Skilled Trades Scholarship and Grant Opportunities

Each year, the mikeroweWORKS Foundation looks for the next generation of aspiring workers who will work smart and hard. The Work Ethic Scholarship Program doesn’t focus on test scores, grades, or grammar. It’s about the people who share our values and understand the importance of work ethic, personal responsibility, delayed gratification, and a positive attitude.

Citizens wants to honor the dedication of students and families pursuing higher learning! Enter to win $15,000 towards tuition with one simple form.

Enter to win our College Ave Student Loans scholarship, and you could win $1,000 for school. We’ll choose one lucky winner each month, so be sure to come back each month to enter.

Up to 20 eligible students per year are awarded a $2500 scholarship to put toward tuition costs at an accredited community college, technical/vocational school, or approved technical institute while working to obtain HVAC degree or certificate.

The SkillPointe Foundation is awarding multiple $1,000 scholarships every month for individuals pursuing technical/vocational training in construction, healthcare, energy, manufacturing, transportation and other fields.

To honor recently retired longtime CEO Tom Donohue and his commitment to workforce development, a total of 50 Donohue Family SkillPointe Scholarships in the amount of $2,000 each will be awarded during 2024 and 2025.

The Community Foundation awards scholarships through funds established by generous individuals, families, businesses and nonprofits to help area students pursue an education and establish rewarding careers. Some scholarships are open to all students in our 42-town service area as well as some towns in western Rhode Island; others are open to only some towns, a particular town, or a specific school.

Visit their website to learn more about eligibility and requirements.

The Lockheed Martin Vocational Scholarship supports students of all ages participating in skills-based training in engineering, technology and advanced manufacturing fields. The program will award up to $5,000 to as many as 150 recipients in select fields of study.