Dunkin’ Donuts and its franchisees across Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts announced the 22nd annual Dunkin’ Donuts Scholarship Program supporting area high school seniors preparing for college.

Dunkin’ Donuts will award $1,000 each to 100 college-bound high school seniors from Bristol County and Rhode Island as part of the scholarship program. Scholarship awards are based on the student’s academic excellence, leadership qualities, and community involvement.

Applications are available at www.dunkindonuts.com/scholarship, or at any Dunkin’ Donuts restaurant in Bristol County or Rhode Island. Applications are due by March 15.

Applicants must be (1) a high school senior must be enrolled at least part-time in a baccalaureate degree program at an accredited college or university, an associate degree program at an accredited junior or community college, or a certificate program at an approved vocational or technical institute and (2) a resident of Bristol County or Rhode Island.

Since launching the program in 1996, Dunkin’ Donuts franchisees have provided more than $2 million in tuition assistance grants to students.