NAMED SCHOLARSHIP OR BOOK AWARD
Individuals, families, businesses and organizations are encouraged to sponsor a scholarship for a minimum contribution of $200. Scholarships can be sponsored for a one-time award, or you may choose to continue your sponsorship for a number of years. You can choose the name you prefer (ex. John Jones Scholarship, Robert Smith Family Scholarship). Contributions of $100 or $150 can be awarded as named Book Awards. Book Awards are presented to students to bring their total scholarship package to a minimum of $1,500.
For further information on sponsoring a named scholarship or book award, call Joan Kent at 401-431-1675 or email Susan Allienello at sallienello@epschoolsri.com.
MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS – REMEMBER A LOVED ONE
A memorial scholarship is a wonderful way to pay tribute to a loved one who has passed away. But for many families and organizations, administering a scholarship on their own – recruiting applicants, preparing objective forms, evaluating applications, selecting recipients and presenting awards – can be a burden.
Residents of East Providence can take advantage of the expertise and experience of Scholarship Foundation of East Providence. For more than 50 years, the independent charitable organization has administered thousands of scholarships for businesses, organizations and families in our community. For information on establishing a memorial scholarship, call Joan Kent at (401) 431-1675 or email jkent737@aol.com.
CURRENT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Many scholarships are established in honor or in memory of family and friends. In 2022, Scholarship Foundation of East Providence administered 89 memorial book awards and scholarships. Book awards included those in memory of Carlos Guerra, Carmella Vecchio, Daniel Carvalho, East Providence High School Class of 1965 Deborah Hart Martins, Lillian Damiani Estrella/Mandy Damiani, Marie V. Jelinek, Mary Nallen, Patricia Poirier, and Vera Lord.
Memorial scholarships were presented in memory of: Alice Fontes, Arthur Elmasian, Barbara and Edward Cronan, Sr., Brian T. Seippel, Bruce Humphreys, Carla Midgley, Carol Dellefemine Bouchard, Catherine Gaboury, Charles and Grace Viall, Charles E. Vermette, Cheryl Horton, Cory James Agin, David and Lynn Angell, Dorothy Hazelton, Daniel Carvalho, Douglas A. Procter, Dr. John V. DeGoes, Dr. Raymond Frackelton, E. Bruce Hall, East Providence High School (EPHS) Class of 1964 Cheryl Travers Horton, EPHS Class of 1964 Joyce Hilton Youngberg, EPHS Class of 1964 Richard Fillipo, EPHS Class of 1955, EPHS Class of 1985 Matthew Flores, Erica Lynn White, Fran & Howard Barber, Frank and Doris Brady, Frank Gaboury, Frank Vollaro, Frederick P. Conaty, Geoffrey Higginbotham, George J. Brown, Jr., George N. Bliss Rising Sun Lodge #30, Harold and Walter Basler, Harriet Briggs, Harriet Viall Irons, Harry & Naomi Keller, Harry Asquith Jr., Irving and Ray Peterson, Irving Hicks, James T. Kanelos, James Krause, James P. McStay, John & Elizabeth Nassar, John M. Amore, John W. Kennedy, Jr., Joseph A. Phillips, Josephine Patnaude, Joshua Chapman, Joshua Wildenhain, Julio F. Rocha, Kelly Villari, Lauren A. Zarembka, Loomis Family, Marilyn Lister Costa, Martha J. Northup, Mary Studley, Matthew and Laura Lopes, Nancy Amore, Panarello Family, Marie “Emma” Coelho, Marilyn Lister Costa, Mary Durand Irons, Michael A. Panarello, Jr., Noella Paiva, Panarello Family, Patricia Salera, Paul and Sophie Frederick, Paul Grande, Peter G. Barilla, Jr., Peter Saunders, Raymond W. Paparella, Red & Kay Durand, Robert E. Harrison, Roseann Garvin, Scott Gorham, Servulo Gonsalves, Wilcox-Rezendes, and Wood Family.
REUNION SCHOLARSHIPS
East Providence High School reunion classes can share their Townie Pride with future alumni by sponsoring a reunion scholarship. When planning your reunion event and sending out information, request a donation to Scholarship Foundation of East Providence in the name of your class (ex. EPHS Class of 1966 Scholarship). You may choose to hold a raffle or silent auction at your reunion with the proceeds used for a scholarship.
Or you may wish to raise funds for your class scholarship by participating in the annual phone-a-thon. In recent years, we have conducted this event virtually, with volunteers making phone calls from the safety of their own homes. All contributions from members of your class will be used to sponsor a class scholarship. East Providence High School classes of 1950, 1955, 1962, 1964 1965, 1973, 1974 and 1985 all sponsor scholarships. Interested EPHS reunion class members can contact Louise Paiva at 401-433-3463 or email gonewalkin@cox.net for information or to register to participate.
DRESS DOWN SCHOLARSHIPS
Faculty and staff at East Providence schools are invited to sponsor Dress Down Days at their school. Designate one day a week as your Dress Down Day. All who participate are asked to make a contribution on that day to the Scholarship Foundation. Gather your donations and send to Scholarship Foundation of East Providence, P.O. Box 154438, East Providence, RI 02915. Your donation will be awarded as a scholarship in the name of your school. To help you promote the fundraiser, display the Dress Down Days poster in your school.
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UNITED WAY
Contributions may be made through annual workplace campaigns. Designate on your United Way form that you request your contribution to be sent to Scholarship Foundation of East Providence, Inc, P.O. Box 154438, East Providence, RI 02915.
STATE EMPLOYEES CHARITABLE APPEAL
Select Scholarship Foundation of East Providence (#4978) as the charity of choice for your donation.
MATCHING GRANTS
Many companies will match charitable contributions made by their employees. If you or your spouse work for a matching gift company, request a matching gift form from the human resources office or download it from the company website, and send the completed and signed form to Scholarship Foundation with your gift. We will do the rest. The impact of your gift will be doubled.