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πŸ’° Rhode Island College Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
8
Automatic
1
In-State Awards
$375-$2,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$375-$2,000/yr
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
2.5 GPA

Rhode Island College awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $375-$2,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 2.5 GPA. Against tuition of $25,764, students receiving the largest award pay about $23,764 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Rhode Island College

Tuition & fees
$25,764
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Largest annual award
$2,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$23,764/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $13,414), books and travel are extra. Awards must still be won and may carry renewal conditions. Need-based aid is separate and may reduce this further.

Official Scholarship Information
View complete details on Rhode Island College's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at Rhode Island College β€” no separate application

1 award granted on your admission application, based on GPA and test scores.

Hope Scholarship - junior and senior year
Requirements
GPA 2.5+
This earned-merit, last-dollar scholarship will make the final two years of a four-year bachelor6s degree tuition-free for Rhode Island residents.
Eligibility: To be eligible for the scholarship, students must be Rhode Island residents who qualify for in-state tuition, be enrolled on a full-time basis, have declared a major, maintained a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 and earned a minimum of 60 credits towards an eligible program of study. Students must also commit to live, work or continue their education in Rhode Island after graduation.
How to apply: ["no separate scholarship application required", "full-time enrollment", "declare a major", "commit to live/work/continue education in Rhode Island after graduation"]
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Other scholarships at Rhode Island College (7)

These require a separate application, or the school does not publish their eligibility criteria.

Eleanor M. McMahon Honors Scholarships
Each year the College awards a number of merit-based academic scholarships to incoming freshmen and, in certain cases, to students already enrolled in General Education Honors. Most of those scholarships are renewable for a maximum of eight semesters, from the date of a student's enrollment at the College, provided the student maintains a 3.0 grade point average, remains a full-time student, and makes satisfactory progress toward fulfilling General Education Honors.
Eligibility: Matriculated students in the General Education Honors Program who did not receive honors scholarships as incoming freshmen may apply to the Director of Honors in April for scholarships for the following academic year. Such scholarships will be awarded, if monies are available, on the basis of overall grade point average; progress toward completion of the honors program; and length of matriculation at the college. The minimal requirement for application is a 3.25 cumulative GPA.
How to apply: ["continuing students may apply to Director of Honors in April"]
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Graduate Tuition Scholarship (range)
$375-$1,500/yr
A limited number of Graduate Tuition scholarships are awarded each year based on merit. These awards range from $375 to $1,500, based on enrollment.
How to apply: ["awarded based on merit"]
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John Nazarian Honors Scholarship
Each year the College awards a number of merit-based academic scholarships to incoming freshmen and, in certain cases, to students already enrolled in General Education Honors. Most of those scholarships are renewable for a maximum of eight semesters, from the date of a student's enrollment at the College, provided the student maintains a 3.0 grade point average, remains a full-time student, and makes satisfactory progress toward fulfilling General Education Honors.
Eligibility: Matriculated students in the General Education Honors Program who did not receive honors scholarships as incoming freshmen may apply to the Director of Honors in April for scholarships for the following academic year. Such scholarships will be awarded, if monies are available, on the basis of overall grade point average; progress toward completion of the honors program; and length of matriculation at the college. The minimal requirement for application is a 3.25 cumulative GPA.
How to apply: ["incoming freshmen indicate interest on application (no formal application necessary for freshmen)"]
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Foundation Scholarships (RIC Foundation)
Explore our numerous 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.
Eligibility: Thanks to donor generosity, we offer scholarships to both incoming and current students. Many are alumni-funded, merit- or need-based, with some reserved for children and grandchildren of RIC alumni.
How to apply: ["complete single application via ricfoundation.awardspring.com", "create an account to apply"]
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RIMI Endowed Scholarship - annual award
$2,000/yr
A $25,000 gift that will be used to award $2,000 each fall to a deserving medical imaging major at RIC.
Eligibility: To qualify for the merit-based scholarship, full-time students must maintain a 3.0 grade point average, show examples of community service and submit an essay essay explaining why they wish to pursue a career in the medical imaging profession.
How to apply: ["maintain a 3.0 GPA", "submit essay", "show examples of community service", "be a full-time student"]
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Shinn Study Abroad Fund
Shinn Study Abroad Fund (application due February 15 for study abroad in the following academic year)
How to apply: ["submit application by Feb 15"]
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World Connections Scholarship (Study Abroad)
World Connections Scholarship and Application (application due April 15 for fall semester and November 15 for spring semester)
How to apply: ["submit scholarship application by published deadlines"]
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Rhode Island College

Early Action
12/15/2025
Regular Decision
Rolling

Common questions about Rhode Island College scholarships

How much merit aid does Rhode Island College give?

Published awards range $375-$2,000/yr. Rhode Island College lists 8 merit scholarships in total.

What GPA or test scores do you need for a scholarship at Rhode Island College?

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 2.5 GPA. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

Does Rhode Island College give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $375-$2,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Rhode Island College?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 8% of tuition.

Do you have to apply separately for merit scholarships at Rhode Island College?

1 of the published awards are granted automatically on your admission application, with no separate scholarship application.

When is the scholarship deadline at Rhode Island College?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is 12/15/2025. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

πŸ’‘ Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with Rhode Island College's financial aid office before making decisions β€” or check their scholarship page.

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