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East Providence Students Can Win $1,000 Scholarship
The scholarship is awarded annually to East Providence graduating seniors from an accredited high school.
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI — The East Providence Department of Recreation is accepting applications for the Dorman "Dolly" Searle Memorial Scholarship.
The scholarship is awarded annually to East Providence graduating seniors from an accredited high school.
Searle was a longtime East Providence municipal employee who dedicated his time to the development of youth in this community. Awards in the amount of $1,000.00 are available. Applicants must fulfill the following criteria:
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- Be a resident of East Providence
- Be a high school graduate of an accredited high school in June of 2022
- Plan to major in Recreation/Physical Education, Fine Arts or Public Service at an accredited college
- Complete the application including a 300-500 word typed essay stating the reasons why the applicant should be considered for this award and delivered to the Recreation Department by 4:00 PM on Friday, April 29, 2022.
To apply, please visit the city's website.
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