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L.G. Balfour Scholarship for Underserved and
Underrepresented Students: Established through a generous
grant from the L.G. Balfour Foundation, this fund provides
scholarship assistance to qualified minority students based
upon financial need and academic merit. Preference is given to
students in the Bridge to Success program.
Brett Bergman ’11 Endowed Memorial Senior Merit
Scholarship: Established in 2012 in memory of Brett
Bergman, this scholarship will be awarded to a graduating
senior from the Gabelli School of Business who has exhibited
an entrepreneurial spirit through participation in course
work, clinics, internships, entrepreneurial ventures or other
activities. Recipient will be an active participant in University
campus life with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Orlando J. Bisbano Meritorious Scholarship: Awarded to a
Bristol, RI resident currently enrolled as a second- or thirdyear
student who aspires to do public service. This scholarship
is based first upon merit and then upon financial need. This
award is in memory of Orlando J. Bisbano, former Bristol, RI
town clerk.
Patrolman Gregory W. Bolden Memorial Scholarship:
This scholarship was established in 2007 in loving memory
of Patrolman Gregory Bolden by the Bolden family, with the
voluntary support of the Providence Police Department and
the active participation of the Providence School Department
and Roger Williams University. Patrolman Bolden received
both his undergraduate and graduate degrees from the RWU
School of Justice Studies. This scholarship’s objective is to
award academic scholarships to qualified under-represented
students desiring to attend Roger Williams University’s
School of Justice Studies, in preparation for a career in law
enforcement or criminal justice. Applicants must be residents
of the city or graduating students in the Providence Public
School System, with a minimum GPA of 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale).
Student applicants must be accepted for enrollment (or
already enrolled) at Roger Williams University, with a declared
major in the School of Justice Studies or a related course of
study, must maintain a 2.75 GPA, have a history of voluntary
community service, and demonstrated financial need.
The Richard L. Bready Minority Scholarship: Established
by Richard L. Bready, Chairman of the Board of Trustees
of Roger Williams University. This Scholarship provides
financial assistance to a deserving, under-represented
student(s) who consistently maintain(s) high academic
standards-2.5 GPA or higher.
Bristol Rotary Scholarship: Awarded to a Bristol, RI resident
who is currently enrolled as a sophomore, junior or senior at
the University, this endowed scholarship will be given to those
who are in financial need.
The Ben N. Carr II Endowed Scholarship: This award, given
in honor of Professor Ben Carr, a University faculty member,
was established by alumni of Roger Williams University. The
recipient of this award will be a junior (preferably no transfer
students), Mario J. Gabelli School of Business student, and in
good academic standing.
The Ceasar Brito Memorial Scholarship: This scholarship
has been established in honor of Ceasar Brito, well-known
businessman, philanthropist and civic leader, who passed away
October 24, 1998. The scholarship will be available annually to
an entering freshman majoring in engineering. 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.
The award was established through a substantial gift to the
University from the Brito family and through contributions
made to the fund by friends, associates and people in the
Bristol, RI community.
Coca-Cola Scholars: This annual scholarship was established
by the Coca-Cola Foundation and is awarded to underserved
students with preference given to students enrolled in the
Bridge to Success program.
Sergeant Jim Cole Peace Officer Scholarship: Established to
honor the memory of Sergeant James Cole ‘91, a police officer
of the Warwick Police Department who graduated from the
University College Program with a B.S. in Administration of
Justice. The Sergeant Jim Cole Peace Officer Scholarship is
available to a Roger Williams University student enrolled in the
School of Justice Studies’ criminal justice program. Preference
is given to active police officers or civilian employees of the
Warwick Police Department, their children or Warwick Police
Cadets. If these criteria cannot be met, the scholarship will be
awarded to a Rhode Island resident (preferably from Warwick).
The Construction Management Professional Advisory Board
Scholarship: Established by the Construction Management
Professional Advisory Board to support students enrolled in
the Construction Management program. Awarded annually
to student(s) enrolled full time and majoring in Construction
Management with a sophomore, junior or senior class standing,
good academic standing, and in financial need.
Dianne B. Crowell Scholarship: Established to honor a long
time teacher of Musical Theatre at Roger Williams University.
Awarded to a student majoring in theatre who demonstrates
excellence in musical theatre performance. The award is based
upon merit, then upon financial need.
E. Diane Davis Scholarship Fund for Social and Health
Services Students in Honor of Dr. Bruce Thompson:
Established to honor Dr. Bruce Thompson, coordinator of the
Roger Williams University Social and Health Services program,
this scholarship is awarded annually to a student enrolled in the
Social and Health Services program. This award is in memory
of E. Diane Davis, a prominent educator, social worker and
Roger Williams University faculty member.
Diane Drake Memorial Scholarship: Established in memory
of Roger Williams University student Diane Drake, a criminal
justice major, this annual scholarship is awarded to a senior
who has demonstrated academic achievement and financial
need. Preference is given to students enrolled in the Criminal
Justice program.
The Robert D. Eigen Scholarship in memory of Jeanette
Altman: This scholarship, established in honor of Robert
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