Member Scholarships

The Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association Member Scholarships program supports the educational goals of the immediate family of any member. Each year, we award $600 scholarships on a competitive basis to member’s children, grandchildren, stepchildren, brothers, sisters, stepbrothers, stepsisters.

To qualify, students must be current high school seniors attending any college or university within the coming year.

The student does not have to be pursing a degree in marine science. Any degree program at any college or university is acceptable.

To apply, please fill out the form below. Please be aware that at the end of the application, we will be requesting uploads of :

• A short composition describing the student’s personal goals and reasons for applying
• A copy of the personal essay from the student’s common app
• A document describing personal extra-curricular achievements.

To complete the process, the student must have their teacher or guidance counselor submit an electronic copy of their transcripts and a letter of recommendation to michel@risaa.org.

Both the student and parent need to sign the form at the end of the process. To start the application process, please fill in the form below.

– Step 1 of 4

Name *

First

Last

Birthdate *

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Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

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Zip Code

Home Phone *

Cell Phone *

Email *

High School *

Current Grade *

Principal *

Place of Employment

Employment Duration

• Summer
• All Year

Earnings

Colleges you applied to (note if accepted) *

Major / Minor you plan to pursue *

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Parents and RISAA Member

Father's Name *

First

Last

Mother's Name *

First

Last

Parent's Combined Income *

Number of children living at home *

Number of children in college *

RISAA Member's Name *

First

Last

Relationship to you *

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Attachements

Composition *

Click or drag a file to this area to upload.

Please attach a short composition that describes your reasons for applying for this scholarship and your plans and goals for the future.

Personal Essay *

Click or drag a file to this area to upload.

Please attach a copy of your personal essay from the common app.

Personal Achievements *

Click or drag a file to this area to upload.

Please attach a document listing and describing your personal achievements both in and out of school, such as Scouting, clubs, community service, Student Council and similar.

Next

Checkboxes *

• I understand that in order for my application to be considered complete, I need to have a copy of my transcripts sent electronically to David Michel (michel@rissa.org).

Checkboxes (copy) *

• I understand that in order for my application to be considered complete, at least one letter of recommendation must be sent electronically to David Michel (michel@risaa.org) from my guidance counselor or faculty member.

Checkboxes (copy) (copy) *

• I understand that prior to receiving the award I will provide proof of registration for the Fall 2022 semester.

Applicant Signature *

Clear Signature

Parent Signature *

Clear Signature

Submit