Mount Hope and Bristol Resident Local Scholarships

Questions regarding applications and eligibility should be directed to the Office of Admission by calling
401-254-3500, toll-free 1-800-458-7144, Ext. 3500 or contact us by e-mail at admit@rwu.edu.

Please note that receipt of any of these scholarships will replace any previously awarded scholarship funds. Students with tuition waivers including Roger Williams University Tuition Remission, CIC or Tuition Exchange do not qualify for this scholarship.

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Personal Information

First Name*

Last Name*

Email Address*

Birthdate*

Mobile Phone*

Evening Phone*

When is the best time to reach you?

Mailing Address*

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

High School Information

What high school do you currently attend?*

Guidance Counselor Name

Date of Expected Graduation

Scholarships

I am applying for (check all that apply):

Michael Andrade Memorial Scholarship (Mount Hope High School Graduates only)

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.

Harold Payson Memorial Scholarship (Bristol Residents Only)

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.

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.

Bristol Memorial Grant (Police) (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.

I qualify for the Bristol Police/Fire Grant based on the past/present employment of my:

Father/Mother

Grandfather/Grandmother

Relative's Name

Affiliation

Caesar Brito Memorial Scholarship (Bristol Residents Only)

This Scholarship is awarded one time every four years to an entering freshman majoring in engineering. The monies that are distributed each year require 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.

Essay

Please submit only one essay for all scholarships to which you have applied. Of importance, do not include any identifying information within the essay. To secure anonymity, we present de-identified essays to the Scholarship Committee to ensure fair and equitable voting. If personal information is included, it must be redacted, which can affect your essay rating.

What significant problem would you like to see solved in your lifetime and how would you propose it be solved?* (minimum of 350 words) Know that your essay will contribute to 25% of your overall rating and will be judged on factual content, supporting information, and resolution(s).
Your essay must be submitted with this application.

Reference

Please provide a reference from someone other than a family member, that can attest to how you have contributed to your community and the impact you have had.*

Certification of Bristol Police/Fire Grant Eligibility

Please complete this form for the student applying for the Bristol Police/Fire Grant and verified by the Chief of the Affiliated Department. If you are unable to submit this form with this scholarship application, please email it to finaid@rwu.edu by February 1.

TO BE COMPLETED BY ALL APPLICANTS AND PARENT/GUARDIAN

I acknowledge that the scholarships/grants to which I am applying may be a private fund which requires the submission of reports about individual recipients. Should I be selected as a recipient of such funds I authorize the Office of Financial Aid to inform donors of my academic progress and of formal campus activities in which I may participate, as well as such public information as my name, home address and major field of study.

Student's Signature*

Parent/Guardian Signature*

Parent/Guardian Relationship*

If other, please specify relationship:*

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