Scholarships
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Incoming Freshmen
There are a variety of scholarships available to students applying to URI. We recommend that you pay careful attention to the Merit Scholarships for Outstanding Freshmen offered by the University of Rhode Island. It provides competitive funding for high school students with good records and strong SAT scores. Many IEP students are merit scholars.
Students should inquire with the College of Engineering regarding additional scholarship opportunities available to engineering students.
Current IEP Students
Demers Scholarship for the Study of Foreign Languages: all IEP students who study a foreign language, especially those going abroad should apply. You can find the application online at www.rifoundation.org.
CIEP: Dr. Sigrid Berka, sberka@uri.edu
FIEP: Dr. Lars Erickson, lars@uri.edu
GIEP: Dr. Sigrid Berka, sberka@uri.edu
SIEP: Dr. Megan Echevarría, mme@uri.edu
After you have worked on your draft in cooperation with your director, submit the complete application ONLINE at www.rifoundation.org by TBD.
Check the RI foundation website for more information.
John M. Grandin Scholarship: based upon academic achievement, financial need, and commitment to the goals of the program. The endowed fund was created by IEP alumni, faculty and staff who have given in honor of the IEP founder. To apply, write a one-page essay addressing the criteria mentioned above and send to Sigrid Berka, Executive Director of the IEP. Deadline to apply is December 1, 2012.
Shawn P. McBride Memorial Scholarship: based on need and merit, but also specifically seeks an IEP student who has a broad range of interests and is an enthusiastic individual. To apply, write a one-page essay addressing the criteria mentioned above and send to Sigrid Berka, Executive Director of the IEP. Deadline to apply is December 1, 2012.
Benjamin A. Gilman International Summer Scholarship
The Gilman Program diversifies the kinds of students who study abroad and the countries and regions where they go by awarding over 2,300 scholarships of up to $5,000. Application deadline for Summer 2011 is usually March 1, 2012.
Various national awards and scholarships: For many national scholarships, students cannot apply directly to the scholarship organization, but must be nominated by the University. Click HERE for a list of available national scholarship
Open to Chinese IEP Students
Freeman-Asia: Awards for Study in Asia
An Institute of International Education-administered award, generously funded by the Freeman Foundation, to increase the number of U.S. undergraduates who study abroad in East and Southeast Asia. Visit their website for deadlines, application and eligibility requirements.
Apply by February 15, 2011 for Summer 2011 programs.
Flagship Scholarship Program: for study and internships in China. Consult with the Chinese Flagship Office.
Hasbro Scholarship: for study and internships in China. To apply contact Sigrid Berka, Executive Director of the IEP.
Wroe Family Scholarship: for study and internships in China. To apply contact Sigrid Berka, Executive Director of the IEP. Deadline to apply is December 1, 2012.
Open to French IEP Students
Judith A. and Robert C. Ayotte Scholarship: To support excellence in the French IEP. To apply, write a one-page essay addressing the criteria mentioned above and send to Lars Erickson, Director of the French IEP.
Open to German IEP Students
Sharon Wallace Memorial Scholarship: based on need and merit, but also specifically seeks a German IEP female who works at least part-time while attending URI. The award is funded by friends of German IEP student Sharon Wallace. To apply, write a one-page essay addressing the criteria mentioned above and send to Sigrid Berka, Executive Director of the IEP.
German Section Awards: The German Section faculty also have several scholarship awards available to students of German (not restricted to IEP students). Watch for annual announcements of the Barbara A. Woods Award, the Frank Woods Award, and the Dornberg Scholarship for Study Abroad. To apply contact Norbert Hedderich, Chair of Foreign Language Department and head of the German Section.
DAAD Scholarships and Awards: German Academic Exchange Service is the largest organization supporting global cooperation between German and other countries, and provide financial incentives for 4-10 months of overseas study in Germany More information can be found HERE. Contact Sigrid Berka for application advice.
Open to Spanish IEP Students
William F. and Pauline T. Silvia Scholarship: based on need and merit, this award is given to support a Spanish IEP student who will be studying abroad during the following academic year. To apply, write a one-page essay addressing the criteria mentioned above and send Katie Zimmerman, Coordinator of the IEP.
Open to All Women Engineers
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. / Engineering Scholarship is an opportunity for current female college students in Rhode Island. Theta Psi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated is currently accepting applications for it's new Women in Engineering Scholarship Program. Eligible applicants must be currently enrolled in a 2 year or 4 year college or university in Rhode Island, and must be majoring in Engineering or a closely related field. You can find the application here or at www.akathetapsiomega.org. For any questions or concerns, please contact the scholarship committee at tposcholarship@gmail.com. The completed application packets must be postmarked by January 5, 2011.
External Support For study abroad
Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grant
$1,000 grant for study abroad. Applicants must have a 3.75 GPA. Completed application and supporting materials must be postmarked by April 1, 2012
Up to $5,000. Must be a Pell Grant recipient. The Gilman Scholarship Program seeks to diversify the kinds of students who study abroad and their destinations.
Program varies but typically provides a flat grant of US$25,000 for one academic year of study in another country.
NSEP Boren Awards for International Study
Funded by the National Security Education Program (NSEP), which focuses on geographic areas, languages, and fields of study deemed critical to U.S. national security. Up to $20,000.
More Information
For Prospective Students: Need money? Consider applying for the Centennial Scholarship or any of the scholarships or grants from the College of Engineering today!
