CCRI Foundation Scholarships

CCRI Foundation Scholarship applications are open for the 2026 Fall Semester!

CCRI Foundation scholarship applications are now open for the fall 2026 semester. There are over 80 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-time and part-time students. Scholarships can help cover tuition, books, fees, and other education-related expenses. 

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 correct 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.
    Please note: AI detection is in place when writing your essays.

Writing Center

How to Apply

AwardSpring Login

To search for and apply for scholarships, log in to AwardSpring with your MyCCRI email address and password. The system can tell you in seconds what you might qualify for.

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

Using the 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 you qualify for. 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 Fall 2026 semester will close at midnight on September 15, 2026. Please submit your application(s) by the deadline or risk losing the chance for assistance that can help you pay for tuition and other educational expenses.

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].

If you have questions regarding scholarships or AwardSpring, or need help applying, please contact us at [email protected] or 401-825-2468.

External Scholarships and Search Websites

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