Frederick J. Benson Scholarship
Scholarships for Block Island, Rhode Island residents who spent at least eight years in the Block Island school system (or graduated after three years at the high school) and have completed at least one year of college or post-secondary education. Apply by June 5 with college transcripts and an essay.
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Who can apply
- From Block Island, RI
- attended the Block Island school system for 8+ years or graduated after 3 years at the high school or completed at least one year of college or post-secondary education
- For college students
Homeschool note: this award seems to need an accredited school, class rank or a school nomination. Ask the sponsor whether a homeschool transcript and a parent’s counselor letter are accepted; many say yes when asked.
How to apply
You’ll need an essay, a transcript.
Open this listing in the Scholarship Finder for the application page and contact details. This foundation has no website; most small foundations take applications by mail or through the local high school’s counseling office. A short, polite letter asking for the application works well.
Is this legit?
Trust 80/100 Run by an IRS-registered charity that reports its scholarship grants on its annual tax filing. No red flags.
Source: IRS Form 990-PF (tax year 2023) · checked September 30, 2026. Sponsors change dates and amounts; confirm with the sponsor before you apply.
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