$4 million in scholarships available through Rhode Island Foundation 

PHOTO, top: $4 million in scholarships are available through the Rhode Island Foundation. Foundation President David N. Cicilline stands with some of last year’s recipients at a dinner honoring them in August 2024. At the time of year when colleges are sending out their financial aid packages, $4 million in scholarships is available through the…

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Business Beat: Centreville Bank invests $60,000 for 15 scholarships

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Annual investment in future leaders increases by more than 50% Today, Centreville Bank announced it is awarding $60,000 in scholarships to 15 high school seniors to help them further their education. This year, the bank created two new scholarships totaling $30,000, expanded its existing program to award $15,000 in scholarships and provided $15,000 in scholarships…

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$4 million in scholarships available through Rhode Island Foundation

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$4 million in scholarships available through Rhode Island Foundation April 15 is the next looming deadline At the time of year when colleges are sending out their financial aid packages, $4 million in scholarships is available through the Rhode Island Foundation. “This can help students and their families bridge gaps that might seem insurmountable,” said…

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Newport teens from Rogers HS win Rhode Island Foundation college scholarships

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Photo: Rogers High School Class of 2023 graduates Antonio Boyd and Brettyn-Olivia Newsome of Newport are among just five students statewide who will receive scholarships worth $320,000 over four years. Nearly 70 students across Rhode Island competed for the scholarship assistance. Newport teens are among just five students statewide to win scholarships worth up to…

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The 39th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Breakfast in Rhode Island

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The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Breakfast will be held this year on Monday, January 16th from 8am to 10am at Rhodes-on-the-Pawtuxet in Cranston. The event is a program of the Rhode Island Ministers Alliance and is the 39th year of the MLK Scholarship Breakfast. “RI Congressman David Cicilline will be the featured guest…

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RI Foundation has 100 new scholarships for high school seniors/college students

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High school seniors and current college students are eligible to apply Local students have until May 9 to apply for nearly 100 new scholarships at the Rhode Island Foundation. The organization estimates students will receive an average of about $6,000. The financial aid is through the Foundation’s new Robert G. and Joyce Andrew College Scholarship Fund, which is named in honor of the late donors. The gift is…

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