BACKGROUND

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MISSION

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The CSM Edward McConnell Scholarship is set up to benefit the Soldiers and families of the Rhode Island National Guard. This year the MPRA-RI will offer two (2) $1500.00 scholarships to its members and their families as well as and two (2) $500.00 scholarships to currently serving members of the Rhode Island National Guard (RING).  

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ELIGIBILITY

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• Members of the MPRA-RI (to include auxiliary members) and their select family members (spouse, children, adopted/step-children, grand children) are eligible to receive the scholarship. 

 

• Currently serving members of the RING (Army/Air)

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APPLICATION PROCESS

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The application period will open July 08, 2023 and will close on September 30, 2023.

 

Below you will find the Scholarship Application as well as the 2023 Scholarship Announcement.

 

 

• 2023 CSM Edward McConnell Scholarship Announcement  

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• 2023 CSM Edward McConnell Scholarship Application 

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Applications are also available through the MPRA-RI officers via email or phone at rhodeislandmpra@gmail.com or (203) 907-8985.

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Applications should be emailed to the MPRA-RI at rhodeislandmpra@gmail.com or mailed to the following:

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MPRA-RI

ATTN: Scholarship Committee
P.O. BOX 2151
North Kingstown, RI 02852

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APPLICATION REVIEW PROCESS

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Applications will then go in front of the CSM Edward McConnell Scholarship Committee. The committee reviews each application and decides on the winners. 

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• Current Scholarship Committee:

  • Chairman, MPRA-RI President, Sean Fitzpatrick

    • Member, LTC Dennis Pineault

    • Member, CSM Clarke Hall

    • Special Projects Officer, SSG Aceto

    • Member, COL(R) Lonnie Barham

    • Member, CSM(R) Robert Wall

    • Member, SFC(R) Bill Noyes

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AWARDING SCHOLARSHIPS

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Scholarships will be awarded at a time and place to be announced sometime between December 01,.2023 and January 15, 2023.