Apply for 2024 Catherine T. Murray Memorial Scholarship

The Ocean State Center for Independent Living (OSCIL) is seeking applications for the 2024 Catherine T. Murray Memorial Scholarship. Catherine, a dedicated educator, board member, and volunteer at OSCIL, founded this prize in 1995. Her wish was to support OSCIL’s philosophy and spirit by providing a scholarship that would make education more accessible to people with disabilities.

Qualified applicants for this $1000+ grant must be Rhode Island residents with a substantial disability who need financial support to attend college or technical school.

This may include enrolling in an academic, trade, or vocational program. The scholarship can be used to purchase assistive/adaptive equipment or gadgets necessary to participate in such educational opportunities, as well as for other educational expenses.

Preference is based on professional objectives, merit, and financial need. Applications can be acquired from www.oscil.org/scholarship and submitted through the OSCIL website. Completed applications can also be faxed to (401)738-1083 or addressed to Catherine T. Murray Memorial Scholarship, c/o OSCIL, 1944 Warwick Avenue, Warwick, RI 02889, Attn: J. Vardakis. Mailed applications must be postmarked by March 22, 2024.

Applications that are incomplete cannot be considered. The Scholarship Committee will select this year’s scholarship recipients in April, and candidates will be contacted by email shortly afterwards. Scholarship money are disbursed in mid-August.

For any questions concerning the application process, please contact Jessie Vardakis by email at jessie.vardakis@oscil.org.