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Patty & Melvin Alperin First Generation Scholarship

Award Amount
$4,000
Award Amount
Application deadline
March 31, 2025
Application deadline
Awarded By:

Rhode Island Foundation

Number of Awards & Eligibility: The number of awards offered varies annually
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. This award is for U.S. students.
  2. Must be a resident of Rhode Island.
  3. Must have parents who did not graduate from college.
  4. Must graduate from a high school in Rhode Island.
  5. Must be a U.S. citizen.
  6. Must be a high school senior who has been accepted to or enrolled in a two- or four-year college.
  7. Must have participated in community service activities.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: This scholarship is available for Rhode Island high school seniors whose parents did not graduate from college. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and community service.

Application requirements for the Patty & Melvin Alperin First Generation Scholarship are:

  • Application form
  • Transcript
  • FAFSA
  • Essay
  • Financial worksheet
  • List of community service
  • Recommendation letter
Additional Information: Eligible candidates must demonstrate financial need.

Award Amount: $1,000 annually, renewable for up to three additional years.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $4,000.

About Rhode Island Foundation:
Contact Information: Ricky Bogert
Address: 1 Union Station Providence, Rhode Island 02903

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