Graduate Student Scholarships

First responders (police/fire/EMS), active duty U.S. service members, or veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces, qualify for a 20% tuition discount on graduate programs.

All applicants to RWU who indicate eligible employment on their application will automatically be considered for this scholarship. No separate scholarship application is required. Award details will be included in the official decision letter; please contact our office with any questions regarding eligibility.

The following programs are excluded from this scholarship: FMHC and Architecture.

State office employees, current K-12 teachers, and non-profit organization employees qualify for a 15% tuition discount on graduate programs.

All applicants to RWU who indicate eligible employment on their application will automatically be considered for this scholarship. No separate scholarship application is required. Award details will be included in the official decision letter; please contact our office with any questions regarding eligibility.

The following programs are excluded from this scholarship: FMHC and Architecture.

Academic Scholarships

Academic Scholarships are awarded based on a holistic review of each applicant at the time of application. No additional scholarship application is required. Award details will be included in the official decision letter.

Endowed Scholarships

The M. Architecture program awards endowed scholarships through the Cummings School of Architecture.  These scholarships are awarded during the Spring to both internal and external applicants.  For additional details, please review our Endowed Scholarship page or reach out to our graduate admission office.

Career Investment Program

The graduate programs in Architecture and Preservation Practices offers guaranteed paid graduate assistantship and internship opportunities to all students admitted to the Master of Architecture (M.Arch) and Preservation Practices (M.S.) degree programs. Each full-time student receives up to $4,000 per year as part of the Career Investment Program, which provides the student with 200 hours of paid work in an internship setting (i.e., with an architecture firm) or working with a faculty member on project-based research.  The assistantship will be prorated for students who take part-time coursework (six credits per semester) or full time students that start/end a program with a half-year (one semester) schedule. 

Academic Scholarships

Academic Scholarships are awarded based on a holistic review of each applicant at the time of application. No additional scholarship application is required. Award details will be included in the official decision letter.

Undergraduate to Graduate Continuing Student Scholarship is a 25% tuition discount on all graduate programs. 

Roger Williams University offers a 25% discount on graduate tuition for RWU undergraduate students who enroll in an eligible graduate program within one year of graduating from an RWU undergraduate program. 

Participation in a 4+1 program is not required to qualify for the discount.

Advance Your Career with a 20% tuition discount on all graduate programs.

As a valued member of the RWU alumni community, your journey with RWU doesn’t have to end at graduation. We’re excited to offer you a special opportunity to continue your education with a 20% tuition scholarship for our graduate programs. Whether you’re looking to advance in your career, deepen your expertise, or explore a new passion, this exclusive alumni benefit makes it more accessible. Your alma mater is here to support your next chapter—because your success is our legacy. 

RWU students entering a graduate program within one year of undergraduate graduation are eligible for the Soar Higher scholarship outlined above.