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Scholarship Searches Pay Off!

Scholarships are one of the most effective ways to reduce student debt, in addition to grants. College tuition can be expensive, and students can face multiple years of tuition bills. To minimize student debt, it is important to conduct scholarship searches every year, not just during your senior year of high school.

Don't forget - Scholarships do not require any repayment of funds.

Now is Your Chance!

The knowledge4college.org  offers a $2,000 scholarship monthly to four randomly selected students. This award can be used for tuition, books, and more. Take advantage of this fantastic opportunity to help pay for college!

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Discover helpful tips, tools, and resources for high school seniors, college students, and parents. Scholarships are the best way to fund your education without repayment!

Featured Scholarships

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$40,000
Ron Brown Scholar Program

RBSP competitively awards 45 – 50 four-year $40,000 scholarships ($10,000 each year) to the most talented and economically challenged high school seniors who demonstrate a keen interest in public service, community engagement, business entrepreneurship, and global citizenship – the four pillars of the late Ronald H. Brown’s mission to uplift people of all races, cultures, and ethnicities – especially our disadvantaged youth.

Deadline: 12/01/2024
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$40,000
Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship

Receive a scholarship of up to $40,000
(up to $10,000/year) towards an undergraduate degree in engineering or computer science and an offer to complete a summer internship at Amazon!

Deadline: 12/15/2024
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$20,000
Coca-Cola Scholarship

The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to students in their final year of high school. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. 

Deadline: 10/31/2024
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$2,500
RIVMA Veterinary Scholarship

The RIVMA Veterinary Student Scholarship is open to veterinary students in their junior year, to be applied to their senior year. Applicants must be a graduate of a Rhode Island high school or have earned an equivalent in RI and have a grade point average of at least 2.5. The scholarship criteria is weighted 60% for academic excellence, and 40% for academic need. 

Deadline: 10/15/2024

Scholarship Resources

To Help Students and Parents Pay for College.
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Scholarship Search

4 Tips for your scholarship search.

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Scholarship Strategy

A smart scholarship search strategy for RI Students.

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Do's & Don'ts

Scholarship searches - Do's and Don'ts

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How to Get a Scholarship

Three tips to stay on track when searching and applying for college scholarships.

Scholarship Tips

Don't miss out on scholarship opportunities. Learn how to find and apply for scholarships today and secure your future.

Essay Tips

In your scholarship essays, learn how to showcase your diverse achievements, academics, unique interests, familial ties, military service, public contributions, and rich cultural heritage.

Organizational Tips

Keep a list! Different scholarships have different deadlines and required materials. Make sure you apply on time with everything required for your submission.

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knowledge4college.org

RISLA Knowledge for College Scholarship offers a $2,000 scholarship to four monthly winners.

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rischolarships.org

rischolarships.org has hundreds of local scholarships for students to find and apply for free scholarships. 

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Scholarships FAQ

Do you still have questions? Here are some of our most asked questions about scholarships.

Can high school seniors receive scholarships?

Most college scholarships are available to high school seniors. The eligibility requirements are stated in the application. It's best to start searching for scholarships early. Start your search at rischolarships.org.

 

Does having good grades matter when applying for scholarships?

Grades are essential for some scholarships, but not all. Scholarships may also be awarded based on students' extracurricular activities, interests, hobbies, and sports.

How do you find scholarships?

There are so many opportunities for scholarship success, but it takes a bit of effort to uncover them.

  • Please contact your high school counselor and request a local scholarship list.
  • Explore scholarship programs offered by your parents' or guardians' workplace.
  • Start your search before the last minute.
  • Apply for any scholarship that suits your eligibility, no matter the size. The future is bright, and we're here to help you shine!