RFI: Nursing Scholarships - Albert E. and Florence W. Newton Nursing Scholarship Grant
Funding Amount
US $500 - US $10,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
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Geography
- To be eligible you must be either a Rhode Island resident or attending a nursing program in Rhode Island.
Overview
The Albert E. and Florence W. Newton Nursing Scholarship supports nursing students, offering awards ranging from $500 to $10,000. Eligible applicants include Rhode Island residents and students from outside the state attending nursing programs in Rhode Island. Past recipients may reapply, providing ongoing support for those dedicated to advancing their nursing education. This scholarship is part of a broader initiative by the Rhode Island Community Foundation to enhance nursing education and accessibility.
The Foundation awards scholarships from nine nursing funds each year. One application may be used to apply for all nine programs, as long as an applicant qualifies for at least one of the programs.
Funding
Award amounts vary from $500 to $10,000. All renewals must reapply.
Eligibility
To be eligible you must be either a Rhode Island resident or attending a nursing program in Rhode Island.
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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Fields of Work
- Education
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