A large directory of URI scholarships, with 81 just for graduate students. *Academy of American Poets Prize: Income from the Nancy Potter Endowment for two $100 prizes to be awarded each year by the Academy of American Poets. *Ada L. Sawyer Endowment for Oceanography: Income from endowment awarded annually to an M.S. or Ph.D. student in oceanography on the basis of financial need and/or merit. Recipient must be born in the United States and be in good standing with the University. Preference given to a woman demonstrating the spirit and ingenuity of Ada L. Sawyer. *Adele Sheila Landesberg Memorial Endowed Scholarship in Nursing: Income from endowment shall be used for financial assistance to a graduate student (master’s or doctoral) in the area of psychiatric nursing, based on academic merit. The award shall be made at the discretion of, and the recipient selected by, the dean of the College of Nursing. The award may be made for each year of the recipient’s academic program, for no more than four years. *Albert E. Carlotti Endowment: Income from endowment for undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in the College of Engineering. *Alex V. and Elli A. Fricke Memorial Scholarship: Income from endowment for scholarships awarded annually to students majoring in ecology-related programs on the basis of good academic standing and financial need. First preference to students from Cranston and/or Rhode Island. *American Screw Company Foundation Scholarship: Income from endowment awarded annually to worthy undergraduate or graduate students, with preference to children of former employees of the American Screw Company. *Ann and 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 2.5 or better. *Ann Durbin Memorial Endowment: Income from endowment for an award to a graduate student, either master’s or Ph.D. candidate, in biological oceanography. Recipient selected by the Graduate School of Oceanography. *Anna Tucker 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 2.5 average. Women with the greatest need who meet the other qualifications should receive the scholarships. *Arthur D. Jeffrey Memorial Scholarship: Income from endowment awarded to a graduate student in community planning with financial need. *Barbara Tate Scholarship in Nursing: Income from endowment awarded annually to undergraduate or graduate nursing students in good academic standing. Award based on clinical competence. Applications available at the College of Nursing. *Bertran M. Brown ’36 Endowment: Income from endowment for graduate student support in the Department of Chemistry. *Catharine and Walter Eckman Memorial Scholarship: Income from endowment awarded annually to a graduate student in the humanities (including English, comparative literature, languages, history, philosophy, music, and political science). Recipient selected by the Graduate School Committee on Scholarships and Fellowships. *College of Pharmacy Centennial Student Endowment: Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually in pharmacy. Recipient selected by the College of Pharmacy. *College of Pharmacy Graduate and 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. *David Beretta ’49 Endowment: Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to provide support for either a student enrolled in the College of Engineering with a minor in business or for a graduate in engineering who wishes to pursue full-time study for a master’s degree in the College of Business Administration. Recipient selected by a joint decision of the deans of both colleges. *David Beretta ’49 Endowment: Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to provide support for either a student enrolled in the College of Engineering with a minor in business or for a graduate in engineering who wishes to pursue full-time study for a master’s degree in the College of Business Administration. Recipient selected by a joint decision of the deans of both colleges. *Davis Family Endowment for Fisheries Oceanography: Income from endowment for the Joshua MacMillan Graduate Fellowship in Fisheries Oceanography awarded annually on the basis of financial need to master’s or doctoral students at the Graduate School of Oceanography with a marked interest in research related to fisheries science. Recipient selected by GSO. *Denotes scholarships available to graduate students *Department of Theatre Scholarship Endowment: Income from endowment to be used for the benefit of the undergraduate and graduate students in the Department of Theatre. Scholarships will be awarded by the chair of the department, in consultation with Student Financial Assistance and Employment Services, and will be based on financial need and/or academic qualifications. *Dr. and Mrs. James P. Reid Scholarship: Income from endowment for a scholarship in physical education awarded annually to a master’s or doctoral student on the basis of academic scholarship, professional interest, and involvement. Preference to second-year students. Selection made by the Reid Scholarship Committee of the Department of Physical Education. *Dr. Dorothy Massey Scholarship: Income from endowment for women graduate and undergraduate students majoring in physical education. *Dr. Edward and Polly Eddy Scholarship: Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded to an international student. Scholarship was initiated in honor of Dr. and Mrs. Eddy’s retirement from URI. *Dr. Herman E. Sheets Endowment for Ocean Engineering: Income from endowment for scholarships and fellowships awarded annually to undergraduate and graduate students in the ocean engineering program. Recipients selected by the chairperson of the Department of Ocean Engineering. *Dr. Young Soo Choi Scholarship in Pharmacy: Income from endowment for scholarship to a graduate student in the Department of Pharmacology on the basis of financial need. Preference to international students. Recipient selected by Student Financial Assistance and Employment Services and the College of Pharmacy. *Edward Marth Scholarship: A $500 annual grant to a graduate student enrolled in the labor relations and industrial management program. Selection made by the Labor and Industrial Relations Program. *Elizabeth D. Futas Scholarship: Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a student in the Graduate School of Library and Information Studies. Recipient selected by the GSLIS. *Farmer Family Trust-The Henry S. Farmer Award in Biological Oceanography: Income from endowment for an annual award to a student in biological oceanography who demonstrates exceptional creativity and interest in research designed to preserve and develop the oceans as a biological resource. *Farmer Family Trust-The Pacifico A. Colicci Award in Oceanography Engineering: Income from endowment for an annual award to a student in the Graduate School of Oceanography who demonstrates exceptional vision and creativity in fashioning instruments for use in oceanography research. *Friends of Oceanography Fellowship: Awarded to new oceanography students on the basis of need and merit. *G. Dickinson Kenney and Virginia Stiles 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. *Gabriel Lengyel Fellowship in Electrical Engineering: Income from endowment established by the late Ruth Braun for a fellowship awarded annually to the graduate student in electrical engineering with the most outstanding scholastic achievement. *George and Lois Graboys Minority Student 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. The minimum grade point average for an undergraduate recipient is 2.70 and for a graduate student 3.00. Scholarships will be awarded to eligible students with the highest grade point average. *George H. and Mary Kulik Bond Endowed Scholarship: Income from endowment for scholarship awarded annually on the basis of financial need to a student in the College of Human Science and Services. *George P. and Vera J. Clark Memorial Scholarship: Income from endowment awarded annually to needy and worthy students with first preference to graduates of Chariho High School. *Graduate Library School Scholarship: Income from endowment awarded annually to a student enrolled in the Graduate School of Library and Information Studies. Recipient selected by the GSLIS. *Graduate School of Oceanography Alumni Endowment: Income from endowment awarded annually to a Graduate School of Oceanography student on the basis of scientific proposals. Selection made by the GSO Alumni Committee. *Graduate School of Oceanography Alumni Fellowship: Award provides fellowship support, based on academic record and proposed scientific research, for master’s or doctoral students in any field of oceanography. *Greenwich Bay Power Squadron and Women’s Auxiliary Award: Awarded annually to a graduate student in biological oceanography. *Harold Stanzler Endowment: In memory of Harold Stanzler, income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a student attending the Alan Shawn Feinstein College of Continuing Education with preference to a student majoring in industrial relations. *James Corless Prize in Marine Chemistry: Income from endowment for an award in water chemistry given annually if there is a worthy student. *Jerry M. and Evelyn L. Rhoads Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund: Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to one or more full-time undergraduate or graduate students based on academic merit and financial need. Preference will be given to engineering students from Rhode Island high schools. *Jerry M. and Evelyn L. Rhoads Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund: Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to one or more full-time undergraduate or graduate students based on academic merit and financial need. Preference will be given to engineering students from Rhode Island high schools. *John F. Bannon Scholarship: Income from endowment awarded to deserving undergraduate or graduate students on the basis of financial need. *John J. Fisher Memorial 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 Department of Geology during the current academic year while maintaining a strong academic record. *Joseph F. and Josephine D. Navach Scholarship: Income from endowment awarded annually to a pharmacy student in good standing with genuine financial need. Preference to a graduate of a Rhode Island high school. Funded through the generous contribution of Josephine Delise Navach ’34 and the late Joseph F. Navach ’34. Selection by the College of Pharmacy in conjunction with Student Financial Assistance. *Joseph Galanti Scholarship: Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually in nursing. *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. *L. Douglas Nolan ’52 Academic Achievement Award in Science: Income from endowment for awards given annually to worthy graduate students who excel in one of the natural, physical, biological, agricultural, oceanographic, veterinary, or medical sciences. Selection made by the dean of the Graduate School. *Lance A. Ricci Fellowship: Income from endowment awarded annually to a financially deserving graduate student in the Graduate School of Oceanography. Recipients selected by the Graduate School and the Graduate School of Oceanography. *Little Family Foundation: Junior Achievement Fellowships for full-time graduate business study. Recipients must have been Junior Achievement participants or advisors. Preference given to Rhode Island residents with two or more years of work experience, chosen by the graduate business faculty. If no Rhode Island residents are eligible, out-of-state students may be chosen. *Marjorie Ellis Endowed Scholarship: Income from endowment for scholarship to graduate or undergraduate students on the basis of financial need. Preference to students with an interest in nutrition and dietetics. *Matthew Flores Memorial Fund: Income from endowment for a scholarship for a junior or senior who is a high academic achiever. Recipient must be majoring in mechanical engineering, with an interest in robotics and/or biomedical research preferred. Recipient selected by the College of Engineering. *Milton Waltcher ’41 Memorial Endowment: Income from endowment for annual awards to go to a deserving chemistry graduate student during summer months and to a deserving undergraduate student in mechanical engineering. *Milton Waltcher ’41 Memorial Endowment: Income from endowment for annual awards to go to a deserving chemistry graduate student during summer months and to a deserving undergraduate student in mechanical engineering. *NACM RISEN Endowed Scholarship: Income from endowment will be divided 50/50 with 50 percent returning annually and the other 50 percent for a scholarship awarded annually, with preference to NACM RISEN members on the basis of need to students enrolled in the Alan Shawn Feinstein College of Continuing Education’s business education program. *Narragansett Electric Coastal Institute Fellowship: Award provides fellowship support for a Ph.D. student in oceanography whose research interest is in coastal studies. *Norman Watkins Memorial Award: Income from endowment for an annual award in physical oceanography. Recipients selected by the Graduate School of Oceanography. *Norris Wood Microbiology Award: Income from endowment for an annual award in the field of microbiology. Recipient selected by the Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics. *Paul and Marcia Bigney Scholarship: Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a registered nurse in either the College of Nursing’s undergraduate or graduate program who shows dedication to a career in nursing. Preference given to students specializing in hospice, home care, oncology, or cardiac nursing. *Peter Merenda Prize for Excellence in Statistics and Research Methodology: $1,500 to a finishing Ph.D. student in the Department of Psychology for excellent academic performance. *R. Ken Force Graduate Fellowship in Analytical Chemistry: Income from endowment for a fellowship awarded annually to a graduate student studying analytical chemistry. Recipient selected by the Department of Chemistry. *Robert Allen Memorial Endowment: In memory of Robert W. Allen, Ph.D. ’72. Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a science major, either undergraduate or graduate, with a GPA of 3.0 or better. *Robert Allen Memorial Endowment: In memory of Robert W. Allen, Ph.D. ’72. Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a science major, either undergraduate or graduate, with a GPA of 3.0 or better. *Robert Allen Memorial Endowment: In memory of Robert W. Allen, Ph.D. ’72. Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a science major, either undergraduate or graduate, with a GPA of 3.0 or better. *Robert H. ’35 and Marjorie P. Fillmore ’36 Memorial Scholarship: Income from endowment, established by Judith Ann Fillmore in memory of her mother and father, awarded annually to an undergraduate or graduate student on the basis of good scholastic standing, who demonstrates financial need and is enrolled in an ocean science program. *Robert L. McMaster Scholarship in Marine Geology: Income from endowment for a scholarship in marine geology awarded annually to a graduate student on the basis of academic performance, dedication to teaching, and modesty. Recipient selected by the Graduate School of Oceanography. *Sebastian P. and Marybelle Musco Voice Scholarship: Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to assist undergraduate and graduate music majors who are studying voice and are interested in pursuing careers in opera and vocal performance. *Stanley Berger Memorial Scholarship: Income from endowment awarded annually to a graduate student in clinical psychology. Recipient selected by the Department of Psychology. *Thomas and Kathy J. McNiff Endowment: Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to a graduate student in the marine sciences. Selection made by the Graduate School of Oceanography. *URI Class of 1930 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 Student Financial Assistance and Employment Services; graduate recipients selected by the Graduate School. *URI Class of 1933 Graduate Fellowship: Income from endowment for a graduate fellowship. *URI Foundation Fellowship: Income from endowment for a graduate student fellowship. Recipient selected by the dean of the Graduate School from University-wide recommendations. *Ward Abusamra Scholarship in Music and Voice: Income from endowment for a scholarship in music awarded annually to a graduate or undergraduate music major on the basis of merit. Preference given to students concentrating in voice or chorus. Recipient to be selected by the Department of Music Recruitment and Awards Committee during annual spring auditions. *Wayne King Durfee and Bernice Anderson Durfee Aquaculture Scholarships for Academic Excellence: Income from endowment for a $500 scholarship awarded annually to a junior or senior who has majored in aquaculture for at least one year; the recipient is selected on the basis of merit, as evidenced in the past academic year, with first preference given to a student with a special interest in shellfish. Also, up to $2,000 awarded, based on merit, to a graduate student with a special interest in shellfish. *Webb Family Graduate Fellowship in Oceanography: Income from endowment awarded annually to a master’s or doctoral student in the Graduate School of Oceanography on the basis of genuine financial need and/or merit. The recipient is selected by the dean of the Graduate School of Oceanography. *Weekapaug Foundation for Conservation Scholarship Fund in Environmental Studies: The endowment, established in memory of former trustee Richard A. Dumouchel, will support a scholarship for an undergraduate or graduate student with a demonstrated conservation ethic and academic achievement who is enrolled in an environmental science, planning, and policy major or life science major in the College of the Environment and Life Sciences. Preference will be given to a student from Westerly, Rhode Island. *William C. Potter Prizes in Chemistry: Income from endowment for an award given annually to Ph.D. students in pharmacy on the basis of academic achievement in chemistry. *William D. and Clarice Metz Scholarship: Income from endowment for an award 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. Recipient selected from recommendations by History Department faculty. *William John and Joseph E. Golini Scholarship in Pharmacy: Income from endowment for stipends awarded annually to graduate students in pharmacy. Recipients selected by the dean of the College of Pharmacy. *Woman’s Seamen’s Friend Society of Connecticut: Awards to undergraduate and graduate students from Connecticut who are in marine-oriented programs and have financial need.