How much funding does Ocean State Media Scholarship Grant provide?

Ocean State Media Scholarship Grant provides Up to US $15,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Ocean State Media Scholarship Grant?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Ocean State Media Scholarship Grant

The Rhode Island Community Foundation

Foundation Grants for Journalism Grants for Education

Funding Amount

Up to US $15,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Resident of Rhode Island or Bristol County, Massachusetts.
A graduating high school senior planning to attend an accredited 4-year post-secondary school, or a student currently enrolled in an accredited 4-year post-secondary institution.

Other requirements

Demonstration of financial need and how this scholarship will make a meaningful difference in their educational plans.
Exhibit merit toward a successful career in journalism and/or media.
Past recipients are eligible to reapply

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Current employees of Ocean State Media, their children, and other immediate family members are not eligible to apply.

Overview

The scholarship offers awards to residents of Ocean State Media’s demographic market area who demonstrate promise of a successful career in the fields of journalism and/or media.
Scholarship Award Details
Established by Rhode Island PBS in 2017, the Ocean State Media Scholarship offers awards to residents of the station’s demographic market area who demonstrate promise of a successful career in the fields of journalism and/or media. Awards of up to $15,000 will be awarded annually and are renewable for an additional three years.

Eligibility

Resident of Rhode Island or Bristol County, Massachusetts.A graduating high school senior planning to attend an accredited 4-year post-secondary school, or a student currently enrolled in an accredited 4-year post-secondary institution.Demonstration of financial need and how this scholarship will make a meaningful difference in their educational plans. Exhibit merit toward a successful career in journalism and/or media.Past recipients are eligible to reapply

Ineligibility

Current employees of Ocean State Media, their children, and other immediate family members are not eligible to apply.

What The Rhode Island Community Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 977
Total given: $72M
Median grant: $24K
Range: $5,034–$5.01M

By dollars: Rhode Island 86%, Massachusetts 4%, Florida 3%. Top recipient cities: Providence, RI; Newport, RI; Warwick, RI.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
23% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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