CCRI Foundation Scholarships

Scholarship Applications for Spring 2026 Semester are now open!

Did you know that each year, there are more than 100 scholarships available to help you pursue your education at CCRI?

Through the generosity of our individual and corporate donors, the CCRI Foundation and the Alumni Association offer scholarships for both full and part-time students. Scholarships can help cover tuition, books, fees, and other education-related expenses. Last year, the CCRI Foundation and Alumni Association provided more than $900,000 in financial assistance to CCRI students.

Before you apply, here are some tips on how you can improve your chances of success

  1. Applying for more scholarships increases your chances! Please apply for every single scholarship for which you are eligible. Often, you can use the same essays, but if you have named the scholarship in your essay, please update it with the right name for additional scholarships. The system generates a list of all the scholarships for which you pre-qualify.
  2. Tell the Review Committee why you deserve a scholarship. Focus on things like challenges you have overcome, current obstacles, future goals, accomplishments, and how you are working to pay for your education. Help them understand what you want to do following graduation.
  3. Start by reading all the questions. Because there are usually multiple questions in a scholarship application, it helps to read all the questions before you start answering. If you don’t, you may repeat yourself, which doesn’t make for the best application.
  4. Grammar and punctuation count! A helpful trick is to draft your answers in Word first, check for spelling and grammar, and then paste them into AwardSpring—it’ll save you time and make your responses shine!
  5. Help is available. Consider seeking assistance from CCRI’s Writing Center. If you have a friend or family member who is a good writer, you might consider asking them to proofread and provide you with feedback on your answers.

Writing Center

Have any other questions? Reach out to [email protected].

How to Apply

AwardSpring Login

Log in to AwardSpring using your MyCCRI email and password. It only takes a few minutes - fill out the general application, and you’ll see which scholarships are a match for you. Don’t miss out!

Please be sure to complete any follow-up tasks for your awarded scholarships on the AwardSpring dashboard!"

Using AwardSpring Portal

AwardSpring gives you easy access to a list of current CCRI Foundation scholarships and application deadlines. AwardSpring easily guides you through the application process and matches you with scholarships for which you qualify. You can check the status of your application at any time in AwardSpring.

AwardSpring offers a user-friendly application process for students. Please review the application materials and instructions before you begin. Student Guide

Deadlines

Scholarship applications for the Spring 2026 semester will close at midnight on January 2, 2026.

Need Help?

If you’ve been accepted to CCRI for the upcoming semester but haven’t received your username or password (or if you’ve misplaced it), the CCRI Help Desk can assist you! Please call them at 401-825-1112 or email [email protected].

For issues accessing AwardSpring, email [email protected].

For AwardSpring technical assistance, email [email protected] or phone 888-258-5628, option 2.

External Scholarships and Search Websites

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