The Multicultural Scholarship Program at Providence College monitors, mentors and maintains students of color who receive scholarships designed for ethnic and cultural minorities at the College. These scholarships are intended to be four-year scholarships to assist incoming students of color. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of the applicant's academic performance and potential cultural contribution to the College. Transfer students and present Providence College students are eligible for the scholarships, as funds are available.

Scholars meet with the Program Director on a regularly scheduled basis to discuss their academic, professional, and social development. Areas of emphasis include monitoring grades and acclimation to Providence College, internship preparation, resume and cover letter writing, leadership development, and volunteerism.

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship
Cunningham Southeast Asian Scholarship
William R. and Doris O. Davis Scholarship
Gerard & Marjorie Morrissey Scholarship
St. Martin DePorres Scholarship

Requirements to obtain a scholarship

• Strong academic background (taking most rigorous courses offered at high school)
• Involvement in cultural and community activities
• Well-written and concise Scholarship application
• Please note that there is only one application for multicultural Scholarships - the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship application

Requirements to maintain scholarship

• Maintain a 2.0 cumulative gpa (cgpa)
• Meet with the Program Director on a regularly scheduled basis to discuss their academic, professional, and social development. Discussions emphasize monitoring grades and acclimation to Providence College, internship preparation, resume and cover letter writing, leadership development, and volunteerism
• Attend scheduled Balfour Center events
• Participate in campus events, increasing awareness of culture to the mainstream campus

What Can You Expect from the MSP Program?

• Solid quality relationships with faculty, staff, alumni, and other Scholars through mentoring and collaboration
• Use your talents and skills to enhance the PC community, especially in leadership and
  internship opportunities
• Celebration of cultural awareness and appreciation through activities in the Balfour Center and throughout campus
• Challenge and encouragement to succeed academically, socially, and professionally
• Expand your ways of thinking about career and job opportunities
• Structure to help navigate through the wonder of the college experience
  Support as a Scholar of color at a predominantly White institution

For more information on the Multicultural Scholarship Program contact:
Michael R. Walsh
Director Multicultural Scholarship Program/Assistant Dean of the Balfour Center
401-865-2738
mwalsh@providence.edu