Scholarships

As part of our comprehensive financial aid packaging, Roger Williams University offers institutionally supported merit scholarships. All applicants are considered for merit-based scholarships, with no separate application required. For the 2026-27 academic year, merit scholarships range from $18,000 to $24,000.   

Merit Scholarships offered at the time of admission recognize what students have accomplished in their learning prior to enrolling at Roger Williams. To enhance the value of your investment in an RWU education, our supportive approach to financial aid includes the following:

• Merit Scholarships will renew all four years for students as long as the students remain in good standing at the university - no higher GPA requirement exists to keep their award.
• RWU students who achieve a minimum overall 3.6 GPA or higher at the end of the academic year will receive the Academic Excellence Award, providing an additional $1,000 towards the following year’s tuition. The Academic Excellence Award can be earned at the conclusion of each academic year in which a 3.6 GPA is earned.
  • Exclusions: students receiving a full or near-full tuition scholarship, including but not limited to: Tuition Remission, Tuition Exchange, CIC, Harold Payson Memorial Scholarship, Bristol Memorial Grant, Michael Andrade Memorial Scholarship, Portsmouth High School Scholarship, and Intercultural Leadership Ambassador Program & Scholarship. 

Beyond tuition, room, and board, we know that many other factors impact the total cost of affording college. Families from farther away must factor in the cost of flights to and from home over breaks. Therefore, to support our out-of-region enrolled students, we offer a special Travel Grant for students from states outside of the northeast U.S. This $1500 grant is awarded to all qualified students in addition to merit scholarships awarded at the time of admission. Admitted students meeting the geographic criteria will automatically qualify for this award. 

• Exclusions: students receiving a full or near-full tuition scholarship, including but not limited to: Tuition Remission, Tuition Exchange, CIC, Harold Payson Memorial Scholarship, Bristol Memorial Grant, Michael Andrade Memorial Scholarship, Portsmouth High School Scholarship, and Intercultural Leadership Ambassador Program & Scholarship. 

Harold Payson Memorial Scholarship

• Amount: four-year, full-tuition scholarship awarded annually
• Criteria: awarded based on academic achievement and community service
• Honoring: Harold Payson, a native Bristolian, who served the University as a faculty member, ombudsman, and academic dean from 1968 until 1974.
• Other qualification criteria: a student who has graduated from an accredited American high school; who is an American Citizen or permanent resident without previous college experience; who has filed a formal application for admission and financial aid; and who qualifies for admission to the University.
• Application deadline: February 1
• Online Application Form: 2026-2027 Endowed Scholarship Application

Bristol Fire Department Memorial Grant 

• Amount: four-year, full-tuition scholarship awarded annually
• Criteria:
  • a candidate who has resided in Bristol, RI for at least two years and;
  • whose parent or grandparent serves or has served in the town fire department
• Other qualification criteria: a student who has graduated from an accredited American high school; who is an American Citizen or permanent resident without previous college experience; who has filed a formal application for admission and financial aid; who qualifies for admission to the University; and who maintains a full-time student status at the University and satisfactory academic progress as outlined in the University Catalog.
• Application deadline: February 1
• Online Application Form: Mount Hope and Bristol Resident Local Scholarships

In a year where there is no qualified candidate as determined by the Award Committee, there shall be no award of the scholarship for such year.

Bristol Police Department Memorial Grant 

• Amount: four-year, full-tuition scholarship awarded annually
• Criteria:
  • a candidate who has resided in Bristol, RI for at least two years and;
  • whose parent or grandparent serves or has served in the town police department
• Other qualification criteria: a student who has graduated from an accredited American high school; who is an American Citizen or permanent resident without previous college experience; who has filed a formal application for admission and financial aid; who qualifies for admission to the University; and who maintains a full-time student status at the University and satisfactory academic progress as outlined in the University Catalog.
• Application deadline: February 1
• Online Application Form: Mount Hope and Bristol Resident Local Scholarships

In a year where there is no qualified candidate as determined by the Award Committee, there shall be no award of the scholarship for such year

The Ceasar Brito Memorial Scholarship 

• Amount: Up to $13,000 (amount varies); renews annually for four qualifying years; typically awarded once every four years
• Criteria:
  • entering first-year student majoring in engineering
  • Bristol, RI resident at the time of acceptance to the University
  • demonstrated academic achievement
  • demonstrated financial need (determined by the FAFSA)
• Honoring: This scholarship was established in 1998 in honor of Ceasar Brito, a well-known businessman, philanthropist, and civic leader.
• Application deadline: February 1
• Online Application Form: Mount Hope and Bristol Resident Local Scholarships

In the event there are no qualified applicants who have declared engineering as a major field of study, Bristol residents majoring in other disciplines will be given consideration. 

Michael AndradeMemorial Scholarship (Mount Hope HS Scholarship)

• Amount: four-year, full tuition and fees scholarship awarded annually
• Criteria:
  • Graduate of Mount Hope High School
  • Minimum B grade point average
  • Preference will be given to undergraduate students who have an intended major of construction management, engineering, or architecture.
• Honoring: Michael Andrade, a native Bristolian and graduate of Mount Hope High School, who was killed in Iraq while on National Guard duty.
• Application deadline: February 1
• Online Application Form: Mount Hope and Bristol Resident Local Scholarships  

Portsmouth High School (RI) Scholarship

• Amount: a four-year, full tuition and fees scholarship awarded annually
• Criteria:
  • Graduate of Portsmouth High School, RI
  • Minimum 3.0 grade point average; combined SAT score of at least 1170
  • Awarded based on academic and extracurricular achievements
  • U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident
• Application deadline: February 1
• Online Application Form: Portsmouth application
• Renewal Requirements: maintain a minimum Roger Williams University GPA of 3.0 and commit five hours of community service to the Portsmouth School District (RI).

Patrolman Gregory W. Bolden Memorial Scholarship

• Amount: typically up to $2,000 awarded annually (amount varies)
• Criteria:
  • Resident of Providence, RI
  • Graduate of the Providence public school system
  • Minimum GPA of 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale)
  • Student is from an underrepresented background at RWU
  • Admitted into the School of Justice Studies with the intention to pursue a career in law enforcement or criminal justice
  • Student has a history of voluntary community service
  • Student has demonstrated financial need (determined by the FAFSA)
• Honoring: Established in 2007 in loving memory of Patrolman Gregory Bolden, who received both his undergraduate and graduate degrees from the RWU School of Justice Studies, by the Bolden family, with the voluntary support of the Providence Police Department and the active participation of the Providence School Department and Roger Williams University.
• Application deadline: February 1
• Online Application Form: Bolden Memorial Scholarship application  
• Renewal Requirements: maintain a minimum Roger Williams University GPA of 2.75 

Roger Williams University proudly partners with Onward We Learn (formerly known as College Crusade) to increase financial access.

• Amount: typically up to $3,500 awarded annually in addition to existing merit scholarship (excluding full- and near full-tuition awards)
• Criteria:
  • Former Rhode Island Crusader
  • Complete a FAFSA and qualify for the Pell Grant
• Application deadline: February 1
• Renewal Requirements: Satisfactory Academic Progress, full-time enrollment in the undergraduate, day program, renewable for up to 8 semesters, award cannot exceed the cost of attendance 

All applicants who meet the criteria are automatically considered and awarded. If you do not meet the above requirements, you still may qualify based on the number of Onward We Learn participation hours you completed. Contact the financial aid office at Roger Williams University to verify your eligibility. 

Intercultural Leadership Ambassador Program & Scholarship (ILAPS)

The Intercultural Leadership Ambassador (ILA) Scholarship recognizes and rewards a diverse group of students who have demonstrated academic achievement, leadership, and positive contributions to their communities through a selective scholarship program. For the 2026-27 academic year, the ILA scholarship is 95% of tuition, renewable for four consecutive years of residential, full-time undergraduate study.

Criteria:

• Admitted students for full-time, undergraduate programs
• High demonstrated need (as determined by the FAFSA)
• Minimum 3.0/4.0 GPA
• Demonstrated leadership experience and/or leadership potential
• As well as one of the following:
  • be a first-generation college student;
  • speak a first language other than English or live in a home where English is not the primary language;
  • live or attend high school in an under-resourced community;
  • live in a geographically underrepresented community

All applicants are automatically considered for the ILA Scholarship; no separate application is required. 

• Amount: typically up to $5,000 annually, renewable for four years; Typically awarded once every four years
• Criteria:
  • Full-time, undergraduate student enrolled in the Legal Studies program
• Application deadline: February 1

All qualified applicants are automatically considered; no separate application is required. 

• Amount: typically up to $1,500 annually (amount varies), renewable for four years; Typically awarded once every four years
• Criteria:
  • Full-time, undergraduate student enrolled in the construction management major;
  • Underrepresented background in construction management
  • Demonstrated financial need (as determined by the FAFSA)
• Application deadline: February 1

All qualified applicants are automatically considered; no separate application is required. 

• Amount: typically up to $8,000 awarded annually (amount varies)
• Criteria:
  • Admitted or returning full-time undergraduate student from New Bedford, MA
  • Student has demonstrated financial need (determined by the FAFSA)
• Honoring: Established by the Grimshaw-Gudewicz Charitable Foundation
• Application deadline: February 1

All qualified applicants are automatically considered; no separate application is required. 

• Amount: up to $5,000 awarded annually (amount varies), renewable for four years
• Criteria:
  • First-generation student
  • Rhode Island resident
  • Student has demonstrated financial need (determined by the FAFSA)
• Application deadline: February 1

All qualified applicants are automatically considered; no separate application is required. 

The Shawmut Scholars Program is a comprehensive scholarship and professional development program. It includes paid internships and externships in construction management-related programs, as well as mentorship, career guidance, and enrichment activities. The first cohort of the program all received job offers from Shawmut Design & Construction.

• Amount: typically up to $15,000 awarded annually (amount varies), renewable for four years, plus a $2,500 yearly stipend for paid internships and externships; Typically awarded to one new cohort every four years
• Criteria:
  • Full-time, incoming first-year students majoring in Construction Management, or majoring in Business or Architecture, with the intention to minor in Construction Management;
  • Underrepresented backgrounds in the construction management industry
  • High academic achievement
• Application deadline: February 1

All applicants are automatically considered, and those qualified will be invited to apply by submitting a supplemental application and essay.

More about Shawmut Scholars

As part of our comprehensive financial aid packaging and as a commitment to being a transfer-friendly university, Roger Williams University offers institutionally supported transfer merit scholarships. All applicants are considered for merit-based scholarships, with no separate application required. For the 2026-27 academic year, transfer merit scholarships range from $18,000 to $24,000.   

Merit Scholarships offered at the time of admission and are primarily determined by the college GPA. To enhance the value of your investment in an RWU education, our supportive approach to financial aid includes the following:

• Merit Scholarships will renew for up four years for students as long as the students remain in good standing at the university and are enrolled full-time in pursuit of a bachelor's degree - no higher GPA requirement exists to keep their award.
• RWU students who achieve a minimum overall 3.6 GPA or higher at the end of the academic year will receive the Academic Excellence Award, providing an additional $1,000 towards the following year’s tuition. The Academic Excellence Award can be earned at the conclusion of each academic year in which a 3.6 GPA is earned.
  • Exclusions: students receiving a full or near-full tuition scholarship, including but not limited to: Tuition Remission, Tuition Exchange, CIC, Harold Payson Memorial Scholarship, Bristol Memorial Grant, Michael Andrade Memorial Scholarship, Portsmouth High School Scholarship, and Intercultural Leadership Ambassador Program & Scholarship. 

Roger Williams University strives to recognize students with superior academic achievement through the awarding of merit scholarships. The RWU International Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship for international students. Accepted international applicants are guaranteed a scholarship valued at up to 50 percent of standard tuition, housing, and meals. This scholarship is annual and renewable. No separate application is necessary.

RWU’s President, Ioannis Miaoulis, is Greek, and we have many Greek alumni and partnerships. Because of this, RWU can be a home away from home for students from Greece. To honor this special relationship, the RWU Greek Student Scholar Award provides an additional award of up to $5000 USD for Greek citizens graduating from a secondary school in Greece, in addition to the international student scholarship that all international applicants are automatically considered for. The RWU Greek Student Scholar Award is based on a combination of financial need and accomplishments. Admitted students are considered on a case-by-case basis upon request. Students wishing to be considered should submit the financial aid appeal form found in their Applicant Portal.

• Apply Early and Often
  • Many scholarship opportunities go unclaimed each year simply because the award didn’t receive the perfect applicant. Don’t let free money go unawarded!
• Pay attention to deadlines and details
  • Deadlines are important and are used to help narrow the pool of scholarship contenders. Make sure you abide by all posted deadlines so you don’t miss out!
  • Make sure if your application requires a letter of recommendation or an essay that you be sure to include this. You don’t want your application rejected simply because it’s missing required information.
• Don’t sign up for every scholarship search service – you’ll just overwhelm yourself.
  • Focus on 1 or 2 search engines and narrow your choices from there. The more specific the scholarship criteria, the better chance you have of being selected as a winner!
• Outside scholarships aren’t just for incoming freshman!
  • Many students are under the impression that outside scholarship opportunities are limited to new incoming students; however, many organizations and agencies offer awards to upperclassmen as well. Don’t stop looking and applying just because you’re a sophomore, junior or senior!
• Look Local First
  • Make sure you check out all local opportunities around you. Businesses and agencies will often favor local students when selecting scholarship recipients since this helps them give back to the community.
• Keep your scholarship:
  • Some scholarships may be renewable. However, renewable awards might have ongoing requirements, including:
    • Submit a renewal application. Scholarships may require a new application each academic year.
    • Grade point average. You may need to maintain a minimum GPA to remain eligible.
    • Satisfactory Academic Progress. You may be required to fulfill academic requirements, such as completing a certain number of credits or courses within a set amount of time.
    • Designated field of study. Will you lose the award if you change majors?
    • Full-time enrollment status. Scholarships frequently require you to be a full-time student.

• BigFuture Scholarships
  This webpage from the College Board allows students to browse over 10,000 scholarships, with more than $4 billion scholarship dollars yearly.
• Campus Pride LGBTQ Scholarship Database 
  Campus Pride serves LGBTQ and ally student leaders and campus organizations in the areas of leadership development, support programs and services to create safer, more inclusive LGBTQ-friendly colleges and universities. It exists to develop, support and give “voice and action” in building future LGBTQ and ally student leaders.
• Disability Scholarships
  Disability scholarships are funded by a variety of scholarship providers with different requirements. They can be intended to help students with a specific disability, or they can be aimed at a wider range of students who have physical or mental issues.
• Fastweb!
  Fastweb! is an excellent online resource for paying and preparing for college. Fastweb provides students with the resources to realize their educational pursuits, from the time they begin their college search in high school to the day they land their first job after graduation. Fastweb members are matched to relevant scholarship opportunities completely free of charge. With roughly 1.5 million scholarships worth over $3.4 billion, there are scholarships for every student's educational goals, activities, and interests.
• FinAid.org: The Smart Student™ Guide to Financial Aid
  FinAid.org is the most comprehensive source of student financial aid information, advice, and tools, both on and off the web. Access to FinAid is free for all users and there is no charge to link to the site. The site includes a webpage dedicated specifically to the scholarship search process.
• Foster Care to Success (FC2S): Scholarships and Grants
  This FC2s webpage provides links to various sources for higher education scholarships for current and former foster youth.
• Horatio Alger Association National and State Scholarship Programs
  The Horatio Alger Association offers college scholarships to homeless and at-risk students. The Horatio Alger Association provides approximately 1,000 scholarships each year to eligible students who have overcome adversity in their lives.
• International Student
  International Scholarship search tool was created specifically for students who want to study outside their home country but need help finding funding. Current and potential international students have free access to nearly 2,000 awards that provide over $1,000,000 in funding in our search tool. A variety of scholarships, grants, and fellowships are available to students who want to study in the USA and around the world.
• Knowledge4College
  Rhode Island Student Loan Authority (RISLA) gives away $100,000 a year in our Knowledge4College Scholarship which does not require an essay and is available to the student or the parents and or guardian of the students.
• My Undocumented Life
  My Undocumented Life provides up-to-date information and resources to undocumented students, their families, and allies (including educators, counselors, and administrators). My Undocumented Life posts scholarship opportunities that are open to undocumented students, navigating the educational system while undocumented, information on how to apply for DACA, key upcoming immigration-related events, news on immigration policies, and much more.
• RI Scholarships
  Through the RISLA College Planning Center, students can search through hundreds of local scholarships.
• Scholarship America
  Explore a variety of scholarships and prizes on Scholarship America. In 2020, they served over 100,000 students and distributed over $273 million.
• Scholarships.com
  Scholarships.com has over 3.7 million college scholarships and grants worth about $19 billion in financial aid. Get matched to scholarships that fit you.
• Student Training & Education in Public Service (STEPS) Scholarships
  Students majoring in public service fields can take advantage of a wide variety of funding opportunities, especially scholarships dedicated to particular fields of study. This guide helps aspiring police officers, teachers, social workers, and related public service professionals find the necessary funding for their specialized college education. There are also direct links for minority students, students with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ students, Jewish students and catholic students majoring in a public service field.
• United Negro College Fund, Inc. (UNCF)
  UNCF is among the nation’s largest private scholarship provider to minority group members. Each year, UNCF awards more than $100 million in scholarships to students attending more than 1,100 schools across the country.

Roger Williams University provides the information and links for the following scholarships as a courtesy to our students. However, the University has no direct affiliation with these entities. Therefore, any issues or concerns regarding these scholarships should be directed to the awarding organizations.

www.americorps.gov
www.cityyear.org
www.jobcorps.gov
www.publicservicedegrees.org

Bristol Rotary Scholarship

• Amount: typically up to $1,800
• Criteria: Bristol, RI resident with demonstrated financial need (as determined by the FAFSA)
• Application deadline: February 1
• Online Application Form: 2026-2027 Endowed Scholarship Application

George E. Garvin Jr. Memorial Scholarship

• Amount: typically up to $1,000
• Criteria: Bristol, RI resident with demonstrated financial need (as determined by the FAFSA); Preference given to community members with a family connection to the Bristol Fire and/or Police departments.
• Honoring: the memory of George E. Garvin, Jr., a lifelong resident of Bristol, RI.
• Application deadline: February 1
• Online Application Form: 2026-2027 Endowed Scholarship Application

Harold Payson Endowed Scholarship

• Amount: typically up to $1,700
• Criteria: Bristol, RI resident for at least two years with demonstrated financial need (as determined by the FAFSA); based on academic merit
• Honoring: Harold Payson, a native Bristolian, who served the University as a faculty member, ombudsman, and academic dean from 1968 until 1974.
• Application deadline: February 1
• Online Application Form: 2026-2027 Endowed Scholarship Application

Orlando J. Bisbano Meritorious Scholarship Fund

• Amount: typically up to $800
• Criteria: Sophomore or Junior; Bristol, RI resident for at least two years with demonstrated financial need (as determined by the FAFSA); based on academic merit and aspiration for public service
• Honoring: the memory of Orlando J. Bisbano, former Bristol, RI Town Clerk
• Application deadline: February 1
• Online Application Form: 2026-2027 Endowed Scholarship Application

Alister C. McGregor Scholarship

• Amount: typically up to $600
• Criteria: Full-time undergraduate students who are children, stepchildren, or spouses of police officers who have been killed in the line of duty; Preference given to residents of Rhode Island, followed by New England, then Reno, NV, then all other U.S. states; with demonstrated financial need (as determined by the FAFSA)
• Honoring: in loving memory of Major Alister C. McGregor ’89, a Roger Williams University alumnus who dedicated his life to protecting children and who was killed in the line of duty.
• Application deadline: February 1
• Online Application Form: 2026-2027 Endowed Scholarship Application

If no undergraduate applicant(s) meet these criteria, graduate students will be considered using the same prioritization, or undergraduate students who are children of Rhode Island police officers, or enrolled in the School of Justice Studies with an interest in pursuing careers in law enforcement.

Alumni Association Scholarship Fund

• Amount: typically up to $2,600
• Criteria: Full-time student entering junior or senior year with demonstrated financial need (as determined by the FAFSA); high academic standing; demonstrated contributions to the University community
• Application deadline: February 1
• Online Application Form: 2026-2027 Endowed Scholarship Application

Andrade Family Endowed Scholarship Fund

• Amount: typically up to $3,800
• Criteria: First-generation college student with demonstrated financial need (as determined by the FAFSA); from Bristol County, MA, Newport or Bristol Counties, RI, or from the City of East Providence, RI; based on academic merit; Preference will be given to students who have an expressed interest in the Portuguese language and/or an expressed interest in Portuguese or Brazilian culture, history or heritage.
• Application deadline: February 1
• Online Application Form: 2026-2027 Endowed Scholarship Application

Coca-Cola Foundation Scholarship

• Amount: typically up to $2,000
• Criteria: Underrepresented student with demonstrated financial need (as determined by the FAFSA)
• Application deadline: February 1
• Online Application Form: 2026-2027 Endowed Scholarship Application

Faculty/Staff Emergency Scholarship

• Amount: up to $1,250
• Criteria: demonstrated financial need (as determined by the FAFSA)
• Online Application Form: 2026-2027 Endowed Scholarship Application

George I. Alden Trust Scholarship 

• Amount: up to $1,250
• Criteria: demonstrated financial need (as determined by the FAFSA)
• Application deadline: February 1
• Online Application Form: 2026-2027 Endowed Scholarship Application

Grimshaw-Gudewicz Charitable Foundation Scholarship

• Amount: typically up to $8,000
• Criteria: student from Bristol County, MA with demonstrated financial need (as determined by the FAFSA)
• Application deadline: February 1
• Online Application Form: 2026-2027 Endowed Scholarship Application

Jonathan Redler Memorial Scholarship

• Amount: typically up to $7500
• Criteria: student with demonstrated financial need (as determined by the FAFSA)
• Honoring: established by the Hannon family, in memory of Jonathan Redler, a Roger Williams University student.
• Application deadline: February 1
• Online Application Form: 2026-2027 Endowed Scholarship Application

L.G. Balfour Foundation Scholarship

• Amount: typically up to $1,500
• Criteria: Underrepresented student with demonstrated financial need (as determined by the FAFSA); academic merit
• Application deadline: February 1
• Online Application Form: 2026-2027 Endowed Scholarship Application

Mario Geremia Scholarship Fund

• Amount: typically up to $850
• Criteria: Student entering junior or senior year; RI resident with demonstrated financial need (as determined by the FAFSA)
• Application deadline: February 1
• Online Application Form: 2026-2027 Endowed Scholarship Application

Montrone Family Scholarship

• Amount: up to $6,500
• Criteria: a student who is from the seacoast area of New Hampshire or Scranton, Pennsylvania, with demonstrated financial need (as determined by the FAFSA)
• Application deadline: February 1
• Online Application Form: 2026-2027 Endowed Scholarship Application

Should no candidate meet the requirements, the University may make an award to the qualified candidate who most closely meets these criteria.

Richard L. Bready Minority Scholarship

• Amount: varies
• Criteria: underrepresented student with demonstrated financial need (as determined by the FAFSA); 2.5 minimum GPA
• Honoring: Richard L. Bready, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Roger Williams University
• Application deadline: February 1
• Online Application Form: 2026-2027 Endowed Scholarship Application

Robert F. Stoico Scholarship Fund

• Amount: up to $1,150
• Criteria: a full-time student who "will make a difference" and has a passion for learning; has a minimum GPA of 3.0; is a resident of Southeastern Massachusetts or Rhode Island with demonstrated financial need (as determined by the FAFSA)
• Honoring: Robert F. Stoico, RWU Trustee, and the Robert F. Stoico/FIRSTFED Charitable Foundation
• Application deadline: February 1
• Online Application Form: 2026-2027 Endowed Scholarship Application

Sgt. Michael J. Jannitto Memorial Scholarship

• Amount: up to $2,800
• Criteria: returning student with demonstrated financial need (as determined by the FAFSA); the child of a Barrington, Bristol, or Warren police officer, or of a Rhode Island State Police officer
• Honoring: the memory of Sgt. Michael J. Jannitto, a member of the Bristol Police Department
• Application deadline: February 1
• Online Application Form: 2026-2027 Endowed Scholarship Application 

"Walk of Fame" Alumni Association Scholarship

• Amount: up to $1,800
• Criteria: a returning student with demonstrated financial need (as determined by the FAFSA); academic merit; demonstrated contributions to the University community; Preference for students of RWU alumni families
• Honoring: established by University constituents who purchased bricks in the Roger Williams University "Walk of Fame"
• Application deadline: February 1
• Online Application Form: 2026-2027 Endowed Scholarship Application

William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship 

• Amount: varies
• Criteria: underrepresented student with demonstrated financial need (as determined by the FAFSA)
• Application deadline: February 1
• Online Application Form: 2026-2027 Endowed Scholarship Application

API NH/Delta Scholarship

• Major: Mechanical Engineering
• Amount: up to $1,400
• Criteria: a returning student with demonstrated financial need (as determined by the FAFSA); intending to enter into the heating, ventilation, and /or air conditioning business upon graduation
• Honoring: established by University constituents who purchased bricks in the Roger Williams University "Walk of Fame"
• Application deadline: February 1
• Online Application Form: 2026-2027 Endowed Scholarship Application

Bailey Endowed Scholarship

• Majors: Business, Sociology, Music, Accounting, Psychology, or Law
• Amount: up to $1,400
• Criteria: a returning student with demonstrated financial need (as determined by the FAFSA); has experiences that reflect commitment to, and understanding of, African-American culture and history
• Honoring: Mr. Franklin P. Bailey, who is a graduate of the School of Continuing Studies, an African-American, and a retired banking industry executive. The Franklin P. Bailey and Barbara N. Bailey Endowed Scholarship will serve as a lasting legacy to provide deserving students access to a Roger Williams University education.
• Application deadline: February 1
• Online Application Form: 2026-2027 Endowed Scholarship Application

Construction Management Endowed Scholarship

• Major: Construction Management
• Amount: up to $3,650
• Criteria: a returning student with demonstrated financial need (as determined by the FAFSA)
• Application deadline: February 1
• Online Application Form: 2026-2027 Endowed Scholarship Application

Darlene Lycke Memorial Scholarship

• Majors: English, History, Philosophy, or Education
• Amount: up to $1,500
• Criteria: a returning student with demonstrated financial need (as determined by the FAFSA)
• Honoring: Darlene Lycke, a humanities major, class of 1985, who served as resident assistant and editor of the 1985 edition of The Talisman, the Roger Williams University yearbook
• Application deadline: February 1
• Online Application Form: 2026-2027 Endowed Scholarship Application

Diane Drake Memorial Scholarship

• Major: Criminal Justice
• Amount: up to $2,300
• Criteria: a rising senior with demonstrated financial need (as determined by the FAFSA); demonstrated academic achievement
• Honoring: Diane Drake, a criminal justice major at RWU
• Application deadline: February 1
• Online Application Form: 2026-2027 Endowed Scholarship Application

Donald Walton Culp Endowed Scholarship

• Major: Construction Management
• Amount: up to $2,300
• Criteria: demonstrated financial need (as determined by the FAFSA)
• Honoring: Mr. Donald Walton Culp
• Application deadline: February 1
• Online Application Form: 2026-2027 Endowed Scholarship Application

Dr. George A. Ficorilli Professor Emeritus Endowed Scholarship

• Major: Biology
• Amount: up to $1,500
• Criteria: demonstrated financial need (as determined by the FAFSA); minimum 3.0 GPA
• Application deadline: February 1
• Online Application Form: 2026-2027 Endowed Scholarship Application

Evelyn and Rita Pendergast Memorial Scholarship, given by Dr. and Mrs. Peter Mogayzel

• Major: Marine Biology
• Amount: up to $1,500
• Criteria: female student with demonstrated financial need (as determined by the FAFSA); academic merit
• Application deadline: February 1
• Online Application Form: 2026-2027 Endowed Scholarship Application

Gingerella Family Scholarship

• Majors: Majors in the Business School
• Amount: up to $1,500
• Criteria: student who is a family member of an RWU alumnus; Resident Assistant; and/or University staff
• Application deadline: February 1
• Online Application Form: 2026-2027 Endowed Scholarship Application

International Association of Insurance Professionals of Rhode Island Legacy Scholarship

• Majors: Risk Management or Insurance-related program at the Mario J. Gabelli School of Business
• Amount: up to $1,000
• Criteria: demonstrated financial need (as determined by the FAFSA)
• Application deadline: February 1
• Online Application Form: 2026-2027 Endowed Scholarship Application

John W. King, P.E. Electrical Industry Scholarship

• Major: Engineering
• Amount: up to $1,700
• Criteria: rising Junior or Senior with demonstrated financial need (as determined by the FAFSA); academic merit
• Honoring: the memory of John W. King, whose career in the electrical engineering profession spanned more than a half-century and encompassed all major subspecialties, including those of electrician, electrical contractor, teacher, electrical inspector, and electrical engineer
• Application deadline: February 1
• Online Application Form: 2026-2027 Endowed Scholarship Application 

Lincoln W. N. Pratt Memorial Scholarship

• Interest: Music
• Amount: up to $2,000
• Criteria: returning student in Good Academic Standing; demonstrated interest in music
• Honoring: the memory of Lincoln W.N. Pratt, who served on the University Board of Trustees beginning in 1989
• Application deadline: February 1
• Online Application Form: 2026-2027 Endowed Scholarship Application 

Michele Cron Yeaton '80 Memorial Scholarship

• Majors: Majors within the School of Business
• Amount: up to $900
• Criteria: demonstrated financial need (as determined by the FAFSA); Priority given to a student who is the child of a single parent
• Honoring: established through a gift from Tim Yeaton '80, husband of the late Michele Cron Yeaton, who earned a B.S. in Business Management from Roger Williams University
• Application deadline: February 1
• Online Application Form: 2026-2027 Endowed Scholarship Application 

Paul S. Langello Scholarship

• Majors: Majors within the School of Business
• Amount: up to $1,900
• Criteria: returning student in Good Academic Standing
• Honoring: the memory of Paul Langello, a member of the RWU Business faculty from 1969-1992, and founder and director of the University's Small Business Institute
• Application deadline: February 1
• Online Application Form: 2026-2027 Endowed Scholarship Application 

Pompei Family Engineering Endowed Scholarship

• Major: Engineering
• Amount: up to $2,200
• Criteria: returning student with demonstrated financial need (as determined by the FAFSA)
• Application deadline: February 1
• Online Application Form: 2026-2027 Endowed Scholarship Application 

Rebecca Anne Kelton Memorial Scholarship

• Major: Education
• Amount: up to $1,500
• Criteria: returning student in Good Academic Standing
• Honoring: the memory of Rebecca Kelton, a third-year education major, who was very active at RWU as a resident assistant, member of the InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, and DJ at the University radio station
• Application deadline: February 1
• Online Application Form: 2026-2027 Endowed Scholarship Application 

Robert D. Eigen Scholarship Fund in memory of Jeanette Altman

• Majors: Humanities
• Amount: up to $1,500
• Criteria: returning student with demonstrated financial need (as determined by the FAFSA); academic merit
• Honoring: in honor of Robert D. Eigen '93 and in memory of Jeanette Altman
• Application deadline: February 1
• Online Application Form: 2026-2027 Endowed Scholarship Application 

Sergeant Jim Cole Peace Officer Scholarship

• Major: Criminal Justice
• Amount: up to $3,000
• Criteria: Preference is given to active police officers or civilian employees of the Warwick Police Department, their children, or Warwick Police Cadets; if these criteria cannot be met, the scholarship will be awarded to a Rhode Island resident (preferably from Warwick).
• Honoring: the memory of Sergeant James Cole '91, a police officer of the Warwick Police Department who graduated from the Extension School with a B.S. in Administration of Justice
• Application deadline: February 1
• Online Application Form: 2026-2027 Endowed Scholarship Application 

Sparks Memorial Endowed Scholarship

• Majors: Engineering, Education, Architecture, or Business
• Amount: up to $1,500
• Criteria: returning student with demonstrated financial need (as determined by the FAFSA)
• Honoring: the memory of John and Theresa Sparks and their son, Kenneth Sparks
• Application deadline: February 1
• Online Application Form: 2026-2027 Endowed Scholarship Application 

Steven Ficorilli '87 Memorial Scholarship

• Major: Criminal Justice
• Amount: up to $1,300
• Criteria: returning student; preference is given to an individual who plans to work with juveniles
• Honoring: the memory of Steven Ficorilli, class of 1987
• Application deadline: February 1
• Online Application Form: 2026-2027 Endowed Scholarship Application 

The Barrie ’70 and Mary Lee Endowed Scholarship Fund

• Majors: Engineering, Education, Architecture, or Business
• Amount: up to $2,800
• Criteria: returning student with demonstrated financial need (as determined by the FAFSA)
• Honoring: Barrie Lee, a proud 1970 alumnus of Roger Williams College who received his Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and Physics and his wife Mary, the former head of Computer and Informational Services at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center in Newport to support the transformative power of higher education
• Application deadline: February 1
• Online Application Form: 2026-2027 Endowed Scholarship Application 

The Brian Remy Memorial Scholarship Fund

• Major: Construction Management
• Amount: up to $2,000
• Criteria: returning student with demonstrated financial need (as determined by the FAFSA); community member of Warren, Bristol, or Barrington, Rhode Island; has a connection to a volunteer fire department as a volunteer or as the family member of a volunteer
• Honoring: the memory of Brian Remy of Warren, RI
• Application deadline: February 1
• Online Application Form: 2026-2027 Endowed Scholarship Application 

The Daniel Kwasnieski '93 Scholarship Fund

• Major: Architecture
• Amount: up to $1,200
• Criteria: returning student with demonstrated financial need (as determined by the FAFSA)
• Honoring: the memory of Daniel Kwasnieski, who graduated from Roger Williams University with a degree in architecture, went on to have a career as a historic preservation architect, and shared his experience with RWU as an adjunct professor.
• Application deadline: February 1
• Online Application Form: 2026-2027 Endowed Scholarship Application 

The DePoalo Family Scholarship

• Major: Architecture
• Amount: up to $4,000
• Criteria: returning student with demonstrated financial need (as determined by the FAFSA)
• Honoring: the DePoalo Family
• Online Application Form: 2026-2027 Endowed Scholarship Application 

The Eric T. Dimmick ’94 Endowed Scholarship in Construction Management Fund

• Major: Construction Management
• Amount: up to $1,300
• Criteria: returning student with demonstrated financial need (as determined by the FAFSA)
• Honoring: the memory of Eric Dimmick, a person with great courage, integrity, and a zest for life. Eric pursued his passion for Construction Management at RWU before his life was sadly shortened by illness
• Application deadline: February 1
• Online Application Form: 2026-2027 Endowed Scholarship Application 

The Kelly Family Endowed Scholarship in Construction Management

• Major: Construction Management
• Amount: up to $2,000
• Criteria: returning student with demonstrated financial need (as determined by the FAFSA)
• Application deadline: February 1
• Online Application Form: 2026-2027 Endowed Scholarship Application 

The Robert A. Potter, Jr. Endowed Scholarship Fund

• Majors: any major in the School of Engineering, Computing, and Construction Management (SECCM)
• Amount: up to $1,150
• Criteria: returning student with demonstrated financial need (as determined by the FAFSA)
• Honoring: the memory of Robert Potter came to RWU in the year 2000 after a 27-year military career. In 2001, he became Dean of the School of Engineering, Computing, and Construction Management. Under his leadership, the school saw national recognition for its Engineering and Construction Management programs.
• Application deadline: February 1
• Online Application Form: 2026-2027 Endowed Scholarship Application 

Kaestle Boos Associates, Inc. Architecture Student Scholarship

• Amount: up to $6,700
• Criteria: a full-time, fourth-year architecture major with a minimum GPA of 3.0, who exhibits a passion for learning, and the ability to think in three dimensions, is skilled in intuitive and analytical problem-solving, has compassion for the human condition, and pride in their professional achievements
• Contact: the Assistant to the Dean of the Cummings School of Architecture; (401) 254-3605; cummingsschool@rwu.edu

Paul L. Arris Memorial Scholarship

• Amount: up to $5,800
• Criteria: demonstrated financial need (as determined by the FAFSA); academic merit
• Honoring: the memory of Paul L. Arris, a former third-year student in the Cummings School of Architecture
• Contact: the Assistant to the Dean of the Cummings School of Architecture; (401) 254-3605; cummingsschool@rwu.edu

Raj Saksena Memorial Scholarship

• Amount: up to $3,150
• Criteria: an upper-class or graduate student majoring in architecture, demonstrating leadership and special interest in sustainable architecture or affordable housing
• Honoring: the memory of Raj Saksena, FAIA, founding dean of the School of Architecture, professor, and practicing architect, who passed away in India on October 4, 2003
• Contact: the Assistant to the Dean of the Cummings School of Architecture; (401) 254-3605; cummingsschool@rwu.edu

The Evan Lautz First-Year Design Award

• Amount: up to $950
• Criteria: a first-year Cummings School of Architecture student who has demonstrated design excellence in Fall and Spring semester project assignments
• Honoring: the memory of Evan Alexander Lautz, a visually brilliant creator whose passion and imagination would shine through in everything he touched
• Contact: the Assistant to the Dean of the Cummings School of Architecture; (401) 254-3605; cummingsschool@rwu.edu

Zachary Shapiro Study Abroad Scholarship

• Amount: up to $1,500
• Criteria: participation in the Study Abroad Program; demonstrated financial need (as determined by the FAFSA); academic merit
• Honoring: the memory of Zachary Shapiro, Class of 2005
• Contact: the Assistant to the Dean of the Cummings School of Architecture; (401) 254-3605; cummingsschool@rwu.edu

Dianne E. Crowell Scholarship

• Amount: up to $1,250
• Criteria: a student who demonstrates excellence in musical theatre performance; has demonstrated financial need (as determined by the FAFSA); and academic merit
• Honoring: Dianne Crowell, a long-time teacher of Musical Theatre at Roger Williams University
• Contact: Robin Stone, Professor of Theatre; (401) 254-3527; rstone@rwu.edu

Ethel Barrymore Colt Miglietta Memorial Scholarship

• Amount: up to $1,950
• Criteria: demonstrated talent in theatre
• Honoring: Broadway performer Ethel Barrymore Colt Miglietta, a resident of Bristol and daughter of actress Ethel Barrymore
• Contact: Robin Stone, Professor of Theatre; (401) 254-3527; rstone@rwu.edu

Idalia Whitcomb Scholarship

• Criteria: demonstrated financial need (as determined by the FAFSA); studying pre-veterinary medicine or the fine and/or performing arts
• Established by: The Idalia C. Whitcomb Charitable Trust
• Contact: Robin Stone, Professor of Theatre; (401) 254-3527; rstone@rwu.edu

James Tackach English Department Award for Distinguished Scholarship and Service to the University

• Criteria: a junior English Literature major who has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and significant service to Roger Williams University
• Established by: a generous gift from Professor Mel Topf

Judge Thomas J. Paolino Theatre/Arts Scholarship

• Amount: up to $3,150
• Criteria: excellence in the visual or performing arts
• Honoring: the memory of Thomas J. Paolino, former chairman of the Board of Trustees
• Contact: Robin Stone, Professor of Theatre; (401) 254-3527; rstone@rwu.edu

Matthew Wolfe Memorial Scholarship in Creative Writing

• Amount: up to $1,100
• Criteria: a returning sophomore or above majoring in creative writing with above-average writing ability in fiction or poetry
• Honoring: the memory of Matthew Wolfe, a prolific writer
• Renewal Criteria: must maintain a 3.0 G.P.A. in Creative Writing courses taken at Roger Williams University
• Contact: The Department of Performing Arts and Creative Writing 

In the event there is no eligible sophomore student, a second-semester first-year student will be considered, contingent upon final grades for their first year.

Mary J. Staab Memorial Scholarship

• Amount: up to $4,300
• Criteria: demonstrated financial need (as determined by the FAFSA); preference will be given to a student pursuing a degree through the School of Humanities, Arts and Education, with a strong interest in Theater and/or Dance
• Honoring: the memory of Mary J. Staab, trusted and loyal member of the Roger Williams University community and secretary for the Department of Performing Arts for 18 years
• Contact:  Robin Stone, Professor of Theatre; (401) 254-3527; rstone@rwu.edu

Professor Geoffrey Clark and Professor Bob McRoberts Endowed Awards in Creative Writing

• Amount: up to $2,000
• Criteria:
  • one award for a returning senior
  • one award for a first-year, sophomore, or junior student
  • minimum 3.0 GPA; superior academic ability; a demonstrated passion for creativity and inventiveness, and an ability to break new ground as displayed through their creative writing in the categories of poetry and/or fiction; an interest in pursuing a career in the field of creative writing or related fields
• Honoring:  the teaching and mentoring careers of Professor Geoffrey Clark and Professor Bob McRoberts
• Contact: the Office of Financial Aid; finaid@rwu.edu 

Thomas E. Fitzgerald, Jr. Scholarship

• Amount: up to $1,800
• Criteria: current students majoring in visual studies, including sculpture and photography; portfolio
• Contact:  Department of Visual Arts

Idalia Whitcomb (Pre-Vet) Scholarship

• Criteria: demonstrated financial need (as determined by the FAFSA); studying pre-veterinary medicine or the fine and/or performing arts
• Established by: The Idalia C. Whitcomb Charitable Trust
• Contact: the Dean's Office of the School of Social & Natural Sciences. 

Mark Gould Memorial Scholarship and Research

• Amount: up to $9,800
• Criteria: provides students with a stipend to conduct independent research in marine biology, biology, or chemistry during the summer; returning students majoring in marine biology, biology, or chemistry
• Honoring: the memory of Mark Gould, long-time Professor of Biology and Director of the Center for Economic and Environmental Development at Roger Williams University
• Contact: the Department of Biology, Marine Biology, and Environmental Science

The Lorraine Dennis Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund

• Amount: up to $900
• Criteria: a returning student with demonstrated financial need (as determined by the FAFSA); majoring in psychology
• Honoring: the memory of Dr. Dennis who inspired generations of RWU students, and has a lasting legacy as an educator
• Contact: the Office of Financial Aid; finaid@rwu.edu 

Ben N. Carr II Endowed Scholarship

• Amount: up to $1,300
• Criteria: a returning junior who has been enrolled at RWU since their first year, with a major in the Gabelli School of Business
• Honoring: Professor Ben Carr, a retired faculty member (established by alumni)
• Contact: the Assistant to the Dean of the Gabelli School of Business; graposo@rwu.edu

Brett Bergman ’11 Endowed Memorial Senior Merit Scholarship

• Amount: up to $9,000
• Criteria: a returning senior who has exhibited an entrepreneurial spirit through participation in coursework, clinics, internships, entrepreneurial ventures, or other activities; an active participant in University campus life; GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Honoring: the memory of Brett Bergman
• Contact: the Assistant to the Dean of the Gabelli School of Business; graposo@rwu.edu

Jeffrey William Manuck '04 Memorial Scholarship

• Amount: up to $11,750
• Criteria: a returning student with demonstrated financial need (as determined by the FAFSA); preference will be given to students with co-curricular interests
• Honoring: the memory of Jeffrey William Manuck, Class of 2004
• Contact: the Assistant to the Dean of the Gabelli School of Business; graposo@rwu.edu

Jeremy Warnick Scholarship

• Amount: up to $8,500
• Criteria: a student(s) who, despite documented learning disabilities, has succeeded in a University setting; must have required formal academic interventions in primary or secondary education; actively involved with existing academic support services for students with learning disabilities at the University
• Honoring: memory of Jeremy Warnick, a well-respected and admired student at Roger Williams University who sadly passed away in his sophomore year in 2005
• Contact: Student Accessibility Services; sas@rwu.edu; 401-254-3841    

Construction Management Professional Advisory Board Scholarship

• Criteria: a returning student with demonstrated financial need (as determined by the FAFSA); Construction Management major
• Established by the Construction Management Professional Advisory Board to support students enrolled in the Construction Management program
• Contact: Dr. Anne Anderson (akanderson@rwu.edu) or Dr. Amine Ghanem (aghanem@rwu.edu).

David and Matilda Kessler Endowed Scholarship

• Criteria: a returning junior with demonstrated financial need (as determined by the FAFSA); major in engineering with emphasis in mechanical or electrical engineering; minimum 3.5 GPA; preference given to a member of the student chapter of the Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers
• Established by David '54 and Matilda Kessler
• Contact: the School of Engineering, Computing and Construction Management 

Wright Family Scholarship

• Amount: Up to $4,600
• Criteria: a returning junior or senior with demonstrated financial need (as determined by the FAFSA); majoring in Paralegal Studies, Criminal Justice, or Legal Studies; academic merit; preference given to a student majoring in Legal Studies
• Established by Thomas E. Wright
• Contact: the School of Justice Studies

Dr. Harold Way Memorial Scholarship Fund

• Amount: Up to $1,600
• Criteria: a returning junior; academic merit; contribution to the University
• Honoring: the memory of Dr. Harold Way, former University faculty member from 1969-74
• For more information: Student Achievement Awards | Roger Williams University (rwu.edu)

Lt. Charles A. Henderson III USN '99 Outstanding Tutor Award

• Amount: Up to $8,600
• Criteria: a tutor in Math, Writing, or Science who best and most consistently demonstrates superior tutoring skills and content area knowledge, a commitment to the collaborative learning process, and a dedication to helping and inspiring all learners to achieve success in a positive, encouraging environment
• Honoring: the memory of Lt. Charles A. Henderson III USN '99
• Contact: Center for Student Academic Success 

Lt. Charles A. Henderson III USN '99 Spirit Award

• Amount: Up to $8,600
• Criteria: a returning senior who best and most consistently demonstrates the embodiment of a true scholar by striving for excellence in academics, co-curricular involvement, character through acts, words, and deeds, and an indomitable spirit in the face of adversity
• Honoring: the memory of Lt. Charles A. Henderson III USN '99
• Contact: Department of Student Life

Student Senate Scholarship

• Criteria: a returning student with demonstrated financial need (as determined by the FAFSA); based on distinguished academic performance, contribution to the University
• Contact: Department of Student Life