesses, vice president emeritus, colleagues, family, and friends on the occasion of his retirement from 40 years of service to Rhode Island College.  The scholarship will be awarded annually to an academically qualified student majoring in British or American Literature.  $20,772

Ethel Salhany Memorial Scholarship Fund. Established in 1992 in memory of Ethel Salhany by her daughter Margaret. Awarded on the basis of need to a Rhode Island resident who is an undergraduate pursuing a degree in art. $6,286

Robert J. Salhany Memorial Scholarship Fund.  Established in 2000 by Professor Salhany’s sons, colleagues, and friends to honor his memory and his 37 years as a member of the mathematics/computer science department at Rhode Island College. The scholarship will be awarded annually to a student who demonstrates strong academic promise in the field of mathematics/computer science. $7,290

Phyllis Moverman Salk ’67 Scholarship Fund. Established in 1990 in memory of Phyllis Salk, a teacher who devoted her career to educating inner- city youth in public elementary schools. Awarded to an academically qualified full-time student in the elementary education curriculum who demonstrates financial need and who is dedicated to educating disadvantaged children or children with learning disabilities. $76,686

Joseph Salvatore ’39 Endowed Scholarship Fund.  Established in 2000 by family and friends in memory of Joseph Salvatore.  This fund will support a scholarship for students in technology education.  The fund was enhanced to an endowed level in October 2001 through a gift bequest. $14,123

Sue M. Sams Memorial Scholarship.  Established in 2006 to support a scholarship for the School of Social Work students.    $22,514

Anne B. Sauté '37 Scholarship Fund.  Established in 1997 by Anne B. Sauté and her husband Alfred, this fund supports a scholarship for students in elementary education. $41,786

Scholarship to Support Diversity.  Established in 1999 by David Nelson, then dean of the Feinstein School of Education and Human Development, and Joyce Stevos ’65 to support and encourage diversity among students in the Feinstein School of Education and Human Development.  $21,698

Dr. Raquel Shapiro ’60 Scholarship.  Established in 1999 by Dr. Ronald G. Shapiro in honor of his mother a teacher, counselor, school psychologist, and principal in the Providence School Department for 14 years prior to becoming a Professor at the Henry Barnard School, RIC for 33 years. Awarded annually to a first generation junior or senior enrolled in the elementary education curriculum, who demonstrates need and has maintained a minimum 3.5 GPA. A commitment to teach, lead and serve as a role model for elementary school students must be demonstrated through high school and college extracurricular activities.  $26,771

Paul Sherlock ’60 Scholarship Fund.   Established in 2004 by family, colleagues and friends as a permanent tribute to Paul Sherlock’s legacy in the field of special education.  Awarded to a student accepted into the program leading to a certification in special education and demonstrates need.  $33,435

Vera Sohigian '35 Endowed Scholarship in Education.  Created in 1998 by Robert J. and Sarah S. Black in memory of Mrs. Black's sister, Vera Sohigian '35, a teacher in the Providence School Department for over 30 years.  Awarded annually to a student accepted into the Feinstein School of Education.  $122,842

Robert D. Soule Technical Theatre Scholarship Fund. Established in 1993 by the friends and colleagues of Robert D. Soule, a man of the theatre whose career in scene design spanned four decades. This annual scholarship will be presented to a student who demonstrates a serious commitment to theatre and artistic talents in the field of theatre design. $22,019

Melody Stappas Memorial Scholarship. Established in 1983 in memory of Melody Stappas by family and friends. Awarded annually to an outstanding sophomore or junior piano student. $21,882

Nancy Sullivan Fund.  Purpose yet to be determined.  $26,078

Meredith M. Thayer ’68.  Established in 2001 by family and friends in memory of Meredith M. Thayer to support a scholarship for theatre students at Rhode Island College. $16,128

Joshua Thomas Scholarship Fund. Established in 1980, the fund seeks to award annual scholarships to students based on financial need. $6,614

Mary E. Tremblay ’69 Endowed Scholarship Fund.  Established in 2001 by Mary’s brother, Eugene Tremblay, to honor her memory and dedication for her many years of teaching at the Curvin-McCabe School in Pawtucket.  The scholarship will be awarded annually to a student enrolled in the elementary education curriculum.  Preference will be given to residents of Pawtucket. $22,757

Upward Bound Alumni Scholarship Fund. Established in 1988 by the alumni and friends of the Upward Bound Program to be used to support scholarships for Upward Bound students. $176,230

Earl H. Webster Scholarship Fund. Established in 1988. Awarded to an academically qualified advanced undergraduate biology major or an MA candidate in biology who demonstrates a commitment to pursue a career in biology or medicine. $12,767

John & Happy White Endowed Scholarship in Teacher Education.  Established in 2006 by John & Happy White in recognition of the College’s long history and continued commitment to preparing high quality teachers to meet the changing needs of the education profession. $28,005

Michaela Delaney Whitfield ’65 Fund.  Established in 1999 by Michaela Delaney Whitfield ’65. Purpose yet to be determined.  $10,336

Ruth Williams ’33 Endowed Scholarship Fund.  Established in 2000 through a gift from the estate of Ruth Williams to provide scholarships for students from the Westerly area. $135,253

B. Ruby Winnerman ’34 and Harriet J. Winnerman Memorial Scholarship Fund. Established in 1993 through a gift from the estate of B. Ruby Winnerman to be used to provide a scholarship for students in the Education Department. $24,220

H. Wynne ’36 &  R. Falvey Scholarship Fund.  Established in 2002 by Robert and Helen ’36 Wynne Falvey to support full time undergraduate students on the basis of need.  $28,228

Robert M. Young Scholarship Endowment Fund. Established by the family and friends of Robert M. Young, professor of biology, who served the College for 24 years. Recipient must be a Graduate student; must submit brief statement (750 word max) that speaks to the value of their MA research experience in relationship to their individual career goals and awarded on overall merit. $21,946

Arthur M. Zarrella Scholarship Fund.  Established in 2000 by his friends and colleagues to honor his 40 years of service as an educator.  The scholarship will be awarded annually to graduates of the Providence School System, majoring in secondary education. $18,710

Richard Zorabedian Scholarship Fund. Established in 1979 in honor of Richard Zorabedian, administrator of the Apprenticeship and Skill Improvement Program of Local 57 of the Operating Engineers and a member of the State Board of Regents. Awarded to a student who has received a General Education Diploma (GED) Certificate and who now wishes to pursue a college education. $40,026