+$1M
in scholarships awarded by the Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Foundation in 2024
Foundation Scholarships
, which make it possible for incoming and current students to pay for their education. Applying is easy – complete one application and our scholarship tool will do the rest! We'll determine all scholarships that you're eligible for, so that you can be considered for as many as possible. Don't let cost hold you back!
"We strive to ensure that each and every student has access to an affordable, high-quality, four-year Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ degree. Approximately 40% of Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ students graduate with no debt, and part of what makes this possible is the generosity of our donors."
-Eric Shoen, Executive Director of the Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Foundation
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When to Apply for 2026/27 Scholarships
Incoming/Newly Enrolled Students
- Application Period: July 6, 2026 – August 28, 2026
Pertains to first-year, new transfer, and first-year graduate students.
Current Students
- Application Period: December 15, 2025 – Friday, March 13, 2026
Pertains to sophomores, juniors, seniors, and second-year graduate students.
Your generosity makes Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ degrees possible for so many of our students. If you're interested in making a tremendous impact, please consider donating.
+70%
of Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ students receive financial aid
#2
Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ ranks #2 for Social Mobility, among regional public universities in New England – 2026 U.S. World News & Report
The Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Foundation
Please Note: The Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Foundation is separate and distinct from Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ. The Foundation was set up as a separate 501c3 charitable organization to raise and distribute funds that enhance the student experience at the college
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Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Foundation
The Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Foundation is an independent organization dedicated to raising funds solely for the institution. It is the primary source of private support to the college.
- emailfoundation@ric.edu
- phone401-456-8460
- placeKauffman Center