Foundation Scholarships

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1 Application for All Scholarship Consideration

1 Application for All Scholarship Consideration

Explore our numerous foundation scholarships, which make it possible for incoming and current students to pay for their education. Applying is easy – complete one application and our scholarship tool will do the rest! We'll determine all scholarships that you're eligible for, so that you can be considered for as many as possible. Don't let cost hold you back! 

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Eric Shoen

"We strive to ensure that each and every student has access to an affordable, high-quality, four-year RIC degree. Approximately 40% of RIC students graduate with no debt, and part of what makes this possible is the generosity of our donors."

-Eric Shoen, Executive Director of the Rhode Island College Foundation

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When to Apply for 2026/27 Scholarships

Incoming/Newly Enrolled Students

  • Application Period: July 6, 2026 –  August 28, 2026

Pertains to first-year, new transfer, and first-year graduate students.

Current Students

  • Application Period: December 15, 2025 – Friday, March 13, 2026

Pertains to sophomores, juniors, seniors, and second-year graduate students.

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Our Donor Impact

Your generosity makes RIC degrees possible for so many of our students. If you're interested in making a tremendous impact, please consider donating.

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+$1M
in scholarships awarded by the Rhode Island College Foundation in 2024
+70%
of RIC students receive financial aid
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The Rhode Island College Foundation

Please Note: The Rhode Island College Foundation is separate and distinct from Rhode Island College. The Foundation was set up as a separate 501c3 charitable organization to raise and distribute funds that enhance the student experience at the college

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Rhode Island College Foundation

The Rhode Island College Foundation is an independent organization dedicated to raising funds solely for the institution. It is the primary source of private support to the college.