Sponsor: Crown Point Community Foundation
115 South Court Street
Crown Point, IN 46037
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school or college students with a minimum 3.0 GPA who are Lake or Porter County residents of Italian descent. Preference will be given to students with family ties to the American Italian Benevolent Society of NWI.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 17
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.thecpcf.org/scholarships.html
Sponsor: Columbus Citizens Foundation
8 East 69th Street
New York, NY 10021
Eligibility: Applicants must be of Italian descent. They must be rising undergraduate freshmen who have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. They must have a household gross per capita income of no more than $20,000 per year. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 21
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, application fee, supporting materials and an interview are required.
Website: https://columbuscitizens.org
Sponsor: Columbus Citizens Foundation
8 East 69th Street
New York, NY 10021
Eligibility: Applicants must be of Italian heritage. They must be students who are entering kindergarten through grade 8. Their household gross per capita income cannot exceed $20,000 per year. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 21
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, application fee, supporting materials and an interview are required.
Website: https://columbuscitizens.org
Sponsor: Order Sons of Italy in America (OSIA)
219 E Street NE
Washington, DC 20002
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a four-year university and of Italian descent. Students must submit official transcripts, test scores, letters of recommendation and an essay. Awards are given based on academic merit. There is a non-refundable $30 processing fee.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 5
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://osdia.org/
Sponsor: Order Sons of Italy in America (OSIA)
219 E Street NE
Washington, DC 20002
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens of Italian descent who are graduating high school seniors who are planning to attend an undergraduate program at a four-year, accredited college or university for the upcoming fall semester. Students must write an essay as part of the application process.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 7
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://osdia.org/
Sponsor: Columbus Citizens Foundation
8 East 69th Street
New York, NY 10021
Eligibility: Applicants must be of Italian descent. They must be entering ninth grade students who have at least a B+ grade average. They must have a household gross per capita income of no more than $20,000 per year. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 21
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, application fee, supporting materials and an interview are required.
Website: https://columbuscitizens.org
Sponsor: Order Sons of Italy in America (OSIA)
219 E Street NE
Washington, DC 20002
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens of Italian descent who are in their junior or senior year of undergraduate study. Students must be pursuing a degree in Italian language studies at an accredited college or university.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 5
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://osdia.org/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley
P.O. Box 4786
Aurora, IL 60507
Eligibility: Applicants must attend an accredited post-secondary institution during the next school year on a full-time basis. Students must reside in Dekalb, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kendal, LaSalle or Will County. A transcript, SAT or ACT scores, the Expected Family Contribution and recommendation letters are required. Preference is given to applicants of Italian descent.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: December 9
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cffrv.org/scholarship-program/
Sponsor: Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation
33 East Main Street
P.O. Box 2244
Torrington, CT 06790
Eligibility: Applicants must be Torrington residents of Italian descent who are entering their junior or senior year at a college or university and are majoring in political science, government, history or pre-law.
Amount: $350
Deadline: April 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.yournccf.org/
Sponsor: National Italian American Foundation
1860 19th Street NW
Washington, DC 20009
Eligibility: Applicants must be Italian American students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and must either be a member or child of a member. Applicants must also plan to be or currently be enrolled in an accredited institution of higher education, have a minimum 3.5 GPA and be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
Amount: $2,500-$12,000
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.niaf.org/programs/scholarships/
Sponsor: Order Sons of Italy in America, Grand Lodge of California
Attention: Scholarship Commission
5051 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94112-3473
Eligibility: Applicants must be of at least partial Italian ancestry and be enrolled at a college or trade school for the upcoming fall semester. Applicants must also have finished a foreign language course in high school. Selection is based upon academic performance, leadership activities, financial need, essay detailing Italian ancestry, a personal statement and letters of recommendation.
Amount: Up to $5000
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application, personal statement, SAT/PSAT/ACT scores, GPA, record of activities, transcript and two letters of recommendation are required.
Website: http://www.osiaca.org/Scholarships/How-To-Apply
Sponsor: Order Sons of Italy in America, Grand Lodge of California
Attention: Scholarship Commission
5051 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94112-3473
Eligibility: Applicants must be of at least partial Italian ancestry and be enrolled at a college or trade school for the upcoming fall semester. Selection is based upon academic performance, leadership activities, financial need, essay detailing Italian ancestry, a personal statement and letters of recommendation.
Amount: $500-$5,000
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application, personal statement, SAT/PSAT/ACT scores, GPA, record of activities, transcript and two letters of recommendation are required.
Website: http://www.osiaca.org/Scholarships/How-To-Apply
Sponsor: Community Foundation of North Central Washington
9 South Wenatchee Avenue
Wenatchee, WA 98801
Eligibility: Applicants or legal family members must have 1/4 or more Italian ancestry. Students must attend school full-time and demonstrate financial need. Graduating seniors must be accepted to a certified trade school, 2-year college or 4-year college or university.
Amount: $600
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://cfncw.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Saginaw Community Foundation
1 Tuscola
Suite 100B
Saginaw, MI 48607
Eligibility: Applicants must be current members or children or grandchildren of a current Sons of Italy Lodge 2456 member. Students must have been a member in good standing since January 1 of the previous year. Applicants must be pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees or Career and Technical Education (CTE) training. Students must submit letters of recommendation, a recent school transcript, a completed FAFSA, an essay and a special attachment or membership verification information.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 10
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.saginawfoundation.org/site/scholarships/
Sponsor: Saginaw Community Foundation
1 Tuscola
Suite 100B
Saginaw, MI 48607
Eligibility: Applicants must be current members or the sons, daughters, or grandchildren of current sons of Italy Lodge 2456 members with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Students must be pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees or Career and Technical Education (CTE) training (skilled trade/vocation). Applicants must submit letters of recommendation, a recent school transcript, a completed FAFSA, an essay and a special attachment or membership verification information.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 10
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.saginawfoundation.org/site/scholarships/
