Carter Roger Williams Scholarship

Amount:
$80,000
Deadline:
March 10, 2025
Awards Available: Varies

Scholarship Description

The Carter Roger Williams Scholarship is an annual program designed to inspire Rhode Island high school seniors to embrace Roger Williams's values and legacy, which remain highly relevant today. The scholarship, funded by philanthropists Letitia and the late John Carter, provides up to $20,000 per student per year and is renewable for up to three consecutive years. It aims to make higher education accessible to students who may have faced financial barriers otherwise.

Scholarship Details

  • Annual scholarship program for Rhode Island high school seniors
  • Provides up to $20,000 per student per year
  • Awards are renewable for up to three consecutive years
  • Inspired by the values and legacy of Rhode Island founder Roger Williams

Eligibility Criteria

  • Applicants must currently reside in Rhode Island
  • Must be high school seniors at any high school in Rhode Island
  • Applicants must have been accepted by an accredited post-secondary institution

Application Process

  1. Complete the online application form
  2. Submit a personal essay reflecting Roger Williams's principles and legacy
  3. Provide financial information and demonstrate financial need
  4. Applicants must upload transcripts, proof of residency, and a Student Aid Report
  5. Applications are due by midnight on March 10th

The scholarship provides up to $20,000 in educational aid, per student per year, for graduating high school seniors in Rhode Island. Awards are renewable for up to three consecutive years following the first award, with proof of continued financial need and academic good standing. The program's intent is to help support enrollment at a college or university that may have otherwise been out of reach for the student and his/her family.

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