International Yacht Restoration School

Newport, RI

University Website:  www.iyrs.edu/
Apply Online:  www.iyrs.edu/apply

The International Yacht Restoration School (known as IYRS) is a private nonprofit school on Thames Street in Newport, Rhode Island focusing on training for the marine trades.

The school's programs are based on a highly technical, deeply hands-on experiential learning model that includes important career skills development such as teamwork, problem-solving, project management, and critical thinking. Currently programs are offered in Composites Technology, Boatbuilding & Restoration, and Marine Systems. The school is planning to introduce additional programs based on th same model. IYRS programs focus on making, building, restoring, and maintaining, using both traditional and modern materials from wood to composites and carbon fiber. Programs are accredited by the ACCSC and qualified applicants are eligible for federal financial aid and veterans benefits for post-secondary education. Graduate placement rates are exceptionally high with over 80% of students during the past five years employed on or within several months of graduation.

In 1993, the marine artist John Mecray and Elizabeth Meyer, who restored the J-Class yacht Endeavor, and several others founded the school on a 2.5 acre property on the Newport waterfront. Today, the school owns several large buildings, including the 1831 stone Newport Steam Factory building listed on the National Register of Historical Places. The school attracts students from around the world, and it's graduates work in the premier companies and on highly visible projects in the marine trades, including major new builds, restorations, the Volvo Ocean Race, and the America's Cup. From 1995 to 2006 major restoration work on the Coronet took place at the school.

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IYRS School of Technology & Trades College Scholarships

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Heart Advantage Scholarship

Anna Maria College

$24,000 Varies See Details
 

Heart Advantage Scholarship

Anna Maria College

award

$24,000

deadline

Varies
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George E. Watters Memorial Scholarship

New England Water Works Association

$5,000 April 01, 2024 See Details
 

George E. Watters Memorial Scholarship

New England Water Works Association

award

$5,000

deadline

April 01, 2024
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Francis X. Crowley Scholarship

New England Water Works Association

$3,000 April 01, 2024 See Details
 

Francis X. Crowley Scholarship

New England Water Works Association

award

$3,000

deadline

April 01, 2024
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Joseph Murphy Scholarship

New England Water Works Association

$1,500 April 01, 2024 See Details
 

Joseph Murphy Scholarship

New England Water Works Association

award

$1,500

deadline

April 01, 2024
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Elson T. Killam Memorial Scholarship

New England Water Works Association

$1,500 April 01, 2024 See Details
 

Elson T. Killam Memorial Scholarship

New England Water Works Association

award

$1,500

deadline

April 01, 2024
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Nursing Foundation of Rhode Island Graduate Scholarship

Nursing Foundation of Rhode Island

Up to $1,000 June 01, 2024 See Details
 

Nursing Foundation of Rhode Island Graduate Scholarship

Nursing Foundation of Rhode Island

award

Up to $1,000

deadline

June 01, 2024
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New England-China Scholarship Program

New England Board of Higher Education

Varies Varies See Details
 

New England-China Scholarship Program

New England Board of Higher Education

award

Varies

deadline

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Intel PhD Fellowship Program

Intel Foundation

Varies Varies See Details
 

Intel PhD Fellowship Program

Intel Foundation

award

Varies

deadline

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Arkansas Health Education Grant Program

Arkansas Department of Higher Education

Varies July 01, 2024 See Details
 

Arkansas Health Education Grant Program

Arkansas Department of Higher Education

award

Varies

deadline

July 01, 2024
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Advancing Women in STEM Scholarship

Women in Defense - Greater Boston Chapter

Varies Varies See Details
 

Advancing Women in STEM Scholarship

Women in Defense - Greater Boston Chapter

award

Varies

deadline

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