Hey, kids - wanna be a journalist?

Rhode Island students can get up to $15,000 a year

There was a time when journalists were respected

The Rhode Island PBS Scholarship offers awards to residents of Rhode Island PBS’s demographic market area who demonstrate promise of a successful career in the fields of broadcasting, communications, and/or journalism.

In 2017, Rhode Island PBS established the Rhode Island PBS Scholarship. The scholarship offers awards to residents of the station’s demographic market area who demonstrate promise of a successful career in the fields of broadcasting, communications, and/or journalism. 

Applicants must be a graduating high school senior planning to attend an accredited 4-year post-secondary institution, or must be currently enrolled in an accredited 4-year post-secondary institution. 

Applicants will be asked to provide a recommendation letter from a teacher or professional who can attest to the applicant’s merit towards a successful career in the noted fields. Awards of up to $15,000 will be awarded annually and are renewable for an additional three years.

Selection criteria

• Resident of Rhode Island or Bristol County, Massachusetts
• A graduating high school senior planning to attend an accredited 4-year post-secondary school, or a student currently enrolled in an accredited 4-year post-secondary institution
• Demonstration of merit toward a successful career in broadcasting, communications, and/or journalism
• Award: up to $15,000; past recipients are eligible to reapply
• Current employees of Rhode Island-PBS and their children and other immediate family members are not eligible to apply.

A complete application includes:

• Completed online application form
• Most recent high school or college transcript
• Student financial aid report
• Scholarship resume worksheet
• Recommendation letter from a teacher or professional in the fields of communications, broadcasting, and/or journalism

Application deadline: 5 p.m. (EST) on April 15, 2024

Here to help

Monica Benson, Scholarship and Special Funds Administrator, (401) 427-4017Send email 

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