Scholarships

Scholarship Applications

The Military Spouses of Newport (MSON) is now accepting applications for its 2026 scholarships.  Since 1985, MSON has supported the local military community with educational scholarships and is pleased to continue this tradition.   

Scholarships are merit-based and awarded in three categories: 

1. Graduating High School Seniors 

2. Spouses of Active Duty Military Members  

3. Dependent Child (Other than a High School Senior) for post-secondary education 

Scholarships are awarded for excellence in academic performance, community service, extracurricular involvement, achievements, and leadership.  Guidelines for each scholarship differ, but applicants applying for the “Spouse” scholarship must be dependents of active duty military (any branch or rank) attached to an installation in Rhode Island at the time of the application submission.   

All applicants must possess a current, valid dependent military ID card of one of the following:  

1) an active duty military personnel (any branch or rank) attached to an installation in Rhode Island at the time of application submission;  

2) a military retiree permanent resident of Rhode Island (any branch or rank); 

3) a Gold Star permanent resident of Rhode Island (any branch or rank). 

Previous awardees are not eligible to apply.  

Military Spouses of Newport (MSON) is a non-profit 501(c)(7) organization in Newport, Rhode Island that represents and supports spouses of active duty and retired service members of all branches of service and ranks. MSON is not a part of/does not represent the views of Newport Naval Station, the United States Navy, the Department of Defense or any of its components and has non-governmental status.  

If you would like more detailed information, please contact the Scholarship Committee at scholarships.mson@gmail.com.  

High School Senior Scholarship Application

Spouse Scholarship Application