RIASFAA

Rhode Island Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators

Scholarship

Harold J "Harry" Amaral Scholarship

Harry Amaral worked in the financial aid office at the University of Rhode Island until his passing in 2010. He assisted thousands of students with their financial aid and also influenced a great many people in the Rhode Island financial aid industry. Many members of the Rhode Island Association of Financial Aid Administrators, RIASFAA, were work-study or graduate assistance for him. Because of his passion and mentoring in the financial aid profession, a scholarship has been established.

Two scholarships of $500

Criteria

In order to qualify as an applicant, students must meet the following:

Rhode Island resident
Must already matriculating at a post-secondary school
School must be a current member of RIASFAA
Demonstrate financial need
Preference given to students working in financial aid offices.

Deadline

Completed application must be received by May 1st. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Essay

Essay must be typed and be 300 words or less. Please attach your essay to this application.

Please answer one of the two questions:

How has working in the financial aid office changed your outlook in life?
How has your education contributed to who you are today?

Application

Click the link below to access the Harry Amaral Scholarship Application.

Contact Information

Mail completed applications to:

RIASFAA Scholarship Committee

c/o RISLA

935 Jefferson Blvd. Suite 3000

Warwick, RI 02886-1371

Senator Claiborne Pell Scholarship

The Senator Claiborne Pell Scholarship was established by RIASFAA in 1998 in recognition of Senator Pell’s legacy. During the Senator’s years in office, he made historical contributions in the arts, environmental sciences, and higher education. Senator Pell is best known for the Pell Grant legislation that provides direct federal funds for low- and middle-income students seeking higher education.