The Paul V. Sherlock Memorial Scholarship

The RI Student Loan Authority established The Paul V. Sherlock Memorial Scholarship in 2004 following the passing of Representative Sherlock. This scholarship is awarded to twenty-five Rhode Island students each year to honor Rep. Sherlock’s legacy as a champion of education. Rep. Sherlock, a dedicated 18-year board member of the RI Student Loan Authority, improved access to services and financial aid to help more Rhode Island students attain a higher education.

Rep. Sherlock was a tireless advocate throughout his career for those with developmental disabilities, learning disorders, and mental illness. He was widely regarded as the father of special education programs in Rhode Island. While in elected office, Sherlock rose through the leadership ranks, serving as Chairman of the House Finance Committee, a position held until his death in 2004. Prior to his tenure in the Rhode Island House of Representatives, he worked as a Professor at Rhode Island College. The college houses the Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities.

The College Planning Center of Rhode Island will begin accepting applications for the Paul Sherlock Scholarship on April 1, 2008 for enrollment in September 2008. Applications are available at the College Planning Center or this web site. For additional information, please contact the College Planning Center of Rhode Island.

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