Wavemaker Fellows News Today

PHOTO: File Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee and Rhode Island Commerce on Tuesday announced the re-opening of applications for the Wavemaker Fellowship program — a competitive student loan reimbursement program for recent graduates working in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and certain design fields. The Wavemaker Fellowship awards graduates working in STEM and design jobs in Rhode Island with a refundable tax credit that can cover student loan payments up to $6,000 pe...

Reply Gov. Dan McKee called the fellowship "an innovative and important program" that helps the state retain valuable talent while offering financial relief to residents. (Shutterstock) PROVIDENCE, RI — Recent Rhode Island college graduates are encouraged to apply for the Wavemaker Fellowship, a competitive program that offers student loan reimbursement for workers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, as well as certain design fields. "Student debt is one of the biggest burd...