Special Education Scholarships & Awards

Apply Once, Be Considered for All Scholarships

Current students in the Special Education program can apply for these scholarships by completing one application in AwardSpring. After you submit your application, you'll automatically be considered for every scholarship you're eligible for—no need to apply for each one separately.

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• Abbie Hoisington Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund
• Andrea B. Isserlis '64 Special Education Endowed Scholarship
• Helen Forman ’34 Special Education Scholarship Fund
• Helene Wynaught Lindstrom Scholarship Fund
• Joseph McCormick Endowed Scholarship
• Paul Sherlock Endowed Fund for Scholars
• Romeo R. Romano Endowed Memorial Scholarship

Awards Bestowed at Cap & Gown Convocation

These awards are presented by the Department of Special Education at Cap & Gown Convocation. No application is required.

Elisa F. Bonaventura Award

The Elisa F. Bonaventura Award was established in 1994 in memory of Elisa F. Bonaventura, Ph.D., by family, friends, faculty, students and admirers. A faculty member in the Department of Special Education for 30 years, she was recognized for her passion for teaching, dedication to students and insight into the needs, abilities and interests of persons with developmental disabilities. This award is presented to a graduating senior in the field of special education who has made a significant contribution to the education of persons with developmental disabilities from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Bonaventura’s concern for persons of diverse backgrounds represented her understanding of the society that we are today and the one we are always in the process of becoming.

Josephine A. Stillings Award

In her more than 15 years of service to Rhode Island College, Josephine Stillings was a model for all teachers. She possessed the qualities of an excellent teacher and was a warm human being. This award is presented to a graduating senior who has demonstrated outstanding performance in special education student teaching and who has a high grade point average in special education course work.