N. Kingstown Students Among Winners Of New RI Foundation Scholarships

NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI — A new scholarship fund at the Rhode Island Foundation will send students across the Ocean State to college with more than $470,000 in financial aid, and a couple North Kingstown residents will benefit.

More than 25 students from Rhode Island received scholarships. The inaugural round of funding is from the new Robert G. and Joyce Andrew College Scholarship Fund, which provides financial-need-based scholarships to students who pursue undergraduate study at Bryant University, Providence College, Rhode Island College, Roger Williams University, the University of Rhode Island or the Community College of Rhode Island.

At least two of those students were from North Kingstown, including Cassandra DeBlois, who will attend Roger Williams University, and William Masse, who will attend the University of Rhode Island. Not all students gave permission to release their names.

"Our scholarships can turn a college dream into a college destination. They give students options they never thought they would have," said Neil D. Steinberg, the Foundation’s president and CEO. "Ensuring the legacy of generous donors who want to support the community over many years is central to our work. We are honored that Bob and Joyce Andrew trusted us to preserve their legacy with these scholarships, which will benefit these students and so many others well into the future."