Resources for High School & College Students

Youth Programs

There are a number of programs available to young immigrants and the children of immigrants in Rhode Island. The Alliance of Rhode Island Southeast Asians for Education (ARISE) offers weekly after-school programs at Classical High School, Central High School, and Dr. Jorge Alvarez High School. These programs empower youth to advocate for their communities and prepare them for academic and career success. ARISE also offers summer programs.

Progreso Latino sponsors youth programs in Central Falls. These programs take place at local schools and Progreso Latino’s office. For More Information, Contact: Luz Rojas, Mentorship Program Coordinator  (401) 728-5920 Ext. 115 lrojas@progresolatino.org

Providence Student Union (PSU) is a youth-led organization dedicated to helping students improve their schools and well-being. PSU  hosts events on topics such as financial literacy, being undocumented, and healthy relationships. Drop-in hours are listed to the left of their events calendar.

Providence Youth Student Movement (PrYSM) hosts Organizing Circle, a program that gives Southeast Asian youth the skills and mentorship to transform their communities.

College Preparation

College Visions is a program for underprivileged students and students whose parents do not have a U.S. college degree. The program helps students apply to and succeed in college.

Emergency Funds

Students with urgent needs can anonymously apply for funds from the Providence Student Union to cover family utility bills, reproductive healthcare, college acceptance fees, bus passes, and more.

Scholarships

The Tam Tran Scholarship Fund provides scholarships for undocumented and DACA high school students in Rhode Island who plan to attend college. The Fund also provides grants for these students who currently attend college in Rhode Island. More information, as well as the application link, please email mvmartinez@mac.com with the subject line: The Tam Tran Scholarship Fund

The Hope Scholarship at Rhode Island College provides eligible RI students with a four-year degree and two years of tuition-free education.

Rhode Island Promise provides a free college education at the Community College of Rhode Island to all eligible Rhode Islanders coming right out of high school.