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NRIBR Scholarship
High school seniors (or students with one year of college remaining) in the Northern Rhode Island area; based on scholastic achievement, leadership and need.
2027 application filing deadline March 19, 2027.
State guide
Rhode Island scholarships, grants & apprenticeships
2 scholarships on this site are limited to Rhode Island residents, schools or employers, and the next one to close is NRIBR Scholarship on Mar 19, 2027. Rhode Island students can also apply to all 138 open national scholarships.
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We haven’t listed a Rhode Island state grant yet. Federal Pell Grants and FSEOG are open to Rhode Island students who file the FAFSA.
Registered apprenticeships in Rhode Island are handled by the Apprenticeship (Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training) (a state apprenticeship agency).
The IRS lists 1 community foundation in Rhode Island with at least $1 million in assets; the largest is The Rhode Island Community Foundation in Providence. Many run local scholarships with one shared application. For hands-on careers, 9 accredited trade programs in Rhode Island appear in federal College Scorecard data.
Scholarships for Rhode Island students (2)
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Arthur E. Coia Scholarship (New England Laborers)
New England Laborers, their spouses and their children (not grandchildren, nieces or nephews); the member must be in good standing with a LIUNA local in CT, ME, MA, NH, RI or VT. Full-time study at an accredited college, university or technical school; based on academics, financial need, activities and essays.
2027 application due May 1, 2027 (mailed applications only); awards announced in July.
Rhode Island state grants
No Rhode Island state grant is listed yet. See federal grants (Pell, FSEOG).
Apprenticeships in Rhode Island
Apprenticeship (Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training)
State apprenticeship agency. Paid, on-the-job training with a credential at the end.
Search openings on Apprenticeship.gov Full Rhode Island apprenticeship guide →
Community foundations in Rhode Island
The Rhode Island Community FoundationScholarships page
All 1 Rhode Island community foundations →
Looking at trade school? Compare 9 accredited trade programs in Rhode Island.
Frequently asked questions
Are there scholarships only for Rhode Island residents?
Yes. 2 on this site are limited to Rhode Island, and the next deadline is Mar 19, 2027 (NRIBR Scholarship).
What state grants does Rhode Island offer?
None listed yet. Federal Pell Grants are available to eligible students in every state.
Can I apply to national scholarships too?
Yes. All 138 open national scholarships accept students from Rhode Island unless their own rules say otherwise.