Scholarship Application Process

Kids’ Chance of Rhode Island is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides scholarships for children of workers that have been killed or seriously injured in a compensable work-related accident, repetitive trauma claim or occupational disease resulting in financial need. Scholarships are awarded once a year and students may apply every year for which they are eligible. Current annual scholarship amounts range from ($1,000–$5,000) and are determined based on the student’s financial need and if funds are available.

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Basic Eligibility Requirements
  • Applicants must be 15-26 years of age at the time disbursement of the Kids Chance of Rhode Island scholarship grant.
  • Applicants must be accepted for enrollment or enrolled as a full-time student at a post-secondary school (university, community college, trade, vocational/technical college, etc.) at the time of the scholarship grant disbursement.
  • Applicants must have achieved a high school diploma by the time of the first disbursement of the scholarship award.
  • Applicants must complete a FAFSA, the free application for federal student aid.
  • Applicants must demonstrate financial need to pay for secondary education.
  • Full Eligibility for 2023-2024
Application Checklist
  • Completed Kids’ Chance Scholarship Application with student, family and university/college/vocational/technical school contact information
  • Transcript of most recent grades – unofficial transcript is acceptable
  • Copy of Student Aid Report (SAR) you received from completing the FAFSA, with your Estimated Family Contribution (EFC), IF you are attending a 2 year or 4 year college or university
  • Brief description of the applicant’s intended major, educational and career goals
  • Brief description of how the injury to the worker has affected the financial circumstances of the worker and his/her family
  • Brief description of the injury, illness or fatality
  • Proof of compensable injury/illness claim such as determination letter by the state workers’ compensation commission, voluntary agreement or Finding and Award
  • Parents’ basic employer information such as name, address, phone
  • Student account statement from the university, college or technical school applicant plans to attend
Deadline

Application deadline is April 1, 2024.

Questions?
If you have any questions please contact us at info@kidschanceri.org