Catherine T. Murray Memorial Scholarship
The Catherine T. Murray Memorial Scholarship was established in 1995 by Catherine Murray, a long-time educator and also a board member and valued volunteer at the Ocean State Center for Independent Living. It was her wish to support the philosophy and spirit of OSCIL through a scholarship that gives people with disability access to higher education.
Now Accepting Applications for the 2025 Catherine T. Murray Memorial Scholarship!
Scholarship Amount:
$1000+
(multiple grants)
Who Can Apply?
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Rhode Island residents with a significant disability
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Students attending or planning to attend college, vocational, or technical school
Application Deadline:
Mar 20
What can the scholarship be used for?
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Assistive/adaptive equipment or devices to meet educational needs
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Usual expenses associated with postsecondary education (textbooks, tuition, etc.)
Preference is based on merit, economic need, and career goals.
4 Easy Ways to Submit Your Application!
Return your completed application packet to OSCIL by March 20, 2025
Mail to
Murray Memorial Scholarship
C/O OSCIL
1944 Warwick Avenue
Warwick, RI 02889
Fax to 401-738-1083
Past Scholarship Winners
"My personal experiences that pertained specifically to growing up with a disability were often understandably challenging. Those challenges taught me many crucial lessons—including the power of overcoming obstacles and reaching for seemingly impossible goals. That is what I hope to achieve through my work and with my life. As an advocate for the blind and, like myself, visually impaired, I aim to spread awareness of equality for disabled students."
Aria Mia Loberti
2017 Catherine T. Murray Scholarship Recipient
