RIROA Scholarship Information

The Rhode Island Department of the Reserve Officers Association is a professional organization representing military officers from all service branches. As a way of supporting its membership, TWO annual scholarships shall be awarded in the amount of $1,000 each based solely on academic and individual achievements. Presentation of the award will be made in person at a date and place to be determined

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Applicant must be a member in good standing of the Rhode Island Department of the Reserve Officers Association or an immediate family member thereof, to include spouse, children, or grandchildren.

2. Applicant must be a high school senior/graduate who has been accepted at an accredited college, university, or vocational/technical school, or an enrolled higher education undergraduate or graduate student. Awards are conditional upon acceptance or enrollment.

3. Applicant must complete the application in full. Incomplete applications will not be considered nor will applications received after the deadline noted below. Insure that all questions are answered; if no information is available or the question is not applicable so indicate by writing N/A.

4. Unsuccessful applicants may continue to apply each year. NOTE---PRIOR RIROA SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS ARE INELIGIBLE FOR SUBSEQUENT AWARDS!

5. Applicant must furnish copies of College Board exam scores (SAT, GMAT, etc., if applicable) and high school or college transcripts with this fully completed application. Applicant is strongly encouraged to furnish any additional information that may be helpful to the selection committee. All furnished information will be kept strictly confidential and will be destroyed after the selection process is completed.

6. In order to be considered for an award, the completed application form and all attachments must be postmarked not later than April 30, 2012 and forwarded to:

LTC Robert Galvanin
31 Canoe River Dr.
Mansfield, MA 02048

CLICK HERE for the scholarship application