Scholarships
CCRI offers several scholarship opportunities to help fund your college experience.
Rhode Island Promise
All Rhode Islanders coming right out of high school are eligible to pursue associate degrees at CCRI tuition-free.
Rhode Island Promise
Fresh Start Scholarship
Do you want to complete a degree that you started in the past? Now is the time! This program designed for busy adult learners will allow you to attend CCRI tuition-free for up to two semesters.
Fresh Start ScholarshipCCRI Foundation Scholarships
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 offers 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.
Outside Scholarship Opportunities
CCRI receives scholarship applications throughout the year. In an effort to provide updates on scholarships to our students, a list of scholarship opportunities is listed below. Applicants are encouraged to read the applications/requirements carefully and to adhere to established deadlines.
"Knowledge for College" Scholarship
To help Rhode Island Students cover tuition, reduce the need for college borrowing, and increase their knowledge of financial topics related to student lending, RISLA's Knowledge for College Scholarship provided a chance for entrants to win scholarship funds while in their senior year of high school or any year of college.
"Knowledge for College" Scholarship
Nurse Corps Scholarship Program
The Nurse Corps Scholarship Program provides financial support to students enrolled in nursing degree programs in exchange for a commitment to serve in high-need areas across the country. This year, Nurse Corps has additional funding for awards. Are you pursuing an NP degree in psychiatric mental health? An APRN or RN degree in women’s health or certified nurse midwifery? Or are you a CNA, home health aide, medical assistant, or LPN working towards your RN degree? You may be eligible for an award. Scholarship support includes tuition, fees, other reasonable educational costs, and a monthly living stipend.
Nurse Corps Scholarship Program
Rhode Island Indian Council
The Rhode Island Indian Council (RIIC) has obligated funds to CCRI for eligible and tribally enrolled Native Americans. For more eligibility information please click here.
Other Outside Scholarship Opportunities
- Rhode Island Latino Dollars for Scholars
- Michael P. Metcalf Memorial Fund and Christine T. Grinavic Adventurer’s Fund
- Catherine T. Murray Memorial Scholarship
- Chairish.com
- Fast Web Scholarship Search
- College Sports Scholarships
- College Board Scholarship Search
Disclaimer: The Community College of Rhode Island does not administer or award the scholarships listed above. This information is posted as a resource for our students. As a reminder, we encourage our students to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine their federal or state aid eligibility. Information about the application procedure can be located on our Financial Aid webpage.
Have a Question?
Contact Financial AidIf you need assistance with financing your education at the Community College of Rhode Island, the knowledgeable staff in the Financial Aid Department is ready to help.