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As part of our comprehensive financial aid packaging, �鶹ɫ��Ƭ offers institutionally supported merit scholarships. All students are considered for merit-based scholarships, with no separate application required.  

Merit Scholarships offered at the time of admission recognize what students have accomplished in their learning prior to enrolling at Roger Williams. As part of our overall financial aid strategy, two recent changes were put in place (effective for new students beginning in fall 2019) to further enhance the value of your investment in an �鶹ɫ��Ƭ education.

• 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.
• �鶹ɫ��Ƭ 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 a college. For families from farther away, the purchase of flights to and from home over breaks will mean increased cost in choosing �鶹ɫ��Ƭ. �鶹ɫ��Ƭ is sensitive to the total cost of an education that families may face, including transportation, books, and other expenses. Therefore, to support our out-of-region enrolled students, we have created a special Travel Grant for students from states outside of New England, New York, and New Jersey. This $1500 grant is awarded to all qualified students in addition to merit scholarships awarded at time of admission (with the exception of full-tuition scholarship recipients). Students meeting the geographic criteria will automatically qualify for this award. *Effective for students enrolling beginning fall 2020 

• 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

A four-year, full-tuition scholarship awarded annually to a candidate 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. This scholarship is awarded based on academic achievement and community service and is given in honor of 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

Bristol Memorial Grant (Fireman – Bristol Residents only)

A four-year, full tuition scholarship awarded annually to a candidate who has resided in Bristol for at least two years and 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; whose parent or grandparent serves or has served in the Town fire department; and who maintains a full-time student status at the University and satisfactory academic progress as outlined in the University Catalog. 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.
Application deadline: February 1

Bristol Memorial Grant (Policeman – Bristol Residents only)

A four-year, full-tuition scholarship awarded annually to a candidate who has resided in Bristol for at least two years and 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; whose parent or grandparent serves or has served in the Town police department; and who maintains a full-time student status at the University and satisfactory academic progress as outlined in the University Catalog. 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.
Application deadline: February 1

The Ceasar Brito Memorial Scholarship (Bristol Residents Only)

This scholarship has been established in 1998 in honor of Ceasar Brito, well-known businessman, philanthropist, and civic leader.  The Scholarship is available annually to an entering freshman majoring in engineering. The recipient must be a Bristol, RI resident at the time of acceptance to the University, must have demonstrated academic achievement and be in financial need. In the event there are no applicants who have declared engineering as a major field of study, residents majoring in other disciplines will be given consideration. 
Application deadline: February 1

Michael Andrade Memorial Scholarship

A four-year, full tuition and fees scholarship awarded annually to a graduate of Mount Hope High School who maintains a B average. Preference will be given to undergraduate students who have an intended major of construction management, engineering or architecture. This scholarship is awarded in honor of 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

Portsmouth High School (RI) Scholarship

A four-year, full-tuition scholarship awarded annually to a graduate of Portsmouth High School (RI) who maintains a 3.0 GPA and has a combined SAT score of at least 1170. The scholarship is awarded on the basis of academic and extracurricular achievements. To renew the scholarship for four years, the candidate must maintain a minimum �鶹ɫ��Ƭ GPA of a 3.0 and commit five hours of community service to the Portsmouth School District (RI). (For U.S. Citizens and U.S. Permanent Residents Only).
Application deadline: February 1

Patrolman Gregory W. Bolden Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established in 2007 in loving memory of Patrolman Gregory Bolden by the Bolden family, with the voluntary support of the Providence Police Department and the active participation of the Providence School Department and �鶹ɫ��Ƭ. Patrolman Bolden received both his undergraduate and graduate degrees from �鶹ɫ��Ƭ School of Justice Studies. This scholarship's objective is to award academic scholarships to qualified under-represented students desiring to attend �鶹ɫ��Ƭ's School of Justice Studies, in preparation for a career in law enforcement or criminal justice. Applicants must be residents of the City of Providence, graduating students in the Providence public school system, with a minimum GPA of 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale). Student applicants must be accepted for enrollment (or already enrolled) at �鶹ɫ��Ƭ, with a declared major in the School of Justice Studies or a related course of study, must maintain a 2.75 GPA, have a history of voluntary community service, and demonstrated financial need.

Were you a Rhode Island Crusader? �鶹ɫ��Ƭ proudly partners with Onward We Learn (formerly known as College Crusade). For your involvement, Roger Williams could potentially donate a $3,500 annual scholarship. This scholarship is in addition to your Roger Williams awards in order to further reduce out-of-pocket expenses. 

Requirements: 

• Complete a FAFSA
• Pell Grant Recipient  
• Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress
• Full time enrollment within the undergraduate day program
• Former Rhode Island Crusader
• Award cannot exceed cost of attendance
• Eligible up to 8 semesters 

If you do not meet the above requirements, you still may qualify for an Onward We Learn Scholarship based on the number of participation hours you completed.  Contact the financial aid office at �鶹ɫ��Ƭ in order to verify your eligibility. 

Intercultural Leadership Ambassador Program & Scholarship (ILAPS)

The Intercultural Leadership Ambassador Program & Scholarship (ILAPS) at �鶹ɫ��Ƭ 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. The program includes a scholarship of over $30,000 per year for four consecutive years of undergraduate study in addition to a co-curricular program which seeks to provide mentorship and academic support while furthering the holistic and leadership growth of recipients throughout their time at �鶹ɫ��Ƭ.

Eligible candidates will be full time students entering their first year of undergraduate study, eligible for federal need-based financial aid, achieve a minimum of a 3.0 GPA, and demonstrate leadership or leadership potential. In addition, they will meet one of the following criteria: 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; or live in a geographically underrepresented community.

This scholarship provides financial assistance to a full-time, undergraduate student enrolled in the legal studies major. The award is renewable for up to three additional years of full-time, undergraduate enrollment in good academic standing, and is awarded every four years. All accepted students will be considered through their admission application. No separate application is necessary.

This fund provides financial assistance to a full-time, undergraduate student enrolled in the construction management major, who is underrepresented, and has financial need. The award is renewable for up to three additional years of full-time, undergraduate enrollment in good academic standing, and is awarded every four years. All accepted students will be considered through their admission application. No separate application is necessary.

(New and Returning Students)

Established by the Grimshaw-Gudewicz Charitable Foundation, this annual scholarship award is available to students from New Bedford, Massachusetts with good academic standing and demonstrated financial need.

This scholarship provides financial assistance to first generation students who are residents of Rhode Island. The award is renewable for up to three additional years of full-time, undergraduate enrollment in good academic standing, and is awarded each academic year. All accepted students will be considered through their admission application. No separate application is necessary.

This comprehensive scholarship and professional development program provides financial assistance to four (4) full-time, incoming freshmen majoring in Construction Management, or Business or Architecture majors with intention to minor in Construction Management, who are underrepresented, and have financial need. The award is renewable for up to three additional years of full-time, undergraduate enrollment in good academic standing, and is awarded every four years. All accepted students will be considered through their admission application and a short essay. Shawmut Design & Construction, in partnership with �鶹ɫ��Ƭ, will award a sizeable grant in addition to �鶹ɫ��Ƭ scholarships and aid, along with a $2,500 yearly stipend for paid internships and externships in related programs. This opportunity provides mentorship, career guidance, and enrichment activities. The first cohort of the program all received job offers from Shawmut Design & Construction.

Transfer Scholarships range from $18,000 to $26,000. Applicants with cumulative GPAs starting at 2.75 will be considered for a scholarship. Scholarships are granted for three consecutive years  and students must maintain a minimum GPA relative to their award to retain scholarship eligibility. Students must enroll as full-time, day students at �鶹ɫ��Ƭ to be eligible. 

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

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ’s President Ioannis Miaoulis is Greek, we have many Greek alumni, and powerful Greek partnerships exist, like our MBA international experience at American College of Greece.  Because of this, �鶹ɫ��Ƭ can be a home away from home for students from Greece.  To honor this relationship, the �鶹ɫ��Ƭ Greek Student Scholar Award provides an additional funding of up to $5000 USD for Greek citizens on top of the international student scholarship that all international applicants are automatically considered for.  The �鶹ɫ��Ƭ 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.

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  This webpage from the College Board allows students to browse over 10,000 scholarships, with more than $4 billion scholarship dollars yearly.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  This FC2s webpage provides links to various sources for higher education scholarships for current and former foster youth.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  Through the RISLA College Planning Center, students can search through hundreds of local scholarships.
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  Explore a variety of scholarships and prizes on Scholarship America. In 2020, they served over 100,000 students and distributed over $273 million.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ 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 at the awarding organizations.