Date effective: December 1, 2014
This list consists of all permanently endowed funds established by generous donors to the University of
Rhode Island. This list is comprehensive and includes named, endowed funds created with a variety of
purposes, including providing support for students, faculty, and programs. Each of these funds plays an
important role in the University’s efforts to improve the academic experience across the University
community and each fund that has achieved payout status, makes a direct and tangible impact.
Please note that this list is current through the date listed above. Some changes may have occurred in the
interim. If you would like to search the list for a specific fund, please use the “find” function. The list is
presented in alphabetical order. If you have any questions about the way your fund is listed, please
contact the Office of Donor Relations at 401-874-7101.
4 W's Endowment: Williamson West Warwick Wizards Scholarship
The endowment shall be used to support a West Warwick High School graduate majoring in any
discipline in the College of Business Administration.
AAUP General Scholarship Endowment Fund
Income from endowment to help support AAUP as per their board.
Paul I. Abell Memorial Honors Student Award Fund
Income from endowment for grants to deserving students in the Honors Program. Expenses can include
but not limited to Honors Senior projects, travel for research, attending conference or related event, or
materials related to any particular course or any other expenses as determined by the Director of the
Honors program.
Ward Abusamra Scholarship in Music & Voice
Income from endowment for a scholarship in Music awarded annually to a graduate or undergraduate
music major on the basis of excellence. Preference given to students concentrating in voice or choral.
Recipient selected by the Music Department Recruitment and Awards committee during the annual
spring auditions.
Accounting Advisory Board Endowed Scholarship
The fund will provide a scholarship for an outstanding accounting student in the College of Business
Administation. The recipient will be selected by the College of Business Administration Dean's
Scholarship Committee.
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Accounting Student Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment will be awarded to Accounting students as selected by the Accounting
Department.
Dean Adams Student Union Fund
Income from endowment for upkeep of the Memorial Union. Fund was transferred from URI to the
Foundation in 1989.
George & Violet Ajootian Endowed Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually based on financial need. Recipient selected
by Enrollment Services.
Aksenova / Manzi Scholarship
The endowment shall be used to support undergraduate students who are in the College of Business
Administration. Preference will be given to those students who hold at least a 3.50 GPA, show
demonstrated financial need and graduated from Providence, East Providence, or North Smithfield High
Schools.
Alex & Ani Impact Fund
The fund shall be used at the discretion of the President of the University of Rhode Island to support and
enhance initiatives at URI having a profound impact on the University, its students and its programs.
Heidi Allen Memorial Scholarship
Income from endowment, established by parents and friends of Heidi Allen awarded to a student with
financial need who is a political science major.
Robert W. Allen Memorial Scholarship
In memory of Robert W. Allen, Ph.D. '72. Income from endowment for a science major, either an
undergraduate or graduate student, with a GPA of 3.00 or better.
Governor & Mrs. Lincoln Almond Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a Rhode Island resident in need.
Robert J. Alvine / Premier Subaru / Kia of Banford, CT Scholarship
The fund shall be used to award scholarship to students in the College of Business Administration with
preference from New Haven County, Connecticut who have financial need. The College of Business
Dean's Scholarship Committee shall select the recipient annual based on the student's essay of financial
need.
Christiane Amanpour Journalism Lecture Series Fund
Income from endowment for a lecture series in the area of journalism.
Harry Amaral Memorial Scholarship Fund
The Fund will be used to provide additional financial support to Rhode Island students, who are
participating in the Rhode Island DCYF Post Secondary Tuition Assistance Program.
American Screw Company Foundation Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to worthy graduate or undergraduate
students. Preference given to children of former employees of the American Screw Company. Recipient
selected by Enrollment Services.
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Amica Mutual Insurance Endowed Scholarship
Income from endowment for scholarships for students in the College of Business Administration.
Recipients selected by Student Financial Assistance and Employment Services.
Anderson Family Trust Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship in memory of Edward R. Anderson to a student studying
insurance in the College of Business Administration.
Henry H. Anderson Jr. Sailing Endowment
Income from endowment will be used at the discretion of the sailing coach for the competitive collegiate
sailing team.
Anderson Memorial Scholarship
Income from the endowment awarded annually to a student(s) with financial need. Recipient selected by
Enrollment Services.
George & Bernice Anderson Memorial Endowment
Income from endowment to support students, faculty, and departmental needs in the Department of
Communications Studies. The chair of Communications Studies will determine the use of the funds
based on the needs of the department, its faculty, and students.
Michael K. Andreozzi Endowed Scholarship
This endowment shall provide annual scholarships to students who are majoring in any area in the
College of Arts and Sciences. The recipient shall be a resident of any New England state or New
York.The recipient shall have demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to students in the
Harrington School of Communication and Media. The selection of the students shall be made by the
Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences in consultation with Enrollment Services.
Anthony Athletic Association Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a graduate or undergraduate student on
the basis of financial need. Preference to any high school graduate who is or continues to be a resident of
Coventry, R.I. Recipient selected by Enrollment Services.
Irwin L. Arden Memorial Library Fund
Income from endowment to support the URI Library under the direction of the Dean of the Library.
Ms. Lee Armstrong '72 Memorial Scholarship
The Fund was established in memory of Ms. Lee Armstrong '72. Distribution shall be used to provide a
scholarship to one or two undergraduate women students in the College of Arts and Sciences on the
basis of merit and financial need.
Army R.O.T.C. Fund for Military Leadership
Income from endowment for a prize or scholarship awarded annually to deserving ROTC cadet who
exhibits leadership potential, spirit of service to country and Army Officers Corps, and ability to
demonstrate overall selfless service to the United States of America. Recipient chosen by a selection
committee chaired by the ROTC department professor of military science, ROTC department staff
members and members of the ROTC alumni chapter.
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George E. Arnold '30 Memorial Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a student on the basis of financial need.
Recipient selected by the Enrollment Services.
Art Gallery Endowment
Income from endowment will be used for the upkeep and promotion of the URI Art Galleries in the Fine
Arts building at the discretion of the gallery director.
Ruth E. Atkinson Endowed Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to undergraduate students majoring in food
science, textiles or other substantially similar fields of study on the basis of academic merit and financial
need.
John W. Atwood Memorial Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship in Animal Science programs, awarded annually to a junior or
senior student on the basis of financial need, academic performance, and interest. Recipient selected by
Enrollment Services and the Department of FAVS.
Danielle Rose Audette '10 Memorial Scholarship
Income from this endowment will provide scholarships to deserving students enrolled in the College of
Business Administration. Preference will be given to students from Rhode Island and/or who graduated
from Meeting Street School. The scholarship will be awarded based on need and merit. Selection of the
student shall be made by the Dean of the College of Business Administration in consultation with
Enrollment Services.
Aurora Civic Association Endowed Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually on the basis of financial need. Recipient
selected by Enrollment Services.
Paramaz Avedisian Pharmacy Scholarship
The endowment shall be used to support a deserving pharmacy student who exhibits similar qualities
and characteristics to the graduate bearing the scholarship's name, meaning a student who has both
demonstrated interest and leadership in areas beyond just academics, be it in the arts or athletics or civic
interests or a combination thereof. The scholarship should be awarded to a well-rounded individual with
a good academic record yet has a passion for participating in the world around them. The preference is
for the award to be made to a student of Armenian descent with demonstrated financial need, If no such
student exists, the award will be provided to a Rhode Island resident with similar criteria, awarded at the
discretion of the appropriate scholarship committee.
Miss Aylor Department of Fisheries Endowment
Income from endowment for use of Department of Fisheries, Animal, Veterinary Sciences (FAVS).
Department Chairman of FAVS recommends use of income, with approval of Dean of CELS.
Judith A. & Robert C. Ayotte Endowment
Income from endowment to provide support for the International Engineering Program at the discretion
of the director of the IEP. Preference shall be given to enhance the French IEP.
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Philip A. & Bette A. Ayoub Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship(s) awarded annually in the Department of Civil Engineering
in order to attract and retain students who have demonstrated academic excellence. Recipient selected by
the Dean of the College of Engineering or his designee.
Jesse & Pamela Baker Endowment
Income from endowment to be used at the discretion of the dean of the college of Business for career
development programming activities.
James L. Baldwin Memorial Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a Civil Engineering student. Recipient
selected by Enrollment Services.
Robert D. Ballard Graduate Fellowship in Oceanography
The endowment shall be used to fund graduate fellowships awarded to distinguished graduate students
whose academic course of study is in the field of Geological Oceanography and whose work is directly
associated with the Center for Ocean Exploration and Archeological Oceanography.
Balmforth Family Endowed Scholarship in Pre-Med Studies
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to support a student majoring in any
program in the college of Arts & Sciences, who has expressed an interest in medicine, veterinary
medicine, or another health related field on the basis of merit and need. Recipient selected by the Dean
of Arts & Sciences in consultation with the faculty advisor to the student Pre-Med program.
Dean N. Banfield Memorial Endowment
Income from endowment used to provide annual operating funds to support team travel for the URI Golf
Program. This use is consistent with Dean's history of giving, since 1999, where he consistently
supported the Golf Team's annual trip.
Bank of America Endowed Scholarship
Income from endowment will be for scholarships awarded annually for the Bank of America Scholars
Program.
Bank of America Scholarship
Income from endowment for two four-year scholarships for minority students, preferably one male and
one female. Students must be: a) pursuing a course of study in the College of Business Administration.
b) graduates of RI high schools. c) RI residents. d) project academic and leadership potential. e) have
financial need. A 2.50 grade average must be maintained to keep the scholarship. A CBA committee
will review the applicants and the CBA dean will select the recipients.
John F. Bannon Endowed Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to deserving undergraduate or graduate
students on the basis of financial need. Recipients selected by Enrollment Services.
Geraldine M. Barber Endowed Scholarship for Educational Travel
The Fund will support education student/students with a GPA of 2.80 or greater who has a desire to
pursue an international study program. Education students being considered for this award must submit
an essay stating why they feel an international study program will enhance their education and value as a
teacher. The student will be chosen by the Dean of the College of Human Science and Services, in
consultation with the Director of School of Education.
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William & Jean Barber Endowed Scholarship
Income from endowment, in memory of Manuel and Hazel Enos, to be used to provide financial
assistance to undergraduate students from Newport County, RI who express interest in working in youth
development. The award shall be made by the Director of Admissions, based on the financial need and
interest.
Martha E. Barden Community Nursing Endowment
Income from endowment for faculty or undergraduate junior or senior student enrichment, including
travel to conferences, in community and/or public health.
Amy Janes Bare Memorial Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually with preference to a deserving female
student who resides in Newport, RI.
Ann & Albert Barker Memorial Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a married student currently enrolled at
the University with a GPA of 2.50 or better.
Diane Barone Memorial Scholarship Fund
The endowment shall be used to provide financial assistance to Doctor of Pharmacy students who are
Rhode Island residents and who are completing their 3rd Professional (P3) academic year. Awarding
shall be based on need and academic performance. Selections to be made by the College's Pharmacy
Scholarships and Awards Committee in consultation with the Office of Experiential Education.
Carlton & Olive Barton Endowed Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to an undergraduate student who has
demonstrated above average academic promise and has genuine financial need. Recipient selected by
Enrollment Services.
George A. Bates '34 Memorial Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to an undergraduate student with genuine
financial need and good academic standing.
Michael A. & Susan M. Battey Scholarship
The endowment shall be used to support undergraduate students in the College of Business
Administration and will be awarded on the basis of financial need and academic merit.
Victor Baxt Chemistry Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to graduate students in Chemistry based on
merit. Preference given to summer study or research. Selection made by the Department of Chemistry.
Victor J. Baxt Endowed Chair in Chemical Engineering
The Fund shall be used to attract and/or retain a professor of great promise and stature in the field of
chemical engineering. Interest income shall provide annual funding to supplement the salary of the
recipient, and to support teaching, research and programmatic needs of the professor at the discretion of
the dean. The Victor J. Baxt Chair in Chemical Engineering is to be selected by a College of
Engineering Selection Committee designated by the dean, and shall be appointed by the Provost upon
favorable recommendation of the dean of the College. If no one meets the criteria for selection, funding
may roll over and continue to earn interest in the account. Appointment to the position will be for a three
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(3) year period, and may be renewed one time only after a review in the third (3rd) year of the initial
appointment. All tenure track faculty and qualified candidates looking to be hired for a position in the
Department of Chemical Engineering are eligible for consideration by the selection committee.
Selection criteria and procedures for the Victor J. Baxt Chair will be determined by the dean in
consultation with the College of Engineering Selection Committee.
John M. Baxter Endowed Scholarship
Income from endowment for scholarship in Men's Basketball or Men's Track awarded annually to a
student competing in one of these sports. Recipient selected by Athletic Director in consultation with
Basketball & Track coaches.
Robert M. Beagle Family Endowment
Income from endowment will be split 50/50 between the following: 1) A Scholarship to assist students
enrolled in the Harrington School of Communication and Media who are engaged in an off-campus
experiential learning activity. Recepient(s) will be recommended by the Director of the Harrington
School and selected by the Dean of the college (currently Arts & Sciences). 2) Annual operating funds
for the enhancement and support of the URI Alumni Center. Use of these funds will be made at the
discretion of the Executive Director of the URI Alumni Association.
Beaupre Family Scholarship
Income from endowment to be awarded annually to a married student with at least one child,
demonstrating financial need, with an academic major in the sciences in the College of Arts & Sciences
who is a Rhode Island resident. Preference to a student in good academic standing. Recipient selected
by the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences or his/her designee.
Kathryn Beaupre Trust Department of Communicative Disorders Scholarship
Income from endowment to be awarded as a scholarship to students in the Department of
Communicative Disorders. Student must demonstrate first, high academic performance and second,
genuine financial need. Recipient selected by the faculty of the Department of Communicative
Disorders.
Richard Beaupre A&S Hope and Heritage Endowment
Income from endowment used by the College of Arts and Sciences for recognizing faculty and students
for exemplary accomplishments by providing Awards for their professional development.
Walter Beaupre Memorial Endowment
Income from endowment to be used at the discretion of the swimming coach with the approval of the
URI Athletic Director. Walter Beaupre was a Professor of Communicative Disorders.
Dea Belazi Family Scholarship in Pharmacy
The endowment shall be used to provide financial assistance to pharmacy students in the professional
curriclum who demonstrate academic proficiency and leadership in pharmacy student organizations.
Selections to be made by the Pharmacy Scholarships and Awards Committee.
Bessie D. Belmont Memorial Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship in the Natural Sciences, awarded annually to an
undergraduate student on the basis of scholarship and/or diligent application and financial need.
Recipient selected by Enrollment Services.
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Ralph S. Belmont '31 Endowed Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually on the basis of financial need. Preference
to graduates of Rogers High School, Newport, RI. Students of average grades and diligent effort to be
considered on same basis as students with superior grades, if both have equal financial need. Recipients
selected by Enrollment Services.
Benefit Street Pharmacy Endowment
The endowment shall be used to support pharmacy students who are the first generation of their family
to attend college.
Joan & Douglas Bennet Scholarship
The endowment shall be used to aid students within the College of Business Administration.
Benson Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to an African American student who has an
exceptional record of well-rounded academic achievement and demonstrated commitment to community
service. This award is intended to recognize students with a meritorious record, strong work ethic and a
passion for serving the needs of others. Recipient selected by Enrollment Services and when evaluating
academic achievement, test scores and grades should be considered, but additional and balanced
consideration should be given to excellence in complementary areas that indicate merit, e.g. athletics,
the arts, debate, civic service, etc.
Artacky & Elese Berberian Endowed Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to students on the basis of financial need.
Preference to Armenian students. Recipient to be selected by Enrollment Services.
David Beretta '49 Endowment Fund
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually. This scholarship will provide support for
either a URI Engineering student who will be minoring in a course study through the CBA or for a
graduate of Engineering who wishes to pursue a full time Master's degree in the College of Business
Administration program. Recipient selected by the College of Engineering and College of Business.
Stanley Berger Memorial Fund
Income from endowment for an award in Clinical Psychology for a graduate student. Recipient selected
by the Department of Psychology.
Dr. Richard M. Bianco Scholarship
Income from endowment used for scholarships awarded annually to women in transition enrolled in the
Bachelor of General Studies degree program of the College of Continuing Education for tuition and/or
books on the basis of merit. Recipients selected by the CCE Scholarship Committee.
Paul & Marcia Bigney Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a registered nurse in the College of
Nursing's undergraduate or graduate program. The student must show dedication to the nursing career
and preference will be given to those students specializing in hospice, home care, oncology or cardiac
nursing. Recipient selected by the Dean of the College of Nursing.
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Carroll D. Billmyer Professorship in Mechanical Engineering
Income from endowment is intended to honor Professor Carroll D. Billymer who for 22 years served the
University of Rhode Island. The CDB Professorship shall be used as a means to attract and/or retain a
professor of high principle, solid professionlism, and the integrity and other admirable traits Professor
Billmyer exemplified in his teaching methods and mentoring of students and graduales. The CDB
Memorial Professor in Mechanical Engineering is to be selected by a COE Selection Committee
designated by the dean, and shall be appointed by the Provost upon favorable recommendation by the
Dean of the College. If no one meets the criteria for the selection, funding may roll over and continue to
earn interest in the account. Appointment to the position will be for a 3 year period, and may be renewed
one time only after a review in the 3rd year of the initial appointment.
All tenure track faculty and candidates looking to be hired for a position in the department of
mechanical engineering are eligible for consideration by the selection committee. Selection criteria and
procedures for the CDB Memorial Professorship will be determined by the dean in consultation with the
College of Engineering Selection Committee. Digital copies of letters, addressing his lasting influence
and sent to Professor Billmyer upon his retirement by former students and colleagues, are available in
the Dean's Office and ME Department and should be used to guide the selection process.
William Bingham Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship
Income from endowment for scholarships awarded annually to supplement student financial aid in
instances where other available scholarship support is insufficient to meet students' needs. Recipients
selected by Enrollment Services.
William R. Bisson Family Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to students majoring in Electrical
Engineering who demonstrate academic excellence and financial need. Preference to students who are
Rhode Island residents. Recipients selected by the Dean of Engineering.
David & Fannie Black Memorial Endowment
Income from endowment for the use of the URI Library to update its collection of books on the
Holocaust.
Hank Blay Memorial Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to an undergraduate student who is either
employed or has a parent who is employed by the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. Student must
demonstrate first, high academic performance and second, genuine financial need. Recipient selected by
Enrollment Services.
Alice Bliss Memorial Library Endowment
Income form the endowment to be used for the URI Library by descision of the Dean of the Library.
Alice Bliss Memorial Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually on the basis of financial need. Recipient
selected by Enrollment Services.
Marlen Bodden Annual Lecture in Africana Studies
The fund will be used to support an annual speaker series in the Africana Studies Program.
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Patrick K. Bolger Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a student in special programs for Talent
Development Program. Preference given to graduates of the Community Preparatory School in South
Providence. Recipient selected by the administrator of the Talent Development Program.
Jennifer Bolig & David Martirano Scholarship for Women in Business
Income from endowment for support female students in the College of Business Administration. This
scholarship is only available to students from Rhode Island.
George H. Bond & Mary Kulik Bond Endowed Scholarship
Income from endowment for scholarship(s) awarded annually in the College of Human Science &
Services on the basis of financial need. Recipient selected by Enrollment Services.
George H. Bond & Mary Kulik Campus Beautification Endowment
Income from endowment for campus beautification projects as determined by the URI Foundation's
Campus Beautification Committee.
Boothroyd & Dewhurst Company Library Endowment
Income from endowment for the URI Library for the purchase of general library materials.
Emilie C. '16 & Norman H. Borden '15 Nursing Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship in Nursing awarded annually to a needy student(s). Recipient
selected by Enrollment Services.
Norman H. Borden Memorial Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship in Chemical Engineering awarded annually to a student(s) on
the basis of genuine financial need. Recipient selected by Enrollment Services.
Boss Family Endowment
50% of income to be used by athletic department for capital needs as authorized by the Director of
Athletics. The remaining 50% of income at the discretion of the Athletic Director.
Brad Boss Ice Hockey Endowment
Income from endowment to facilitate the Ice Hockey program at URI. The Assistant AD for
Recreational Services will approve all expenses.
Steve Bouley & Rhonda C. Wilson Graduate Engineering Fellowship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to: 1) a graduate student pursuing an
advanced degree and research assistantship in the College of Engineering or
2) support multiple students with summer stipends until they receive research grant funding during the
academic year or 3) support faculty and graduate students across all programs of the College. 4) will be
based on academic merit, financial need and faculty who are actively pursuing external funding.
Recipient selected by the Dean of Engineering.
Ronald & Lillie Bowden Scholarship
Income from endowment shall be used to provide scholarship assistance in Engineering.
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Angela & Amir Bozorgmir Honors Scholarship
Income from endowment shall provide scholarships for undergraduate students who are enrolled in the
URI Honors Program, based on financial need. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate the
intent to complete the URI Honors Program requirements. Selection of the recipients shall be made by
Enrollment Services in consultation with the Director of the URI Honors Program. Must reach 25K.
Mary Braga Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded to a female undergraduate of the College of Arts and
Sciences of Portuguese descent. Preference will be given to RI residents and to the older student. The
recipient will be determined by the Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences.
Barbara Bradford Brand '30 Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to an undergraduate interested in
researching ways to protect the environment. Recipient selected by CELS Scholarship Committee.
Edward & Mary Brewster Endowed Scholarship
The endowment shall be used to provide scholarship assistance annually to any qualified undergraduate
student of Armenian extraction or to a student who graduated from Danvers, MA High School and who
is enrolled full time at the University of Rhode Island. Selection is to be based upon academic merit and
financial need. If no student meets the criteria, scholarship funding will be carried over to the following
year.
M. Adelaide Briggs Memorial
Income from endowment for a scholarship in Nursing awarded annually to students on the basis of
financial need. Recipient selected by Enrollment Services.
Nathalie E. Briggs Chi Omega Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually with preference to a member of Chi
Omega Sorority based on need.
Winfield Scott Briggs Estate Memorial
Income from endowment for a scholarship in Accounting awarded annually to students on the basis of
financial need. Recipients selected by Enrollment Services.
Howard S. & Elsa M. Brightman Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to undergraduate students in good
academic standing with genuine financial need. Students should be graduates of Scituate High School.
Brittingham/Pezzullo Family Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to an incoming first year undergraduate
with financial need who is a Rhode Island resident and a first generation college attendee. Recipient
selected by Enrollment Services. The Brittingham/Pezzullo Scholarship endowment is established in
memory of Mrs. Eva Stuebe, late grandmother of Barbara E. Brittingham; Thomas Pezzullo, Jr., late
father of Thomas R. Pezzullo; and Ines Rose Longo, late sister of Thomas R. Pezzullo and wife of
Joseph Longo.
Arlene and David E. Brook Chemical Engineering Endowment
Income from endowment for the support of program needs of the department of Chemical Engineering
at the discretion of the department chair.
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Bertram M. Brown '36 Endowment
Income from endowment for use by the Department of Chemistry for graduate student support.
Burton G. Brown Endowment for CCE Library
Income from endowment for the purchase of books for the CCE Library.
Mr. Brown was a history professor at CCE from 1967 - 1983.
Elsie Brown '37 & Susan Smith '65 Textile Conservation Endowment
The endowment shall be used to support the URI Historic Textile and Costume Collection and provide
scholarship support to a graduate student pursuing a degree in historic textiles and textile conservation.
George A. Brown Memorial Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually in Mechanical Engineering. George Brown
was a professor of Mechanical Engineering at URI. The department scholarship committee will select
recipient.
Glenn C. Brown Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a single mother from Washington
County, RI who is majoring in an undergraduate health profession such as Kinesiology, Communicative
Disorders, Pharmacy or Pre-Physical Therapy. Genuine financial need may be considered. Previously
Dental Hygiene endowment. Recipient selected by Scholarship committee in Human Sciences and
Services and Enrollment Services.
Natalie Dana Brown Endowed Scholarship
To be used to provide annual scholarship awards to undergraduate students in good academic standing
with genuine financial need who are pursuing a course of study in business administration. More than
one student may receive an award if sufficient funds are available.
Phyllis R. Brown Chemistry Endowment
Income from endowment for fellowship stipends awarded annually to graduate students who are in the
graduate Chemistry program based on merit. Recipients selected by the chair of the Chemistry
Department or his/her designee.
Harold W. Browning Endowment
Income from endowment to support the Browning Prize which will be awarded to outstanding juniors,
one majoring in Environmental Plant Biology and the other in Physics and Physical Oceanography.
Recipient selected by the chair of the departments in conjunction with Enrollment Services. Fund
established in memory of Harold W. Browning.
Mary Williams Browning Memorial Microbiology Scholarship
Income from endowment shall be used to provide annual scholarship assistance to an undergraduate
student in the junior class majoring in microbiology, on the basis of need. Selection will be made at the
discretion of the department chair and the dean of the College of the Environment & Life Sciences.
Ralph Browning Endowment for Construction Management
Income from endowment to support the Department of Civil Engineering for program needs at the
discretion of the chair.
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Gene Bucci Family Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded at the discretion of the chair of the Civil
Engineering Department to a female student studying Civil Engineering who is a Rhode Island resident.
Additional criteria may be included.
Frederick J. & Karen F. Buchsbaum Accounting Scholarship
The endowment shall be used to award financial assistance to two third-year accounting major students,
one from the State of New Jersey and one from Long Island, New York. The scholarship will be based
upon both merit and need; and the decision will be made by the Office of Financial Aid. It is further
intended that this generous and thoughtful gift will provide the support and encouragement necessary for
each recipient to succeed in his or her field.
Alfred S. Budnick '59 Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment awarded annually to undergraduate students in engineering who have financial
need and ability to succeed in the program. Recipient selected by Enrollment Services.
Norma Bugbee Memorial Scholarship
The fund shall be used to provide scholarship support for deserving upper class students in the College
of Humas Science and Services on the even years and students in the Department of Music education on
the odd years. Selection to be made on the basis of scholastic achievement. The decision will be made
by the Dean of the College of Humas Science and Services in consultation with the Dean of Arts &
Sciences.
Marguerite J. Bumpus Endowed Scholarship
Income from endowment to support deserving second year graduate students in the reading program of
the College of Human Science and Services. Recipient chosen by the dean based on financial need and
good academic standing. Professor Bumpus was the Interim Vice President for Student Development
when she retired in 1990.
Gustin L. Buonaiuto Family Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a football player as part of the Harold
Kopp Scholarship. Recipient selected by the URI Athletic Director in consultation with the Football
Coach.
Joseph Burghardt Endowment
Income from endowment used to provide three awards of equal value to College of Pharmacy students
with the highest academic average for all of their pharmacy courses after the completion of their 3rd
(P1), 4th (P2) and 5th (P3) years in the PharmD program. Futhermore, it does not preclude the same
student from receiving the award in consecutive years if in-fact this individual has the highest academic
average.
Leroy F. Burroughs Memorial Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a student having financial need.
Recipient selected by Enrollment Services.
Richard & Ronald Buteau Endowment for the Arts
Income from endowment to be used to provide support for the Arts and Culture Program at the Feinstein
Providence Campus.
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Richard & Ronald Buteau Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment used to provide scholarships to students in good academic standing enrolled in
the Feinstein College of Continuing Education, with financial need.
Robert Stetson & Charlene Klatt Butler Endowed Scholarship
Income from endowment will be used tp provide scholarship assistance to one or more resident of of
West Greenwich who are graduates of the Exeter-West Greenwich High School. The intention is to
have the scholarship awarded to students who may not be eligible for other scholarships that are based
on academic achievement. For example, the scholarship could be awarded to a B or C student rather
than an A student who might be more likely to obtain other scholarships. A student award recipient is
not required to show financial need. Another intention is to have the scholarship awarded to students
who have demonstrated the ability to make a difference in the community by personal service.
Preference will be given to an incoming freshman who will be eligible to continue receiving scholarship
assistance if the student is making satisfactory progress towards graduation. More than one scholarship
may be awarded. Awards for incoming freshmen will be coordinated by the URI Department of
Enrollment Services with the Scholarship Committee at the West-Greenwich High School. In the event
no student is selected for the scholarship in a given year, such funds will remain invested in the
endowment.
CBA Unrestricted Endowment
Income from endowment for use of College of Business at Dean's discretion.
CELS Dean's Excellence Fund
The money from this gift shall be used to create an endowed fund whose distributions may be used by
the Dean of the College of the Environment and Life Sciences at his discretion. Additionally the other
half of the gift will be used for the Center for Biotechnology and Life Sciences.
CVS Endowed Scholarship
Income from endowment for scholarships awarded annually in Pharmacy to deserving students.
Recipients selected by the Dean of the College of Pharmacy.
R. Craig Caldwell Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship in Computer Science awarded annually to a student who is
majoring in this field on the basis of scholastic ability alone. Recipient selected by the College of Arts
and Sciences.
Roderick P.C. Caldwell Math Department Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment awarded annually to an undergraduate URI student majoring in Mathematics
who has demonstrated above average academic promise and genuine financial need. Recipient selected
by Student Financial Assistance and Employment Services and the Department of Mathematics.
John P. Calestino & Naoma L. Corvese Cytopathology Memorial Scholarship
TBD
Dennis W. Callaghan Memorial Award in Management
Income from endowment for an award in Management presented annually to the outstanding senior in
that field. Remaining income to be used for the College of Business Administration Executive-inResidence Program.
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Ernie Calverley Endowed Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship in Athletics. Preference to basketball athletes. If there is no
men's basketball player with need, then the scholarship will be made available to a male or female
student who academically qualifies and who is participating in a varsity sport not fully funded by the
Athletic Department. Recipients selected by the URI Athletic Director.
Joseph L. Campanella Endowment Scholarship
Income from endowment used for a scholarship awarded annually to a Rhode Island resident who
maintains good grades and pursues a degree in Chemical Engineering.
Stephen Campanella Mechanical Engineering Graduate Fellowship
Income from the endowment for a graduate fellowship in Mechanical Engineering and to be used at the
discretion of the department chair and the dean of the College of Engineering.
Bruce D. Campbell Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to an undergraduate of the Physics
Department on the basis of academic merit. Preference to Rhode Island residents. Recipient selected by
the chairperson of the Physics Department.
Norman A. & Mary Campbell Scholarship Fund
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a pharmacy student(s) in the
professional curriculum. The student must demonstrate academic proficiency and leadership in
pharmacy student organizations. Recipient selected by the College of Pharmacy Scholarships and
Awards Committee.
Henry G. Caniglia Arts & Sciences Scholarship
Income from endowment shall provide an annual scholarship for students in the College of Arts &
Sciences based on financial need. Preferences should be given to students who are certified members of
the URI chapter of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity. Determination of the recipient (s) will be made by
Enrollment Services in consultation with the Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences.
Wesley & Dianne Card Presidential Fund
The Fund shall be directed toward an unrestricted endowment with earnings to be used annually for
University priorities as determined by the President.
Daniel O. Cargill Endowment Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually in Civil Engineering. Recipient selected by
Enrollment Services and the Dept. of Civil Engineering.
Peter M. Carley '79 Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment for scholarships awarded annually to an Engineering student based on
academic achievement and financial need. Preference to civil engineering students. Recipient selected
by the College of Engineering and Enrollment Services.
Dr. Herb Carlin Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship in Pharmacy. Recipient selected by the Dean of the College
of Pharmacy.
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Albert E. Carlotti Endowment
Income from endowment for the support of Engineering faculty excellence Awards and scholarships for
both undergraduate and graduate students in the College of Engineering. Recipient selected by the Dean
of the College of Engineering.
Eleanor & Oscar Carlson Women's Studies Library Endowment
Income from endowment to be used for the acquisition of Women's Studies related journals, periodicals,
and books to be chosen using University guidelines with the guidance of the Women's Studies Advisory
Committee.
Eleanor M. & Oscar Carlson Chair in Women's Studies
Income from endowment to support a chair in the Women's Studies Program at URI. The person
occupying the chair will be selected in accordance with the policies of the University and Board of
Governors. The search committee will include the head of the Women's Studies Program, faculty,
students, staff and community members associated with the program. Salary, fringe, etc. will be
determined by University policy.
Eleanor M. & Oscar M. Carlson Women's Studies Visiting Scholars
Income from endowment for honoraria and expenses of distinguished lecturers in the field of Women's
Studies. The head of the Women's Studies Program and the Women's Studies Advisory Committee will
determine criteria and selection.
Eleanor M. & Oscar Carlson Scholarship
Income from endowment for scholarships awarded annually to female students who are single parent
heads of household, and who have one or more dependent children. Preference will be given to students
who meet one or more of the following criteria: a) following a non-traditional education track b)
financial need c) good academic standing d) R.I. resident e) pursuing a major or minor in Women's
Studies. Recipients selected in consultation with the Enrollment Services by a committee comprised of
the head of the Women's studies program, URI faculty members (3 women & 1 man) associated with the
Women's Studies program and, if it exists, one member of the Women's Studies Council. One
scholarship will generally be equal to in-state tuition plus a book allowance.
Eleanor M. Carlson Trust Scholarship
Income from endowment for scholarships awarded annually to students in the Women's Studies
Program. Recipient selected by the Women's Studies Program.
E. Doris Carney - Phi Sigma Kappa Memorial Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to an undergraduate student whose father
or grandfather was a member of the Lambda Triton Chapter of Phi Sigma Kappa. Mrs. Carney was the
housemother for Phi Sigma Kappa for many years. Recipient selected by a committee.
Robert L. Carothers & Patricia Ruane Scholarship
Income from endowment for scholarships to minority students. Recipient selected by Enrollment
Services.
Robert L. Carothers Centennial Scholarship
Income from endowment used for scholarships awarded annually through the Centennial Scholarship
program. Recipients selected by Enrollment Services.
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E. Kenneth Carpenter Memorial / Psychology Award
Income from endowment for awards in Psychology, presented annually to senior Psychology majors on
the basis of outstanding performance. Recipients selected by Psychology Department.
Phillip L. Carpenter Memorial Scholarship Fund
The endowment shall to be used for scholarship purposes for a graduate school student of microbiology,
within the College of Environment and Life Sciences.
Walter G. Carpenter Horticulture Endowment
Incomes from endowment for support of the Horticulture program that is part of the Department of Plant
Sciences.
Everett L. & Lotta DeGree Carr Memorial
Income from endowment to be paid annually to the University of Rhode Island for the purchase of
books, pamphlets, magazines, and scientific documents to be used in the Agricultural Library.
Richard J. & Constance Carroll Endowed Scholarship
The endowment shall be used to aid students in the Accounting Program in the College of Business
Administration
W. Berkley Carter Endowment Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship in turf management and urban horticulture awarded annually.
Recipients selected by the turf section of the Plant Sciences Dept.
Sarah E. Castagna & Robert L. Tapley Scholarship Fund
The fund's purpose is to provide financial support to an ROTC student with high academic achievement
and financial need majoring in either Math or Computer Science or both. If in any year, there is no
qualifying ROTC student, that year's distribution will be to a student majoring in Math or Computer
Science who otherwise qualifies in categories of high academic achievment and financial need. The
selection of the student shall be made by the Dean of the College of Arts & Science in consultation with
Enrollment Services.
Castellucci & Galli Inc. Endowed Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to students on the basis of financial need.
Recipient selected by Enrollment Services.
Castrovillari Family Athletic Endowment
Income from endowment to support URI Basketball at the discretion of the URI Athletic Director.
Hazel Ruth Cavnor Memorial Scholarship Endowment
Income from the endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to students on the basis of financial
need and application in studies.
Chester '54 & Eileen Cekala Endowed Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a freshman student from North
Attleboro, Massachusetts based on academic achievement. If no students from this town are admitted to
the university, students from the greater Attleboro area will be considered.
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Center for Humanities Endowment
Income from endowment to support faculty and graduate student fellowships, public presentations, and
center activities.
Centreville Savings Bank Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to an undergraduate student on the basis of
merit (minimum 3.00 average) and financial need. Student must be a Rhode Island resident. Recipient
selected by Enrollment Services. Centreville Savings Bank is to be informed each year of the name of
the recipient.
Harry C. Chandler '24 Memorial Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship for undergraduate students with financial need. Recipient
selected by Enrollment Services.
Jim & Cathy Chandley Hockey Scholarship
This scholarship will provide scholarships for undergraduate students who are on the URI men's or
women's hockey team, based on financial need. Preference shall be given to the son or daughter of a
firefighter, in honor of Shannon's father, Jim Chandley. Also preference shall be given to students who
are Rhode Island residents. Selection of the recipient shall be made by Enrollment Services.
Roger & Marie Chapman Endowment
The fund shall be used to support the various Adult Education programs offered through the College if
Human Science & Services at its Deans discretion.
Edith F. Chappell Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a nursing student in either their
sophomore or junior year. Recipient selected by the Dean of the College of Nursing.
Richard Charland Scholarship Endowment
The scholarship endowment is established to provide scholarship assistance to students with financial
need as certified by the Department of Enrollment Services
Chemical Engineering Endowment
Income from endowment for the general support of Chemical Engineering Department.
Chi Omega 60's Leadership Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment for scholarships awarded annually to students with high academic standing,
leadership qualities, and community service. Preference to a Chi Omega or the son or daughter of a Chi
Omega. Recipient selected by Enrollment Services. Enrollment Services will provide the name and
description of the recipient to the contact person of the donors. If in any year no candidate meets the
criteria, the scholarship may be awarded to a student demonstrating financial need.
John E. & Cecile C. Chiaverini Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment to be used to provide annual scholarship awards to undergraduate students in
good academic standing with genuine financial need who are pursuing a course of study in civil
engineering.
Howard Chin Endowed Scholarship
Income from endowment to be used for a scholarship for deserving undergraduates in civil /
environmental engineering related majors. Preference to students who demonstrate financial need and
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who are in good academic standing. Recipient will be selected by the Dean of the College of
Engineering in consultation with Howard Chin, his assigns or successors.
Thomas Chisholm Business Teaching Endowment
Income from endowment used for a teaching excellence award in the College of Business. Award
chosen by the Dean of the College of Business in consultation with faculty, students and staff.
Dr. Young Soo Choi Endowed Scholarship in Pharmacy
Income from endowment awarded annually to a graduate student in the Department of Pharmacology on
the basis of financial need with preference to Korean, then International students. Recipient selected by
the College of Pharmacy and Enrollment Services.
Elizabeth W. Christopher Memorial Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship in Human Sciences and Services awarded annually to
students who have completed four semesters, on the basis of scholarship and evidence of potential for
service and concern for the welfare of others. Recipient selected by the dean of the College of Human
Science & Services or his/her designee.
Everett P. Christopher Campus Beautification Endowment
Income from endowment for use as approved by the URI Foundation Campus Beautification
Committee. This fund was established from the sale of a gift of property.
Dr. David J. Chronley Chemical Engineering Endowment
Income from endowment used to provide for annual creativity awards for undergraduate students, in
junior or senior year, in Chemical Engineering. As the endowment grows, the fund also provides needbased undergraduate scholarships in Chemical Engineering. Awards and scholarships awarded at the
discretion of the department chair or designee.
Cianfarani Endowment
Income from endowment used to provide a need-based scholarship for a College of Pharmacy student on
an annual basis. Income to be awarded to a P4, 5, or 6 year student.
Citizens Bank Endowed Scholarship
Income from the endowment will be awarded to minority students with financial need who live in Rhode
Island.
Citizens Bank Women's Athletic Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship to a deserving woman who is loyal and ethical who shows
leadership and discipline. This RI high school graduate with outstanding athletic talent must maintain a
2.50 grade point average. The recipient can qualify in future years. Recipient selected by the URI
Athletic Director in consultation with the senior women's athletics administrator at URI, a Citizens Bank
representative and Enrollment Services.
John A. Civic Memorial Scholarship in Business
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually in the College of Business. More details
will be available when fund reaches $15,000.
Civil Engineering Alumni Endowment Fund
Income from endowment for support of the Department of Civil Engineering and its various activities in
the education and training of young engineers.
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Harriet Claflin Pharmacy Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship in Pharmacy awarded annually to students on the basis of
financial need. Recipients selected by Enrollment Services.
Arnold V. Clair Chamber Music Endowment
Income from endowment to be used by the Department of Music for the promotion of chamber music
concerts.
Andrew J. Clapham Student Leadership Chemistry Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to undergraduate chemistry majors or
chemistry student workers. The student must demonstrate excellence particularly in the area of
leadership. Recipient chosen by the Chemistry Department in consultation with chemistry staff that
works with students.
John Samuel Clapper Memorial Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship in Environmental Life Sciences, Awarded annually to juniors
or seniors on the basis of "marked and abiding interest" in turf. Recipient selected by the Plant Science
Department.
George P. and Vera J. Clark Memorial Scholarship
Income from endowment for scholarships awarded annually to needy and worthy students with first
preference to graduates of Chariho High School. Recipients selected by Enrollment Services.
Mary Jane Behrends Clark Journalism Scholarship
This endowment should provide scholarships to Journalism majors, based on financial need. The
students shall be selected by Enrollment Services in consultation, if necessary, with the URI Department
of Journalism.
Phillip H. Clark Scholarship
Income from endowment to be used for a scholarship awarded to deserving undergraduate students.
Recipient selected by Enrollment Services.
Vera J. Clark Scholarship in Nursing
Income from endowment for scholarships awarded annually to students in the College of Nursing from
Westerly or Richmond, RI who are worthy and needy. Recipients selected by Enrollment Services.
Theodore S. & Elizabeth Clarke '40 Endowment
Income from endowment to be paid out 70% for use at the discretion of the Athletic Director and 30% to
the Library.
Charles A. Cloudman Library Endowment
Income from endowment for the purchase by the URI Library of books and periodicals in the field of
mathematics.
Stan Cobb Marine Biology Endowment
Income from endowment may be used to support independent research projects done by students under
faculty supervision. This can include equipment and supplies, summer stipends, travel to meetings, cost
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associated with publication etc. Provide cash award to the student with the best Marine Biology
Program. Supplement longer (>1 day) field trip costs associated with formal courses, or field trips
organized separately by a faculty member. This may include, but is not limited to, equipment, lodging,
and auto or boat rental. Within the context of experiential learning, the fund may be used to support
community-building activities among Marine Biology students.
Dr. James W. and Mildred L. Cobble Memorial Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship in Environmental and Life Sciences. Awarded annually to a
senior, junior, or sophomore primarily on the basis of financial need accompanied by evidence of
satisfactory progress toward a degree. Recipient selected by Enrollment Services in consultation with
CELS.
Fran & Joel Cohen Student Affairs Fund For Excellence Endowment
The endowment shall be used to support the work of Student Affairs staff to enhance student learning
through involvement, leadership, service and research, both in and out of the classroom. Awards will be
made at the discretion of the Vice President of Student Development.
Sydney Cohn Memorial Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship in Pharmacy, awarded annually to undergraduate students on
the basis of financial need. Recipient to be selected by Enrollment Services and the College of
Pharmacy.
Barbara Marie Colavecchio Memorial Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually on the basis of genuine financial need and
academic achievement. First preference to Rhode Island High School graduates. Recipient selected by
Enrollment Services.
Timothy A. Coleman Memorial Scholarship Fund
Purpose of the fund is to support Harrington School of Communication and Media Students with
academic excellence and financial need studying journalism with a preference for environmental
sustainability.
College of Arts and Sciences Excellence Fund Endowment
Income from endowment for special needs of the College of Arts and Sciences including but not limited
to support for students, faculty, programs and special projects that do not have adequate access to other
funding.
College of Arts and Sciences Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment used for the benefit of undergraduate and graduate students in the College of
Art and Sciences. Awards will be made by the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and based on
financial need and academic qualifications.
College of Engineering Endowment
Income from endowment used for the benefit of the College of Engineering at the discretion of the dean.
College of Engineering Graduate Fellowship Endowment
Income from endowment for a graduate fellowship(s) in the College of Engineering.
College of Human Sciences and Services Endowment Dean's Discretionary
Income from endowment for use at discretion of the Dean of College of Human Sciences & Services.
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College of Human Sciences and Services Graduate Endowment
Income from endowment to support students and faculty in graduate programs in CHSS at the discretion
of the Dean.
College of Pharmacy Faculty/Student Enhancement
Income from endowment used for faculty/student enhancement.
College of Pharmacy Graduate & Undergraduate Memorial Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually in the field of Pharmacy on the basis of
merit. Recipient selected by the College of Pharmacy.
College of Pharmacy Innovation Fund
The fund shall be used at the discretion of the Dean of the Collge of Pharmacy to pursue continued
excellence and the critical componets of the College's mission. Examples of the fund will include but not
be limited to: Support to attract and retain the very best faculty and students from around the world who
have a passion to innovate and contribute to new discoveries and the exciting learning environment, and
/or to educate the next generation of leaders to be innovative and competitive; Projects that enable the
College to pursue new ways to enhance its position as a national and internation leader; and Faculty
recources to engage in timely, opportunistic research, education and practice.
College of Pharmacy Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment for scholarships in Pharmacy awarded annually first on the basis of financial
need and second on academic achievement. Recipients selected by the College of Pharmacy.
College of the Environment and Life Sciences Merit Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship in the College of the Environment and Life Sciences awarded
annually to a deserving student on the basis of merit. Recipient selected by CELS.
College of the Environment and Life Sciences / Dean's Discretionary
Income from endowment for discretionary use of the Deans of CELS. First five hundred dollars of
income will be for the Ledermann lecture in natural history and conservation biology.
Eda M. & Peter J. Comi Class of 1917 Endowment
Income from endowment to be used at the discretion of the University President.
Commercial Management Service Inc. Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment for scholarships awarded annually. Recipients must demonstrate financial
need and be in satisfactory academic standing. Scholarships will be divided 70-30 between Kingston
campus and CCE. Awards will range from $500-$1000 for Kingston and $250-$1000 for CCE.
Recipients to be selected by Enrollment Services.
Francis J. Connell '49 Memorial Endowment Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship in Civil Engineering awarded annually to a junior or senior
on the basis of genuine financial need and acceptable academic performance. First preference to a
student from Newport; second preference to a student from Rhode Island. Recipient selected by
Enrollment Services. 10% of the income will be retained to add to the principal each year.
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Sprios M. and Niovi Constantinides Endowment
To support the study and research which will protect and sustain the natural marine resources of Greece,
its shores and its coastal communities. Annually, the Dean of the College of Environmental and Life
Sciences will put out a "call for proposals" from students and faculty of the College of the
Environmental and Life Sciences, and the Graduate School of Oceanography and also from Greek
scholars and graduates in Greek Universities or Research Institutes, such as the Hellenic Center for
Marine Research, wishing to pursue and further their studies and research in collaboration with the
University of Rhode Island. As directed by the Dean of the College of the Environment and Life
Sciences, a committee comprised of representatives from each of the URI colleges named above will
review the proposals or candidates and select a recipient. If no such student or scholar can be found in a
given year, that year's distribution shall be reinvested into the corpus of the endowment fund.
Construction Financial Management Association Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to an outstanding student studying business
with a concentration in finance or accounting, maintaining a 3.00 or better GPA and a Rhode Island
resident.
Continuing Education/Professional Development Pharmacy Fund
Income from endowment to support the development and implementation of pharmacy continuing
education activities at the discretion of the director of the Pharmacy Continuing Education Program.
Paul H. Conway '84 Memorial Scholarship
Income from endowment for scholarship awarded annually to an improving sophomore or junior in the
College of Arts & Sciences. Recipient must be a Rhode Island resident. Student is chosen from a onepage essay on "The Value of a Liberal Arts Education" with a URI faculty reference. Recipients will be
chosen, (1st, 2nd, and 3rd place), by the Dean of Arts & Sciences.
Margo L. Cook Internship/Study Abroad Endowment
Income from endowment to support students who are excelling and desire to participate in an internship
or study abroad experience. Recipient selected by the dean of College of Business Administration or
his/her designee.
Kenneth L. & Bertha T. Coombs 4-H Endowment Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually based on a combination of genuine
financial need and academic performance. First preference to a RI student entering/existing who is
currently or formerly a 4-H member. Second preference, same as above but from another state.
Application is to include a summary of 4-H experience. Recipient selected by Enrollment Services.
Kenelm W. Coons Marine Affairs Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to assist graduate students returning to
school mid-career to pursue a master's degree in Marine Affairs. This gift is from the Coons family and
family friends in honor of the retirement of Kenelm W. Coons '78.
Jennifer Corbett Memorial Scholarship
Income from the Endowment will be awarded annually to one (1) student per year who is the
son/daughter of a firefighter, police officer, or enlisted military personnel. The recipient will be selected
by Enrollment Services. The recipient will receive the scholarship in subsequent years if they continue
to meet the criteria.
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James Corless Prize in Marine Chemistry
Income from endowment for an award in Marine Chemistry given annually if there is a worthy student.
Recipient selected by committee appointed by the dean of GSO.
William H. Cornell Jr. Pharmacy Endowment
The endowment shall be used to support a Rhode Island pharmacy student in their 3rd (P1) or 4th (P2)
years with an interest on community pharmacy.
David J. Correia Pre-Law Center Endowment
Funds from this endowment may be used to: Assist students in any major in Arts and Sciences who have
clearly indicated the intent to attend law school, and / or Support the Pre-Law Program, and / or Support
the Pre-Law Center. Distributions from the endowment shall be used for costs associated with the
general activities of the Pre-Law Center and pre-law students, such as travel to visit law schools,
payment for LSAT exams, LSAT prep exams, speakers on law-related topics, etc. Funds may also be
used for minor upgrades to Pre-Law Home and / or the purchase of related equipment, materials, and
resources.
Determination of the use of the funds shall be made by the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences in
consultation with designated faculty involved with the pre-law activities.
As a result of my donation to fully fund this endowment, the Pre-Law Center shall be named The
Correira LLP Pre-Law Center. In the event that the name of the law firm changes at some
point, the name of the Center shall be changed to reflect the successor law firm, or my name, to be
determined at such time as necessary. This recognition shall be in the form of signage outside of the PreLaw Home and on related materials, and will take effect once the fund reaches the minimum endowment
level.
Alan Corry Endowment
Fund shall be used to support the program needs of the Department of Chemical Engineering at the
discretion of the department chair and the dean of Chemical Engineering.
Carol A. Corwin Endowed Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to undergraduate students in the Alan
Shawn Feinstein College of Continuing Education with preference to Business majors in the Bachelor of
Interdisciplinary Studies Program.
Douglas & Jennifer Cote Endowed Scholarship
The endowment shall be used to fund a scholarhsip annually for a Hispanic or African American male
undergraduate student with documented financial need in the College of Business. The student recipient
will be selected by the Dean of the College of Business, based on recommendation of the College of
Business Scholarship Committee.
Edward J. Cox Memorial Scholarship
Income from endowment for a male or female student athlete who participates in any one of the
University's NCAA athletic programs and who maintains a 3.00 GPA. Recipient will be selected by
Enrollment Services in conjunction with the Athletic Director and/or his/her designee.
Lt. Parker Cramer Memorial Scholarship
Income from endowment for an annual award in Military Science to a graduating ROTC student having
leadership qualities and high ethical standards. Award consists of a saber. Recipient selected by the
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Department of Military Science. When there is a surplus in the fund, a scholarship will be awarded as
well.
Dr. Elizabeth W. Crandall '50 Library Endowment
To benefit the main university library in appreciation for Robert Crandall's for undergraduate education
(Class of 1950) and in loving memory of his wife, Dr. Elizabeth Walbert Crandall, who from 1946 to
1977 served the College of Home Economics in the faculty ranks from instruction through full
professor, as Chairman of the Department of Home Management, as acting Dean and Finally, as Dean..
Les & Carol Crandall Scholarship Endowment
The endowment shall be used to support full-time students with demonstrated financial need
who are entering their junior or senior year. Students should * Be a graduate of a Rhode Island high
school.* Be enrolled in the College of Business Administration, College of Engineering, College of
Pharmacy, College of Nursing, School of Communication or School of Education.* Have a cumulative
grade point average of 2.7 or higher.* Have demonstrated a high standard of ethics and sound judgment
based upon a faculty/staff recommendation. * Have demonstrated that they are goal driven in their quest
of a college degree and have enthusiasm for their major by accomplishments additional to their
academic studies such as working for pay or volunteering in activities of their Department, School or
College, holding a leadership position in a significant campus or community organization, participating
in work-study programs or multi-week internships, working part-time while attending classes.
Lloyd Robert Crandall Memorial Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to students in Aquaculture & Fishery
Technology on the basis of financial need. Recipients selected by Enrollment Services and CELS.
Cranston Print Works Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a student in Dept. of Textiles, Fashion
Merchandising and Design. The chairperson of the department and his/her committee will select
recipient.
Dr. & Mrs. Gene A. Croce Scholarship
Income from endowment shall be used to award a scholarship annually to one or more deserving
students of Italo-American descent who are striving diligently toward a degree in a pre-medical
concentration. If in any year no student is deemed qualified and worthy then the income for that year
shall be held for next year.
Walter A. Crocker Endowment
Income from endowment to provide grants to College of Continuing Education students for expenses
related to enrollment in the college. Recipients selected by the Crocker Scholarship Selection
Committee.
Kevin T. Cronin Jr. Endowed Scholarship
Income from endowment used to provide annual financial assistance to a physically disabled student
pursuing an undergraduate degree in any discipline of the College of Engineering. Selection by the dean
of the College of Engineering and respective department chair(s) will be based upon academic merit. If
no student meets the criteria scholarship funding will be carried over to the following year.
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Cronquist Family Global Warming Research Endowment
Income from endowment provide a biennial award for significant contributions to a better understanding
of global warmings effects through research completed or future research for Graduate School of
Oceanography Ph.D. candidates or faculty members.
A.T. Cross Company Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment awarded annually to deserving students on the basis of financial need.
Recipient selected by Enrollment Services.
Alexander M. Cruickshank Endowed Lectureship
Income from endowment for an annual lecture to be given at URI by a distinguished scientist. The
subject of the lecture will rotate in successive years among physics '08, chemistry '09, and biology '10.
W.J. Cummings Veteran's Armed Forces Endowed Scholarship
Income from the endowment shall be used to support returning Armed Forces Veterans with honorable
discharge status, survivors (spouse or child), spouse or child who wishes to attend URI and are not
100% funded by the US Government. Recipient(s) will be selected by the URI office of Veterans
Affairs, located on the Providence Campus.
Scholarship announcements and application forms will be available to students through the URI Office
of Veterans Affairs, located on the Providence campus at least one month before the deadline.
Applicants will be required to submit a copy of their transcript, a completed Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), a resume, a copy of your DD214 and a written essay to the URI Supports
Student Veterans Committee detailing their need, planned use of the scholarship, and academic goals.
Exceptions can be granted by the SSVC and the decision of the Committee will be final. The usual term
of the scholarship will be the full Academic Year (fall and spring), with the possibility of a summer
renewal depending on fund availability. At the end of each semester, the recipient's record will be
reviewed. To be considered for continuance (for academic year scholarships) or for renewal (for summer
or subsequent academic years), the recipient will be expected to: 1. participate in the URI Veteran
Student Association, 2. participate on the URI Supports Student Veterans Committee, 3. maintain a
minimum GPA of 2.50, 4. maintain 7 or more credits (unless approved for fewer credits), 5. follow all
student conduct rules, and 6. represent the University of Rhode Island in a positive manner. Students
who fail to meet these terms may be required to reimburse scholarship funding as determined by the
University.
Ruth E. Curran Endowment Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship in Home Economics related areas awarded annually to a
worthy student. Recipient selected by Enrollment Services.
Peter D'Abrosca Memorial Endowment
Fund shall support scholarships to students who are the children of Rhode Island firefighters. The
scholarships will be awarded by Enrollment Services based on financial need and merit.
Joseph D'Anna Sr. Scholarship for Nursing
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually in Nursing. Recipient selected by
Enrollment Services.
Alexander D. Daunis Memorial Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to students of the Fisheries and
Aquaculture Technology Program, specializing in Marine Fisheries. Preference to upper class students
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from the Northeast region (ME-NC) maintaining a 3.00 GPA. Recipient selected by the Fisheries,
Animal and Veterinary Science Department.
Dr. Donald K. & Amelia Davidson '30 Scholarship
Income from endowment for scholarships awarded annually to students in good academic standing with
genuine financial need. Recipients selected by Enrollment Services.
Davis Family Endowed Scholarship for Fisheries Oceanography
Income from endowment for the Joshua MacMillian Graduate Fellowship in Fisheries Oceanography
awarded annually to master's or doctoral students at GSO with a marked interest in research related to
fishery science on the basis of financial need. Recipient selected by the GSO dean. Recipients must be
U.S. citizens and in good academic standings at URI during the fellowship tenure.
Henry E. Davis Memorial Endowment
Income from endowment for scholarships awarded annually to deserving students. Recipient selected by
Enrollment Services.
Jeffrey & Karen McKay Davis Student Leadership Scholarship
The endowment shall be open to all business majors within the College of Business Administration.
Preference shall be given to a student involved with the Student Alumni Association or the radio station
or a student who has served as an Orientation Leader. Should none of these organizations remain or
should there not be a qualifying student, then the award may be given to a student who has demonstrated
a high level of student leadership on campus.
Davol Companies Pharmacy Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship in Pharmacy. Recipient selected by Enrollment Services.
Day Family Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship for an African-American student enrolled full time in the
College of Engineering. Preference to a male student, who has graduated in the top 10% of his high
school class, demonstrates financial need and maintains a 3.00 GPA. Recipient selected by the College
of Engineering Scholarship committee.
Frances B. DeFrance Memorial Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship to be awarded annually to a woman student on the basis of
financial need and academic merit. Limited to Rhode Island residents. Recipient selected by Enrollment
Services and the Education Committee of Chapter B.P.E.O., Kingston, RI.
Paul DePace Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment for scholarships to students who are permanently disabled. Recipients selected
by Enrollment Services.
Colonel Joseph DeRita '35 Memorial Football Scholarship
Income from endowment for scholarships awarded annually; exclusively to football players. Recipients
selected by the URI Athletic Director in consultation with the football coach. If football is ever
cancelled, the scholarship will be for basketball players.
Christian L. DeSimone Memorial Scholarship
Funds from this endowment shall provide annually a scholarship for students who:
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A) Are majoring in German, or Accounting, or International Business B) Are juniors or seniors. C)
Have financial need. Preference shall be given to a student who meets the above criteria and who is also:
A member of the URI football team and is not already receiving a full scholarship. A resident of the
state of New Jersey. Has financial need. Determination of the recipient(s) will be made by the Dean of
the College of Arts and Sciences in consultation, as necessary, with the URI Department of Languages,
the URI College of Business, and the URI Athletics Department.
Professor Robert A. DeWolf Scholarship
Income from endowment for an annual award to a student enrolled at the University of Rhode Island and
studying Biological Sciences. The scholarship is to be given at the discretion of the Chair of the
Biological Sciences Department.
Deborah A Imondi Endowed Scholarship
The fund will support a full time student in the College of Business Administration. The scholarship will
awarded on merit and financial need. Preference will be given to an individual that has been a member
of a 4H club. The student receipient will be selected by the Dean of the College of Business based on
recommendation of the College of Business Scholarship Committee.
David Rockwell Defanti Memorial Scholarship
Income from endowment for an award to a student in Pharmacy. Dave DeFanti was a professor in the
College of Pharmacy and head of the URI Crime Lab. Recipient selected by the College of Pharmacy.
Deller Family Endowment
Income from endowment for the CPAD (Community Planning and Area Development) program at the
discretion of the department chair.
Gregory & Anna Demetrakas Scholarship
Income from endowment for scholarships awarded annually to RI residents enrolled in CCE who are
majoring in mathematics or a related area on the basis of financial need and academic merit. Recipients
selected by CCE Scholarship Committee.
Ronald D. Denelle Scholarship Fund
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to students in good standing at URI.
Preference to South County residents. Recipient selected by Enrollment Services.
Department of Mathematics Endowment
Income from endowment for support of the Department of Mathematics as determined by the
chairperson of the department with specific regard to the Mathematics Honor Society and peer tutoring
within the Mathematics Dept.
Department of Physics Graduate Endowment
Income from endowment to enhance research related to the graduate programs in Physics. Awards will
be made to a graduate student and/or faculty member in the Physics Department for such items as
special topic lectures, travel, research expenses and grants. Income may not be used for graduate
program normal operations. The Department Chair or designee will make the awards.
Department of Physics Endowment
Income from endowment for the use at the discretion of the chairman of the URI Physics Dept.
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Dept. of Accounting Endowment
Income from endowment for use of Accounting area in the College of Business Administration.
Dept. of Art General Endowment
Income from endowment to be used for the benefit of the Art Department at the discretion of the chair.
Keller endowment was combined in FY2006 some money must be used to purchase books or journals
about independent avant garde film and video and/or for the purchase of films or video tapes.
Dept. of Political Science Endowment
Income from endowment will be allocated by the chair of the Political Science Department for
discretionary needs when it reaches $5,000.
Dept. of Theatre General Endowment
Income from endowment for the support of URI's Theatre.
Dept. of Theatre Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment for scholarships awarded annually to undergraduate and graduate students in
the Department of Theatre. Recipients selected by the Chair of the department, in consultation with
Enrollment Services and will be based on financial need and/or academic qualifications.
Dholakia Graduate Research in Business Award
The fund will support two College of Business Ph.D students with preference given to those in
Marketing. If there are not any students that meet the preferred criteria, the awards can be presented to
two Master's students in Business working on significant research, other than the Accounting area.
These awards will be used to recognize research excellence and will support student's research,
conference travel, and/or data collection. Each year, the two student recipients will be selected by the
Dean of the College in consultation with the Associate Dean for Research and the Marketing Faculty.
DiBiasio Family Endowment
The fund shall be used to provide annual scholarship support to a deserving, female, single parent,
returning to complete her education in the College of Human Science & Services and shall be awarded
at its Dean's discretion.
Ida & Chris DiCarlo Endowment
Income from endowment used to provide a scholarship for a student residing in Pawtucket, RI who
maintains a 3.00 GPA.
Louis T. & Monica DiFazio Endowment
The endowment shalt be used for an outstanding undergraduate or graduate pharmacy student in
Medicinal Chemistry awarded at the discretion of the appropriate scholarship committee.
DiMaio / Forleo Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a Talent Development student with
unmet financial need who exemplifies the Talent Development philosophy of hard work, committment
to the program, and academic achievement. Recipient selected by Talent Development and Enrollment
Services.
Dr. Joseph DiMase Scholarship in Pre-Med Studies
Income from this endowment shall be used to fund a scholarship(s) for serving third or fourth year
undergraduates in any major who have clearly established a course of study designed for entrance into
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medical school. Determination will be made on the basis of academic merit with preference given to
students with financial need who otherwise qualify. Selection of the student(s) and the amount of the
award will be made by the Pre-Med Studies advisor or his/her designee, in consultation with the
Financial Aid Office in Enrollment Services.
Anthony DiPetrillo Esq. Endowed Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to any student with financial need
regardless of the course he or she maybe enrolled in at the University.
Teodoro Raffaele Diaco Excellence in Italian Endowment
The fund shall supprt the study of Italian through student scholarships and expenditures related to
helping students to study abroad. Recipients and expenditures will be determined by the Dean of the
College of Arts & Science in consultation with Professors of Italian studies.
James & June Diller Endowed Scholarship
Income from endowment to provide full scholarships to incoming students intending to major in any of
the following areas: Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Math, Chemical Engineering, and
Computer Engineering. The scholarship will be given each year for all 4 years to students, providing
they remain in one of these majors. Scholarship will be awarded to a RI resident with demonstrated
financial need.
Joel Dirlam Memorial Research Award
Income from endowment for a research award in economics.
Wilbur Doctor Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to junior or senior majoring in Journalism
who demonstrates academic achievement and demonstrates promise as a future print or broadcast
professional. Recipient selected by the Chair of Journalism Department and/or his/her designee. In
Memory of Wilbur Doctor who died in 2008.
Dodd Family Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually. The recipient will be a junior majoring in
Biology or an ocean related field, and a RI resident. Financial need must be demonstrated, and the
student must be in good academic standing with at least a 3.00 GPA. Minimum award amount $500.00.
Recipient selected by Enrollment Services.
Henry & Jane Donnell Endowed Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a student with financial need. Recipient
chosen by Enrollment Services.
Dorothy F. Donnelly Scholarship Endowment in Women's Studies
Income from endowment shall be used to fund a scholarship(s) for undergraduate students (sophomore
or above) who are declared majors or minors in Women's Studies. Determination of awards will be
made on the basis of academic excellence, community/campus service, as well as financial need.
Agnes G. Doody Scholarship
This fund shall be used to provide scholarships for students who are majors in any of the programs that
are part of the Harrington School of Communication and Media, including: Communication Studies;
Film Media; Journalism; Public Relations; Writing and Rhetoric; and the Graduate School of Library
and Information Studies (GSLIS). Both undergraduate and graduate students are eligible. Recipients
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shall be selected based on financial need and academic merit. Determination of the recipients shall be
made by Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences or his/her designee. A portion of the available funds
may be used to update the various plaque recognitions in Doody Auditorium.
Carrie G. & Daniel M. Doody Memorial Endowment
Income from endowment for an award to the student who best exemplifies the philosophy and spirit of
the Department of Communication Studies. Funded through the generous contributions of Proessor
Agnes Doody, students, friends, and family.
Otto Dornberg Study Abroad Endowment
Income from endowment to promote study abroad for students of German. This fund was established in
honor of the retirement of Otto Dornberg, head of the German section of the Department of Languages.
Dubee Family Endowment Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to an undergraduate student, preferably
African American, with a good academic record and genuine financial need. Recipient selected by
Enrollment Services.
Sharon Dubois-Hall Memorial Fund
Income from endowment for a scholarship in Nursing. Recipient selected by the College of Nursing.
Ducharme Family Endowment in Civil & Environmental Engineering
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to an undergraduate student pursuing a
degree in Civil and/or environmental Engineering based on academic merit and financial need. If no
CVE student meets the scholarship criteria, funding will be carried to the following year.
Duffy Family Endowed Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a junior or senior majoring in
Economics, Journalism, History, or Political Science on the basis of academic average (3.8 or better)
and demonstrated financial need. Recipient selected by the Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences in
consultation with Enrollment Services.
Ann Durbin Memorial Fund
Income from endowment for an award to a graduate student (either MS or PhD) who is a U.S. citizen in
good standing in Biological Oceanography in the Graduate School of Oceanography. Recipient selected
by GSO.
Wayne King & Bernice Anderson Durfee Aquaculture Merit Fund
Income from endowment for a $500.00 scholarship in Aquaculture awarded annually, on the basis of
merit, to a junior or senior who has been in the program at least one year. A student with special interest
in shellfish will have first priority. Up to $1000.00 awarded annually to a graduate student in
Aquaculture. Recipients selected by the CELS. The remainder of the income will be rolled into principal
until $2500 Awards can be made.
The Dwyer, Wilcox, Zimmerman '51 Memorial Endowment
The fund shall continue to be used fora an annual scholarship awarded to support an udergraduate or
graduate student in the College of Business Administration, based on good academic standing and
financial need. The recipient will be selected by the scholarship committee in the College of Business.
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Daniel R. Dye Memorial Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a graduate of East Providence High
School (RI) on the basis of financial need. The same student will receive this award for four years if
scholastic achievement is good. Recipient selected by Enrollment Services.
Eastern Cooperative Extension Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship to be awarded annually to a graduate or undergraduate
student in the College of the Environment and Life Sciences. Preference will be given to a 4-H Horse
Club student(s) from Newport County, Rhode Island. Recipient will be selected by Enrollment
Services.
Frances R. Eastwood & James W. '37 Endowed Scholarship
Income from endowment for a deserving student of demonstrated academic promise. Recipient selected
by Admissions office.
Grace M. Eastwood '38 Endowed Fund for Faculty Development
Income from endowment will be used to support faculty development activities in the College of
Nursing including, but not limited to, faculty travel for the purposes of professional development and
seed funding for faculty and student research projects. The earned income will be expended in
accordance with these guidelines at the discretion of the dean or director.
Walter & Catharine Eckman Memorial Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship in the Humanities including Art, English, Comparative
Literature, Languages, History, Philosophy, Music, and Political Science to be awarded annually to
either upper class or graduate student(s). The scholarship should be based on merit, although need may
be taken into consideration. Recipient selected by the Graduate School Committee on Scholarships and
Fellowships.
Dr. Edward and Polly Eddy Endowed Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded to an international student. Scholarship was
initiated in honor of the late Dr. and Mrs. Eddy's retirement from URI.
Edward D. Eddy Memorial Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a junior majoring in Education who
graduated from a Providence public school and who wants to teach in urban schools. Recipient selected
by the Dean of CHSS and Director of the School of Education.
Marjorie Ellis Endowed Scholarship
Income from endowment for scholarships to graduate or undergraduate students on the basis of financial
need. Preference to students with an interest in nutrition and dietetics. Recipients selected by
Enrollment Services.
Jill Smith Ellsworth Memorial Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a student in the Alan Shawn Feinstein
College of Continuing Education. Recipients selected by the college.
Elterich Family Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a deserving undergraduate in the
College of Business Administration interested in management information or other technology related
fields. Determination will be made on the basis of academic merit with preference given to those in
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financial need. Recipients selected by the College of Business Administration in conjunction with
Enrollment Services.
Lloyd C. & Marilynn W. England Scholarship
Income from endowment for scholarships to be awarded annually to students in good academic standing
who have financial need. First preference to students from RI.
Ralph W. England Jr. Memorial Library Endowment
Income from endowment will support the URI Library at the discretion of the dean of libraries. Ralph
W. England was a long time professor of Sociology.
Ralph W. England and Robert V. Gardner Scholarship for Sociology
Income from endowment for scholarships in sociology for deserving students on the basis of merit.
Recipient selected by the chair of the Dept. of Sociology and Anthropology or his/her designee.
Epi-Vax Polly Matzinger Biotechnology Scholarship
EpiVax is a biotechnology company located in Providence, Rhode Island, that is committed to not only
advancing medical research, but also to giving disadvantaged women the opportunity to excel in science
related and biotechnology careers. EpiVax will award one half scholarship to a female head of
household who is currently enrolled in the Alan Shawn Feinstein College of Continuing Education at the
University of Rhode Island, and is also enrolled in the Biotechnology Program. One need-based
scholarship will be awarded to a full- or part-time student who demonstrates financial need, is in
academic good standing, and who has not previously completed her Ph.D. Both the CEO and the ClO of
EpiVax will assist in the selection of the scholarship recipient. Scholarship applications will be
submitted in accordance with the application form in Attachment A.
Kam Esmail '66 Endowed Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship in Civil Engineering to an undergraduate RI resident and US
citizen who graduated from a Rhode Island high school and demonstrates financial need. Recipient
selected by the Department of Civil Engineering.
Francisco Esparza Cytotechnology Scholarship
The scholarship will be awarded annually to a student at the RI School of Cytotechnology at the
University of Rhode Island (URI) Alan Shawn Feinstein College of Continuing Education.
Joseph Estrin Memorial Endowment
Income from endowment for the use of the Dept. of Chemical Engineering. This fund is in memory of
Joseph Estrin, a professor of Chemical Engineering.
Gaetano & Pasqualina Faella Memorial Endowment
Eighty percent (80%) of the annual distribution from the fund shall be used to support the Landscape
Architecture Lecture Series, twenty percent (20%) shall be reinvested in the fund. The fund shall be
awarded by the Chair of the Landscape Architecture Department in consultation with the Dean of the
College of the Environment & Life Sciences.
Wilbur & Evelyn Fagans Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment to be used to provide an annual scholarship(s) for a student(s) studying within
the College of Nursing. First preference for the award(s) will go to students from the state of New
Jersey. If no one meets this qualification, a student(s) hailing from the northeast may receive the award.
Further criteria stipulate the student(s) must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.00, and may renew the
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scholarship through college matriculation as long as he/she maintains good academic standing with a
minimum GPA of 3.00.
Thomas Falciglia Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a Music major concentrating in piano,
organ, orchestral instrument, or voice on basis of musical achievement or contribution to the music
program, or to a musically talented freshman, with preference to students having financial need.
Recipient selected by the Department of Music.
Diane & Kent Fannon International Education Scholarship
The endowment shall be used to support education student/students with a GPA of 2.8 or greater who
has a desire to pursue an international study program. Education students being considered for this
award must submit an essay stating why they feel an international study program will enhance their
education and value as a teacher. The student will be chosen by the Dean of the College of Human
Science & Services, in consultation with the Director of School of Education.
Kent & Diane Fannon Business Administration Scholarship
Income from the endowment shall be used to support a Rhode Island resident majoring in
entrepreneurial management in the College of Business Administration.
Farmer Family: Henry S. Farmer Award in Biological Oceanography
Income from this endowment for an award given annually to a student in Biological Oceanography who
is a U.S. citizen in good standing who demonstrates exceptional creativity and interest in research
designed to preserve and develop the oceans as a biological resource. Recipient selected by GSO.
Farmer Family: Levia V. Farmer Scholarship Fund
The scholarship fund shall benefit students in the College of Nusing; preference shall be given to Rhode
Island single parents that demonstrate financial need.
Farmer Family: Pacifico A. Colicci Award in Ocean Engineering
Income from endowment for an award made annually to a master's or doctoral student in the Graduate
School of Oceanography who is a U.S. citizen in good academic standing who demonstrates exceptional
vision and creativity in fashioning instruments for use in oceanographic research. Recipient selected by
GSO.
Ellis T. Farnsworth & Rose L. Landry Farnsworth Memorial Scholarship in Communication and
Media
The endowment shall be used to fund one or more annual scholarships for deserving undergraduate
students of the Harrington School of Communication and Media, College of Arts & Science. The
primary criteria for this award is financial need. Additional preferences, in descending order, are: a
native of Rhode Island, academic merit of at least a 3.0 GPA, and, if known, membership in the
Teamsters or any trade or vocational union by a parent or guardian, including if deceased.
Frank Faron '16 Memorial Electrical Engineering
Income from endowment for support of the Department of Electrical Engineering with approval of the
Dean.
Michael D. Fascitelli Scholarship
Income from endowment used to support a student from North Providence High School who has
demonstrated academic ability, athletic ability, and has a documented financial need. This student may
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be eligible to continue to receive this scholarship each year at URI as long as he/she maintains a GPA
better than 3.00.
Betty Fast Memorial GSLIS Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a deserving student in the Graduate
School of Library & Information Studies.
Federico Family Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a student-athlete graduating from
Westerly High School, RI. Recipient should be in good academic standing based on GPA and should be
an exceptional athlete based on athletic performances. Recipient selected by a committee composed of
members of the Westerly High School Guidance office and Athletic Department, who shall
communicate the name of the recipient to URI no later than June 1 of each year for the award to be
made in the subsequent Fall Semester. No recipient shall receive the scholarship more than once. In
memory of James J. Federico, Sr. '35, James J. Federico, Jr. & Nancy K. Federico.
Feinstein Center for a Hunger Free America Endowment
Distributions from this endowment are used to support programs sponsored by the Feinstein Center for a
Hunger Free America. The Center seeks to promote education, research, and outreach on the causes and
consequences of hunger; and to further the study of policies and programs aimed at alleviating hunger. It
provides multiple avenues for involvement through academic course work, research experience,
volunteer opportunities, experiential and service learning credits, internships and a minor in Hunger
Studies.
Feinstein Enriching America Program Endowment
Distributions are utilized to provide partial support for community service enrichment programming.
The program's overall purpose is for students to have a formal opportunity to discuss and reflect upon
the values and merit of caring, compassion, brotherhood and the theme that "giving of oneself to better
the lives of others - regardless of race, creed, or religion - is the greatest of all achievements" - Alan
Shawn Feinstein. The program requirements are as follows:
*Freshman students participate through the URI 101 course that is reflected in their transcripts as
sponsored by the Feinstein Enriching America Program
*Students must participate in a "hands on" experience through community service volunteer work
*ASF or his designess is given the opportunity to communicate annually with students through a
variety of media
*The program is described in various campus communications
*The program is housed in the Feinstein Center for Service Learning
*Appropriate internal and external signage indicates its location
*An annual report with an interim update is distributed to the Feinstein Foundation, and made
available for use in external communications and for promotion.
Feinstein Leadership Scholarship Endowment
The purpose of the fund is to provide a portion of annual scholarships to entering freshman that are
Feinstein Jr. Scholars and to promote community service. Scholarships shall be called "The Freshman
Leadership Scholarship". Recipients are selected by Enrollment Services. The amount of each
scholarship dispersed from the endowment will total $100 per student per year with a four-to-one match
of $400 by the University for a total annual scholarship of $500. This will be extended for so long as the
recipient remains a full-time student enrolled at the University of Rhode Island and participates in
community service. To compensate for inflation and increased tuition costs, the University may adjust
the dollar amount of the scholarship to individual students. The four to one match would continue. Each
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student is requested by the URI Foundation stewardship office to submit a report on his/her community
service experience to the Feinstein Foundation.
Lillian & Alan Shawn Feinstein Endowment
The purpose of this endowment is to provide scholarship assistance to undergraduate URI Feinstein
College of Continuing Education students (especially former Feinstein Junior Scholars) and financial aid
for day care for their children. Scholarships may include, but are not limited to, tuition, fees, books, and
transportation for students enrolled in credit or non-credit courses offered at the URI Alan Shawn
Feinstein College of Continuing Education. The College, through its scholarship committee, has
flexibility to determine award amounts. Up to 15% of funds provided through the annual distribution by
the URI Foundation may be used for scholarship administration and other program requirements.
Ferland Corporation Endowed Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to student on the basis of financial need.
Preference to employees or children of employees of Ferland Corporation, citizens of Pawtucket, or
graduates of St. Raphael's Academy. Recipient selected by Enrollment Services.
Saul A. Fern Endowed Scholarship Award in Marketing
Income from endowment for an award to a junior majoring in Advertising and/or Marketing. Preference
given to members in good standing of the Rho Iota Chapter of Zeta Beta Tau fraternity. If more than one
member applies, the individual with the highest cumulative average would receive the Award. If no Rho
Iota Chapter member applies, then the award goes to the advertising and/or marketing major who applies
with the highest average.
William R. & Ann Wharton Ferrante Endowed Scholarship
Income from endowment used to provide annual scholarships to students in good academic standing
with genuine financial need who are majoring in music.
Warren Ferriter Endowed Memorial Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to majors in the College of Business
Administration with outstanding academic records and demonstrated financial need. Recipient selected
by the College of Business Administration and Enrollment Services.
Fifth Quarter Club Scholarship
Income from the endowment awarded annually to a football player as part of the Kopp Scholarship.
Recipient selected by Football coach with approval of Director of Athletics.
Robert '35 and Marjorie '36 Fillmore Memorial Endowment
The Memorial Endowment shall be used at the discretion of the URI Dean of the Graduate School of
Oceanography and awarded to a student(s) in ocean sciences in good academic standing, financial need.
The Memorial Endowment may also be awarded to an undergraduate student(s) who seeks admission to
the URI Graduate School of Oceanography.
Benjamin & Lillian Fine Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship in Journalism awarded annually to a student with financial
need. Preference to students with an interest in Education. Recipient selected by Journalism Department
and Enrollment Services.
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Robert & Augusta P. Finkelstein Memorial Lecture Series Fund
Income from endowment for annual scholarship of a distinguished speaker on the subject of Public
Education.
Fiorenzano Family Endowment
This endowment shall be used to assist students based on financial need and academic excellence.
Preference will be given to Rhode Island residents and F.F.F., Incorporated employees and their
immediate families.
Charles & Marie Fish Endowment for Oceanography
Income from endowment to provide annual support for the Charles and Marie Fish Lecture in
Oceanography. Any incomes not expended for the lecture may be carries forward for future lectures or
provide current year seed money and support for additional guest lectures and special research project
needs. All expenditures from the fund will be at the discretion of the GSO Dean.
John J. Fisher Memorial Endowment Award
Income from endowment for an annual award in Geology to a Graduate Assistant (either teaching or
research) who has demonstrated superior service to the Geology Department during the current
academic term while maintaining a strong academic record. Recipient selected by the Geology
Department.
Michael J. Fitzgerald Endowed Scholarship
Income from endowment to be awarded in $500 scholarships annually to a sophomore, junior, or senior
year member of Lamba Chi Alpha Fraternity on the basis of financial need, involvement in community
service, and with a preference to a student wishing to work in a human service vocation. Recipient
selected by Enrollment Services and Tom Dougan, V.P. for Student Affairs.
Fitzsimons Memorial Lecture Fund
Income from endowment to support public lectures concerning the field of Communicative Disorders.
James & Elizabeth Fletcher Memorial Library Endowment
Income from endowment for the use of the URI Library.
Matthew D. Flores '90 Memorial Fund
Income from endowment for a scholarship to a junior or senior majoring in mechanical engineering with
interest in robotics and/or biomedical research preferred, based on high academic achievement.
Recipient selected by the College of Engineering.
Irving H. Folsworth Memorial (Men's) Track Scholarship
Income from the endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to URI men's track candidates as
decided by the URI Athletic Director in consultation with the Men's Track coach.
Fontaine Family Scholarship Fund
The fund shall provide annual scholarship assistance to URI students based on financial need.
Football Endowment
Income from endowment for the URI Football team as directed by the URI Athletic Director in
consultation with the football coach.
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R. Ken Force Analytical Chemistry Graduate Fellowship
Income from endowment for a fellowship awarded annually to a graduate student studying Analytical
Chemistry. Recipient selected by the Chemistry Department. The late Dr. Force was a member of the
Chemistry Department at URI since 1975.
James '76 & Nancy '77 Sarra Forte Scholarship in Business and Nursing
The fund shall support annual scholarships for students in the College of Business (50%) and the
College of Nursing (50%) in good academic standing in the Colleges. Preference will be given to RI
residents with at least one being a minority student. Recipients selected by the Dean of the College of
Business and the Dean of the College of Nursing.
Fougera Scholarship Fund
Income from endowment shall be used to provide annual merit based scholarship assistance to students
pursuing undergraduate course work with a focus in pharmaceutical engineering. Selection(s) will be
made at the collaborative discretion of the dean of the College of Engineering, the dean of the College of
Pharmacy and respective faculty involved with pharmaceutical engineering course offerings.
Hyman Fradin Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship to a minority student from Rhode Island who has financial
need, a 3.00 or better grade point average, and has demonstrated leadership in non-academic settings.
First preference to pharmacy majors but if no student qualifies, then a deserving student in any academic
field may receive the Award. Recipient selected by Enrollment Services.
Jack Fradin Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a junior year Accounting major based on
academic performance and financial need. Recipient selected by the College of Business Administration
and Enrollment Services.
John B. Fraleigh Prizes in Math
Income from endowment for one or more prizes for undergraduate excellence in mathematics as
determined by the Mathematics Department. Professor John B. Fraleigh of the URI Mathematics Dept
established these prizes.
Howard & Mary Frank Scholarship Endowment
Income from the endowment shall be used to support College of Business Administration students with
demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to minority students.
Frederick J. Newton, Jr. Military Scholarship
The endowment shall be awarded to a deserving enlisted service member who has received an honorable
discharge from the military and is presently enrolled as an undergraduate in the College of Business.
The scholarship shall be awarded by the dean of the College of Business. If, in a given year, there is no
one that fits the above criteria, the funds may be disbursed at the dean's discretion to either the dean's
unrestricted fund or a as a dean's scholarship.
Alex V. & Elli A. Fricke Memorial Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment for scholarships awarded annually to students majoring in Ecology and related
programs on the basis of good academic standing and financial need. First preference to students from
Cranston, RI then Rhode Island. Recipients selected by Enrollment Services.
William N. & Anita Fritsch '17 Library Book Fund
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Income from endowment for the purchase of books for the URI Library.
William N. & Anita Fritsch '17 Memorial Scholarship
Income from endowment awarded annually to a student with financial need. Recipient selected by
Enrollment Services.
Charles B. & Joan H. Frost Pharmacy Endowment
The endowment shall be used to support students from Maine who are second semester P3 (fifth year)
students with a strong hospital practice interest.
Marion L. Fry '33 Endowment for Historic Preservation
Income from endowment to support the preservation of the URI historic textiles and costumes collection
that is managed by the Textiles Fashion Merchandising and Design Department.
Elizabeth D. Futas Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a student in the Graduate School of
Library and Information Studies program. The scholarship is in memory of Elizabeth D. Futas who was
director of the program until her untimely death. The recipient will be selected by GSLIS.
GSLIS Prism Scholarship Endowment
Income from this endowment shall be used to fund scholarship for deserving ethnic minority graduate
students in the Graduate School of Library & Information Studies. Recipient selected by the Director of
the Graduate School of Library & Information Studies, or his/her designee.
GSO Alumni Endowment
Income from endowment for Awards to deserving GSO students as determined by the GSO Alumni
Committee.
GSO Dean's Fund for Excellence
Income from endowment for the Graduate School of Oceanography at the discretion of the Dean.
GSO Pell Library Endowment
Income from endowment to support the GSO Pell Library at the discretion of the director.
Gabron Family Graduate Fellowship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a graduate student pursuing an advanced
degree and research assistantship in the College of Engineering or to support multiple student summer
stipends until they receive research grant funding during the academic year. Recipient must be US
citizen, with preference to Mechanical engineering students with an interest in a career in industry
and/or first generation college students. If no students meet criteria; Graduate fellowship may support
faculty and graduate student across all programs in the college. Graduate students will be encouraged
each spring to submit an application to the dean. Awards will be disbursed at the discretion of the dean,
based on academic merit and upon faculty who are actively pursuing external funding.
Guiseppina & Mariano Galanti Nursing Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually in the College of Nursing. Selection made
by the College of Nursing.
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Joseph Galanti Sr. Scholarship in Nursing
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually in Nursing. Recipient selected by
Enrollment Services.
Mildred J. Galanti Endowed Nursing Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship in Nursing. Recipient selected by Enrollment Services
Mildred McKowen & Peter M. Galanti '32 Endowment
Income from endowment for the acquisition of library materials to support and enhance the College of
Nursing program. Selection of these materials is to be made by the Dean or Director of the Nursing
program.
Peter M. & Mildred Galanti Scholarship Endowed Business Award
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a student from New Jersey enrolled in
the College of Business Administration. Recipient selected by Enrollment Services.
Peter M. & Mildred J. Galanti Business Award in Accounting
Income from endowment for an award given annually to an accounting student on the basis of financial
need and academic performance. Recipient selected by the CBA Department of Accounting.
Peter M. & Mildred J. Galanti CBA Scholarship
Income from endowment awarded annually to a deserving student in Business Administration. Recipient
selected by the College of Business Administration and Enrollment Services.
Peter M. & Mildred J. Galanti Library Fund
Income from endowment for the URI Library.
Peter M. & Mildred J. Galanti Student Loan Fund
Income from endowment to be transferred to Enrollment Services for loans to needy student.
Thomas A. Gamon Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to students from Newport County.
Recipient selected by Enrollment Services.
Beatrice & Tom Garrick, Sr. Endowed Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a minority student with financial need.
Recipient to be selected by Enrollment Services.
Enrico Garzilli Scholarship in Music
Income from endowment used to provide an anuual scholarship to a student majoring in music. Funded
through the generous contributions of colleagues, friends, and family.
Professor John M. Gates Memorial Fund
The fund shall be used to support graduate students studying Environmental & Natural Resource
Economics (ENRE). Preference shall be given to students who demonstrate cross-college collaboration
and/or include undergraduates in their research. In the event that the funds cannot be awarded as
described, then the funds shall be awarded to an ENRE graduate student. The award shall be given at the
discretion of the Department Chair for Environmental and Natural Resource Economics.
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Alexander R. & Patricia A. Gavitt Endowed Scholarship
The endowment shall be used to support either an incoming or current student in the College of the
Environment and Life Sciences who has participated in or is a current participant in the 4-H program
and who is pursuing a degree in one of the agricultural or life sciences.
Geisser Engineering Endowed Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to an undergraduate in Civil Engineering
based on merit and financial need.
George & Virginia Geisser Civil Engineering Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a Rhode Island high school student
planning to major in Civil Engineering who has financial need and a good academic record. Recipient
selected by the Department of Civil Engineering and Enrollment Services.
George Geisser Sr. Endowed Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship(s) in Civil Engineering awarded annually to student(s) in
good standing w/ financial need. First preference to students from East Providence. Second preference to
students from the state of Rhode Island. Recipient selected by the Department of Civil Engineering and
Enrollment Services.
Madelyn Grady Geisser Endowed Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a female student enrolled in the College
of Arts and Sciences who has demonstrated financial need and is a single parent, head of household. The
scholarship will be in the form of a tuition waiver, a text book waiver at the URI Bookstore, or a daycare
waiver at the on-campus day care facilities. Recipient selected by the Dean of Arts & Sciences and
Enrollment Services.
General Dynamics Electric Boat Division Endowed Scholarship
Income from endowment for scholarships of $350 each in the areas of Business, Engineering, or the
Sciences to be awarded annually on the basis of financial need. Preference to children of full-time
employees of the company's Quonset Point facility. Recipient selected by Enrollment Services.
Ralph Genuario Memorial Scholarship
Income from endowment shall provide scholarships for incoming students to URI from any public high
school in Providence, RI who intends to major in any area in the College of Arts & Sciences. The
recipient must be a resident of Providence, RI. The award shall be based on financial need as a priority.
In addition, high school scholastic performance and extra curricular activities should also be considered.
The selection of students will be made by Enrollment Services in conjunction with the Dean of Arts &
Sciences and the Admissions Office.
Elia & Margaret Germani Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to an undergraduate student enrolled in the
College of Arts & Sciences on the basis of academic merit. Recipient selected by the Dean (or designee)
of the College of Arts & Sciences. Fund established in memory of Roberto Germani.
Gertz Family Engineering Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship in the College of Engineering based on academic merit.
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Geoffrey Gibbs and Sona Aronian Scholarship in Music Composition
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a music major that demonstrates artistic
achievement in music composition. Recipient selected by the Music Department.
Francis '43 & Ellen Gilman Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to an undergraduate student pursuing a
degree in electrical, computer or biomedical engineering. Selection is made by the dean and department
chair and is to be based upon academic merit.
Olive Z. Godfrey Memorial Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually based on financial need. Recipient selected
by Enrollment Services.
Godfrey-Brown Leadership Award
Income from endowment awarded annually to a graduating senior in nursing who demonstrates
leadership skills and professionalism in clinical practice. Recipient selected by the Dean of the College
of Nursing or her designee.
Ed & Judy Golden Swimming Team Humanitarian Fund
Income from endowment for scholarships in swimming. Recipient will be selected by the URI Athletic
Director in consultation with the swim coach.
Mark Goldman Library Fund
Income from endowment for use by the URI Library. Gift donations in memory of professor Mark
Goldman, English Dept.
Barbara & Leon Goldstein Endowment
The endowment shall be used to support a male or female student returning to the University of Rhode
Island to complete their education. The decision will be made at the dean's discretion.
Saul & Alfred Goldstein Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a student with financial need. Preference
to students in the College of Business Administration. Recipient selected by Enrollment Services.
Golini Family Scholarship in Pharmacy
Income from endowment for stipends awarded annually to graduate students in pharmacy. Recipient
selected by the Dean of Pharmacy. Scholarship in memory of William John ('12), Joseph E. ('43) and
son Christopher who passed in 2006.
Mabel Goshdigian Memorial Dietetics Merit Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually in Dietetics based on merit. Recipient
selected by the Food Science and Nutrition Department.
Peter E. & Cynthia J. Gouck Memorial Scholarship
Income from the endowment shall be used to assist students with
a) A genuine documented need at URI's ASF-CCE.
b) Preference shall be given to residents of North Attleboro, MA.
c) If no preference, then the University can use the gift towards other student(s) with genuine
documented needs.
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Each recipient shall be furnished with a biography of Peter & Cynthia Gouck (original provided by us)
and distributed by the University perpetually.
George & Lois Graboys Minority Student Endowment
Income from endowment awarded annually to minority students with financial need wishing to pursue a
Business degree. First preference to undergraduates but graduate students will be considered. An
undergraduate must have at least a 2.70 GPA and a graduate at least a 3.00. Scholarships should be
awarded to eligible students with the highest GPA. Recipient selected by Enrollment Services.
Graduate School of Library & Information Studies Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship in Library Science awarded annually to a student enrolled in
the Graduate Library School. Recipient selected by the Director of the Graduate Library School.
Irmgard B. Graham Rare Books Endowment
Income from endowment to buy rare books.
John Grandin IEP Directorship Fund
This endowment is intended to honor John Grandin who for twenty-three years served as the innovative
co-founder and director of the IEP. The Directorship is envisioned as a means to allow the IEP to sustain
itself as a permanent force in international engineering education through which qualified students earn
a degree in any discipline of engineering and a degree in a foreign language. Any recipient of the John
Grandin Directorship, as Director of the IEP, is expected to maintain the guiding principles, the
professionalism, the integrity and the leadership John Grandin exemplified. Funding of the Directorship
is to be used to supplement compensation of the Director. Disbursement of the funds shall be overseen
and approved by the Dean of the College of Engineering.
John Grandin Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment shall be used to provide annual scholarship funding to qualified undergraduate
students enrolled in the IEP. Selection at the discretion of the executive director and program directors
will be based upon academic merit and financial need.
John E. Gray '43 Engineering Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship(s) awarded annually to one or more undergraduate students
in the College of Engineering on the basis of academic excellence. Preference given to Rhode Island
residents. Out-of-state students may receive this scholarship if there are additional candidates with a
high level of academic achievement.
Mary & Walter Gray Family Journalism Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a deserving Journalism major(s) with
financial need who shows promise in broadcast journalism. Recipient selected by the Chair of the
Journalism Department.
Green Hall (Trumpetto & Jackson) Endowment
Income from endowment to be used for the support, maintenance, and enhancement of Green Hall.
Harold S. Greenfeld Memorial Fund
Income from endowment for general support of the basketball team and to be used specifically for men's
basketball recruitment. Interest income earned in FY '07 for recruitment of future student athletes.
Future FY's will be determined at a later date.
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Rox-Ellene Greenlaw Memorial English Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a female English major who is in her
third year and is a Rhode Island resident. The Award is based on academic excellence and achievement,
dedication to studies, personal integrity, willingness to assist others, and love of the literary arts.
Recipient selected by the English Department.
Cynthia Grinnell Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to women students majoring in
mathematics or science based on financial need and academic merit. Recipient selected by Enrollment
Services.
Herschel I. & Suzanne Oringel Grossman Economics Scholarship
The fund's purpose is to honor Professor Herschel Grossman's contributions in the field of economics
and will provide support to promising undergraduate economics majors who have interest in pursuing an
advanced degree in economics or a closely related field of study. The scholarship can also support a
promising economics major (preferably a minority student) who requires resources in order to complete
his/her bachelor degree.
Ruth & Morton Grossman Endowment Fund
Income from endowment shared among the College of Nursing, turf research, and general need based
scholarships. This endowment is funded by proceeds from the sale of property donated by Mr. and Mrs.
Grossman in December 1975.
David H. Gulvin Memorial Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a graduate or undergraduate student in
the College of Business Administration. The student must display leadership in the community, have
financial need and be of good academic standing. Preference will be given to student(s) from Rhode
Island. Recipient selected by Enrollment Services in consultation with the dean of the College of
Business Administration.
Howard Gurvitch Humanities Endowment
Income from endowment to provide funds for faculty who are engaged in approved humanities research.
The funds may be used to support any needs directly related to that research, including: travel expenses,
publishing and printing expenses, materials and supplies, and any other approved, related expenses.
Robert S. Haas Distinguished Professorship in Electrical Engineering
The endowment shall be used to attract and/or retain a professor of great promise and stature in the field
of electrical engineering. Interest income shall provide a $10,000 annual supplement to the salary of the
recipient. Based upon yield, the balance of available funds will be allocated to support teaching, research
and programmatic needs of the professor at the discretion of the dean. The Robert S. Haas Professorship
in Electrical Engineering is to be selected by a College of Engineering Selection Committee designated
by the dean, and shall be appointed by the Provost upon favorable recommendation of the dean of the
College. If no one meets the criteria for selection, funding may roll over and continue to earn interest in
the account. Appointment to the position will be for a three (3) year period, and may be renewed for
three (3) years one time only after a review by a committee selected by the dean during the third (3W)
year of the initial appointment.
All tenure track faculty and candidates currently looking to be hired for a position in the department of
electrical engineering are eligible for consideration by the selection committee. Selection criteria and
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procedures for the Robert S. Haas Professorship will be determined by the dean in consultation with the
College of Engineering Selection Committee.
Dean John R. Hackett Endowment
Income from endowment will be as follows: 50% to be used for book scholarships for CCE students and
50% to be used as needed by the director of the Academic Skills Center at CCE to support services
provided by the center
George Hadfield III Scholarship
Income from endowment awarded annually primarily to graduates of Tolman High School in Pawtucket,
RI. Recipients selected by Enrollment Services.
Dr. Adolphus Hailstork III Music Scholarship for Minority Student
Income from endowment for a scholarship in Music awarded annually to an interested minority student.
Recipient selected by the Music Department.
Hales Supply Chain Management Scholarship
The endowment shall be used to support Supply Chain Management majors with a grade point average
of no less than 2.50.
Carlisle Hall '15 Endowed Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to students on the basis of financial need.
Preference to Kappa Rho chapter members of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity and ROTC cadets. Recipient
selected by Enrollment Services.
Lorraine E. Julian Hall Addiction Studies Scholarship for Nursing Students
The fund shall support an annual scholarship for one or more RI senior nursing students to attend the
New England Institute of Addiction Studies annual 4-day summer course. The student shall be in good
academic standing. Nursing students being considered for this award must submit an essay stating why
they wish to pursue addiction studies. Recipients selected be the Dean of the College of Nursing.
Mildred Elizabeth Hunt Hall '32 Memorial Fund
Income from endowment for the acquisition of music scores and other published materials as requested
by the Department of Music.
Howard V. Hallberg Endowed Scholarship
The fund will support a full-time sophomore, junior or senior in the College of Business Administration.
This scholarship will be awarded based on financial need to a student with a 2.7 GPA or higher. The
student recipient will be selected by the Dean of the College of Buisness, based on the recommendation
of the College of Business Scholarship Committee.
Mona Zakaria Hamer Memorial Fund
Income from endowment for a fellowship awarded annually in Chemistry. Preference to a student doing
cancer-related research. Selection made by the Department of Chemistry.
Florence Champlin Hamilton Memorial Scholarship
Income from endowment awarded annually to a student in the College of Pharmacy on the basis of
scholastic ability and financial need. Recipient selected by the College of Pharmacy.
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Louis Raymond Hampton '42 Endowed Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded on the basis of financial need and academic
performance. First preference to undergraduate students who are dependent children of Providence Gas
Company employees. Recipient selected by Enrollment Services.
Michael R. Hanlon Memorial Fund
Income from endowment for purchase of films and film strips for the Fisheries Department (or teaching
aids) at request of the head of the Fisheries Department. If income remains, the College of Nursing may
use it for teaching aids.
R. Choudary Hanumara Graduate Endowment
Income from endowment to be distributed as follows: 50% for use of programs for educational
enrichment for Master's students in statistics and 50% for awards to graduating master's students in
computer science selected by the CS faculty on the basis of their theses published or with potential for
publication in peer reviewed journals. If for any reason the statistics program is unable to make use of
the income, that amount may be used for the educational benefit of graduate students in computer
science. Funded though the generous contributions of Professor R. Choudary Hanumara and his
graduate students.
Hardee's Endowed Merit Scholarship
Income from endowment for two scholarships awarded annually in CELS based on merit. Awards will
go to a sophomore and a junior in CELS who maintain a 3.50 average and who entered as a freshman on
a merit scholarship basis. Whenever possible, the award will go to an under represented category.
Recipients to be selected by a committee of faculty representing all academic departments of CELS in
conjunction with the Director of Student Financial Aid.
Rev. Arthur L. Hardge Endowment
Income from endowment, when it reaches $5,000 will support multi-culture at the University of Rhode
Island. This fund is in honor of Reverend Hardge and funded through the generous contributions of
friends of the University.
John I. Hardy Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a Biology major. Recipient selected by
Enrollment Services.
Harrington School of Communication & Media Endowment
The operating fund and the endowment fund shall be used to support The Harrington School of
Communication and Media, including the renovation of Ranger Hall, as well as its faculty, students,
programs, and equipment and technology.
Richard & Jean Harrington Accounting & Tax Resource Center Fund
Income from endowment for use at the discretion of the Dean of CBA for support of the Ballentine Hall
Trading Room and/or informational needs of the Accounting area faculty and students.
Bradley B. Hartford Memorial Library Fund
Income from endowment for books focusing on aviation technology to be purchased by the URI Library.
Each volume should contain a memorial bookplate.
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Hasbro IEP/IBP China Endowment
Income from endowment will be split 50/50 between IEP China and IBP China. The Hasbro/URI
scholars Committee for the purpose of supporting students pursuing business or engineering internships
and studies abroad in China.
Erato Haseotes Memorial Pre-Law Endowment
Funds from this endowment shall be used to assist students, with documented financial need, in any
major, who have clearly indicated his or her intent to attend law school.
Vasilios S. & Aphrodite Haseotes Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to an undergraduate student with a home
residence in a New England state, a minimum 3.00 quality point average, and demonstrated financial
need. Recipient selected by Enrollment Services.
Martin & Claire Hawes Memorial Scholarship
Income from endowment shall be used to provide scholarship assistance to a graduate of Woonsocket
High School intending to study nursing or teaching at URI, with preference for non-traditional (i.e.
returning) students. The award shall be based primarily on academic merit i.e. for student showing
promise of academic achievement and accomplishment and shall be awarded to the same student as long
as he or she remains in the nursing or teaching program and until he or she successfully completes the
program. The recipient is to be selected by the Director of Admissions.
The Heather Fund
The endowment shall be used to support materials, training, programs and speakers to prevent
depression and suicide.
Joan '86, Melissa & Jennifer Heaton Endowed Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship in the area of Human Services (Psychology, Counseling, etc.
or Nursing). Recipient selected by Enrollment Services. This scholarship is in memory of Joan Heaton
and her daughters Jennifer and Melissa.
Hedison Family Scholarship Endowment
In memory of Harry D. Hedison Sr. Income from endowment for scholarships awarded annually to
support outstanding students in the College of Business Administration and the College of Engineering
on a fifty-fifty basis. The scholarships will be directed toward incoming freshmen as well as
upperclassmen who demonstrate academic merit (minimum 2.80 Q.P.A) as well as financial need (as
determined by the financial aid office). The endowment will serve to assist the University of Rhode
Island with its student recruitment and student retention efforts. A student awarded a Hedison Family
Scholarship as an incoming freshman will qualify for an annual renewal of the scholarship as long as
he/she meets the academic criteria. Overall preference will be given to students from the State of Rhode
Island, but the University's Financial Aid Office will have the flexibility to award Hedison Family
Scholarships to deserving out-of-state students. In the event that not enough students from the College of
Business Administration and/or Engineering qualify in a given year for the scholarships, the Financial
Aid Office will have the ability to award scholarships to deserving students in other academic
disciplines.
Heditsian Family Endowment for Life Partner Preparation
The fund shall be used to support lectures concerning life partner preparation in the Department of
Human Development and Family Studies, College of Human Science & Services.
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Violet Grace Hellman Endowed Prize in Languages
Income from endowment to be used to provide prizes to undergraduate students who demonstrate skill
and passion for foreign languages.
Brian K. Hewitt Finance Endowment
Income from endowment shall be used for Finance Majors, with preference to members of the Finance
Management Association. The endowment will provide assistance to attend the FMA Finance Leader's
Conference. Recipient is selected by a committee of finance professors based on grade point averages.
Higgins Family Endowed Scholarship
The fund will support a Masters of Accounting student in the College of Business Administration. This
scholarship will be awarded based on financial need with preference given to a minority student. The
studen recipient will be selected by the Dean of the College of Business, based on the recommendation
of the Director of the Masters of Accounting Program.
Anne Higgins Memorial Fund for Bay Studies
The endowment shall be used to provide a stipend for an undergraduate student enrolled at the
University of Rhode Island who is involved in a summer project focused on the environmental
preservation or development of Narragansett Bay. Preference will be given to a student in a summer
internship or research project through a local organization dedicated to the health of Narragansett Bay.
The endowment may also be used for a research or work project under the auspices of the Coastal
Fellows program or a research program under the direction of a faculty member at the College of the
Environmental and Life Sciences to promote educational activities related to Narragansett Bay. The
stipend is to be given at the discretion of the Dean of the College of Environment and Life Sciences in
consulation with Enrollment Services.
James H. Higgins Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded to students on the basis of financial need. Recipient
selected by Enrollment Services.
James H. Higgins Memorial Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually on the basis of finacial need. Recipient
selected by Enrollment Services.
Conrad R. Hill Memorial Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a male ice hockey player in good
academic standing (2.50 minimum GPA) and making good progress towards graduation. Recipient
selected by the head coaches of the ice hockey program. Note: If the player's average falls below 2.50,
the scholarship will be rescinded. Conrad R. Hill was a Professor of Marketing at URI.
Dr. Janet Hirsch Endowment
Income from endowment for faculty enrichment in the College of Nursing as approved by the Dean of
the College.
Albert J. & Andrew R. Hoban Memorial Library Endowment
Income from endowment for the purchase of books in the field of politics and history.
Hoder Family Endowment
Income from endowment to a football player for scholarships awarded annually as part of the Harold
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Kopp Scholarship. Recipient selected by the URI Athletic Director in consultation with the Football
Coach.
Dr. Percy Hodgson Scholarship Fund
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a student on the basis of financial need.
Preference to students from foreign countries. Recipients selected by Enrollment Services.
Elizabeth Holmes Outstanding Athletic Award
Income from endowment for purchase of appropriate awards given annually to the outstanding male and
female athlete who possess good academic averages, and who exemplify the character, sportsmanship,
and distinguished qualities URI desires in its athletes. Recipients selected from recommendations of
each coach, for each sport by the Director of Athletics. Final selection made by the Holmes family. If
income remains after the purchase of award it should be used for a senior banquet, or if no senior
banquet is done, it should be used at the discretion of the Athletic Director.
Home Economics Endowment for the Study of Business
Income from endowment for a scholarship to encourage Textile, Fashion Merchandising and Design
students to incorporate business courses and skills into their programs. This will be accomplished
through lecturers whose careers combine the two areas College of Human Science and Services and the
College of Business.
Hope Lodge #25 Masonic Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a student who is a member or a close
relation to a member of Hope Lodge #25 A.F. & A.M. Wakefield, RI on the basis of academic
achievement and financial need. Recipient selected by Enrollment Services.
Hopkins Family Endowment
Income from endowment for the support of Centennial Scholars at the University. The University will
establish the criteria. Recipient selected by Enrollment Services.
Geoffrey V. & Judith S. Hopper Scholarship
The endowed scholarship shall be awarded to an Accounting major and a Rhode Island resident.
Preference will be given to those students who hold at least a 3.00 GPA and show
demonstrated financial need.
Fran & Billie Horn International Endowed Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually, with special consideration to students
from foreign countries, on the basis of academic standing and financial need. Recipient selected by
Enrollment Services.
Matthew J. Horridge Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a sophomore, junior, or senior enrolled
as a full time, in-state student in CELS. Preference to those in the Turfgrass Management program.
Recipient selected by CELS Scholarship Committee in consultation with the Chair of Plant Sciences.
Hope F. Hudner Endowment
Income from endowment will be used for the maintenance and use of a new vessel for the College of the
Environment and Life Sciences.
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John J. Hudson Memorial Scholarship
Income from endowment for scholarships awarded annually to undergraduate student(s) pursuing a
degree in civil engineering based on academic merit and financial need. First preference shall be given
to New England Students, after that all who qualify may be considered. If no Civil Engineering students
qualify, funding will be held to the next year.
Gloria M. Hurley Memorial Fund
Income from endowment used for the Cooperative Extension's Volunteer Activities in monitoring,
conservation, and management of fresh water resources in the State of Rhode Island through the URI
Watershed Watch program or, in its absence, other similar programs.
George Huston Memorial Fund
Income from endowment for the purchase and maintenance of toolboxes for students in the Civil and
Environmental Engineering Department to use in their various labs and research projects.
Hutton Senior Prize in Hispanic Studies
Income from endowment awarded to a senior specializing in Spanish or Hispanic studies who has taken
a course devoted to the works of Cervantes or a course devoted to his classic Don Quixote, and has a
3.00 overall average and a 3.00 average in Spanish courses. The Hispanic section of the Language
department will nominate recipient.
Kenneth J. & Virginia E. Hylander Graduate Engineering Fellowship
Income from endowment shall be used to provide scholarship assistance annually to a qualified graduate
student pursuing an advanced degree & research assistantship in the College of Engineering, or to
support multiple students with summer stipends until they receive research grant funding during the
regular academic year. The Graduate Fellowhip may support faculty and graduate students across all
programs of the College. Graduate students will be encouraged each spring to submit to the Dean of the
College an application for a research stipend award. Awards will be disbursed at the discretion of the
Dean and will be based upon academic merit, financial need and upon faculty who are actively pursuing
external funding.
Russel D. & Russell C. Ide Scholarship in Mechanical Engineering
Income from endowment shall be used to provide annual scholarship assistance to qualified students
pursuing an undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering. Selection by the department chair and
dean of the College of Engineering will be based upon academic merit.
Joseph Waite Ince Award in Chemistry Fund
Income from endowment for a prize awarded annually to the most accomplished and promising
Chemistry student. Recipient selected by the Chemistry Dept.
Independent Insurance Agents Library Endowment
Income from endowment for use of URI Library for purchase of books, professional journals, and
reference materials with preference to the needs of the College of Business.
Indu & Sury Nonviolence & Peace Studies Endowment
The endowment shall be used for the promotion of peace and nonviolence as principles that transcend
the boundaries of culture and religion. It can be learned at any age. The donation shall be used toward
the training teachers who can teach students the importance of nonviolence.
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J Term Travel Endowment
This fund shall be used to provide students with credit-bearing international educational experiential
leanring opportunities based on financial need during the J Term, an academic mini-semester over the
URI winter session. Awards will be made at the discretion of the Vice Provost for Enrollment
Management.
Joseph Jabour Family Humanities Research Endowment
Income from endowment to provide financial support to graduate students and/or faculty in there
approved humanities research. Preference will be given to graduate students and/or faculty in the
departments of Political Science, Biological Sciences, or Nursing. Determination of the recipient(s) and
the amount of the award will be made by the Center for the Humanities Fellowships Committee.
Natale Angela Jabour Nursing Scholarship
The fund will be used to provide scholarship assistance for two (2) residents of Providence, RI majoring
in nursing based on both merit and financial need. The scholarships shall be in the amount of $2,500 per
year. The scholarship is renewable based on recipient maintaining a 3.0 GPA. The recipient(s) are to be
selected by the dean of the College of Nursing.
Dr. J. Louis Jack Student Loan Fund
Income from endowment to be used for loans to needy students who are of good scholastic standing,
native-born United States citizens and unmarried. Loans to be repaid at an interest rate, which is one
half of the then prevailing rate. Recipients selected by Enrollment Services.
Gabriel J. Jack MD Memorial Student Loan
Income from endowment to be used for loans to needy students who are of good scholastic standing,
native-born United States citizens and unmarried. Loans to be repaid at an interest rate, which is one
half of the then prevailing rate. Recipients selected by Enrollment Services.
Gladys E. Jack Memorial Student Loan Fund
Income from endowment to be used for loans to needy students who are of good scholastic standing,
native-born United States citizens and unmarried. Loans to be repaid at an interest rate, which is one
half of the then prevailing rate. Recipients selected by Enrollment Services.
Brian H. Jackson Memorial Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment used to provide scholarship support for a member of the URI Cheerleading
Squad who demonstrates a positive attitude and commitment to the spirit of the program. The recipient
should be in good academic standing and is on track to graduate. The recipient should be selected with
assistance from the Cheerleading Coach and Athletic Administrator and by recommendations from the
squad.
Frederick & Katherine Jackson Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a student with financial need in the
College of Arts & Sciences who is enrolled in the physical, biological, or social sciences or in the
humanities. Does not include students enrolled in the fine or performing arts. Recipient selected by
Enrollment Services.
Noel Jackson Turfgrass Pathology Endowment
Income from endowment for turf grass pathology outreach program and laboratory.
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Ronald C. Jalbert Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment awarded annually to an undergraduate Civil Engineering major who is a
Rhode Island resident and who has achieved academic excellence. Preference given to qualifying
children of employees of the Maguire Group, Inc. Recipient selected by the chair of the Department of
Civil Engineering.
Jazz Studies Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship to a student of jazz. Recipient selected by the Music Dept.
Russ Jeffrey American Dream Scholarship
The fund shall assist College of Business Adminstration students achieve the American Dream and shall
be distributed at the discretion of the Dean of the college.
Cedric C. Jennings '37 Memorial Scholarship Summer Internship
Income from endowment for internships awarded annually to students of Entomology or Plant
Pathology on the basis of financial need. Recipients selected by Department of Plant Pathology &
Entomology.
Robert E. Johnson Jr. Engineering Endowment
The endowment shall be used at the discretion of the College of Engineering Dean to support the
mission and interests of the College of Engineering and its students, faculty, staff and programs.
F. Curtis Johnston Endowed Scholarship
Provide scholarship assistance to an undergraduate student, based on financial need, as determined by
the Office of Student Financial Aid.
Steve & Jan Jonas Engineering Scholarship Endowment
The endowment shall be used to provide annual scholarship assistance to qualified undergrad student(s)
pursuing a degree in any discipline of engineering. Selection by the dean and department chairs will be
based upon academic merit.
Michael J. Jones '83 Memorial Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to an East Greenwich High School student
who wants to attend URI. Recipient selected by Enrollment Services.
W. Alton Jones Foundation Campus Fund
Income from endowment for use at W. Alton Jones Campus.
Michael V. Jordan Endowed Scholarship for Student Leaders
The endowment shall be awarded to Accounting and Finance majors in the College of Business who are
actively involved in leadership activties on campus or in the community and are Rhode Island residents.
Ronald P. & Karen W. Jordan Endowment
Income from endowment shall be used to support financial assistance to a College of Pharmacy student
who displays an interest or ability in health information technology.
Lynda Sacco Joseph Nursing Scholarship
The endowment shall be used to support nursing students with a preference to Rhode Island
students; either graduate or undergraduate, junior or senior, demonstrating a passion for a career in
nursing. The decision will be at the discretion of the Dean.
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Fred Joyal Scholarship
The fund shall be used to provide scholarships for undergraduate students in the Harrington School of
Communication and Media. The awards should go to students with documented financial need, as well
as merit. 2/3 of the available funds shall be evenly divided for two students in any major, currently or in
the future, in the Harrington School of Communication and Media, and 1/3 shall go to a Film/Media
major. Incoming students to any of the Harrington School majors may also be considered. Selection of
the recipients shall be made by the College of Arts and Sciences Dean's Office in conjuction with the
Harrington School of Communication and Media.
Lawrence Kahn & Kahn, Litwin Renza & Co. Ltd. Scholarship
The endowment shall be awarded to an Accounting major within the College of Business
Administration with a CPA of 3.2 or higher and who proves to be a student leader.
Professor Carl W. Kaiser Memorial Scholarship
Income from endowment for scholarship awarded annually to a senior Management major with financial
need. Prof. Kaiser taught in the College of Business Administration. Recipient selected by Enrollment
Services.
John & Elva Kanakry Endowed Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a music student.
Stephen M. Kaufman Memorial Scholarship
Income from endowment for scholarship awarded annually to a senior, preference to a History major,
who graduated from a Rhode Island high school based on financial need and academic merit (3.00 GPA
or better). Recipient selected by Enrollment Services.
Caroline & Donald Kaull Family Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a student who graduated from
Aquidneck Island Public Schools. The student must demonstrate financial need, and may renew the
scholarship through college matriculation as long as he/she maintain good academic standing and
continues to apply for financial aid.
A. Livingston Kelley Memorial Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship to a worthy student who is a Rhode Island resident. Recipient
to be selected by Enrollment Services.
Martha McCormick Kelly '37 Memorial Debate Endowment
Income from endowment used to support scholarships, research, tournament activities, and other debate
related projects at the discretion of the Director of Debate. A maximum of 80% of the interest may be
used yearly, 20% to principal.
Arthur & Helen P. Kelman Internship in Plant Science
Income from the endowment to be used by the Department of Biological Sciences.
Evelyn Siefert Kennedy Endowed Scholarship for Italian Studies
The fund shall be used to provide scholarship support for a textile student with a minor in Italian.
Prefence will be given to a student of Italian heritage. The decision will be made by the Dean of the
College of Human Science & Services in consultation with the Chair of the Textile Department.
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Holly Kennedy Diversity Endowment
Income from endowment to support diverse or billingual students in the College of Nursing with interest
in Women's Health.
Sylvia C. & Frederick Kenner '37 Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a URI Freshman with genuine financial
need who graduated from high school with an average of A- or better. Recipient selected by Enrollment
Services.
Kenney Endowment for Theatre & Music
Income from endowment shall provide funds to support the URI Theatre Department and/or the URI
Music Dept. Funds made available through this endowment may be used for student scholarships,
student productions, costumes and scenery, visiting artists, fees, purchase and/or repair of instruments,
technical costs, publicity, and other related expenses. Determination of the use of the funds shall be
made annually by the Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences.
G. Dickson & Virginia Stiles Kenney Chemistry Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded to an undergraduate chemistry major for summer
study or research. If there is no qualified summer recipient, a scholarship will be awarded to an
incoming or current undergraduate or graduate majoring in Chemistry. Recipient selected by the
Chemistry Department.
Amos E. Kent P.E. Memorial Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship in Engineering, awarded annually on the basis of financial
need to a full time undergraduate student entering the junior class . Any student is eligible for one or
more additional awards provided those requirements for the award continue to be met. Recipient
selected by the College of Engineering.
Kenyon Industries Inc. Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a student on the basis of financial need.
Preference to children of employees of Kenyon Piece Dyeworks. Recipient selected by Enrollment
Services.
Kenneth & Susan Kermes Distinguished Lecture or Performance Fund
This endowment shall provide annual funding to support a lecture or performance by a distinguished
visiting scholar, or an artist, such as a musician, singer, actor, writer, etc. or a recognized professional or
expert in a particular field. The funds may be used to sponsor a lecture or performance separate from
any other events, series, or symposium; or they may provide support for an existing event, series, or
symposium on the URI campus. The determination of the use of the funds shall be made by the Dean of
the College of Arts & Sciences, in consultation, if necessary, with any other college, department, or
program on the URI campus.
Kenneth & Susan Kermes Undergraduate Scholarship in Nursing
Income from endowment awarded annually for scholarships to students majoring in Nursing with good
academic standing and financial need. Recipients selected by Enrollment Services.
Paul J. Kervick Family Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a deserving student from a middleincome family. Preference to children of employees of the Providence Steel and Iron Company, Inc.
with financial need. Recipient selected by Enrollment Services.
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David Ketner Memorial Fund
Income from endowment for prize(s) to art students, established in memory of David D. Ketner, former
URI professor of Art. Recipients selected by the Art Department.
Kilguss Family Fund
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a full time student of good academic
standing. Preference to those students who reside in East Greenwich and are majoring or plan to major
in business.
Dr. Alfred G. Killilea Faculty Endowment in Political Science
Income from endowment will provide discretionary support for a faculty member in the Department of
Political Science. Funds may be used for teaching, travel, research, outreach activities, hiring of
students, or any relevant purpose approved by the Dean of Arts & Sciences. The recipient of the funding
must be a faculty member in the Political Science Department who has demonstrated excellence in
teaching, or research or both. The Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences chooses the recipient.
Hesook Suzi Kim Fund for Graduate Student Support
Income from endowment for the support of graduating Nursing student's research and professional
development efforts. Award made by the Dean of the College of Nursing.
Thomas J. Kim Endowed Engineering Scholarship
Income from endowment shall be used to provide annual scholarship assistance to qualified
undergraduate students pursuing a degree in any discipline of engineering. Selection by the dean of the
College will be based upon academic merit and demonstrated financial need to support undergraduate
student matriculation to graduation. Preference is to award scholarship freshman year, and be renewable
each subsequent year provided the student maintains a minimum GPA of 3.20 overall. In the event that
no distribution may be made from the endowment in a given year because of state or federal law
governing endowments, the scholarship will be awarded from the principal of the fund in the same
amount as the prior year.
Edward P. King Jr. Memorial Endowment
Income from endowment for the support of the Department of Ocean Engineering courses OCE 215 and
OCE 216. Professor James Miller with the approval of the chair of the department will decide the use of
the fund.
Lester J. & Marie T. King Memorial Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a student in the College of Engineering
who demonstrates academic excellence and financial need. Recipient selected by the College of
Engineering in conjunction with Enrollment Services.
Mason B. Kingsbury Memorial Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship in Engineering awarded annually. Recipient selected by the
College of Engineering.
Kingston Hill Gardener's Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a junior or senior majoring in the area of
Plant Studies on the basis of academic merit and interest. Recipient selected by faculty members in the
area of Plant Studies in the Plant Science Department.
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Elizabeth T. Kinney Memorial Fund
Eighty percent (80%) of income from endowment will be used at the discretion of the Chair of the Plant
Studies Department for instructional purposes in Ornamental Horticulture and Landscape Architecture.
Twenty percent (20%) will be reinvested in the fund. Mrs. Kinney gave years of service to URI and the
Kingston communtiy.
Lorenzo F. Kinney '14 Endowed Plant Sciences Fund
Income from endowment will be used by the Department of Plant Sciences, in the College of
Environmental & Life Sciences in horticulture.
Chester H. Kirk Memorial Distinguished Professorship
Income from endowment to support a professorship in Chemical Engineering.
Chester H. Kirk Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to children of Amtrol Inc. employees with
preference to those with financial need. At least $100 awarded to eligible students who apply but have
no computed financial need. Any balance may be awarded to students deemed worthy by University
standards. Recipients selected by Enrollment Services.
Kenneth L. & Marie V. Kirk Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a student being served by URI's
programming for the physically challenged who is in good academic and social standing. First
preference to a student from Rhode Island. Recipient selected by Enrollment Services in consultation
with the Office of Disabillity Services.
John A. Knauss Fund for Oceanographic Excellence
Income from endowment for use at the discretion of the Dean of the Graduate School of Oceanography
for the encouragement of GSO faculty, staff, and students to carry out activities which complement the
institution's commitment to excellence. Fund created to honor John Knauss upon his retirement as Dean
and Vice President.
Knickle Family Freshman Chemical Engineering Scholarship
Income from endowment for scholarship for a first semester Chemical Engineering sophomore based on
his/her freshman performance. Recipient selected by the Chemical Engineering Department.
Knickle Family Graduate Fellowship in Chemical Engineering
Income from endowment for a graduate fellowship in Chemical Engineering. Recipient selected by the
Chemical Engineering Department.
Erica Knowles Memorial Endowment
Fund to annually support a female student(s) with high academic excellence and financial need who is a
journalism major in the Harrington School for Communication and Media and/or a Gender and Womens
Studies major
Harry Knowles Memorial Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to students having financial need.
Recipient selected by Enrollment Services.
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Kenneth E. Knox Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a student in the college of business in
good academic standing and who demonstrates financial need, with preference given to a graduate of
East Greenwich High School and/or one who is majoring in Finance.
Irving Kopech Scholarship Endowment Fund
Income from endowment for a scholarship based on financial need. Recipient selected by Enrollment
Services.
June J. & Habib A. Koussa Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship to a full time undergraduate in Engineering, Business
Administration, Environment and Life Sciences, or a Kinesiology major with a minimum 2.75 average
at URI, or a 3.00 if a freshman, who is a native-born citizen of the United States and demonstrates
financial need. Preference to graduates of Central Falls or South Kingstown High Schools. Recipient
selected by Enrollment Services.
Russell C. Koza Memorial Polish Heritage Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a junior or senior in the College of
Business Administration with financial need. Preference to students with Polish heritage. Recipient
selected by Enrollment Services.
Jack Kraft Endowment for Basketball
Income from endowment for a scholarship in Basketball. This fund was established in honor of Jack
Kraft, basketball coach at URI from 1973-1981 and Director of Athletic Giving 1981-1986, on his
retirement from the University. Recipient selcted by the URI Athletic Director in consultation with the
basketball coach.
Jerome & Gail Kritz Endowment
Income from endowment to support the Mentor/Tutor Intership program at the University of Rhode
Island. The funds may be used to support any needs directly related to the MTI Program, including, but
not limited to: the Programs Director's salary; materials and supplies; travel reimbursements for
students; and any other related expenses. If for some reason the MTI program ceases to exist, the funds
would be available to the Politcal Science department at the direction of the Chair.
Michael S. Kroian Memorial Music Scholarship
Income from endowment shall provide scholarship for students who are declared Music
majors, with documented financial need. Students who receive the scholarship may continue to receive
the award if they continue to meet the criteria and remain in good academic standing. The award shall be
given to Music majors, from Warwick Veterans Memorial High School, with preference given to majors
in the following order of importance: 1. Music Education: voice 2. Music Performance: voice 3. Music
Education: instrumental 4. Music Performance: instrumental. If a student from Warwick Veterans
Memorial High School who meets the criteria cannot be found, then a student who is a resident of
Warwick, RI, who aftended any high school and meets the criteria, with the same preferences, may be
selected. If a student from Warwick who meets the criteria cannot be found, then a resident of Rhode
Island who attended any high school, who meets the criteria, with the same preferences, may be
selected. Determination of the recipient shall be made by the Music Department in consultation with
Enrollment Services.
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Robert W. & Bella S. Krovitz Memorial
Income from the endowment for a student loan to support and assist undergraduate and graduate
students of financial need and academic merit whose demonstrated committment makes attaining a
degree likely.
Dr. William H. Krueger Graduate Studies Fund
The fund shall be used to provide an annual award to a graduate student who is studying aspects of the
biology of marine and diadromous fishes and who maintains a minimum GPA of 3.2. The award shall be
given at the discretion of the Dean of the College of Environment & Life Sciences in consultation with
the Department of Biological Sciences
Dr. Janet M. Kulberg Memorial Fund in School Psychology
Income from endowment for fellowships based on need and merit for graduate students enrolled at the
University of Rhode Island in the School Psychology graduate programs. Applicants must be full time
graduate students in good academic standing. Recipient selected by Enrollment Services in consultation
with Psychology graduate advisors.
Eric F. Kumpf Memorial Humanities Fellowship Endowment
Income from endowment used for Humanities Fellowships to graduate students and faculty to support
their Humanities research. Receipient selected by the Center for Humanities in conjunction with the
Dean of Arts & Sciences.
Eric F. Kumpf Memorial Humanities Honors Student Endowment
Income from endowment used to fund grants to undergraduate students in the University of Rhode
Island Honors program or those taking honors courses, to support their Humanities research. The
selection of the recipients, and the amount of the awards, shall be recommedations by, and in
conjunction with, the University Honors Program. The awards will be avaiable by undergraduate Honors
students across the curriculum who are engaged in Humanities research.
Eric F. Kumpf Memorial Journalism & Political Science Scholarship
Income from endowment used for a scholarship awarded annually to undergraduate Political Science
and Journalism majors, based on merit and need. 50% for Journalism, 50% for Political Science.
Recipient selected by the chairs of Political Science and Journalism, or his/her designee.
Oscar & Lauretta LaPierre Memorial Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship for four years to a student in the College of Nursing from
Central Falls, RI on the basis of financial need. Recipient selected by Enrollment Services.
James Ladewig Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment will be used for a scholarship awarded annually for students majoring in
music.
Kenneth Lagerquist-RINLA Horticultural Scholarship
Income from endowment to provide annual scholarship(s) to undergraduate or graduate students
working toward a degree from the Department of Plant Science within the College of Environment and
Life Sciences. The Department of Plant Science will select the annual student scholarship recipients
with a goal (not a requirement) of having one student from each class (freshman, sophomore, junior and
senior); however the Department will be able to select students for the award at their ultimate discretion.
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Adele S. Landesberg Memorial Endowed Scholarship in Nursing
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a graduate student (master or doctoral)
in the area of psychiatric nursing, based on academic merit. Awardee may receive same award for no
more than four years. Recipient selected by the Dean of the College of Nursing and/or his/her designee.
Melvin M. Landesberg & Arlene Silverman Engineering Scholarship
Income from the endowment shall be used to provide annual scholarship assistance to a United States
citizen who is a qualified graduate student pursuing an advanced degree in the Department of Electrical
Engineering of the College of Engineering. Selection by the department chair and the dean will be based
on academic merit.
Mary Langdon Memorial Scholarship in Voice
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a Music major studying voice. Recipient
selected by the Department of Music.
Leonard '43 & Elena Lanni Family Engineering Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a student majoring in Mechanical or
Chemical Engineering. First preference to a first generation American who graduated from a Rhode
Island high school and has financial need and acceptable academic achievement. Recipient selected by
Enrollment Services and the Dean of the College of Engineering.
Charles J. Latos Memorial Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment shall be paid out annually as scholarship assistance to women undergraduate
students majoring in Economics (preferred) or Engineering, based on financial need. Recipient selected
by Enrollment Services.
John M. Lawrence III Memorial Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually in the department of Natural Resource
Science. Recipient selected by the Department.
Helen Gibbs Lea Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to an Alpha Chi Omega. First preference to
a member majoring in primary education, second preference to a member in any education major and
lastly any worthy recipient within the Alpha Chi Omega soroity.
Learning Landscape Endowment
Income from endowment for the mainenance of the learning landscape so that it will continue to be
usable for teaching and demonstration purposes. Professors Casagrande and Maynard will determine
disbursement of funds.
Lee Family Music Scholarship
Income from endowment for scholarships awarded annually to incoming students (freshman or transfer)
on a priority basis in Music with preference to those concentrating in composition, piano, or saxophone.
A returning music major may be eligible. Recipient selected by the chair of the Department of Music
along with the Department's Scholarship Committee.
Edward M. Lee Memorial Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship in Pharmacy, awarded annually to students from Woonsocket
and North Smithfield. Recipients selected by the College of Pharmacy.
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Eleanor R. Lemaire Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship to a female athlete, graduate of a RI high school, who
exhibits role model qualities and shows outstanding athletic ability and/or financial need. Fund
established in honor of the retirement of Ellie LeMaire, Senior Associate Director of Athletics. Recipient
selected by the URI Athletic Director in consultation with the female sport coaches.
James M. Lenehan Memorial Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship in Mechanical Engineering awarded annually to a deserving
student with financial need whose experience or biography shows that person to be a self-starter likely to
become a manager of engineers.
Gabriel Lengyel Fellowship in Electrical Engineering
Income from endowment for a fellowship award in Electrical Engineering to the graduate student with
the most outstanding achievement. Recipient selected by the faculty of the department of Electrical
Engineering.
J. Michael and Donna Pedro Lennon Scholarship
The fund shall be used to provide scholarship assistance to undergraduate students within the College of
Arts & Sciences studying the Humanities. The awards shall be made at the discretion of its Dean.
John Leo LGBT Veterans in the Humanities Endowment
TBD
Matthew & Jeanmarie Leonard Pharmacy Endowment
The endowment shall be used to support Rhode Island pharmacy students with demonstrated financial
need.
Stephen Letcher Scholarship Endowment
The endowment shall be used to provide scholarship assistance to undergraduate or graduate Physics
students. Recipients shall be selected by the Chair of the Physics department.
Linda Lotridge Levin & Leonard I. Levin Journalism Scholarship
Income from endowment used to provide scholarships to Journalism majors based on financial need and
merit. The students shall be selected by Enrollment Services in consultation with the URI Department of
Journalism.
Leviton Foundation Inc. Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to children (first preference) and
grandchildren of active employees of American Insulated Wire, Atlas Wire and Cable, Cable Electric
Products, Leviton Manufacturing, Rhode Island Insulated Wire, and other affiliated companies on the
basis of financial need and scholastic standing. Preference to undergraduates. Recipients selected by
Enrollment Services.
Austin T. Levy Memorial Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually on the basis of financial need. Preference
to graduates of Burriville, RI High School. Recipients selected by Enrollment Services.
June Rockwell Levy Memorial Scholarship
Income from endowment awarded annually to music students on the basis of financial need. Recipients
selected by Enrollment Services.
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Lietar / Nield Lecture Series Fund
Income from endowment to be used to support a lecture series in the College of Nursing. The purpose is
to attract nationally renowned speakers to URI. The fund is in honor of Betsy Nield's retirement from
the Community College of Rhode Island.
Lincoln Environmental Endowed Scholarship Fund
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually on the basis of academic merit and
financial need to an undergraduate student pursuing a degree with a focus in environmental science in
the fields of Engineering, Geology, or Chemistry. Undergraduates in any degree program who are the
children of current Lincoln Environmental, Inc. employees may also be considered.
Lions Club of Westerly Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship not to exceed $500 awarded annually to deserving students
on the basis of financial need, citizenship, scholarship, and contribution to the University as evidenced
by participation in organized activites programs. Preference to junior and senior students. Limited to
Rhode Island residents who are graduates of Westerly High School. Recipient selected by Enrollment
Services.
Frederick Lippitt Memorial Endowment in Oceanography
Income from endowment for use of the Dean of the Graduate School in Oceanography.
Raymond & Virginia Lippmann Endowment for Landscape Architecture
Income from endowment for the implementation of programs in the field of landscape architecture.
Paul & Marguerite Lischio Endowment
Income from endowment divided equally between the College of Engineering (Civil Engineering) and
the College of Business.
Paul & Marguerite Lischio Graduate Engineering Fellowship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a qualified graduate student pursuing an
advanced degree and research assistantship in the College of Engineering and/or to support multiple
students with summer stipends until they receive research grant funding during the regular academic
year. Preference given to Civil Engineering students, but if No CVE students meet criteria, graduate
fellowship may support faculty and graduate students across all programs in the college. Recipient is
selected by the dean after reviewing all applications, based on academic merit, and upon faculty who are
actively pursuing external funding.
Little M.A.M.A Child Development Center Endowment
Income from endowment to provide support for the URI Child Development Center at URI in Kingston.
Funds may be used to purchase equipment, materials and resources, and other relevant expenses of the
Center. The Director of the Child Development Center shall determine the appropriate use of the funds.
Livingston/Zitkin Graduate Scholarship in Music
Income from endowment for a prize to be awarded annually to the graduate student in Music who writes
the best research paper for the MUS548 course.
Dr. Nicholas R. Locascio Prizes in Italian
Income from endowment for prizes in Italian. Recipient selected by the Language Department.
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Rosario J. Lombardo Scholarship in Engineering
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a female student in the College of
Engineering on the basis of financial need. Recipient selected by Enrollment Services.
John Long Memorial Math Scholarship
The Scholarship shall be used to support teacher candidates who are seeking certification to teach
mathmatics at the middle or secondary level. The Scholarships shall be based on academic performance
and financial need, with the selections made by Enrollment Services.
Gladys N. Longo Endowed Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship in Pharmacy on the basis of financial need. Recipient
selected by Enrollment Services.
Gladys N. Longo Scholarship for College of Nursing
Income from endowment for a scholarship in Nursing for a fourth year student entering the fifth year
with financial need. Recipient selected by Enrollment Services.
Peter Lord Environmental Journalism Scholarship
The fund will be used to establish a scholarship that benefits undergraduate journalism students with a
preference for those studying environmental communications. The recipients of the scholarship will be
selected by the College of Arts & Sciences.
Aurelio Lucci '62 Endowment
Income from endowment for a faculty excellence award. Recipient selected by the Dean of the College
of Engineering.
Raymond G. & Nancy A. Lundgren Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a student in the College of
Environmental and Life Sciences from Tiverton, RI based on the criteria outlined below. If no such
student exists, the student can be from Little Compton, RI. The student(s) must have financial need and
be only an average academic student, in any year of study. Recipient selected by the Dean of CELS.
First preference will be given to a student in CELS with either a double major in Education or minor in
Education. Second preference to a CELS only student. If no CELS student fits these criteria, the Dean of
Arts & Sciences should award to an Education major with the same stipulations as above. Initially, the
award will be given annually in the amount of $500.00. When the spend-able income reaches $1,000,
one award in that amount will be made annually. When the awardable amount surpasses $1000, more
than one award can be made annually.
A. Robert Lusi Engineering Scholarship
Income from endowment for scholarships awarded annually to undergraduate engineering students on
the basis of merit. Scholarship will be $1000 minimum and the same student may receive the award for
four years contingent upon making satisfactory progress toward graduation. Receipients selected by the
College of Engineering.
A.F. Lusi Construction Engineering Ambassadors Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to an undergraduate who serves as an
Ambassador of the College of Engineering. Recipients are selected by the dean, based on scholastic and
leadership skills. The Ambassadors help recruit students and promote the college by providing tours for
visitors and alumni, and by attending social events.
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Rudolph '50 & Dorothy Nolan Lux '49 Endowment Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship in any Engineering discipline, to a sophomore, junior, or
senior on the basis of high academic achievement, potential, and financial need. Receipient selected at
the discretion of the Dean of Engineering's office.
Louis A. Luzzi Endowment for Graduate & Development Activities Fund
Income from endowment for the support of graduate student activities in the College of Pharmacy. The
funds may be used for graduate student fellowships, research support, conference attendance, etc. and/or
for development activities that will promote further donations for graduate assistance. Lipson
endowment combined with Luzzi endowment.
JH Lynch & Sons and Lynch Family Endowment
Income from endowment is to be used for the enhancement of transportation programs in Civil
Engineering at the discretion of the department chair.
M.A.M.A Chemistry Fund Endowment
Income from endowment used to provide support for the URI Chemistry Department. Funds may be
used to purchase equipment and materials, pay for faculty travel for research and/or conferences, pay for
visiting speakers, support students, or any other relevant expenses of the Chemistry Department.
Chemistry Department professors in consultation with the chair will determine what expenditures will
be funded.
Thomas A. Macari Ice Hockey Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship in ice hockey awarded annually to a student who emulates
the positive ideals of Tom Macari. Recipient selected by the URI Athletic Director in consulatation with
the Hockey coach and the Assistant AD for Recreational Services.
Henry Mackal Endowed Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship in Engineering, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, or
Kinesiology awarded annually to students on the basis of financial need. Recipient selected by
Enrollment Services.
John J. Mackin III Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment for assistance to students enrolled in the Alan Shawn Feinstein College of
Continuing Education for book purchases or other expenses related to their course work or college
career. Recipient selected by the College of Continuing Education's Scholarship Committee.
Edward E. and Louise E. Madden Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to undergraduate students who are in the
first generation of their immediate families to attend college. Recipient selected by Enrollment Services.
Paul and Ruth Mangan Scholarship Endowment
The fund shall be used to provide assistance to engineering students who have shown academic
excellence and preferable to those who have participated in competitive athletic programs.
Charles A. Maguire and Associates Scholarship Fund
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually on the basis of financial need. Recipients
selected by Enrollment Services.
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Carleton Maine Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a deserving student in Environmental,
Civil, or related Engineering specialties who is in need of financial assistance. Recipient selected by
Enrollment Services.
Domenic Mainelli Family Endowment in Civil Engineering
Income from endowment used to support the programmatic needs of the Department of Civil
Engineering at the discretion of the department chair and the dean of the College of Engineering. First
priority must be given to offerings in construction management, including lectures, seminars and
conferences, etc. If all available funding is not utilized for the above purpose, other programmatic needs
of the department may be considered.
Dr. Tom Manfredi Kinesiology Student Research Fund
The endowment will be used to support undergraduate and graduate student research projects. Funds
may be used at the discretion of the Chair of the Department of Kinesiology.
Angelo A. Marcello Memorial Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship in Civil Engineering awarded annually to a Junior or Senior
student based on financial need with consideration given to academic excellence. Minimum awards
$350, maximum 50% of tuition. Recipient selected by Enrollment Services and the Department of Civil
Engineering.
Robert Edmund Marcille Memorial Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a student in the College of Engineering
based on financial need. Recipient selected by Enrollment Services.
Mariano Family Endowment Biomedical Engineering
Income from endowment to support the needs of the Biomedical Engineering program at the discretion
of the Chair and Dean of the college.
Marine Science Boat Fund
Income from endowment for use in Marine Science programs with approval of the Dean of GSO. Funds
are obtained from sale of boats donated to the URI Foundation for GSO. Principal may be used if
requested by GSO Dean.
Ernest Mario Distinguished Chair in Pharmaceutics
Income from endowment for the College of Pharmacy for the Ernest Mario Distinguished Chair in
Pharmaceutics. This Chair supplements the University's commitment to the pharmaceutics program and
creates a new position in the department.
Barry A. Marks Memorial Scholarship
Income from endowment for faculty scholarship in the College of Arts and Sciences through a grant or
grants under the supervision of the Dean of the College.
Dorothy & Edmund Marshall Endowed Fund
Income from endowment to enhance the engineering program at the discretion of the dean of the College
of Engineering.
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Dorothy & Edmund Marshall Faculty Excellence in Engineering
Income from endowment for annual recurring faculty excellence awards to carefully selected and
worthy faculty in the College of Engineering. The selection process will be directed by the Dean of the
College and will consider criteria such as excellence, achievement, and distinction in engineering
education research and service at URI. Awards will be presented at commencement.
Spencer J. and Kathleen Martin Endowed Scholarship for Accounting Students
The endowment shall be used to support students with demonstrated financial need entering their junior
year. Preference given to Rhode Islanders.
Dr. M. Dorothy Massey Endowed Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship for women undergraduate or graduate students majoring in
Physical Education. Recipient selected by the Physical Education Department.
John A. Mathewson Library Endowment
Income from endowment to support the URI Library.
Mattoon-Kline Scholarship in GSLIS
Income from the endowment for a scholarship to support diversification by supporting full or part time
graduate student of color in the GSLIS program. Recipient selected by the Director of GSLIS in
conjunction with Enrollment Services based on need.
Mary Matzinger Memorial Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment for scholarships based on academic excellence. Recipients selected by
Enrollment Services. "Polly" Matzinger was a former Director of Publications at URI.
Shawn P. McBride Memorial IEP Scholarship
Income from endowment shall be used to provide scholarship assistance annually to a qualified thirdyear undergraduate student pursuing degrees in the International Engineering Program (IEP) who
expects to travel and intern abroad the following academic year. Preference will be given to an
individualist with diverse interests and solid character. Selection by the IEP director and staff will be
based upon academic merit and financial need.
John T. McCarthy '36 Memorial Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship, to a deserving junior or senior majoring in biological
sciences with an interest in Zoology awarded annually. Preference to a student planning to go to a
Veterinary School. Recipient selected by Enrollment Services.
James D. McCartin Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a full time junior, U.S. citizen majoring
in math with a minimum 3.00 overall GPA, and a 3.25 minimum GPA in Mathematics. Recipient
selected by Enrollment services in conjunction with the Math department.
Don & Sandy McCreight Athletics Endowment
Distributions from the endowment shall be used to support the promotion of athletics as follows: 50%
for the unrestricted use of men's intercollegiate golf. 50% for unrestricted use of the women's basketball
program.
Mark & Betty McGivney Scholarship for Accounting Majors
The endowment shall be used to support Accounting Majors in the College of Business Administration.
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Mary O'Sullivan McGovern Nursing Scholarship
Income from endowment shall be used to fund a scholarship for a nursing student. Preference will be
given to international students; decision will be at the dean's discretion.
Robert P. & Dolores C. McKenna Scholarship Endowment
The scholarship endowment in memory of John & Ada Lastarza. The annual earned income from this
permanent fund shall be paid out annually by the URI Financial Aid Office to a student or students from
Rhode Island selected by the Dean of Nursing, having genuine financial need and having a good
academic record in their sophomore, junior or senior year in the University of Rhode Island's College of
Nursing. Preference will be given to those specializing in geriatric care.
W. Lynn McKinney Diversity Fund
The endowment will be used to support the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Center
programming and curricular initiatives. These may include but are not limited to: scholarships,
fellowships, colloquia, programs, visiting speakers and library acquisitions. Funds may be used as
determined by the Director of the GLBTQ Center.
Nancy McKinstry Endowed Scholarship in Economics
Income from endowment for a scholarship(s) awarded annually to student(s) majoring in economics.
The scholarship is based on merit and financial need and may be awarded to incoming freshmen.
Recipient selected by the Enrollment Services in conjunction with the Department of Economics.
George B. & Mildred L. McKowen Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a student from New Jersey who is
enrolled in the College of Business Administration. Recipient selected by Enrollment Services.
Robert L. McMaster Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship in Marine Geology awarded annually on the basis of
academic performance, dedication to teaching, and modesty. Robert McMaster is known as the
Narragansett Bay historian and was at GSO from 1953-1990. Recipient selected by GSO.
Thomas & Kathy J. McNiff Graduate Student Endowment in Marine Sciences
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a graduate student pursuing study in the
Marine Sciences in the Graduate School of Oceanography. Recipient selected by the GSO.
Mechanical Engineering Alumni Endowment
Income from endowment for use by the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Funded through the
generous contributions of alumni of the Department of Mechanical Engineering to be used at the
discretion of the chair.
Robert G. '51 & Charlotte F. Mee '51 Memorial Endowment
Income from endowment awarded annually for scholarship in the college of Business; either Accounting
or in Business management graduate program. Preference to a junior, senior or graduate student with
3.2 or better or if none avail to any business student with a 3.2 GPA or better. Awardees should be from
middle income families. The awardees may NOT have financial loans (excluding student loans and
campus employment). Recipient selected by faculty committee of accounting department.
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Messinger Family Endowed Scholarship
The fund shall support a student from Rhode Island who exhibits financial need and has maintained a
grade point average of at least 3.00. The same student may receive the award in successive years
providing the above requirement is met. Receipients and expenditures will be determined by the Dean of
the College of Arts & Science.
Michael P. Metcalf Institute for Marine & Environmental Reporting Fund
Income from endowment to fund 12-15 fellowships annually for working journalists to attend a handson scientific workshop at the Graduate School of Oceanography. The workshops emphasize
strengthening communication between scientists and journalists. Metcalf fellows learn the basics of
scientific research through hands-on field and lab work.
William D. & Clarice Metz Scholarship
Income from endowment for an award given annually to a graduating senior for excellence and a
scholarship awarded annually to a graduate student in History who shows great promise in advancing
the understanding of historical issues. Recipients selected from recommendations by History department
faculty.
Ernest Michie Education Interest Free Loan Fund
Income from endowment to provide interest free loans to undergraduate students with good academic
performances and with genuine financial need as determined by Enrollment Services.
Thomas W. Miller Endowed Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to students preferably majoring in the
sciences and coming from New Jersey, who have both financial need and academic achievement.
Recipient selected by Enrollment Services.
Miniati Family Endowment
Income from endowment used to fund undergraduate scholarships for returning URI students who have
demonstrated academic excellence and leadership in extracurricular activities. Recipient selected by
Enrollment Services.
Arthur J. Minor Memorial Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship in Engineering awarded annually to students on the basis of
financial need. Recipient selected by Enrollment Services.
Minority Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a minority student with financial need.
Recipient selected by Enrollment Services.
Richard & Jana Minot Scholarship
The endowment shall be used to support students majoring in accounting in the College of Business.
Preference will be given to older than average students. GPA is not a significant concern for determining
recipients. Although GPA will not be a significant concern the demonstrated desire to further advance in
and enhance the accounting profession will be a consideration as indicated through involvement in other
than the classroom arena.
Ryan Mone Memorial Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to students on the basis of merit. First
preference to graduating seniors of Martha's Vineyard Regional High School. Graduating seniors from
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Nantucket High School and Cape Cod High Schools are also eligible. Recipient selected by the Dean of
Arts & Sciences and Principal of Martha's Vineyard Regional High School.
William S. Moody III Memorial Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship in the College of the Environment and Life Sciences awarded
for four years to an undergraduate on the basis of academic merit and interest in environmental issues
and studies. Recipient selected by the Dean.
Richard B. Morrison Memorial Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually on the basis of financial need to to
students who are Rhode Island residents. Recipient selected by Enrollment Services.
Thomas V. Morrissey Endowment
Income from endowment used to provide tuition expenses for students deemed in financial need, as
defined by the University of Rhode Island.
Joseph A. Morrone III Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually in Mechanical Engineering on the basis of
merit and/or financial need. Second preference to any student in the College of Engineering if no
Mechanical Engineering student meets the criteria. Recipient selected by the College of Engineering.
Michael M. Morrow & Carole E. Heaton Business Endowment
Income from endowment for use of the Dean in the College of Business.
Mother Jones Endowed Scholarship
Income from endowment for a $500 scholarship in Women's Studies awarded annually on the primary
basis of financial need and the secondary basis of scholarly excellence. Recipient selected by the
Women's Studies Committee.
Nancy C. Motola Endowment
The endowment shall be used to assist graduate students with demonstrated financial need.
Kendall Moultop '41 Endowment
Income from endowment for use by the URI Student Chapter, American Society of Civil Engineers for
its activities. Subject to approval of chapter's faculty advisor.
Herman Muenchinger '38 Department of Mechanical Engineering Fund
Income from endowment to support the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the discretion of the
department chair.
Kenneth E. & Janet K. Munroe Endowed Scholarship
Income from Endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to provide assistance to students in the
College of Business Administration at the discretion of the Dean.
James D. & Anna R. Murphy Dept. of Finance & Ins. Endowment
Income from endowment to provide unrestricted funds for the Department of Finance and Insurance
used at the discretion of the chairman of the department with approval of the Dean.
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Vincent E. & Estelle E. Murphy Endowed Professorship
The Vincent & Estelle Murphy Professorship is to be awarded by the Provost of the University to the
person selected and appointed as full-time Dean of the URI College of Engineering. The professorship is
to be retained by the dean for the duration of his/her service as dean of the College. In the event of
having an Interim Dean of the College, the professorship should not be awarded, and available funding
from the endowment is to be held and rolled over to enhance the account until a permanent dean is
officially appointed and awarded the professorship.
Vincent E. & Estelle E. Murphy Scholarship Fund
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a College of Engineering student with
financial need. There are no restrictions as to the student's use of the money. Recipient selected by the
Dean of the College of Engineering or his designee.
Barbara H. Murray Scholarship
The endowment shall be used to support student scholarships in the College of Human Science &
Services. The decision will be made at the dean's discretion.
Daniel J. & Blanche R. Murray Family Endowed Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a student with financial need. Recipient
selected by Enrollment Services.
John J. Murray Memorial Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually in the College of Engineering based on
academic merit. Recipient selected by the Dean of the College of Engineering or his/her designee.
William T. Murray Jr. '49 Scholarship Endowment Fund
The fund shall be used to provide annual, merit-based scholarships to undergraduate students pursuing a
degree in any discipline of the College of Engineering and shall be awarded at the discretion of its dean.
Sebastian P. and Marybelle Musco Music Endowment
Income from endowment to support the mission and interests of the University and its students, faculty,
staff, programs, and instruments for the URI Music Department. This endowment shall provide funds to
support the Music Department for student scholarships, student concert costs, or the purchase and/or
repair of instruments, technical costs, publicity, and other related expenses. Determination of the use of
the funds shall be made annually by the Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences.
Sebastian P. and Marybelle Musco Opera Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to an undergraduate studying opera.
Sebastian P. and Marybelle Musco Voice Scholarship
Income from endowment to assist undergraduate and graduate music majors who are studying voice and
interested in pursuing careers in opera and vocal performance. Selection by voice faculty and
chairperson of the Department of Music.
Museum of Primitive Culture Endowment
Income from endowment to support the Museum. One half of income to be available for expenses and
one half to be added to the principal in this fund.
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Stephen Myles Scholarship
This fund shall provide a financial scholarship to be awarded to a student, in good standing, who is
demonstrably engaged in promoting social justice through artistic endeavor, or scholarship. Preference
shall be given to undergraduate students with financial need, who are from Rhode Island, and are in the
College of Arts and Sciences. The recipient shall be determined by the Associate Vice President for
Community, Equality and Diversity. In the absence of a Vice-President for Diversity, the recipient shall
be selected by the URI Equity Council.
Carl Myllymaki and Richard Smith Memorial Scholarship
Income from endowment will support equal scholarships to Westerly High School seniors who
participate in sports, student government, or scouting, and who will be attending URI. The scholarship
recipients will be recommended by Enrollment Services and Westerly High School and be awarded by
the College of Arts & Science. Funds should also be set aside for the purchase of two dress blue
uniforms and books about Vietnam for two deserving URI seniors in the Department of Military
Science. Selection of these award recipients will be made by the Chair of the URI Military Science
Department.
Vito A. Nacci Civil Engineering Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually in Civil Engineering. Recipient selected by
Enrollment Services.
Ardashes and Sally Nahabedian Endowed Scholarship
Income from endowment to provide scholarship assistance to students graduated from Tolman High
School in Pawtucket, RI based on financial need.
Michael J. Nappi Memorial Scholarship Endowment
Scholarship to be awarded by enrollment services to worthy candidate based on financial need and
academic performance, with first preference to student majoring in teacher/education.
Bala Vethanayaki & Professor Seetharama L. Narasimhan Endowment
The endowment shall be used half for scholarships in biological sciences as determined by Professor
Harold D. Bibb or his designee and half for research in biotechnology to benefit deserving students as
determined by the Dean of the College of the Enviroment and Life Sciences or his/her designee.
Vethanayaki and Prof. Seetharama L. Narasimhan Business Endowment
The endowment shall be used to support undergraduates who will major in Operations and Supply Chain
Management. Preference will be given to deserving students in the following order: Native Indian Tribe,
African Americas, Eagle Scouts/Gold Medal, Asian Indians and others.
Henry J. Nardone Family Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to either an incoming or currently enrolled
student in the College of Engineering. This scholarship may be awarded consecutive years for retention
purposes. Recipient selected by the dean and department chair(s) based on academic merit, with first
preference to a student who graduated from a Rhode Island high school who is pursuing Mechanical
Engineering. If no ME student and/or RI high school graduate qualifies, funding may be awarded to any
qualified undergraduate pursing any discipline within the College of Engineering or any
ME/Engineering student from any of the New England States.
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Narragansett Bay Independent Shellfisherman's Academic Scholarship Fund
The endowment shall be used to support undergraduate or graduate students who are personally active
as independent shellfishermen, or whose blood relative(s) are, or were, commercial independent
shellfishermen, where financial need is not a factor. In the event that the scholarship cannot be awarded
as described above, the scholarship will then be available to graduates of LaSalle Academy or East
Greenwich High School, based on financial need. The distribution of the award will be to three students
receiving $2,000 each or two students receiving $3,000/ each. In the isolated event that one student is a
licensed shellfisherman in RI and is the only candidate, he/she may receive the entire $6,000 award. The
scholarship funds shall be awarded by the Office on Enrollment Services and students should apply by
July 31.
Narragansett Improvement Company Scholarships
Income from endowment awarded annually for scholarships to majors in Civil and Environmental
Engineering who are from Rhode Island. Recipients to be selected by the College of Engineering. The
College of Engineering in conjunction with the Civil & Environmental Engineering Department will
determine any specific criteria.
National Association of Credit Management RISEN Fund
Income from endowment split 50/50. Fifty percent will be reinvested in principal and 50% will be
awarded annually as scholarships with preference to NACM RISEN members, former members, spouses
and children. The award will be based on need to students enrolled in the Feinstein College of
Continuing Education business education program. Preference given first to Rhode Island students and
second to Southeastern New England. Award amounts are $300 each. Recipient selected by the
Feinstein College.
Joseph F. & Josephine D. Navach Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a Pharmacy student in good academic
standing with genuine financial need. Preference to a graduate of a Rhode Island high school. Recipient
selected by the College of Pharmacy in conjunction with Enrollment Services.
Frank Navarro Scholarship
The Fund shall be used to provide one-half of the in-state tuition to support two incoming freshmen
residing in Rhode Island who are interested in pursuing College of Business Administration majors and
who are in the top third of their class and whose College Board scores make them ineligible for higherlevel merit based scholarship consideration. The students will receive this award for four years
contingent upon their maintaining a GPA of at least 3.0. With two new students receiving this award per
year, a maximum of eight students may be receiving this award each year. These students must have
genuine, documented financial need.
The College of Business Administration will facilitate the selection process. A selection committee
consisting of the Assistant Dean of the College, a faculty member of the College, and Benjamin Navarro
or his designee will determine the scholarship recipients based on the applications received by the
College. Assistant Dean will facilitate applicant generation at the Chariho and Westerly High Schools as
well as confirm FAFSA eligibility, etc. The Selection Committee will meet via phone or email
correspondence on the following schedule: Applications due to the Assistant Dean on March 1.
Applications reviewed for eligilibilty and shared with the selection committee by April 1. Selection
Committee decision complete by April 15.
Since the intent of this fund is to motivate, inspire and reward a diligent go-getter who is enthusiastic
about his/her future, preference will be given to students who are from single parent households, are first
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generation college students, or who demonstrate these qualities in other ways. Preference will also be
given to students graduating from the Chariho or Westerly High Schools.
Nathaniel J. & Phyllis Nazareth Family Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a student who is a Rhode Island resident
with financial need and who has a part-time job. Recipient selected by Enrollment Services.
Gertrude & Henry Nelson Jr. Memorial Scholarship in Pharmacy
Income from endowment for a scholarship in Pharmacy awarded annually to a student with financial
need. Recipient selected by Enrollment Services.
Keith Nester Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship for members of URI fraternities and sororities. This
scholarship was established in honor of Keith Nester (deceased) who was the Director of the URI
Fraternity Managers Association.
Never Too Early - CBA Future Leaders Fund
Income from the endowment to be used for career development activities for undergraduate students in
the College of Business administration. This includes but not limited to organizing CBA job fairs, career
assistance/information for all CBA students, costs of internships for students with economic need, and
also providing salaries/incentives for CBA faculty & staff to find and develop internships for students.
Andrew J. Newman & John W. Chapman Scholarship
Income from endowment awarded annually to a worthy male student in need of financial assistance,
preferably a member of the Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity. Recipients selected by Enrollment Services.
Fred Newton Endowed Scholarship
The endowment shall be awarded to an outstanding senior student who has shown demonstrated promise
in the Human Resource Management (BUS 342) course at the undergraduate level.
Theresa Laffey Newton Scholarship Fund
The Fund shall suppory a female student from Washington County, Rhode Island (Charlestown, Exeter,
Hopkinton, Narragansett, New Shoreham, North Kingstown, Richmond, South Kingstown and
Westerly) with financial need.
Dorothy M. Noble Memorial Endowment
Income from endowment for at least two $400 awards to, in order of preference:
1) children of the brothers of Kappa Rho Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta, 2) grandchildren, 3) nieces &
nephews, 4) great grandchildren. Selection will be on the basis of academic achievement and
contributions to the community. Recipients selected by Enrollment Services. Mrs. Noble was the
housemother for Phi Gamma Delta for many years.
L. Douglas Nolan '52 Academic Achievement Award in Science
Income from endowment for Science awards in the amount of $1,000 given annually to worthy graduate
students for academic achievement in Natural, Physical, Biological, Agricultural, Oceanographic,
Veterinary, or Medical Sciences. Recipients selected by the Dean of the Graduate School.
Suzanna Anstine Norbeck Endowed Scholarship
80% of Income for a scholarship awarded annually to a woman with minor children and financial need
who is attending the Alan Shawn Feinstein College of Continuing Education with the primary goal of
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attaining a BA or BS degree. Recipient selected by CCE. 20% of the interest will be returned to
principal annually.
Robert Norigian Memorial Scholarship
Income from endowment shall be used to provide annual scholarships for students with strong financial
need, and at least a 3.00 grade point average. Preference should be given to minority students. Recipient
selected by Enrollment Services.
William J. and Lindell Clark Northup Scholarship Fund for Human Science and Services
The fund shall support a scholarship for female students who are residents of RI and based on good
academic standing. Recipients will be selected by the Dean of the College of Human Science &
Services.
William C. Northup Memorial Scholarship in Engineering
The fund shall be used to provide annual scholarship assistance to a student in the College of
Engineering who demonstrates academic excellence and financial need.
Christine Anne Nowak Scholarship Endowment
The fund shall be used exclusively for scholarships for needy and deserving students whose primary
concentration is the study of Journalism. The dollar awarded and the recipients shall be selected by the
Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences.
Nula Family Endowment
The endowment shall be used to support the growth and development of the Physical Therapy program
at the University of Rhode Island.
Robert & Mafalda Gantan Nula Adult Education Scholarship
The fund shall be used to provide annual scholarship support to a deserving adult male or female Rhode
Island resident attending the University to receive an advanced degree. recipient selected by the Dean of
the College of Human Science and Services.
Nystrom Family Endowment in Chemical Engineering
Income from endowment for support of programs in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the
discretion of the department chair and the Dean of the college.
Anne L. O'Connell '60 & John D. Stich '76 MS '80 Memorial Scholarship
Income from endowment for the support of an undergraduate Business student studying in a Germanspeaking country, or if there is no such student, an undergraduate student attending the German Summer
School of the Atlantic at URI. Recipient selected by the College of Business Administration and the
German section of the Department of Languages.
Charlotte Leneker O'Gorman, RN Scholarship
Income from endowment to support nursing students, with preference to Rhode Island students; either
graduate or undergraduate, sophomore, junior or senior, demonstrating passion for a career in clinical
nursing. The decision will be at the discretion of the Dean.
William E. O'Hara '81 Memorial Crew Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a URI crewmember who demonstrates
leadership, academic, and competitive excellence, and who best exemplifies the spirit of the URI Men's
Crew. Recipient selected by the Men's Crew coach and the Assistant AD for Recreational Services.
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ON Semiconductor Scholarship Endowment
Income from the endowment awarded annually for scholarship(s) in engineering. Preference to students
who are RI residents with financial need and of high academic caliber. Recipient selected by the Dean of
the College of Engineering.
Michelle E. Ohley Memorial Endowment Scholarship
Income from the endowment for a scholarship awarded annually in Women's athletics to a female
student athlete in a varsity sport that is not funded by the Athletic Department. This endowment was
established in memory of Michelle Ohley who was an avid basketball fan and sports enthusiast.
Recipient selected by the URI Athletic Director in consultation with a Senior Women's administrator.
Charles E. Olney Memorial Food Science Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually on the basis of merit and need to an
undergraduate student majoring in Food Science and Nutrition and committed to a career in Food
Science. Recipient selected by a committee headed by Dr. Chong Lee from the Department of Food
Science and Nutrition.
Omar Family Magnate Foundation Chair in the College of Pharmacy
Income from endowment for a chair in the College of Pharmacy. Until the Chair is fully funded,
Professor Shimizu will hold it without regard to salary or other benefits.
Margaret T. Ordonez Textile & Costume Collection Manager Endowment
The endowment shall be used to support the URI Historic Textile and Costume Collection,
partially or fully funding a full-time collections manager. If this goal is met, additional funds
shall be used for maintenance of the collection, or acquisitions to the collection.
William A. Orme Endowment
Income from endowment for a College of Business Administration working paper series that will allow
faculty to share original research results with URI faculty colleagues, undergraduate and graduate
students at other institutions and corporate and government communities. Initially one paper a year will
be supported by the endowment but more may be if there is sufficient income. Papers will be reviewed
by a committee for inclusion in the series.
William A. Orme Pell Library Endowment
Income from endowment for improvements to the GSO Pell Library.
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Endowment
The gift shall be used for the sole and exclusive purpose of establishing a Fund-Fuctioning-as-anEndowment that is to be used to support and grow the Osher Lifelong Learing Institute program
("OLLI"), a non-credit educational program specifically designed for people who are 50 years of age or
older, and shall be known as the "Osher Lifelong Learning Endowment" (the Osher Endowment").
Richard M. Oster Memorial Scholarship
Income for the endowment awarded to a deserving student in the College of Business Administration
who is a RI resident with financial need.
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Eric L. Osterberg Memorial Endowment
Income from endowment shall be used to provide scholarship assistance for a student enrolled in Special
Programs in Talent Development. Where appropriate, the award shall be made to the same student
through the four years of his or her undergraduate studies.
Dr. Simon Ostrach Professorship in Mechanical Engineering
Income from endowment for a professorship in Mechanical Engineering.
Martha Humes Owen Memorial Endowment
Income from endowment to support the Women's Basketball program, at the discretion of the women's
basketball coach. Endowment must reach 20K.
Al L. Owens Memorial Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship in CELS awarded annually on the basis of merit. Recipients
selected by the Dean's Office of CELS.
Janice A. Paff Memorial Scholarship Fund
Income from endowment for a scholarship to CCE students that would enable them to take an initial
course at CCE and purchase books. Recipients selected by the Dean of CCE upon recommendations
from a selection committee.
Charles Pagella Scholarship in Engineering
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to engineering students. Recipient selected
by the Dean of the College of Engineering.
Elmer A. Palmatier Memorial Scholarship
Income from endowment for the E.A. Palmatier Award for merit in Biological Sciences, which will be
awarded every spring. The award is for an undergraduate student for excellence in academic
achievement in the Department of Biological Sciences. In case of a tie, the student most interested in
Botany is to be presented the award. Recipient selected by the Department of Biological Sciences.
Palmer Family Scholarship
Income from endowment awarded annually to an undergraduate student in the Department of Textiles,
Fashion Merchandising and Design. Recipient selected by Enrollment Services.
Sky Pardee Memorial Scholarship
Income from endowment for scholarships awarded as follows:
1) 50% of income awarded to undergraduates or incoming freshmen who intend to major in Economics
or Philosophy. 2) 50% of income awarded to a student(s) studying at Richmond College in London,
England under the sponsorship of the American Institute for Foreign Study Program, or its successor.
Recipients selected by Enrollment Services in consultation with the chairs of the Economics and
Philosophy departments and the Director of the International Education Office. The student shall:
Demonstrate financial need as determined by the Enrollment Services; Be in good academic standing;
Demonstrate motivation, promise, and initiative. Preference shall be given to students from the state of
Maine.
John & David E. Parker Library Endowment
The endowment shall be used to purchase library materials to support and enhance the engineering
curriculum; this may include books, journals or periodicals.
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John & David Parker Mechanical Engineering Endowment
Income from endowment to support the Department of Mechanical Engineering with the approval of the
Dean of the College of Engineering.
Bill Parrillo Memorial Journalism Scholarship
Income for endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to junior or senior undergraduate students
majoring in Journalism who show promise in the field of print journalism, particularly sports journalism,
based on academic achievements and financial need. Recipient selected by a committee comprised of
the Chair of the Journalism department and his/her designees.
Janice M. Paton Endowed Scholarship Fund
The endowment shall be used to provide scholarships to undergraduate students in the University who
are graduates of the public schools of the City of Warwick, Rhode Island, who have genuine financial
need and are in good academic standing. Annual distributions may be for one ot more students for either
tuition, or room and board, or both. A student may be a recipient of this scholarship for one or more
years as long as the student is making satisfactory progress towards graduation by maintaining at least a
2.50 cummlative grade point average.
Joseph & Joan Patton Science Scholarship
Income from this endowment will provide a scholarship to incoming students from Westerly, Rhode
Island intending to major in a science or Underwater Archeology at the University of Rhode Island.
Eligible students must be from Westerly, RI. Preference shall be given to undergraduates who express
an interest in a career in marine science or Underwater Archeology, ot to a graduate student, if that
applicant is a resident of Westerly and would be enrolled in Oceanography. The scholarship shall be
based on need & merit. Selection of the students shall be made by the Dean of the College of Arts &
Sciences in consultation with Enrollment Services.
Lois Pazienza Endowed Graduate Accounting Scholarship
The fund will provide an annual scholarship for an incoming or current accounting graduate student who
has demonstrated achievement in academics, leadership, professional demeanor and positive attitude. It
is anticipated that this student will contribute to the success of the Master's Program through ongoing
meritorious academic achievement, research and service to the College and Faculty, commensurate with
the student's ability and with the goal of enhancing the student's aforementioned attributes. The
recipient will be selected by the College of Business Administration Dean's Scholarship Committee.
William G. Peckham Memorial Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship in Pharmacy awarded to a first year student registered in
Pharmacy and awarded annually thereafter to the same student until graduation, if merited by scholastic
performance. Recipient selected by Enrollment Services.
Peter A. Pelletier Endowed Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to qualified engineering students based on
academic merit. Recipient selected by the College of Engineering.
John J. & Maureen A. Grabbert Pelosi Pharmacy Scholarship
The endowment shall be awarded to a student who is interested in either public or government service.
Such examples would include, yet not be limited to, the FDA, Indian Health Service, Public Health
Service and Commissioned Officers in the Armed Servces. Additionally, students who participate in
local government response teams (state, county and municipal) would quality. Furthermore, an award
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can also be made to a student who is involved in a rotation / residency with any of the above mentioned
organizations.
Peltier Family Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a student with high academic
achievements and financial need.
Recipient selected by Enrollment Services.
Daniel J. & Shirley B. Pendergast Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded to a College of Business Administration
management major with first preference to Ram Fund members, second preference to Rhode Island
residents based on financial need.
Costas Perdikakis Family Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually with a preference to a Greek-American
undergraduate student majoring in Engineering with a minimum 2.75 grade point average. If no such
Greek-American exists, the scholarship should be awarded to any undergraduate majoring in
engineering with a minimum of 2.75.
Eleanor M. Perfetto Scholarship
The endowment shall be used to support students enrolled in the Department of Pharmacy Practice in
graduate training in pharmcoepidemiology, Master's and Doctor of Philosophy degree students. Awards
shall be made at the discretion of the Dean of the School of Pharmacy in consultation with the Chair of
the Department of Pharmacy Practice and shall be based on the scholastic performance and financial
need of the eligible students.
Mabel Streeter Perrin Endowed Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship in Human Development, Counseling & Family Studies
awarded annually to women students on the basis of academic standing and financial need. Restricted to
Rhode Island students with first preference to Pawtucket residents. Recipients selected by Enrollment
Services.
Anthony Perrotti Music & Theatre Performance Endowment
Funds from this endowment shall provide discretionary funds for performances by the URI Theatre
Department and/or the URI Music Department. Funds may be used to pay for artist's fees, publicity,
technical costs, and other related expenses. Determination of the use of the funds shall be made by the
Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences in consultation with the Chairs of Music and Theatre.
Colonel Alden E. Peterson Memorial Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually in the fields of Languages or Business
based on academic average and financial need. Recipient selected by Enrollment Services.
Mary C. Petrella Memorial English Scholarship
The endowment shall be used to provide annual scholarships to students who are majorinig in English
Literature, and who have demonstrated financial need. The selection of the students shall be made by
Enrollment Services in consultation with the Department of English as necessary.
Petrocelli Computer Science Endowed Scholarship
Income from endowment to be used to fund scholarships for undergraduate students in good academic
standing who are Computer Science majors, or who demonstrate a definite intention to become a
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Computer Science major. Determination of awards will be made on the basis of academic merit,
although not necessarily GPA alone, as well as the promise of success in the field of computer science.
Preference to Westerly students.
Pezzelli Endowment
Income from endowment awarded annually to a football player as a part of the Kopp Scholarship.
Lynn Pezzullo Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a College of Pharmacy student who has
a demonstrated financial need, has maintained a cumulative academic average of at least 3.2 and is
entering his/her 5th (P3) or 6th (P4) year.
Robert Pezzullo Memorial Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to an undergraduate or graduate student
pursuing a degree in Engineering. Student must have financial need and a burning passion to succeed.
Preference given to student that can balance intense learning with hands on application of knowledge.
Student must demonstrate ability to turn theory into practice more easily than most. Examples- Winning
science fairs, completing hands on building, fixing, designing or trying to rise from trades (electrician)
to engineer. Selection is to be made by the Dean and appointed faculty of the College of Engineering.
Thomas R. Pezzullo Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to an undergraduate matriculated student
on the basis of talent in theatre and financial need. Recipient selected by the Theatre department and
Enrollment Services. The endowment was established in memory of Dr. Thomas R. Pezzullo, former
Vice President of Development.
Phelan Family Endowed Scholarship
Income from endowment is awarded annually based on need. More information will be provided when
fund reaches $25,000.
Piacitelli Family Endowed Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship for full in-state tuition and fees awarded annually to a
sophomore from Rhode Island majoring in Engineering. Once a student has received this scholarship it
may be continued in his/her junior and senior year. Preference is given to students with diverse interests,
broad community and University involvement and excellent written & communication skills that work
and interact with people effectively, and who have financial need. Recipient will be selected by an open
competition among full time sophomores. Three candidates will be selected and Mr. & Ms. Piacitelli
will make the final selection. If a child of an employee of Miniature Casting Corporation is full time at
URI, he/she will receive the award.
Everett Picchione Memorial Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship in Accounting awarded annually to a deserving student from
Rhode Island. Recipient selected by Enrollment Services and the Accounting Area.
Edward E. & Ida Fisher Pierce Scholarship
Income from endowment for scholarship(s) awarded annually on the basis of need. Receipient selected
by Enrollment Services.
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Frank & Lynn Pierce Endowed Scholarship in Civil Engineering
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a student majoring in Civil Engineering.
Selection based on academic merit, hard work and financial need. Recipient selected by Civil
Engineering.
Paul & Arlene Pierpaoli Endowment
Income from endowment used to award a deserving senior student (P4) on an annual basis who has
demonstrated student leadership ability and will be pursuing a career in hospital and health-system
pharmacy practice. The primary criteria for selection will be financial need and a documented intention
to pursue a post-graduate residency-training program in hospital and health-system pharmacy.
Brinton C. Piez Golf Endowment
Income from endowment for the Men's Golf team. Preference for A) a scholarship awarded annually to a
student athlete on the URI Golf team. B) Enhancing the URI golf team's operating expenses or any area
within URI Golf. Allocation of funds will be determined at the discretion of the Athletic Director in
consultation of the URI Golf Coach.
Jean Louise Pimental '70 Memorial Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship in Animal Science awarded annually to a deserving student.
Preference to an undergraduate female student from Rhode Island. Recipient selected by CELS.
Marvin & Pearl Miller Pitterman Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment used to provide scholarship assistance for students in the College of Business
Administration, majoring in Finance, based primarily on financial need and secondly on academic merit.
Plant & Soil Sciences Endowment
Income from endowment to be used for the benefit of and at the discretion of the Department of Plant
Sciences for teaching, education and research in the field of Floriculture.
Platt Family Library Endowment
Income from endowment to be used annually for books, subscriptions, and related material for library
needs.
Platt Family Women's Athletic Endowment
The endowment shall be used exclusively for public relations proposes to advertise, enhance and
promote the women’s athletic programs at URI.
Point Club Fisheries Endowment
Income from endowment to support research projects of interest to the commercial fishing industry.
Preference will be given to projects that involve cooperative research with URI scientists and members
of the fishing industry.
Charles Polk Memorial Endowment
Income for the endowment to support students in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering
at the discretion of the Department Chair. Typical uses will include purchasing materials for student
projects and scholarship money.
Dr. Howard E. '37 & Dorothy Babcock Possner '37 Scholarship
Income from endowment for a Pre-Med student in good academic standing with genuine financial need.
Recipient selected by Enrollment Services and Health Professions Office (Pre-med).
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Grant H. Potter Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship in Engineering awarded annually to students on the basis of
financial need. Preference to Rhode Island engineering students specializing in electronics or
aeronautics. Recipient selected by Enrollment Services.
Nancy Potter Endowment
Income from endowment for prizes in the short story, poetry, and the essay for graduate and
undergraduate students, and for scholarship aid to a high ranking junior majoring in English. Recipients
selected by the Department of English.
Ralph C. Potter Sailing Team Endowment
Income from endowment for use of URI Sailing Team. The URI Athletic Director in consultation with
the Sailing Coach and Assistant AD for Recreational Services will approve funding.
Ralph C. Potter Endowed Scholarship in Business
Income from endowment for a scholarship to a Business Administration student on the basis of financial
need. Recipient selected by Enrollment Services.
William C. Potter Endowment/Prizes in Chemistry
Income from endowment for an Award in Chemistry given annually to Ph.D students in Pharmacy on
the basis of academic achievement in chemistry. Recipient selected by a College of Pharmacy
committee.
John E. Powell Memorial Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship in CELS awarded annually to Junior or Senior students on
the basis of worthiness and financial need. Recipient selected by Enrollment Services in conjunction
with CELS.
President's Fund for Excellence
Income from endowment to build a source of discretionary funding which the University Presidents can
use to address a particular need (academic, student activity, etc), an emerging priority, etc.
Prochaska Cancer Prevention Research Center Leadership Endowment
Income from endowment shall be used at the discretion of the Director of the Cancer Prevention
Research Center, with approval from the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. The purpose of the
endowment is to facilitate the employment of a nationally recognized Director of the Center (who shall
also receive a University faculty appointment) and/or to provide support to graduate students who study
and work in the Center. Such support may include, but not be limited to compensation to the Director,
support to the Directors research and/or professional travels, or support for administrative staff. Support
for graduate students may include, but not be limited to, fellowship or stipends, and/or support for
graduate student research and any related professional travel that might result from that research.
Earnings from this endowment will not be awarded until the current Director (James O. Prochaska)
retires and/or leaves the position.
Providence Mutual Fire Insurance Company Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to undergraduate majors in Business on the
basis of good academic standing and genuine financial need. First preference to children of the
employees of the Providence Mutual Fire Insurance Co. Second preference to students from RI.
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Recipient selected by Enrollment Services and the College of Business. Previously Francis S. Goff, Jr.
Scholarship Endowment.
Col. John J. & Mary Drew Prybyla '35 RI National Guard Award
Income from endowment for awards to be made in $100 to $500 increments in February and August, to
students on any URI campus who are members of the RI Army or Air National Guard. Award will be
made by the Adjutant General of the State of Rhode Island. Applications available at the Office of the
Adjutant General, Armory of Mounted Commands, 1051 North Main Street, Providence, RI 029045717.
Anna & Silvio Quattrini Memorial Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to an undergraduate student in the College
of the Environment and Life Sciences. Preference will be given to a native Rhode Islander with
financial need. Mr. & Mrs. Quattrini were avid gardeners and landscapers whose love for beauty and
nature inspired this fund. Recipient selected by Enrollment Services.
John F. Quinn Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to students on the basis of financial need.
Recipients selected by Enrollment Services.
RAM Athletic Scholarship
Income from endowment designated for support of the general athletic scholarship program. Recipients
selected by the Athletic Director.
RI Association of Advertising Agencies Endowed Award
Income from endowment for an award to outstanding Advertising and/or Marketing students in the
College of Business Administration.
RI Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to an outstanding student in Finance.
Student must be a Rhode Island resident. Recipient selected by the Department of Finance.
RI Coalition of Library Advocates Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment used to provide scholarships to two students in the Graduate School of Library
and Information Studies: one who is preparing to go into public librarianship and the other who is
preparing to go into school librarianship. Recipients shall be selected by the GSLIS Director in
consultation with faculty and shall be the same students as those selected for the annual COLA
scholarships. Determination of the awards shall be based on academic excellence and other criteria,
including: demonstrated social responsibility, professional leadership, and contribution to the
community. Must Reach 25K.
RI Dietetic Association Scholarship
Income form endowment for $500 scholarships to be awarded annually to seniors majoring in Nutrition
& Dietetics who are Rhode Island residents on the basis of financial need, academic performance and
interest, effort and commitment in pursuing a career in dietetics. Recipients selected by the department
of Food Science & Nutrition and Enrollment Services.
RI Independent Community Pharmacists Student Award Endowment
Income from endowment used to provide an annual scholarship to qualified students who are enrolled in
the professional degree program at the College of Pharmacy, who are residents of Rhode Island and
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reflect demonstrated proficiencies or interest in independent community pharmacy practice as a career.
Selection will be made by the College of Pharmacy Awards Committee and will be based on academic
merit and financial need.
RI Media Group Journalism Scholarship
Income from endowment to provide a scholarship(s) to RI Journalism majors, based on financial need,
from any of the towns in the RI Media Group's ring areas, including: South Kingstown, North
Kingstown, Narragansett, Central Falls, Charlestown, Coventry, Cranston, Cumberland, East
Greenwich, Exeter, Hopkinton, Lincoln, North Smithfield, Pawtucket, Richmond, Smithfield, Warwick,
West Greenwich, West Warwick, and Woonsocket.
RI Pharmacists Association Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship in Pharmacy awarded annually on the basis of financial need
to 3rd, 4th, or 5th year students. Recipients selected by Enrollment Services.
RI Public Works Endowment Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship in Civil Engineering awarded annually to a full time junior
who is a Rhode Island resident on the basis of academic performance and financial need. First
preference to relatives of members of RI Public Works Association. Recipient selected by Enrollment
Services.
RI Women's Club of Providence Endowed Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a women who are full-time students
enrolled at URI. Scholarship restricted to worthy and needy students. Recipients of this scholarship
selected from nominations from the academic Deans by the Provost for Academic Affairs.
Marie D. Radoccia Endowed Nursing Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a student enrolled in the College of
Nursing on the basis of academic achievement and financial need. First preference to a graduate of
Richmond Elementary School, second, to a graduate of Chariho High School and third, to a graduate of
North Kingstown High School. If criteria are not met, income should be held over to following year.
Recipient selected by the College of Nursing in conjunction with Enrollment Services.
Gweneth Rae Book Scholarship
Income from endowment for a book scholarship awarded annually to students of the CE Program in
Human Development and Family Studies at the Alan Shawn Feinstein College of Continuing Education.
Recipient selected by the College of Continuing Education.
A. Robert Rainville Scholarship Student Leadership Award
Income from endowment for additional awards and retreat dinner to current URI students who are
winners of the annual A. Robert Rainville Leadership and Service Awards. This fund was established in
memory of Mr. Rainville, who was the Vice President of Student Affairs from 1982-86 at the
University.
Herbert D. & Marcella L. Randall Endowment
The fund going forward will be used to support the University of Rhode Island Department of Athletics.
The expenditures will be at the discretion of the Athletics Director and the annual distribution will be
allocated to the following sports: 50% Football, 20% Women's Rowing, 20% Golf, 10% Men's Rowing.
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W. Donald & Jane Rankin Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to an undergraduate in the Department of
Music. Preference to a student with financial need. Recipient selected by the Chairman of the
Department of Music and Enrollment Services.
Rau Fastener Company Endowed Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually. Preference to children of Rau Fastener
Company employees. Recipient selected by Enrollment Services.
Dr. Mary A. Silverman Ravin '44 Endowed Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship in Pre-Med awarded annually to the highest ranked female
student at the close of her Junior year. Recipient selected by the Pre-Med Committee.
Elton Rayack Scholarship in Economics
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to an Economics Major. Preference to
students with financial need who have demonstrated a strong commitment to social justice (based on
input from faculty and others) and a strong academic record, based on GPA. Recipients selected by the
chair of Economics Department and/or designee.
Milton & Nancy Read Family Scholarship Endowment
The endowment shall be used to provide a scholarship annually to a student who has graduated from a
high school in Rhode Island. The selection shall be made by Enrollment Services and be based on
financial need and academic performance.
Louis M. Ream Jr. Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship to students on the basis of financial need. Recipient selected
by Enrollment Services.
Dr. James P. Reid Endowed Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship to a graduate student enrolled in the Master's degree program
(or higher degree program should one be established) of the Department of Kinesiology. Acceptance
into the Master's or higher degree program of the Department of Kinesiology. Demonstrated academic
scholarship of high quality. Professional interest and involvement as demonstrated by career goals, and
membership in professional and discipline-related organizations. Priority will be given to second year
students who have manifested a high level of professional interest and involvement. The Chair of the
Kinesiology Department and 2 other committee members of his/her choice will select the scholarship
recipient.
Richard D. & Linda J. Rendine Scholarship
The fund shall be used to provide support to a graduate of Pittsfield High School in Pittsfield, MA.
Second preference is to support a student from Classical High School in Providence, Rhode Island.
There are no academic majors/degree areas attached to the award. If no student from Pittsfield or
Classical High Schools qualify in a given year, the Rendine Scholarship is to be awarded to a qualifying
student from the state of Massachusetts or Rhode Island in accordance with the following criteria.
It is our desire to make a meaningful impactin support of a qualifing student. Until such time as the
endowment is able to generate over $5,000 annually the award is to be given to one student, once the
endowment generates more than $5,000 the award may be given to two or more qualifying students.
To qualify for the scholarship, a student must have achieved at least a 3.0 average, and have a
demonstrated financial need. It is also designed to assist URI with its student recruitment and retention
efforts. A student receiving the Rendine Scholarship as an entering freshman, may receive the award for
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each of the four years of his/her undergraduate career, providing the student meets the academic and
financial qualification on a regular basis. It should be noted that a student falling below a 3.0 for a given
semester would not be automatically disqualified but would have a full academic year to fulfill the
criterion. The University's Office of Enrollment Services will determine who receives the award.
Jerry M. & Evelyn L. Rhoads Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship(s) awarded annually to an academically qualified, full time
student, (undergraduate or graduate) who demonstrates financial need. Preference given to (a) students
in the College of Engineering, then students who are majoring in other areas of basic and/or applied
science, then other students. Recipient selected by Enrollment Services. (b) Students who have
graduated from a Rhode Island high school and are residents of Rhode Island; then students residing in
any other New England states, then all students.
Lance A. Ricci Fellowship Fund
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a financially deserving graduate student
who is a U.S. citizen in good standing pursuing a degree in the Graduate School of Oceanography.
Recipients selected by the Graduate School and the Graduate School of Oceanography.
Joseph G. A. Riccio Civil Engineering Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually in Civil Engineering. Preferences will be
given to students who are Bristol, RI residents and members of the Theta Delta Chi Fraternity. The
recipient must have a good academic record and genuine financial need as determined by Enrollment
Services.
Arthur J. Richards & Bartholomew A. Ritota Endowment
Income from endowment for deserving students of the ASFCCE in need.
Harold A. Riemenschneider Radiation Award
Income from endowment for an award for students in the Biology (50%) and Chemistry Department
(50%) with preference to students doing Radiation research. Recipient selected by Enrollment Services
in consultation with the above departments.
Elaine Moretti Riley Homecare Advantage Endowment
The endowment shall be used to aid Rhode Island senior year students in the College of Nursing who
have a desire to pursue a career in the specialty of home or community health. Scholarship receipents are
required to receive a grade of 3.00 or better in their community health course and, additionally, must
receive a letter of recommendation from the instructor of the Community Health course. Nursing
students being considered for this award must submit an essay stating why they feel that elder Rhode
Islanders should remain home and what the student would do to make a difference in their home care.
The student will be chosen by a scholarship committee headed by the Dean of the College of Nursing, in
consultation with a member of the Riley family.
Anthony J. Risica Endowed Lecture Series in Engineering
Income from endowment for an Engineering Entrepreneurship Lecture Series.
Pasquale & Rosaria Rizzi Endowed Scholarship
Income from endowment for scholarships awarded annually to two or more students in the Department
of Electrical Engineering on the basis of scholastic achievement and financial need. Preference to
students from Rhode Island.
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Robinson, Green & Beretta Corporation Library Endowment
Income from endowment for the support of the URI Library for any area in critical need at the discretion
of the Dean of the Library.
Mary L. Robinson Scholarship Fund
Income from endowment for a scholarship(s) awarded annually to a worthy and needy female student(s).
Joseph W. Rock Memorial Scholarship
The fund shall be used to provide an annual award to a deserving student of average academic standing,
enrolled in or accepted to the College of the Environment and Life Sciences, who demonstrates social
and leadership promise in a non-academic environment. The recipient may be an undergraduate or
graduate student and must demonstrate financial need. These funds, for tuition, books or related fees, are
to be awarded by the Dean of the College in consultation with Enrollment Services.
Sarah Hough Rockett Endowment
Income from endowment for the support of the peer-mentoring program in University College when the
fund reaches $10,000.
Roddy Trust Endowed Nursing Scholarship
Income from endowment for scholarships in Nursing awarded annually to students on the basis of
financial need and academic ability.
Eric Roiter Fellowship Endowment
Income from endowment to provide grants to graduate students and/or faculty for their approved
humanities research, or to help with expenses related to completing the publications of Humanities
faculty. Determination of the recipient(s) will be made by the Center for the Humanities Fellowships
Committee.
John & Teresa Romano Family Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a student with financial need.
Italo & Mary Ronzio Award Fund
Income from endowment for an award in Italian language studies. Recipient selected by the Italian
Section of the Language Department.
Anthony Rose Unrestricted Endowment
Income from the endowment for specific needs of the University determined by Tony Rose.
Anthony & Kathleen Rose Library Endowment
Income from endowment for support of the URI Library.
Anthony Rose Family Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment awarded annually to a football player as part of the Kopp Scholarship Fund.
Recipient selected by the URI Athletic Director in consultation with the football coach.
Vincent Rose Family Endowment
Income from the fund shall be used to provide financial assistance to students pursuing an undergraduate
degree in the Department of Chemical Engineering. Receipeint(s) shall be selected by the department
chair, with preferance given to women or minority students with financial need.
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Rosen Research Fund for Graduate Research Fellowship in Chemistry
The endowed fund shall be used to support a summer research fellowship in Chemistry. The recipient
should be a graduate students in his/her first year of residence, with a grade average of B or better in
coursework. The fellowship is open to all chemistry types. Recipient to be selected by the Chair of the
Department of Chemistry.
Max Rosen Memorial Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a History student, prefably a junior on
the basis of financial need and academic ability with emphasis on American History. Recipient selected
by Enrollment Services and the URI History Department.
Samuel & Gertrude J. Rosen Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to students on the basis of financial need.
Recipient selected by Enrollment Services
N. Edward Rosenhirsch Memorial Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to students on the basis of financial need.
Recipients selected by Enrollment Services.
Halkey K. Ross '33 Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to an undergraduate in Engineering on the
basis of financial need and/or academic achievement. Recipient selected by Enrollment Services.
Mark & Donna Ross Endowed Scholarship
Income from endowment for annual awards to undergraduate A&S students. Recipient selected by the
College of Arts & Sciences.
Mark & Donna Ross Honors Colloquium Humanities Endowment
Income from endowment to be used for bringing nationally and internationally recognized speakers to
URI as part of the annual Honors Colloquium. The speaker selected will receive a sponsorship from the
fund and will be decided by the Honors Colloquium coordinators in consultation with the Director of the
Center for the Humanities. In the event that there is no Honors Colloquium speaker that falls into the
Humanities category, the Director of the Honors Program will consult with the Center for Humanities in
bringing an appropriate speaker to campus.
Andrew Rotelli III Memorial Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship to undergraduate students enrolled in the Kinesiology
program seeking a career in Sports Physiology or Physical Therapy. Students must be graduates of
Bishop Hendricken High School and have financial need. Recipient selected by Enrollment Services.
Roundtable Fund
The fund shall support students in financial need as a result of an unforeseen hardship or emergency.
Irving C. Rubin '34 Human Health Graduate Program Endowment
The fund will support the University of Rhode Island's masters and doctoral programs in human health.
The distributions may be used for programs, faculty and graudate fellowships at the discretion of the
University's Provost.
Rumowicz GSO Library Endowment
Income from endowment to purchase Marine and Fisheries books for the Pell Library.
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Rumowicz Literature & Sea Lecture Series
Income from endowment to support the course offering "Literature and the Sea", complete with field
trips, guest lectures, or essay contests.
Brian P. Russell Pharmacy Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship in Pharmacy, for a 4th, 5th, or 6th year student who
demonstrates competent communication skills and positive interactions with members of the health care
team as well as with patients. Student should demonstrate ability to conduct appropriate technical
medical discussions with health care professionals and meaningful patient education and counseling
skills. Recipient chosen by the college of Pharmacy scholarship committee.
The George and Anne Ryan Institute for Neuroscience
The Institute shall become an internationally recognized neuroscience center establisted at the
University of Rhode Island in support of excellence in neuroscience research and education consistent
with the mission and interest of the University and its students. faculty, staff and programs.
Fund created through this gift will provide support for the Institute. These funds will be disbursed at the
discretion of the Provost of the University of Rhode Island and the appointed Director of the Ryan
Institute for Neuroscience.
Thomas M. Ryan CVS Chair in Community Pharmacy
Income from endowment to support a Chair in retail Pharmacy. The College of Pharmacy in conjunction
with CVS will provide further details.
Thomas M. Ryan Scholarship
Income from the endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to an undergraduate student based on
need who is interested in a career in community pharmacy.
Sabatino Family Endowment for Undergraduate Research in Physics
Income from endowment awarded annually as a research award to undergraduate physic majors.
Preference to requests for research equipment.
Nina F. Saberi Endowment for Graduate Engineering Fellowships
Income from endowment will be used at the discretion of the Dean of the College of Engineering to
support graduate fellowships.
Michael Sadd Memorial Graduate Fellowship in Mechanical Engineering
The fund shall be used to provide annual scholarship assistance to a qualified graduate student pursing
an advanced degree and research assistanship in mechanical engineering, or to support students with
summer stipends until they receive reseach grant funding during the regular academic year. Graduate
students will be encouraged each spring to submit to the Dean of the College an application for the
award. Awards will be disbursed at the discretion of the Dean and Department Chair and will be based
upon academic merit, financial need, and upon faculty who are actively pursuing external funding.
Salt Ponds Coalition Abby Aukerman & Steven Carr Memorial Scholarship Fund
Income from endowment shall be used to provide a scholarship to two students enrolled at the
University of Rhode Island who are majoring in a marine related science and in good academic standing.
Preference will be given to students who are planning a career in environmental management and whose
families reside in the greater South County area. Each recipient will be asked to write a thank you letter
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to the coalition. Recipients are to be selected by the Dean of the College of the Environment and Life
Sciences in consultation with Enrollemnt Services.
Brooksby A. Sanderson Memorial Scholarship
Income from endowment awarded annually to a worthy and needy student majoring in Accounting in
the College of Business. Recipient selected by Enrollment Services. Mr. Sanderson was a professor of
Accounting.
Brett Santoro Memorial Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a student majoring in Biological
Sciences on the basis of need. Recipient selected by Enrollment Services and the Biological Sciences
Department.
Sarni Family Chair in International Studies Fund
Income from endowment for support of a Chair in International Studies at the College of Business.
Vincent A. Sarni and URI will establish mutually agreeable guidelines and criteria.
Sarni Family Endowment
Income from endowment for scholarships awarded annually for up to one-half of tuition costs. First
preference given to needy qualified first generation students of at least one Italian parent. Scholarships
to be distributed equally among the colleges.
Phil Saulnier '62 Football Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a football player as part of the Harold
Kopp Scholarship when fund reaches 15K. Recipient selected by the URI Athletic Director in
consultation with the Football Coach.
Saulnier-Stone Memorial Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a student studying in the Humanities
(English, Political Science, Art, Music). Annual awards may be for recruitment of incoming students
and/or the retention of upper class students. Award decisions will be made by Enrollment Services, and
based on both financial need and academic merit.
Norman C. & Dorothea Armstrong Saute Endowment
Income from endowment for a graduate scholarship in Pharmacy, with first preference to a Rhode Island
resident. If there is a more deserving student who is not a Rhode Island Resident, a decision can be made
by the College of Pharmacy.
Robert & Arda Saute Pharmacy Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to graduate pharmacy students with
preference to Rhode Island residents on the basis on merit and need.
Lionel R. Savaria Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship to be awarded annually in Pharmacy. Recipient selected by
the Pharmacy Scholarship committee.
A.A. Savastano '28 Endowed Scholarship
Income from endowment for a $500 scholarship in athletics awarded annually to a high school athlete
letter winner with financial need. URI Coaches or Enrollment Services may make recommendations
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with the recipients selected by a committee including the Athletic Director, Financial Aid
Representative, Women's Athletic Director, Director of Athletic Giving and Associate Athletic Director.
Caitlyn Rose Savio Memorial Scholarship
The fund shall support scholarships for a junior nursing student in the College of Nursing, who has a
desire to pursue a career in the field of nursing. Scholarship recipients must be involved in community
service and additionally, must receive a letter of recommendation from one of his/her instructors.
Nursing students being considered for this award must submit an essay stating why they selected the
field of nursing as a career and why they want to make a difference on someone's life. The student will
be chosen by a scholarship committee headed by the Dean of the College of Nursing.
Dr. Brian & Susan E. Sawchuk Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a fourth year (P4) student in the top 25%
of their class who is independent of any financial support in pursuing their academic career.
Ada L. Sawyer Endowment for Oceanography
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to an M.A. or Ph.D. student in the
Graduate School of Oceanography based on financial need and/or merit. Recipient must be U.S. born
and in good standing with the University. Preference will be given to a woman demonstrating the spirit
and ingenuity of Ada L. Sawyer. Recipient selected by GSO.
Jill Sawyer Memorial Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship in Merchandising or Fashion Design awarded annually to a
sophomore, junior, or senior who is a pledge or member of Alpha Xi Delta sorority on the basis of
financial need. Recipient selected by Enrollment Services.
Walter E. Schmid Engineering Scholarship
The endowment shall be used to provide annual scholarship support to qualified undergraduate students
pursuing a degree in any discipline of engineering. Selection is to be based upon academic merit, and
shall be made by the dean of the College of Engineering.
Walter E. Schmid Graduate Engineering Fellowship
The endowment shall be used to provide scholarship assistance annually to qualified graduate
engineering students pursuing advanced degrees in the College of Engineering. The Walter E. Schmid
Fellowships may support graduate students across all programs of the College. Fellowships shall be
awarded at the discretion of the dean, and will be based upon academic merit.
Schneider Electric Engineering Scholarship
The Fund shall be used to provide annual scholarship support to full-time undergraduate students
entering their Junior or Senior year to pursue a degree in any discipline of engineering. U.S. citizenship
is required, and selection by the dean of the College is to be based upon academic merit. Diversity of
gender, race, ethnicity and financial need may be considered, with first priority given to students
enrolled in the International Engineering Program (IEP) and to those desiring an internship with
Schneider Electric. Qualified children of Schneider Electric employees are eligible, but should not
receive preferential treatment; employees of Schneider Electric are not eligible. Every five years,
Schneider Electric and the dean will review scholarship awards to evaluate selection criteria.
Bertha & Bernard Schurman Scholarship for Social Justice
This scholarship shall be awarded annually to a student in the College of Arts and Sciences who has
demonstrated an interest in pursuing a career in social justice, activism, and working for social change.
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Recipients must have demonstrated financial need. The recipient(s) of the scholarship shall be
determined by the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, in conjunction with Enrollment Services.
Lorraine Toth Schwartz Endowed Scholarship for Nursing
The endowment shall be used to support single parent students (male or female) with demonstrated
financial need entering at least their sophomore year in the College of Nursing, and to include students
in the graduate nursing program.
Fredrika W. Schweers Memorial Lectureship
Income from endowment for an annual lecture in Women's Health Care. Lectures to take place each
April. Lecturer selected by a committee consisting of Barbara Barker, Eugene Schweers, a Women's
Studies faculty representative, and a Women's Studies student representative.
Cynthia Davis Sculco Endowment
Income from endowment for faculty development in the College of Nursing as approved by the Dean of
Nursing.
Cynthia & Thomas Sculco Endowed Nursing Scholarship
The fund shall support scholarships for nursing students with financial need. Preference will be given to
RI residents. Recipients selected by the Dean of the College of Nursing.
Joseph J. Scussell '31 Endowed Scholarship
Income from endowment for scholarships based on academic performance and financial need. Recipient
selected by Enrollment Services.
Joseph J. Scussell '31 Library Endowment
Income from endowment for use of the URI Library.
Gerald B. Shapiro Memorial Scholarship Endowment
The endowment shall be used to fund a scholarship for a student who is visually impared and
demonstrates financial need as determined by Enrollment Services of the University of Rhode Island.
The scholarship shall be available to any student from any geographic area, any year of schooling at the
University, and pursuing any area of study; as long as the student successfully establishes him/ herself as
visually impaired. If, in any given year a visually impaired student is not requiring funds, such funds
may be distributed to a student who demonstrates a disability.
Walter J. Shea Alumni Association Endowment
Income from endowment for the use of the Alumni Fund.
Herman E. Sheets Family Scholarship
Income from endowment for support of the Department of Ocean Engineering. First preference is for
the awarding of undergraduate and graduate scholarships or fellowships. Other possible uses are student
projects, field trips, research, Department enhancement or other purposes as determined by the
Department Chair. If scholarships are awarded, the Ocean Engineering Department will select
recipients
John Shepard II Memorial Scholarship
Income from endowment for scholarships awarded annually to students in the College of Continuing
Education based on merit and need. Preference to students interested in Retailing or other related fields.
Recipients selected by the Dean of CCE and scholarship committee created for this purpose. If the
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committee so decides, the awards may be for the purchase of books in the CCE Bookstore. Mr. Shepard
was the owner of Shepard's Department Store in Providence. This building now houses CCE.
Dr. Grace B. Sherrer Honors Program Endowment
Income from endowment for prizes awarded annually to undergraduate students in the Honors Program
for academic performace. This is not a scholarship award. Recipients selected by the Honors Program
Coordinator.
David Shilling Memorial Scholarship in Chemical Engineering
Income from endowment for use by the department chair in Chemical Engineering. First Priority will be
to support areas of Biological and Pharmaceutical development and projects in the department.
Betty & Tom Shreve '42 Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a Food Science & Nutrition major on the
basis of financial need. Recipient to be selected by Enrollment Services.
Dana Shugar Memorial Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship to alternate between the English and Women's Studies
departments on an every other year basis. Recipients selected by the departments. [09 English, 08
Women's Studies]
Arnold M. Sidel Memorial Scholarship in Pharmacy
The endowment shall be used to support a student entering his/her fourth (P2) or fifth (P3) year of study.
Each scholarship would be a value equal to one-half of the allowed proceeds. See below for criteria &
process suggestions: The candidate should exhibit empathy and a genuine caring for his/her peers and
society in general. The students must show an interest in pursuing a career in community pharmacy and
must demonstrate an ability to apply the teachings of pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapeutics to
patient counseling and/or pharmacy based consulting. Eligibility will not be based solely on grade point
average or financial need.
Arnold M. Sidel Pharmacy Student Travel Fund
Income from endowment for student travel to professional meetings such as those sponsored by the
National Community Pharmacist's Association, the American Pharmaceutical Association, the American
Society of Health-System Pharmacists and the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, etc. In
memory of Arnold M. Sidel.
Janice & John Sieburth '72 Endowment GSO Pell Library
Income from endowment to benefit the Pell Marine Science Library at the discretion of the Head
Librarian of Pell Library.
Thomas Silvia & Shannon Chandley Honors Colloquium Endowment
Income from endowment used to bring to campus nationally- and internationally-recognized speakers
for a lecture in an area related to the humanities as part of the annual Honors Colloquium. The Honor
Program may also use the funds to help bring humanities speakers to campus at other times during the
year.
Tom Silvia & Shannon Chandley Professorship in Peace Studies
This endowment shall provide discretionary support for a faculty member with an area of
teaching and or research expertise in peace studies. The funds may be used for travel, research, outreach
activities, speakers, materials, the hiring of students, or any other relevant purposes approved by the
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Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences.The recipient of the Professorship shall be selected by the Dean
of the College of Arts & Sciences on a rotating basis, for a period of time to be determined by the Dean.
William F. & Pauline T. Silvia Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a student in the International
Engineering Program in Spanish. Recipient selected by the faculty of the program
John Simeone Endowment
Income used for purchase of entomological books and preiodicals which shall include the journal of
chemical ecology.
Barbara K. Simmons Memorial Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship to a student with both financial need and above average
academics who is from Aquidneck Island. First preference to a student who is involved in work at the
Agricultural Experiment Station in diseases in farm animals. Should no one qualify, the order for
selection would be a student studying animal sciences a student working toward a BS in the College of
Arts and Sciences, a student in the College of Nursing, or a student in the College of the Environment &
Life Sciences. Recipient selected by Enrollment Services.
Jesse M. Simmons Memorial Scholarship in Art
Income from endowment will be used for a scholarship awarded annually to a needy student in art who
is showing promise in the art of painting.
Maitland P. Simmons Memorial Research Award
Income from endowment for an award annually to a faculty member who has published during the year
a science book or an outstanding series of science & math research articles. Recipient selected by the
Dean of Arts & Sciences.
William E. Simmons Memorial Scholarship in Oceanography
Income from endowment will be used for a scholarship awarded annually to a student in oceanography
for new discoveries or research expected to be of real economic value. Recipients selected by GSO.
Sylvan Simons Scholarship
Income from endowment to provide annual scholarship funding to qualified undergraduate students
enrolled in the Department of Electrical Engineering. Selection by the Electrical Engineering
Department will be based upon academic merit and financial need.
Sinclair Family Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a Rhode Island student with a 3.00 grade
point average or better and financial need. Recipient will be chosen by Enrollment Services and can be
from any college or field of study.
Robert Sine Memorial Award for Teaching Excellence in Math
Income from this endowment shall be used to provide an award for a graduate student in Math who has
demonstrated teaching excellence. The recipient(s) shall be selected by the Chair of the Department of
Math, or her/his designee.
Clay Van Sink Ph.D. Internship Endowment
Income from endowment to assist undergraduates in their internship in the college of Business. Fund
established on the retirement of Clay Sink in 2007.
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Clay Van Sink Ph.D. Management Travel Endowment Fund
Income from endowment to support Ph.D. student travel in the Management Department for those
students presenting papers at the annual meeting of the Academy of Management. No one student may
receive more then $1500 for this purpose. If earnings are not used one year they will be held over to the
next year. If the Ph.D. program is discontinued, this fund will support the professors presenting papers at
the Academy of Management.
Richard C. Skogley Turfgrass Endowment
Income from endowment to be divided one-quarter for scholarships in turf grass study and three-quarters
for research support in Turfgrass. Scholarship recipients selected by the Turfgrass section of Plant
Sciences.
Aleck Slade Endowment
Income from endowment used at the Athletic Director's discretion for support of scholar athletes and
repair or improvement of outdoor track facilities.
Aleck Slade Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship in athletics awarded annually to an incoming freshman or
fully matriculated student. Preferences to a pole-vaulter, a New York City Track and Field athlete, or a
Fall River, Massachusetts track athlete. Recipient selected by the Athletic Director in consultation with
the Track Coach.
John L. Slocum Endowed Scholarship in Civil Engineering
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a deserving and worthy undergraduate in
Civil Engineering. Recipient selected by the Civil Engineering Department.
Joan Irving Smith & Athalie R. Clarke Foundation Award for Undergraduate Environmental
Research
The Joan Irvine Smith & Athalie R. Clarke Foundation Award for Undergraduate Environmental
Reseach will be presented each year to outstanding Junior or first-semester Senior students, with
preference given to students enrolled in Biological Sciences, or any other relevant undergraduate
program at the University of Rhode Island. The award is intended to encourage outstanding students to
engage in research to study ways to preserve and protect the environment and improve the quality of
life. Preference will be given to research related to understanding, protecting, or preserving the coastal,
marine and or freshwater environments. It is expected that the students will perform original research,
and at the conclusion of their projects will write a paper or present a paper or poster session. Also, the
awardees will be encouraged to present their reseach at a professional conference. Rationale: The
National Science Foundation and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute have both identified an
opportunity to do undergraduate research as a hallmark of an outstanding undergraduate science
program. Students at URI have been working on projects in the laboratories of their instructors for
decades, but the scope of these projects has been limited by a lack of funding for supplies, small pieces
of equipment, etc. The Joan Irvine Smith & Athalie R. Clarke Foundation Award for Undergraduate
Environmental Research will enable outstanding students selected in a competetive review of proposals
to conduct original research supervised by leading URI scientists and scholars. By teaming up our best
students with outstanding faculty, we can provide an opportunity to encourage these students to aim
toward careers involved in preservation and protection of the environment.
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John B. Smith Memorial Endowment for CELS Chemistry Research
Income from the endowment will be used to support the acquisition, operation, and maintenance of
chemistry lab equipment used in research of the CELS.
Leonard Eckerman Smith Memorial Award in Public Speaking
Income from endowment for awards to students having a major interest in public speaking on the basis
of excellence in public speaking as exhibited in classroom performance and/or winning contests.
Recipients selected by the URI Department of Communications Studies.
Ruth R. Smith Memorial Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment to be used to support research, teaching, or other needs pertaining to the study
of ornithology.
Warren D. Smith Memorial Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a deserving student in English. First
preference to URI student with a GPA of 3.00 or greater, second preference to a student in need.
Richard A. '49 & Carolyn Soderberg Endowed Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually on the basis of need to a South Kingstown
High School graduate. Recipient selected by Enrollment Services.
Edwin S. Soforenko Endowed Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually. Preference to employees of Insurance
Underwriters, Inc. and their families. Recipients selected by Enrollment Services.
Harold B. Soloveitzik '35 Library Endowment
Income from the endowment to support the URI Library.
Harold B. Soloveitzik '35 Scholarship
Income from endowment for scholarships awarded annually to worthy students on the basis of financial
need. Preference to students from South County and Pawcatuck. Recipient selected by Enrollment
Services.
Ella Soloveitzik '37 Memorial Scholarship
Income from endowment for scholarships awarded annually in the College of Nursing on the basis of
financial need and pursuit of a teaching career in nursing. Preference to students from South County and
Pawcatuck. Recipient selected by Enrollment Services and the College of Nursing.
Dr. Kenneth J. Sousa Scholarship Fund
The fund shall be used by College of Business Administration to provide merit-based scholarship to
graduate and undergraduate students as determined by the College's Scholarship Committee on an
annual basis. Preference shall be given to students with financial need. If the College od Business
Administration ceases to exist the fund shall be used for scholarships to support Rhode Island residence,
preferably those from Bristol, Rhode Island.
South County Center for the Arts Music Talent Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to full-time undergraduate music majors
who are graduating from a South County high school (North Kingstown, South Kingstown, Chariho,
Westerly or Narragansett) based on musical talent. If no entering freshman from these schools is a
music major, the scholarship can be awarded to a former graduate of a South County High School.
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Recipient selected by an audition before the Scholarship and Recruitment Committee of the Dept. of
Music.
South Ferry Church Endowment
Income or principal from endowment for maintenance and repair of South Ferry Church.
South Ferry Corporation Oceanography
Income from endowment or Principal to be used by Graduate School of Oceanography.
South Ferry Corporation- Nursing
Income from endowment or Principal to be used by the College of Nursing.
Southeastern Massachusetts Pharmaceutical Association Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a third, fourth, or fifth year Pharmacy
student on the basis of scholastic excellence and financial need. Preference to students from
Southeastern Massachusetts who exhibit good evidence that they will practice Pharmacy as a career.
Recipient selected by the College of Pharmacy.
Southwest Florida Gators Alumni Chapter Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually on the basis of financial need to any
deserving student achieving academic excellence.
Bradford E. Southworth Family Scholarship
The endowment shall be used to provide an annual award to an undergraduate student enrolled at the
University of Rhode Island who demonstrates financial need, is in good academic standing, and is
studying in the department of Environment and Natural Resource Economics. The scholarship is to be
given at the discretion of the Department Chair. If the desired criteria for distributing the scholarship
cannot be matched, then at the discretion of the Department Chair, the scholarship shall be used to
support a student (undergraduate or graduate) or faculty member in need of funds for conference or field
study, travel, paper or project presentation, or other similar purposes. In the event that the scholarship
cannot be awarded as described, then at the discretion of the Dean, the scholarship is to be awarded to a
student who demonstrates financial need and is in good academic standing within the College of the
Environment and Life Sciences.
Gail M. Southworth Memorial Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship each year to a female student engaged in an NCAA sport.
Money can be used for either recruitment or retention purposes. Student must have a financial need.
Florence & Alan Spachman Endowed Scholarship
The endowment shall be used to aid students within the College of Business Administration. Preference
will be given to legacy applicants whose parents/grandparents are/were Rhode Islanders.
Earl C. Sparks Jr. '42 Endowment
Income from the endowment is for undergrads COE, with first preference to Electrical Engineering or
Computer Science majors, based on financial need & academic standing.
Helen W. Spaulding Endowment Fund
Income from endowment for the unrestricted use of the University Club for a faculty emeriti luncheon
featuring international cuisine. Preference for the luncheon program toward promoting international
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awareness. Any unspent funds will be divided 25% to the endowment and 75% to the University Club
discretionary fund.
Dr. Malcolm L. & Nicole Spaulding Scholarship in Ocean Engineering
Income from endowment for an annual scholarship award for an undergraduate student in the Ocean
Engineering program at URI. Priority and preference given to students of outstanding scholastic merit
and achievement. Recipient selected by the Chairman of Ocean Engineering Department or his
designee.
Gertrude Spencer Award Fund
Income from endowment to provide annual awards to students who demonstrates excellent command on
the English language as demonstrated by written work, fictional or non-fictional. The awards should be
restricted to English majors.
Michael Spero '34 Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to American-born undergraduate students
on the basis of normal progress toward completion of the baccalaureate degree and financial need.
Recipient selected by Enrollment Services.
Ann Spruill Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship based on academic excellence. Recipient selected by
Enrollment Services.
Doris Vanderbeek Staats Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment for scholarships awarded annually to Chi Omega, or their children or
grandchildren, who are in good academic standing, display leadership in the community, and show
financial need. Recipient selected by Enrollment Services in conjunction with Chi Omega.
Lilly Stamp Excellence Endowment
Income from endowment to be used at the discretion of the Dean for the College of Nursing to provide
support specifically within the Thanatology program and/or for the study of neuroscience within the
College's broader nursing program.
Sierra Stanton Award
The fund's purpose is to provide financial assistance to a junior or senior in the Talent Development
Program. First preference given to Native American students in the Talent Development program. The
award shall be based on financial need and a minimum GPA of 3.0, and may be applicable to books,
course materials, or any additional expenses acquired while obtaining his/her degree. Recipient selected
by committee, in conjunction with Talent Development director in Student Affairs.
Harold Stanzler Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a student attending the Feinstein College
of Continuing Education with preference to a student majoring in Labor Relations. Recipient selected by
the Alan Shawn Feinstein College of Continuing Education.
Edward & Jean Fiddes Stebbins Endowed Scholarship
Income from endowment shall be used to fund an annual scholarship(s) for deserving undergraduate
students who are U.S. Citizens, RI residents, upperclassmen, have demonstrated financial need, and who
maintain a grade point average of 3.00 or higher. The Office of Enrollment Services will select the
award recipient(s) annually.
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Edna L. Steeves Emerita Memorial Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to an English major with high academic
achievement. Recipient selected by the Department of English. Dr. Edna L. Steeves was a Professor of
English.
Art Stein Scholarship in Nonviolence & Peace Studies
Income from endowment to provide a scholarship(s) to a student(s) based on merit, who has
demonstrated a strong interest in peace and non violence studies. Preference given to students who have
declared a minor (or a major if one is established) in Nonviolence and Peace Studies. If no students
meet this preference, then the scholarship may be awarded to Political Science majors who have
demonstrated a strong interest in peace and non violence issues. The selection of the student(s) shall be
made by the academic director of the Nonviolence and Peace Studies minor, or his/her designee, and, if
needed, in consultation with the Chair of Political Science.
Robert Stevens Humanities Endowment
Income from endowment to provide funds for faculty who are engaged in Humanities research. The
funds may be used to support any needs directly related to that research including travel, publishing,
printing, materials and supplies.
John O. Stitely Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a Political Science major, in memory of
Professor John O. Stitely. Recipient selected by the Department of Political Science.
Albert Stone Memorial Scholarship
Scholarships awarded annually to students with genuine financial need and good academic records with
preference going to students from Rhode Island. Recipient selected by Enrollment Services.
Donald Strauss Endowment for Innovative Programs
Income from endowment used to support the University Year in Action program at URI.
Donald Strauss Legislative Internship Endowment
Income for the endowment for a summer internship at the Rhode Island Legislature or if not possible, a
major city council or other elective body. Awarded annually to students preferably after completion of
their junior year. Decision to be made by the Political Science Department.
Irene H. Stuckey Endowment for the Nettie Jones Nature Preserve
Income from endowment to maintain and enhance the Nettie Marie Jones Nature Preserve at the W.
Alton Jones Campus in West Greenwich.
Student Senate Scholarship I Fund
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a student on the basis of financial need.
Recipient selected by Enrollment Services.
Student Senate Scholarship II Fund
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a student working with the Student
Senate. Recipient selected by Enrollment Services.
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Stan Stutz Memorial Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship in athletics with preference to students from Westchester
County, NY. Recipient selected by Enrollment Services and Director of Athletics.
Catherine H. Suda & Edward S. Pratt Memorial Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a student in the College of Nursing. First
preference to students from North Kingstown, second preference to students from Washington County,
third preference to students from Rhode Island, and fourth preference to other qualified students.
Recipient selected by the Dean of the College of Nursing. The Dean may decide not to follow the
preferences listed above if student need, scholastic excellence, or other factors justify such action.
Timothy J. Sullivan & Mary English Endowment
The fund will support an annual scholarship to an accounting major selected by the Dean of the College
of Business
Dr. M. Beverly Swan Scholarship Endowment
Distributions from the Fund shall be awarded to a female student majoring in English. The award may
be made to an incoming freshman or to an already enrolled student and may be received by the student
more than once. Financial need shall be the primary criterion. However, academic achievement will also
be considered. Selection will be determined by Enrollment Services in consultation with the Department
of English.
Gloria Goodwin & John W. Swan Memorial Scholarship
Income for a scholarship awarded annually for a scholarship in Human Science and Services. Preference
for a student from the Blackstone Valley majoring in Human Development and Family Studies or
Textiles, Fashion Merchandising and Design based on financial need and secondarily academic merit.
Dr J. Craig Swanson Ocean Engineering Scholarship
Income from the fund shall be awarded annually to qualified students pursuing an undergraduate degree
in ocean engineering. Based upon outstanding scholastic merti and achievement, selection will be made
at the discretion of the department chair and the dean of the College of Engineering.
Peter Swenton & Irene Roditakis Pharmacy Endowment
Income from endowment for a need based scholarship for a Rhode Island resident majoring in
Pharmacy. Recipient selected by the College of Pharmacy scholarship committee in conjunction with
Enrollment Services.
Mary C. Tafuri Memorial Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship in Pharmacy awarded annually to a student in the practice of
community pharmacy. Recipient selected by the College pf Pharmacy.
Alice M. Talbot Memorial Scholarship
Income from endowment for the discretionary use of the Athletic Director.
LTC Peter L. Tancredi, '68,USA, MSC, (Ret.) and LTC Susan L. Tancredi, USA, ANC (Ret.)
ROTC Medical Service / Nursing Scholarship
The fund shall provide one, or more, annual scholarships for finacially needy students in the junior or
senior year ROTC program pursuing a U.S. Army commission with the Medical Service Corps or Nurse
Corps. The Scholarship is for any cadet from any partner university that is in the URI ROTC program.
The recipient is chosen by the selection process established by the chairperson and staff of URI ROTC.
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Norman & Alicia Tashash CELS Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a junior who has specific interest in
molecular biology or microbiology based on merit. Recipient selected by the Dean of CELS.
Barbara L. Tate Scholarship in Nursing
Income from endowment awarded annually to undergraduate or graduate students in good academic
standing. Award based on clinical competence. Applications are available through the College of
Nursing.
Ted Tedesco '56 A&S Scholarship
Income from endowment shall provide scholarships for students in any major in the College of Arts &
Sciences. The recipient(s) must have demonstrated financial need. The selection of the student(s) will be
made by the Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences in conjunction with Enrollment Services.
Teknor-Apex Library Endowment
Income from endowment for use by the URI Library at the discretion of the Dean of Library.
Jacob N. & Baye Pliakas Temkin Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually based on academic achievement and
financial need.
Albert P. Teoli Sr. Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a major in the physical therapy program
who is from Rhode Island on the basis of financial need and hard work. Preference given to a student
with an interest in prosthetics. The director of the physical therapy program will select a recipient each
spring.
Maurice & Valerie Tetreault Scholarship for Academic Integrity
Income from the endowment for a scholarship awarded to a deserving Junior or Senior based on
academic performance. Recipient selected by Enrollment Services.
Texas Instruments Endowment for IEP
Income from endowment to provide annual financial support for the International Engineering Program
at the discretion of the Director and the Dean of the College of Engineering.
Textile Veteran's Association Annual Award
Income from endowment for an award to an outstanding student in the Department of Textiles and
Clothing.
Thanatology Endowed Scholarship Fund
Income from endowment is to support student scholarships and student/faculty research related to care
of the dying and bereaved. In addition, the scholarship may be used to support education and service
projects that are geared towards teaching health professionals about death and dying.
Mildred C. Thelen Endowed Scholarship in Spanish
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to students who are declared Spanish
majors / double majors and M.A. students in Hispanic Studies; based on the completion of at least one
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300-level literature / culture course and enrollment and participation in the URI Summer Study Program
in Salamanca, Spain.
Theta Chi Fraternity Eta Chapter Endowment
Income from endowment distributed as determined by a committee appointed by the Eta Chapter's
Board of Directors. Scholarships, research, and capital improvements will be considered.
Daniel H. Thomas Endowed Scholarship in History
Income from endowment for scholarships awarded annually to undergraduate history majors based on
need and merit. Recipient selected by the chair of the History Department and Student Financial
Assistance and Employment Services.
A. Ralph Thompson Award in Chemical Engineering
Income from endowment for an annual award to the student in Chemical Engineering who demonstrates
the greatest increase in quality point average from the end of freshman year to the end of junior year.
Recipient selected by the chair of the Department of Chemical Engineering.
Walter B. Thompson Memorial Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship in Pharmacy awarded annually to a deserving student.
Recipient selected by the College of Pharmacy
Frederick '22 & Doris Louise Titchener Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship in Nursing awarded annually on the basis of financial need.
Recipients selected by Enrollment Services.
Frederick Titchener '22 Library Endowment
Income from endowment for use of the URI Library.
Jose Bowen Tombs Scholarship
The endowment shall be used to provide scholarship assistance for women students with great financial
need to obtain a college degree and thus become able to support themselves and their families.
Preference shall be given to former or current participants in the R. I. Women-Infants-Children Nutrition
program.
Donald K. Tomkinson Jr. Endowment
Income from endowment to support the program needs of the Department of Industrial and
Manufacturing Engineering at the discretion of the department chair and the dean of the college.
Frederick E. Tootell Memorial Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship in Track awarded annually to members of the Men's or
Women's track team on the basis of athletic ability. Recipient selected by the Track Coaches with
approval of the Athletic Director.
Toray Plastics America, Inc. Graduate Engineering Fellowship
The endowment shall be used to provide scholarship assistance annually to qualified graduate
engineering students pursuing advanced degrees in the College of Engineering. The Toray Fellowships
may support graduate students across all programs of the College. Awards will be disbursed at the
discretion of the Dean, and will be based upon academic merit.
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Toray Plastics America, Inc. Scholarship
1. A.Scholarships are to be awarded to Rhode Island residents attending or scheduled to attend the
University of Rhode Island College of Engineering in pursuit of an electrical, mechanical or
chemical engineering bachelor's degree.
2. B. Scholarship aid will be allocated to two (2) student categories. These scholarships will
continue for the full four (4) years providing the student continues to meet the financial need
and/or scholastic achievement required.
3. C. Scholarship Categories
4. Children of Toray Plastics America (TPA) Employees:
a. Two (2) scholarships of three thousand dollars ($3,000) each will be available for
children of TPA employees. These scholarships will be awarded based upon need and
scholastic achievement combined.
b. Children of Toray employees will be allowed one (1) semester of probation in order to
prevent the discontinuation of Toray scholarship funding if the student's GPA falls below
3.00. The student must achieve a GPA of 3.00 in the probation semester and all other
semesters thereafter. If during any semester following the probation semester the
student's GPA falls below 3.00, Toray scholarship funding will be terminated.
c. Scholarships not awarded for the above purpose will be made available to students
pursuing a bachelor's degree in business. If no students qualify, then the scholarships
may be awarded to students in pursuit of any bachelor's degree at the University of Rhode
Island.
5. URI and High School Student Scholarships: Eight (8) or more fifteen hundred dollar ($1,500)
scholarships each will be available to students pursuing a bachelor's degree in electrical,
mechanical or chemical engineering. Criteria for awarding these scholarships will be based upon
academic achievement and residence in Rhode Island. GPA level must be maintained in accord
with section 1-b above. All things being equal, candidates in need, NKHS seniors and minorities
and/or women will receive preferential consideration.
Norma Corey Tower Endowed Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a woman undergraduate of Arab
American background who is a junior or senior in good academic standing majoring in Business
Administration, Music, or International Studies on the basis of financial need. Recipient selected by
Enrollment Services.
Ruth E. Trexler Memorial Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a music major studying an orchestral
string instrument. Recipients selected by the Music Department.
Barbara Trillo '87 Memorial Endowment
Income for endowment awarded annually to a student with financial need.
Cecilia Trubiano Memorial Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship for an incoming freshman in Talent Development graduating
from the Providence Public Schools. Awards will be $250 or more. Recipient selected by the Director of
Talent Development and the Director of Enrollment Services or their designees.
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Daniel P. N. Tsao Memorial Scholarship
Income from endowment awarded annually to a Pharmacy student. Recipient selected by the College of
Pharmacy.
Tsu Tao Chiao Graduate Engineering Fellowship in memory of Dr. A. Ralph Thompson
The fund shall be used to support scholarship assistance annually to qualified graudate students pursuing
an advanced degree and research assistantship in the Chemical Engineering Department of the College
of Engineering, or to support students with summer stipends until they receive research grant funding
during the regular academic year. Graduate students will be encouraged each spring to submit to the
Dean of the College an application for a summer reseach stipend award. Awards will be disbursed at the
discretion of the Dean based upon academic merit, financial need, and upon faculty who are actively
pursuing external reseach funding.
Anna Tucker Women's Athletic Scholarship
Income from endowment for scholarships awarded annually to women athletes on the basis of financial
need, membership in a varsity sport, and a minimum 2.50 average. Women with the greatest need who
meet the other qualifications should receive the scholarships. Recipients selected by Enrollment
Services.
H. Winfield Tucker Jr. '43 Engineering Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually. The scholarship will assist an
undergraduate engineering student. Preference will be given to graduates of Washington County (RI)
High Schools. Award to be based on genuine financial need and academic performance. Recipient
selected by Enrollment Services.
Nancy Tucker & Blaszkowski Thomas Scholarship for Nursing & Pharmacy
The fund shall support a scholarhsip for a nursing and a pharmacy student with financial need and good
academic standing in the College. Preference will be given to RI residents with at least one being a
minority student. Receipents selected by the Dean of the College of Nursing and the Dean of the College
of Pharmacy
Nancy Tucker Academic Enterprise Fund
Income from endowment to support the cost of recruiting the best faculty and educating them with the
latest teaching and research methodologies. Endowment was created to honor Nancy Tucker's fifty years
as a URI employee.
James C. Tweedel Memorial Library Fund
Income from endowment to be used by the URI Library under the direction of the Dean.
Kevin & Julie Twomey Scholarship for an Accounting Student
The endowment shall be used to support a student majoring in accounting within the College of
Business Administration who is a Rhode Island resident.
United Natural Foods Inc Endowed Fund for URI Art Students
The gift will be utilized to supprt students in the visual arts requiring financial aid.
URI Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship
Income from endowment for scholarships swarded annually on the basis of financial need. 75% of
scholarship money to be awarded to Rhode Island residents and 25% to out-of-state residents. Recipient
selected by Enrollment Services.
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URI Alumni Association Visiting Lecturers / Scholars Fund
Income from endowment for expenses incurred by Visiting Scholars and Lecturers through the Honors
Program.
URI Alumni Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship endowment award based on financial need.
URI Citizen Scholar Fund
Income from endowment for scholarship awards annually to support seniors who have given the
University exceptional service and support during their first three years at URI. Examples of the type of
service and support eligible for the award are orientation leaders, residence assistants, tour guides, peer
tutors, Student Alumni Association members, etc. Recipient selected by the Dean of University College
in concert with Enrollment Services.
URI Class of 1899 Endowed Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to students on the basis of financial need.
Recipients selected by Enrollment Services.
URI Class of 1926 Scholarship in Pharmacy
Income from endowment for a scholarship in Pharmacy. Recipient selected by Enrollment Services and
Dean of College of Pharmacy.
URI Class of 1930 Endowed Scholarship
Income from endowment for two scholarships awarded annually to undergraduate or graduate students
on the basis of financial need and academic ability. Undergraduate recipients selected by Enrollment
Services; graduate recipients selected by the Graduate School.
URI Class of 1931 Memorial
Income from endowment for scholarships awarded annually to students on the basis of financial need.
Recipients selected by Enrollment Services.
URI Class of 1932 Endowment
Income from endowment for use of URI LIbrary.
URI Class of 1933 Endowment
Income from endowment for a graduate fellowship. Recipient selected by the Graduate School.
URI Class of 1935 Endowment
Income from endowment for scholarships awarded annually on the basis of need. Recipient selected by
Enrollment Services.
URI Class of 1936 Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a student on the basis of financial need
with preference to lineal descendants of members of the Class of 1936. Recipient selected by Enrollment
Services.
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URI Class of 1937 Memorial Endowment
Income from endowment for scholarships awarded annually on the basis of financial need. Recipients
selected by Enrollment Services.
URI Class of 1938 Raymond G. Bressler Memorial Scholarship
Established by the Class of 1938 on it's 50th anniversary. Income from endowment for scholarships
awarded annually on the basis of financial need. Recipients selected by Enrollment Services.
URI Class of 1939 Memorial Scholarship
Income from endowment for scholarships awarded annually on the basis of need. Recipient selected by
Enrollment Services.
URI Class of 1940 Memorial Scholarship
Income from endowment for scholarships awarded annually on the basis of financial need. Recipient
selected by Enrollment Services.
URI Class of 1941 Endowment
Income from endowment for scholarships awarded annually on the basis of financial need. Recipients
selected by Enrollment Services.
URI Class of 1942 Endowment
Income from endowment for scholarships awarded annually on the basis of financial need. Recipients
selected by Enrollemnt Services.
URI Class of 1943 Endowment
Income from endowment for scholarships awarded annually on the basis of financial need. Recipients
selected by Enrollment Services.
URI Class of 1944-1946 Endowment
Income from endowment awarded annually on the basis of financial need. Recipients selected by
Enrollment Services.
URI Class of 1947 Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment awarded annually on the basis of financial need. Recipients selected by
Enrollment Services.
URI Class of 1955 Endowment for Archaeological Oceanography
Income from endowment for graduate and or post-doctoral scholars working on Archeological
expeditions of Oceanography. (Ballard research)
URI Class of 1956 Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment will support one or more students from middle class families who might not
qualify for institutional or governmental aid. Recipient selected by the Dean of Admissions.
URI Class of 1957 Endowment
Income from endowment for use as directed by the URI Class of 1957. Funded through the generous
contributions of the members of the Class of 1957.
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URI Class of 1958 Scholarship Endowment
The endowment shall be used to support scholarships awarded annually on the basis of financial need.
Recipients are selected by Enrollment Services.
URI CLass of 1960 Scholarship Endowment
The endowment shall be used to support scholarships awarded annually on the basis of financial need.
Recipients are selected by Enrollment Services
URI Class of 1961 Book Scholarship Endowment
The endowment shall be used to support the cost of an average semester of book expenses, with as many
students selected that can be funded through distributions from the endowment. Recipients are selected
by Enrollment Services.
URI Class of 1962 Endowment
Income from endowment awarded annually on the basis of financial need. Recipients selected by
Enrollment Services.
URI Class of 1968 Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment awarded annually on the basis of financial need. Recipients selected by
Enrollment Services.
URI Class of 1969 Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment will be awarded at a later date. The class would like to grow the endowment
for a possible professorship for the 50th class reunion in 2019.
URI Class of 1975 Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment awarded annually for scholarships. Recipient selected by Enrollment Services.
URI Crew Club Endowment
Income from endowment for use of URI Crew Club. The Assistant AD for Recretional Services and the
URI Athletic Director will approve all expenses.
URI Endowment for Research
Income from the endowment for University Research per Board of Governors resolution of 1/21/1982.
URI Foundation Boat Program Endowment
Income from endowment for scholarship support for students in marine related areas or who participate
in URI sailing or crew, based on superior academic performance and demonstrated need. Recipient
selected by Enrollment Services.
URI Foundation Endowment for Academic Excellence
Income from endowment for scholarships awarded annually to students achieving academic excellence.
Recipients selected by Enrollment Services. Donations to this fund are to honor Trustees of the URI
Foundation. The first contribution was in honor of the retirement from the Exec. Board of Blanche &
Dan Murray in May 1995.
URI Foundation Trustees Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment for scholarships awarded annually to students on the basis of financial need.
Recipient selected by Enrollment Services.
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URI Foundation Unrestricted Endowment
The URI Foundation's Executive Board will determine income from endowment.
URI Greek Life Lead Endowment
Income from endowment for Support to the University of Rhode Island Fraternities and Sororities with
the purpose of contributing to their progress in the areas of scholarship and leadership.
URI Hillel Endowment
The endowment shall be used to support the programs, building and management of the URI Hillel at
the discretion of its Director with approval of its Board.
URI Journalism Student Scholarship
This fund should provide scholarship(s) to Journalism major(s), based on merit. The recipient of the
scholarship shall be named by the Chair of Journalism or his/ her designess(s). Preference should be
givien to minority or women students who are Journalism majors.
URI Library Endowment
Income from endowment for use of the URI Library as determined by the Dean of the Library.
URI Master Gardener's Educational Endowment
Income from endowment used to support educational programs related to gardening.
URI Men's Tennis Memorial Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship to a member of the Men's Tennis Team. Recipient selected
by the URI Athletic Director in consultation with the Men's Tennis Coach.
URI Parents Fund Endowed Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to students on the basis of financial need.
Recipients selected by Enrollment Services.
URI Perpetual Presidents Club Fund
Income from the endowment transferred annually for each club member to the Annual Alumni Fund.
Membership is lifetime.
URI President's Unrestricted Endowment
Income from endowment for use at discretion of URI President.
URI Presidential Scholarship URI Alumni Association
Income from endowment awarded annually to a child of a URI Alumnus(a) having the highest
cumulative grade point average for three consecutive years at URI. Award will be divided if a tie exists.
Application made through the Alumni Association Office.
URI Providence Biotechnology Scholarship
Need MOU- This fund would be for undergraduate biotechnology majors at the URI Providence
Campus.
URI Student Chapter ASME Endowment
Income from endowment for the use of the URI Student Chapter of the American Society of Mechanical
Engineers.
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Francesco & Mariannina Ucci Family Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship in a science discipline awarded annually on the basis of
financial need to a student who has completed the sophomore year of college and are majoring in a
scientific discipline including, but not limited to, chemistry, engineering, biological or physical science,
pharmacy, computer science, or premedical studies; with preference given to West Warwick High
School. Recipient selected by Enrollment Services.
Daniel Scott Urish Book Scholarship Fund
Income from endowment is provided to URI Library for the purchase of books of literary merit as
determined by a responsible person of the Library Staff.
Richard Vangermeersch Endowed Lecture Series Fund
The endowment shall be used to fund a lecture series for the College of Business. The lecture series,
will honor professor emeritus Richard Vangermeersch.
Richard Vangermeersch Professorship in Accounting
The fund shall be used to support a faculty achievement award, a faculty fellowship and/or professorship
in accounting within the College of Business Administration and shall be awarded by the Dean of the
College of Business Administration, depending on the level of funding support achieved over the years.
Lois Vars Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually in the fall to a female pharmacy student
who is a transfer in her third year and is at least 28 years old. Recipient selected by Enrollment Services.
Kathryn & Donald Vasta Accounting Scholarship
The Fund shall be used to support students who are accounting majors within the College of Business
Administration who are Rhode Island residents with a minimum overall and accounting GPA of 3.0 or
higher. The student recipient will be selected by the Dean of the College of Business, based on the
recommendation of the College of Business Scholarship Committee.
Edgar C. Vatcher Memorial Endowment
The endowment shall be used to support the department of Aquaculture and Fisheries. Funds from the
endowment will be distributed at the discretion of the Department Chair with preference given to (1)
research efforts promoting the sustainability of offshore and fishery resources for the Grand Banks and
Georges Bank and (2) research efforts on the safety and welfare of fishermen. This endowment is
dedicated to Edgar C. Vatcher, who was a fisherman from Newfoundland and father of Edgar I. Vatcher
'56.
Verrecchia Leadership Chair Fund
Income from endowment for a Chair in the College of Business to support the Dean of the college.
Thomas A. & Dorothy M. Verrecchia Endowed Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to undergraduate students in the Alan
Shawn Feinstein College of Continuing Education on the basis of good academic standing and genuine
financial need. Recipient selected by the College of Continuing Education.
Paula Gagne Viau Endowment for Nursing Faculty & Students
Income from endowment used to support faculty & student expenses at conferences and workshops.
Priority given to non-tenured faculty presenting research or professional accomplishments at workshops.
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In addition, RN-BS Students will be encouraged to apply for funding to attend workshop to advance
their career.
Hermann Viets Prize for Engineering Design
Income from endowment for an annual award in Engineering to be given to a student for the design and
creativity of his/her semester project.
Visiting Lecturers and Artists Endowment
Income from endowment for honoraria to visiting lecturers and artists. The Honors Program and
Visiting Scholars Committee choose the lecturers and artists.
John H. Visneuski Biomedical Engineering Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a qualified undergraduate student
pursuing a degree in biomedical engineering. Selection will be based upon academic merit and financial
need. If no biomedical engineering student meets the criteria, scholarship funding will be carried over to
the following year. The dean shall select qualified undergraduate students pursuing a degree in
biomedical engineering, and annually award the John H. Visneuski Scholarships in biomedical
engineering.
Vogenberg Family Endowment
Income from endowment used to provide a need-based scholarship for a College of Pharmacy student on
an annual basis.
Karen & Rick Volk Memorial Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually in memory of Karen Volk '79 and her
brother Rick to an Animal Science major on the basis of need and merit. Preference to an incoming
freshman. Recipient selected by FAVS Department in conjunction with Enrollment Services.
Prof. Ferdinand Votta & Lucille Spooner Votta Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually on the basis of good academic standing
and financial need, with preference to Engineering or Nursing students. Recipient selected by
Enrollment Services.
Nancy & Joseph Vuono Endowed Scholarship
Income from endowment for scholarship awarded annually to a Rhode Island high school graduate
majoring in business with a preference to those studying accounting. Scholarship is need based.
Joseph M. Wagner Endowed Scholarship Fund
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to an older than average student in the
College of Business Administration. Further details to be determined.
Phyllis M. Waite Endowment
Income from endowment to be used at the discretion of the Dean of Pharmacy
Ruth Chadwick Waldman Nursing Scholarship
The endowment shall be used to support a nursing student who has excelled academically and who has
participated in extra curricular activities. The decision will be made at the discretion of the Dean.
Royal Wales Endowed Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually, preferably to a South Kingstown high
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school senior. Recipient must be a full time student, maintain good grades, demonstrate financial need,
and preferably be pursuing an engineering degree. If there is no student from SK, the award may go to
any deserving RI high school senior. If there is no candidate in Engineering, the award may be given to
another deserving RI student who meets the criteria. Recipient selected by Enrollment Services.
Sharon Wallace Award
Income from endowment for an award in memory of Sharon Wallace, to a woman in the International
Engineering Program (IEP) who is doing well academically and who is working to support the cost of
her studies. Recipient selected by the IEP program advisors.
Milton Waltcher '41 Endowment
Income from endowment for use of Departments of Chemistry (60%), and Mechanical Engineering
(40%). Annual Awards to a deserving chemistry graduate student during summer months and a
deserving mechanical engineering undergraduate. Recipient selected by the respective departments.
Francis C. Ward Scholarship in History
Income from endowment to provide a scholarship to an undergraduate or graduate in history based on
merit. Recipient to be chosen by the department chair.
Robert & Natalie Ward Theatre Scholarship Endowment
The fund will provide scholarship support to students who demonstrate excellence in theatre arts.
Wardwell Braiding Machine Company Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually on the basis of merit. Recipient selected by
Enrollment Services.
Warren Family Scholarship
The endowment shall be used as part of the Verrecchia matching gift scholarship in the College of
Business Administration. It will be awarded to someone from South County and will switch genders
each year.
David Warren Scholarship Fund
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a student majoring in Political Science.
Recipient selected by the Department of Political Science.
Washington Trust Bank Ram Fund Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship for a junior or senior majoring in finance who participated in
URI's RAM fund investment program. Preference is given to students from Rhode Island; if none are
available, then a student can be chosen from outside the state. RAM investment program is funded by
the Alumni Association to give students real life investing experience. Recipient selected by the College
of Business Administration Scholarship committee in conjunction with Enrollment Services.
Washington Trust Company Endowed Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually for tuition assistance to undergraduate
students for Washington Trust's Market Area, based on merit and need. Recipients selected by
Enrollment Services.
Paul L. Watelet '34 Athletic Scholarship
Income from endowment for athletic scholarships. First preference to URI men's basketball. Recipient
selected by URI Athletic Director in consultation with a coach.
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Watershed Watch Scholarship
Income from endowment for scholarships to undergraduates majoring in the Department of Natural
Resource Science awarded on the basis of good academic standing with preference to a student who has
an interest in watershed sciences, water quality, environmental sciences, environment management,
and/or soil sciences. (Formerly Barton Hurley Scholarship.)
Norman Watkins Memorial Fund
Income from this fund shall perpetuate the memory of Norman D. Watkins on the URI Narragansett Bay
campus and within the larger community of Earth scientists. It can be used for a scholarship, for a
lecture series, or in other appropriate ways.
Esther A. Watson Memorial Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship in Nursing awarded annually on the basis of good scholastic
standing. First preference to graduates of Memorial Hospital School of Nursing. Second preference to
relatives of such graduates. Recipient selected by College of Nursing.
Thomas F. Weaver Memorial
Income from endowment for the support of educational efforts within the Department of Resource
Economics at the discretion of the Chair.
Webb Family Endowment Fund for Oceanography
Income from endowment for an annual fellowship, called the Germaine & Francis Webb Graduate
Fellowship in Oceanography, based on genuine financial need and/or merit for master's or doctoral
students at GSO. Preference given to students with marked interest in relevant environmental issues,
who are U.S. citizens in good standing at URI. Recipients selected by the GSO dean.
Weekapaug Foundation for Conservation Scholarship in Environmental Studies
The purpose of the endowment will be to recognize and encourage local student interest in conservation.
The fund will support a scholarship for a deserving undergraduate or graduate student with a
demonstrated conservation ethic and academic achievement enrolled in an Environmental Science,
Planning, and Policy Major or Life Science Major in the College of Environmental and Life Sciences.
Preference will be given to a student from Westerly, Rhode Island. If no student qualifies for this
scholarship, consideration will be extended to Charlestown, Rhode Island, and then opened to students
from throughout Washington County, Rhode Island. The College of Environment and Life Sciences
shall select the recipient.
David J. Weiner Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment will be used for a scholarship awarded to a student(s) in the College of
Business Administration.
Jonathan A. Wende Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment shall be used for scholarship assistance for students belonging to the Chi Phi
Fraternity, based on financial need as determined by Enrollment Services. Should there be no eligible
student, the award shall go to sons or daughters of Chi Phi alumni.
Robert Scott West GSO Pell Library Memorial Fund
Income from endowment to support the Pell Marine Science Library at the Narragansett Bay Campus in
the acquisition of published materials.
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Weygand Family Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded to a Rhode Island Resident who is a non-traditional
student (adult students attending for the first time or returning) with financial need and with satisfactory
academic standing, enrolled in a baccalaureate degree program that will lead to a career in public service
to people in Rhode Island. While holding the scholarship the recipient must be involved in a university
sponsored and/or university sanctioned community service program. Recipient selected by University
College.
Joy & Charles Wharton Scholarship
Income from endowment to support students in the special programs for Talent Development.
John Hazen White Center for Ethics & Public Service Fund
Income from endowment for the support of the following programs: ethics training seminars for public
managers, seminars and workshops for legislators, public forums for citizens on ethics and public
responsibility, faculty development seminars and internships for the civic education of undergraduates
and graduates.
John Hazen White Scholarship Fund
The fund shall be used to provide annual scholarship support to full-time undergraduate students
entering their junior or senior year to pursue a degree in any discipline of engineering. US citizenship is
required, and selection by the dean of the College is to be based upon academic merit. Diversity of
gender, race, ethnicity and financial need may be considered, with first priority given to students
enrolled in the International Engineering Program and to those desiring an intership with Taco, Inc.
Every five years, Taco, Inc. and the dean with review scholarship awards to evaluate selection criteria.
Louise White Scholarship Endowment
Income from the endowment available for a scholarship to needy Nursing students at the request of the
Dean of the College of Nursing.
Nelson C. White '25 Excellence in Engineering Award
Income from endowment will be awarded annually to students or faculty demonstrating outstanding
excellence or originality in the discipline of engineering.
George Wiley Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Income from endowment awarded annually to an African-American student in the College of Arts &
Sciences who shows an interest in community service, government or issues of social concern. Recipient
selected, based on merit, by the Deans of Arts & Sciences with recommendations from interested
faculty.
David Wilkes 50th Anniversary Fund
Income from endowment for the benefit the College of the Environment and Life Sciences.
David R. Wilkes Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually on the basis of financial need. Preference
to Rhode Island residents. Recipients selected by Enrollment Services.
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David Wilkes Resource Development Dean's Fund
Income from endowment used to assist the College of the Environment & Life Sciences under the
direction of the Dean.
Bradford L. Williams Memorial Fund / Fisheries & Marine
Income from endowment for use by Fisheries Program. Specific purpose of fund to be determined.
Frank & Natalie Williams '40 Endowed Scholarship
Income from endowment for scholarships to undergraduate students in good academic standing with
genuine financial need. First preference to students from Rhode Island. Recipient selected by Enrollment
Services.
Ruth A. Williams Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment awarded annually to students from Westerly, RI area. Recipient selected by
Enrollment Services.
Hope E. Willis '30 Memorial Scholarship Fund
Bequest for scholarship fund in memory of sister to be known as the "Hope E. Willis, Class of 1930,
Scholarship Fund" and with income only to be given annually for the purpose of providing scholarships
for deserving students attending the University.
Barbara L. Wilson Endowment for the College of HS&S
The endowment shall be used to support students & faculty in health-related programs in the College of
Human Science & Services. Awards will include scholarships for students in these programs and /or for
the professional development of students and faculty in these programs. Said use of funds shall be
determined at the discretion of the Dean of the College of Human Science and Services. Preference will
be giving to programs pertaining to the relationship of oral health to a chronic and acute disease states
and health outcomes; and dental health high risk populations such as children and older adults.
Joseph H. Winthrop Memorial Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment used to provide academic assistance to an Aquidneck Island Resident.
Applicant must be in need of financial assistance. Applicant must have shown consistent effort
throughout high school. Applications can be made available at Rogers High School, Middletown High
School, and Portsmouth High School.
Women in Business Endowed Scholarship
The fund will support a full-time female student in the College of Business Administration majoring in
Entrepreneurial Management of General Business. This scholarhip will be awarded based on financial
need to a student with a 3.00 GPA or higher. Preference will be given to an individual that is from North
Providence, RI or Fairfield, CT. The student recipient will be selected by the Dean of the College of
Business, based on recommendation of the College of Busines Scholarship Committee
Women in Engineering Endowment
Income from endowment for projects and activities of the Society of Women.
Women's Council for Development Endowed Scholarship
The endowment shall be used to support a full-time female student at the University of Rhode Island
who maintains at least a 3.00 GPA and holds a leadership position on campus.
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Joseph R. & Catherine Barclay Wood Memorial Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship in Engineering awarded annually to an entering freshman
from the South Kingstown area. Recipient selected by Enrollment Services.
Norris Wood Microbiology Award Fund
Income from endowment for an annual award in the field of Microbiology. Recipient selected by the
Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology & Molecular Genetics.
Richard D. Wood Memorial Award for Excellence
Income from endowment for annual awards in Biological Sciences. Awards are based on academic
integrity and intellectual enthusiasm for juniors or seniors; or an independent research paper prepared by
a junior or senior. Candidates must apply to Biological Sciences Department for consideration.
Recipients selected by Biological Sciences Department Faculty.
Dr. Barbara A. Woods Memorial Award / German Studies
Income from endowment for awards for excellence in German Studies. Recipients selected by the
German section of the Language department.
Dr. Barbara A. Woods Memorial Library Endowment
Income from endowment for purchase of books in the area of Germanic languages and literature for the
URI Library. Selection of books made by Chairman of the Language Department and Staff.
Frank L. Woods Memorial Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship to a junior or senior student studying German, awarded
annually in memory of Frank L. Woods, professor emeritus of German and linguistics. Recipient
selected by the German section of the Department of Languages.
Carl R. Woodward Memorial Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment, a gift from the Alumni Association, for a scholarship awarded annually on the
basis of financial need. Recipient selected by Enrollment Services.
Carl R. Woodward Memorial Library Fund
Income from endowment for purchase of rare books and/or manuscripts for rare book collections for the
URI Library. Preference for works in Agricultural History. Selection made with advise of Friends of the
Library.
Leonard Worthen Scholarship in Pharmacy
Income from endowment for a scholarship in Pharmacy. Recipient selected by the Dean of College of
Pharmacy.
Wrigley Memorial Scholarship Endowment
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a student in the Department of
Languages majoring in Italian who wishes to study abroad. Recipients selected by Professors Trivelli
and Viglionese or their designees.
Wroe Family International Engineering Program Scholarship
Income from endowment for an IEP scholarship. Preference will go to student enrolled in the Chinese
IEP, based on academic merit and financial need. If no student meets the criteria for the Chinese IEP the
scholarship may be awarded to any qualifying IEP student(s).
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Richard & Lucille Yacino Pharmacy Endowment
The endowment shall be used to support student(s) in their 5th year (P3) who are Rhode Island residents
with demonstrated financial need. Furthermore, the student(s) will be in the top 20% of their class.
Charles Yaghoobian Jr. '65 Memorial Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually. First preference to residents of the
Blackstone Valley majoring in kinesiology. Second preference to residents of the Blackstone Valley
regardless of major. Recipient selected by Enrollment Services.
Lt. Charlie Yaghoobian, Jr. Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a qualified Rhode Island undergraduate
pursuing a degree in the College of Nursing based on academic merit and financial need.
George & Barbara Young Chair in Biology
Income from endowment for a Chair in Biology, particularly for botany or geology as determined by the
University President.
Heber W. Youngken University Club Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to URI students employed by the
University Club. Recipient selected by Enrollment Services.
Heber W. Youngken Medicinal Plant Garden Endowment
Income from endowment for maintenance of the medicinal plant gardens and greenhouse developed by
the late Mr. Heber Youngken in 1957.
Heber W. Youngken Jr. Scholarship Endowment for Pharmacy
Income from endowment for scholarships in Pharmacy, awarded annually to a fourth or fifth year
student who has demonstrated outstanding service activity in the interest of Pharmacy at state and/or
national levels. Recipient selected by College of Pharmacy faculty.
Maurice Zarchen Endowment Fund in Hockey
Income from endowment for use of URI Club Hockey team. The Club Hockey coach and the URI
Athletic Director will determine and approve all expenses.
Alan & Marilyn Zartarian Business Scholarship
Income from endowment shall be used to provide an annual scholarship(s) student(s) studying within the
College of Business Administration with the first preference to a student (s) who is a Rhode Island
resident and of Armenian descent, and second preference for a student(s) from outside of Rhode Island
of Armenian descent. In any given year, if no such student(s) meets these criteria, the award may be
given to a student studying within the College of Business Administration as identified by the Dean of
the College. Each year, selection for the scholarship will be made at the discretion of the Dean of the
College of Business Administration within the above parameters. The student recipient(s) may renew the
scholarship through college matriculation as long as he/she maintains good academic standing within the
College of Business Administration.
Kevin J. Zecco Memorial Scholarship
Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to fourth year students in the College of
Pharmacy who have an academic average of 2.50 to 3.50 and demonstrate financial need. The student
must be of good moral character and have a persistence and dedication to pursue an entry-level degree in
pharmacy. Recipient selected by Enrollment Services and the Dean of the College of Pharmacy.
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Harry Zervas Mechanical Engineering Endowment
Income from endowment for the use of the department of Mechanical Engineering at the discretion of
the department chair and the Dean of the college.
Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity Pharmacy Endowment
The endowment shall be used to support pharmacy students who are actively involved in leadership
activities on campus or in the community.
Mary Zorabedian Scholarship for the Arts
Income from endowment for a scholarship(s) awarded annually to an undergraduate majoring in music,
theatre or film media in honor of Mary Zorabedian's love and passion for the arts. Recipients, selected
by the Dean of Arts & Sciences, shall be Rhode Island residents with financial need.
Theodora A. Zubrinski Memorial PTAA Award
Income from endowment for an award to a family member of the PTAA.
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