Dunkin Donuts awarding $100,000 in student scholarships

January 25, 2016 5:44 pm

By News Staff

news@abc6.com

As part of its 21st annual Dunkin’ Donuts Scholarships Program, Dunkin’ Donuts is awarding $100,000 in college scholarships to high school students in Rhode Island and Bristol County, Massachusetts.

One hundred students will be selected based on their academic excellence, leadership qualities, and community involvement, and will each be awarded $1,000.

Applications will be available beginning February 1st and will be accepted until March 15th.

“We know that paying for college can be a struggle for many families in our communities, so we’ve committed every year to help make college dreams a reality for 100 outstanding students and their families,” said Joe Prazeres, Dunkin’ Donuts Rhode Island franchisee. “Every year, we’re amazed by the talent and determination of these young people, and we’re honored to support their journeys to college.”

Applicants to the Dunkin’ Donuts Scholarship Program must meet the following eligibility criteria:

Be a high school senior who plans to enroll in a course of study. Students must be enrolled at least part-time in a baccalaureate degree program at an accredited college or university, an associate degree program at an accredited junior or community college, or a certificate program at an approved vocational or technical institute.
Be a resident of Rhode Island or Bristol County, Massachusetts.

For more information and a complete list of Scholarship Program eligibility requirements, please visit their website or Dunkin’ Donuts locations in Rhode Island and Bristol County, Mass.