Carter Roger Williams Scholarship

The Carter Roger Williams Scholarship helps Rhode Island students who appreciate and embody Roger WilliamsÔÇÖs values and legacy attain a college education. This annual scholarship program is intended to inspire students and their parents to think big about whatÔÇÖs possible for their future and to value the role of education. The scholarship provides sponsorships up to $20,000 per student per year for graduating high school seniors in Rhode Island. Awards are renewable for up to three consecutive years following the first award, with proof of continued financial need and academic good standing. Our intent is to help support enrollment at a college or university that may have otherwise out of reach of the student and his/her family. Awards will be made by April 30. To be eligible, students must: Be current residents of Rhode Island. Be current seniors at any high school (public, independent, or private) in Rhode Island. Have been accepted by an accredited post-secondary institution (by date of award). Financial Information Worksheet: Please download the template from the site, complete the form, and upload the document to your application. Student Aid Report: Please upload the latest version of your Student Aid Report (SAR). Transcript: Please upload the most recent version of your student transcript. This does not have to be the official transcript supplied by your school. Proof of residency: Submit proof of Rhode Island residency (driverÔÇÖs license, voter registration card, letter from your school). All of the documents must be uploaded through our electronics grants system. Student must demonstrate comprehension of Roger WilliamsÔÇÖ principles and legacy and embody Roger Williams by proving application of his principles to his/her life, as demonstrated by a personal essay (in written, video, or audio format) and interview.