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πŸ’° University of Rhode Island Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
10
Automatic
7
In-State Awards
$2,000-$17,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$2,000-$17,000/yr
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
GPA 3.2+
Official Scholarship Information
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βœ“ Automatic Scholarships (7)

Automatically awarded based on academic criteria - no separate application required.

Narragansett Undergraduate Scholarship - tuition/fees
URI Narragansett Undergraduate Scholarship This scholarship provides full, in-state tuition and fees for up to four years to students of Narragansett ancestry who have been accepted to a URI undergraduate program.
Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Scholarship
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+
Awarded to Phi Theta Kappa scholars holding an associate degree who have achieved a minimum grade point average of 3.5. Additional eligibility requirements include current membership in Phi Theta Kappa and confirmation of an earned Associate degree.
πŸ“‹ Renewal: 3.0 GPA
Ryan Scholars - full scholarship
The Thomas M. Ryan Scholars program provides a full scholarship (tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and one Global Winter Travel J-Term experience with faculty) for four years for selected students.
Schilling Scholars supplemental award
Our new Schilling Scholars Program for STEM applicants increases individual merit scholarships by up to $20,000 annually! It includes a $1,000 yearly book stipend, a $3,000 Winter J-Term or summer global travel award, mentors, advising, and leadership development.
Transfer Merit Award - preference tier
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.3+
Transfer scholarships are not available to students who have already earned a bachelor’s degree or are receiving discounted tuition through the CCRI-URI Joint Admission program.
πŸ“‹ Renewal: 3.0 GPA
University and Presidential Merit Scholarships (range)
Award
$2,000-$17,000/yr in-state
$2,000-$17,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.2+
Four-year renewable scholarships. * Annual award range: $2,000-$17,000 * Total renewable value: $12,000-$68,000
πŸ“‹ Renewal: 2.8 GPA, 12 credits
Verrecchia Business Scholars - full scholarship
The Alfred J. Verrecchia Business Scholars program provides a full scholarship (tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and one Global Winter Travel J-Term experience with faculty) for four years for selected students interested in majoring in business.

πŸ“ Other Scholarships (3)

Graduate Tuition Scholarship - tuition & standard fees
Graduate School scholarships cover individual tuition and graduate standard student fees (registration fee, health services fee, technology fee, student services fee) for the fall and spring semesters. These scholarships do not cover health, vision and dental insurance.
One-Year M.B.A. Merit Scholarship (College of Business)
To receive the merit scholarship, you must * Graduate from the University of Rhode Island in May or August, 2026 * Have a 3.5 G.P.A. or higher
URI Foundation & Alumni Scholarships (AcademicWorks portal)
The University of Rhode Island awards numerous scholarships each academic year through the fundraising efforts of the URI Foundation & Alumni Engagement and the generosity of private donors.

πŸ’‘ Tip: Check application deadlines carefully. Contact the school's financial aid office for current information.