Ingredients for College & University Success
Ingredients for College & University Success
Sei italiani? If you are of Italian descent and a proud US citizen at the same time, you are eligible to apply for special Italian descent scholarships.
Funding your college education may turn out to be a challenging task and lack of financial resources is one of the main reasons that the number of college drop outs in the US is alarmingly increasing every year. Searching for viable scholarship opportunities instead of going for burdening student loans is a good alternative, and your ethnicity and cultural heritage can often open new ways for you.
Both federal and privately funded Italian descent scholarships are a good resource to fund your college tuition and make a future in America.
In order to apply for Italian descent scholarships, one must be a citizen of US and be of Italian descent (i.e. any one parent or grandparent should be from Italy). A lot of Italian descent scholarships are also subject specific and are offered to students who specifically want to major in Italian. Students who themselves or whose parents are members of local Italian-American organizations, societies or community clubs are also eligible for applying for financial grants and Italian descent scholarships funded by these organizations.
While students with a good academic record or financial need are often given preference, varying scholarship opportunities are also available for students majoring in specific subjects like education, business, nursing or law. Italian descent scholarships are also available for students who want to major in linguistics and study basic or advanced Italian in college. Some catholic scholarships are also available for catholic students of Italian descent.
A lot of colleges and universities that offer Italian as one of the major courses have special Italian descent scholarships that are privately endowed by successful professionals of Italian descent in America. Italian descent scholarships are also supported by private foundations, civic groups and charitable institutes headed by the American Italian community. A lot of private foundations also offer special scholarships for minorities and specific cultural groups in America and Italian Descent Scholarships are one of them. You can also look online for special financial assistance programs that fit your criteria.
Italian descent scholarships are a great way of fulfilling your educational goals and achieving professional success in your area of study. Not just limited to studying Italian in college, students availing Italian descent scholarships can launch their career the way they want without worrying about the high expenses associated with college education or going for student loans that later result in a bulk load of debt.
Schoolsoup.com is one of the best resources to find the largest scholarships for Italian students along with helpful information on how to apply for Italian descent scholarships and increase your chances of getting selected.
Take a look at the following Italian descent scholarships and apply for the one that best matches your profile:
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| Name | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2023/2024 College Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Sponsored: There is no GPA requirement and no essay to write! | |
| Albert and Emma C. Martocchio Scholarship Fund | Varies |
| Awarded to students of Italian descent who demonstrate need and merit. | |
| Alfred Gino Scholarship Fund | Varies |
| Established for students of Italian heritage who exhibit financial need and are academically qualified. Offered to students to have an opportunity to receive a Mercyhurst College education. | |
| Alfred Heil Scholarship | $1500 |
| Available to all College of Nursing students who have financial need and are Italian-American descent. | |
| Alfred Heil Scholarship | $1500 |
| Available to all College of Nursing students who have financial need and are Italian-American descent. | |
| American Council on Italian Matters of Maryland Scholarship | Varies |
| The scholarship is awarded to a young woman of American-Italian heritage, preferably from Maryland, who is pursuing an engineering degree. | |
| Anna & Pietro Dapolonia Trust(B) | Varies |
| For descendants of Italian emigrants who came to Iowa prior to January 1, 1929. Must be full-time students and have a 3.00 grade-point average. Since financial need may be considered, all ... | |
| Anthony Forcucci Scholarship Book Award | Varies |
| Provides assistance in purchasing books for a female student of Italian descent majoring in education at Saint Joseph College in Connecticut. | |
| Antony Arcadi Memorial Scholarship | varies |
| This scholarship is for students majoring in Accounting and/or Business whose ethnicity are Italian-American. Students’ GPA should be 3.5 or better. | |
| Associated Italian American Charities Joseph Vincent Paterno Scholarship | $1100 |
| Awarded to a U.S. citizen or student who plans to become a citizen in the near future. Must be of Italian American heritage with a minimum GPA of 2.75 and demonstrate financial need. | |
| Associated Italian American Charities of Maryland #11 Scholarship | $1000 |
| This scholarship is awarded to a U.S. citizen of documented Italian heritage, carrying a minimum 3.0 grade point average. The recipient is required to attend annual awards dinner. The ... | |
| ScholarshipPoints $10,000 Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Sponsored: Thousands available in scholarships this year. | |
| Associated Italian American Charities Scholarship | Varies |
| For U.S. citizens of Italian Heritage with demonstrated financial need and above-average scholastic records. | |
| Attilio Cantatore Memorial Award | $1,000 |
| This scholarship is given to outstanding students of Italian who will study Italian at ECC. The award ranges from $400-$1,000, and is offered by supports of the Italian Club. | |
| Banca Nazionale del Lavoro Fellowship | Varies |
| This scholarship will be awarded to provide support for a qualified Italian student at the Bologna Center. | |
| Banca Popolare dell’Emilia-Romagna Fellowship | Varies |
| This scholarship will be awarded to benefit a Bologna Center student from Italy. | |
| Ben Landriscina Scholarship | Varies |
| This scholarship is awarded to italian students with at least a 3.0 GPA and demonstrate financial need. | |
| $2,000 "No Essay" Scholarship - Niche | $2,000 |
| Sponsored: Open to all students and those planning on enrolling in either 2023 or 2024. | |
| Ben Landriscina Scholarship | Varies |
| This scholarship is awarded to italian students with at least a 3.0 GPA and demonstrate financial need. | |
| Columbian Lawyers Association of Westchester County | $1,000 |
| This scholarship is given to outstanding students of Italian who will study Italian at ECC. The award ranges from $400-$1,000, and is offered by supports of the Italian Club. | |
| Dante Foundation Scholarship | $2,000 |
| The award is offered each fall to a first-time, matriculated, Italian student who graduated from a Nassau/Suffolk H.S. with 85+ average and has financial need. | |
| Dante Foundation Scholarship | Varies |
| This scholarship is awarded to a student who graduated from a Nassau or Suffolk County high school. | |
| DeLuca Italian Club Scholarship | $200 |
| The award is for full-time students. The applicant must be Italian, have a minimum 45 credits, demonstrated by Foreign Language faculty, and have been nominated by the Foreign Language ... | |
| CaptainU Student-Athlete Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Sponsored: This opportunity is offered to current high school athletes for 2023-2024. Only athletes that want to play in college should apply! | |
| DeLuca Italian Club Scholarship | $200 |
| This scholarship is awarded to Italian students with achievement in study of Italian. applicants must have a minimum of 45 credits. | |
| Dominic Tanzi Memorial Award | $1,000 |
| This scholarship is given to outstanding students of Italian who will study Italian at ECC. The award ranges from $400-$1,000, and is offered by supports of the Italian Club. | |
| Dr. Anna Miller Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 |
| This scholarship is given to outstanding students of Italian who will study Italian at ECC. The award ranges from $400-$1,000, and is offered by supports of the Italian Club. | |
| Dr. Benjamin Cottone Memorial Scholarship | $5000 |
| Financial aid for students of Italian origin who will be pursuing post graduate study in medicine. UNICO members and their children are eligible to apply. Must reside in a city with an ... | |
| Eileen Camillo Cochran/ California Women Scholarship | Varies |
| Must be a deserving female law student of Italian-American descent. | |
| Monthly University Scholarships | $1,000 |
| Sponsored: Register now for 2025.. | |
| Emanuele and Emilia Inglese Memorial Scholarship | $2500 |
| Established to provide financial assistance for college to Italian American students who are the first generation of their family to attend college. This program is open to Italian American ... | |
| France Demarco Scholarship | varies |
| This scholarship is for a returning mature student with strong financial need. The student should preferably be from Italian or Lithuanian background. | |
| Frank J. Di Traglia, M.D. ’40 Scholarship Fund | Varies |
| Awarded to Catholic students intending to pursue a career in the medical field, who are Rhode Island residents of Italian descent. | |
| George Baldini Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 |
| This scholarship is given to outstanding students of Italian who will study Italian at ECC. The award ranges from $400-$1,000, and is offered by supports of the Italian Club. | |
| Giovanna Zuppa Memorial Scholarship | Varies |
| This non-renewable scholarship is for all USF undergraduate and graduate level students with strong consideration given to American students of Italian heritage or students involved in ... | |
| Monthly University Scholarships | $1,000 |
| Sponsored: Open to High School students and adults looking to head back to school, current college students and anyone else looking to attend college or graduate school this year or in 2024. | |
| Giovanni Vai Fund | Varies |
| Students of Italian descent who are residents of southern California, enrolled at Loyola Marymount University. | |
| Henry Salvatori Scholarship | $4000-$25000 |
| The Henry Salvatori Scholarship is a grant awarded to a college-bound high school senior who demonstrates exceptional leadership, distinguished scholarship and a deep understanding and ... | |
| Hon. Frank A. Gulotta Endowed Scholarship | Varies |
| The Hon. Frank A. Gulotta Endowed Scholarship of the Columbian Lawyer’s Association of Nassau County, Inc. is awarded to a student with outstanding academic achievement. | |
| Ida Maiello Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund | Varies |
| Scholarship awarded on the basis of need to a Rhode Island resident of Italian descent who is pursuing a degree in social work, sociology, psychology or a certificate in gerontology. | |
| Italian American Chamber of Commerce Midwest Scholarships | $1000 |
| Offered to outstanding students of Italian ancestry through the Italian American Chamber of Commerce of Chicago. Residents of Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry and Will counties, Ilinois. ... | |
| Italian American Club Scholarship | $1000 |
| Applicant must be enrolled or plan to be enrolled at an accredited college and be at least 1/8th Italian descent. Applicant must be entering his/her junior year in college and NOT be a ... | |
| Italian American Heritage Foundation Scholarship | Varies |
| General awards for students of Italian heritage enrolled at San Jose City College. Students of any academic major. | |
| Italian Catholic Federation Scholarship | $400 |
| Approximately two hundred $400 awards is open to all graduating high school seniors of Italian descent, who are Catholic, have at least a 3.2 GPA, and live in California, Nevada, Illinois or ... | |
| Italian Civic Association, Inc. Scholarship | $500 |
| Aid for students who are residents of Mt. Vernon, NY or who have a parent who is a member of the Italian Civic Association for the past 5 years. At least 1 parent must be of Italian origin. ... | |
| Italian Club of Saddleback College Scholarship | Varies |
| Qualified Italian Club member, who exemplifies honor, leadership, integrity and constructive participation and contribution to the Club. Student enrolled at Saddleback College. | |
| Italian Heritage Award Scholarship | Varies |
| Jamestown High School Graduating High School Senior. Student with Italian heritage graduating high school in top 25% of the class | |
| Italian Language Scholarship | $4000-$25000 |
| Through its Sons of Italy Foundation (SIF) and more than 700 state and local chapters, the Order Sons of Italy in America (OSIA) has awarded more than $44 million in scholarship to date. ... | |
| Italian Mutual Benefit Association Scholarship | $1500 |
| Must be a current year senior at one of the secondary schools of Monroe County or Bangor or Pius X secondary schools of Northampton County; be in the upper 25 percent of the applicants ... | |
| Italian-American Society Endowed Scholarship | $700 |
| Student must be of Italian ancestry. Individuals are eligible to receive the scholarship for two consecutive years, however preference is given to new applicants. | |
| Italian/American Scholarship | Varies |
| Awarded to students that are Allentown city high school graduates. | |
| James J. Rotella Memorial Scholarship | Varies |
| This scholarship is awarded to a full-time junior School of Management student who demonstrates an admirable work ethic. The scholarship is based on academic merit and proven financial need. ... | |
| John and Anne Parente Scholarship | $2000 |
| Presented to an outstanding student at King’s College. Preference given to non-residents of Pennsylvania who are of Italian descent. | |
| John Di Giacinto Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 |
| This scholarship is given to outstanding students of Italian who will study Italian at ECC. The award ranges from $400-$1,000, and is offered by supports of the Italian Club. | |
| Joseph & Mary Ann Monticciolo Endowed Scholarship | Varies |
| This scholarship is awarded to a student with outstanding academic achievement. | |
| Joseph and Mary Della Ratta Scholarship | Varies |
| Awarded to freshmen who are African American or of Italian descent (parent or grandparent born in Italy) and have demonstrated financial need. | |
| Josephine & Vincent Puma/Rose & Louise Fortunato Memorial Award | $1,000 |
| This scholarship is given to outstanding students of Italian who will study Italian at ECC. The award ranges from $400-$1,000, and is offered by supports of the Italian Club. | |
| Josephine Cerniglia Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 |
| This scholarship is given to outstanding students of Italian who will study Italian at ECC. The award ranges from $400-$1,000, and is offered by supports of the Italian Club. | |
| Julius Grieco, M.D. GU Scholarship | Varies |
| The Julius Grieco, M.D. GU Scholarship was established for needy students with a preference to Italian Catholics majoring or minoring in Italian. Dr. Grieco’s objective is to inspire ... | |
| Junior League of the Women’s Italian Club of Boston Scholarship | Varies |
| This scholarship is awarded to a woman of Italian extraction who graduated in the top 25% of her high school class. Selection is based on qualities of character and achievement. | |
| Justinian Society of Lake County Scholarship | $500 |
| Scholarship available to a student of Italian-American heritage interested in pursuing a legal career. Student must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours with a 3.0 GPA. | |
| Lina & Sebastian Terranova Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 |
| This scholarship is given to outstanding students of Italian who will study Italian at ECC. The award ranges from $400-$1,000, and is offered by supports of the Italian Club. | |
| Louise and John DePaoli Scholarship | Tuition |
| This scholarship is awarded each year to an Italian-American student in good academic standing. | |
| Major Don S. Gentile Scholarship | $6000 |
| Financial aid for students of Italian origin who are graduating high school seniors. UNICO members’ children are eligible to apply. Must reside in a city with an active UNICO chapter. ... | |
| Marie Rizzo Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 |
| This scholarship is given to outstanding students of Italian who will study Italian at ECC. The award ranges from $400-$1,000, and is offered by supports of the Italian Club. | |
| Mario S. Aversa Endowed Scholarship | Varies |
| Preference given to a pharmacy student who must provide proof of Italian heritage, academic achievement, and financial need. | |
| Marion Fontana Metalios Scholarship | Varies |
| This scholarship will be awarded to prospective or currently enrolled students (priority will be given to females) from Westchester County, New York (or expanded New York, New Jersey or ... | |
| Miceli Scholarship | Varies |
| This scholarship is awarded to a deserving student at Niagara University who is of Italian descent. | |
| Milwaukee Ladies of UNICO, Inc. Scholarship | $750 |
| Applicants must reside in Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington, or Waukesha County; graduating High school senior; must be Italian. | |
| Minority Fellowship Program | Varies |
| Detailed description of actual scholarship The AAMFT Minority Fellowship Program's objectives are to: Expand the delivery of culturally competent mental health and substance abuse ... | |
| Modern Italian-American Woman’s Scholarship | $750 |
| For females who are of Italian heritage and are 25 years of age or older. Applicants must be permanent residents of Milwaukee, Waukesha, Washington, or Ozaukee Counties. In addition, ... | |
| National Italian American Foundation | $250-$1,000 |
| Applicants must be an American of Italian descent, have financial need, and submit an essay on a topic specified by the Foundation. | |
| National Italian American Foundation Scholarship | $5000 |
| Must be a deserving student with a 3.25 GPA and of Italian descent. | |
| National Italian American Foundation Scholarship | $5000 |
| For Italian American (at least one ancestor who has immigrated from Italy) students who demonstrate outstanding potential and high academic achievement, or students from any ethnic background | |
| National Italian American Foundation Scholarship - Italian American | $5000 |
| Awarded to Italian American students who demonstrate outstanding potential and academic achievements. Students must have a 3.25 GPA and have at least one ancestor who has immigrated from ... | |
| National Italian American Foundation Scholarship - Law | varies |
| This scholarship is awarded by an organization other than Lewis & Clark, but that may be used to help with costs incurred as a law student at Lewis & Clark. The award is for incoming law ... | |
| National Leadership Grant Competition | $4000-$25000 |
| Competition for qualified undergraduates and graduates, offered through the Sons of Italy Foundation. Non-Refundable $25 Money Order processing fee must accompany each application. ... | |
| National Society of Accountants | $500 |
| Undergraduate student must be majoring in accounting at a United States accredited 2 or 4 year college, must have a ”B” or better overall GPA, must be a U.S. or Canadian citizen. See ... | |
| New Bedford Italian Literary and Mutual Aid Society Scholarship | $1000 |
| UMD students of Italian descent who are residents of New Bedford, Dartmouth, Fairhaven, Acushnet, Mattapoisett, Marion, Rochester, and Westport. | |
| NIAF Scholarship Program-General Category I | $2000-$10000 |
| National Italian American Foundation awards scholarships and grants to students. The awards will be made on the basis of academic merit between Category 1 and Category II. Italian American ... | |
| Nicholas M. and Jean M Nappi Scholarship | Varies |
| Class year unspecified, USM student in good academic standing or entering freshman in top 50% of graduating class, Graduate of a Maine secondary school, Students of Italian descent encouraged | |
| Nicholas Martini Scholarship | $1000 |
| To be eligible, the candidate must be of Italian descent (one parent or grandparent of Italian descent), and the candidate must be a resident of Rutherford, NJ. | |
| Order Sons of Italy in America Endowed Scholarship | Varies |
| Student of Italian descent enrolled at Hofstra University. Selected on the basis of demonstrated economic need as well as scholastic achievement or potential. | |
| OSIA Madonna Dell’ Assunta Lodge # 2716 Scholarship Endowment | Varies |
| Scholarship awarded to an American citizen of Italian descent. Must have successfully completed Italian 101 and achieved a grade of 2.5. Must submit two letters of recommendation and a type | |
| Pauline F. Fusaro Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 |
| This scholarship is given to outstanding students of Italian who will study Italian at ECC. The award ranges from $400-$1,000, and is offered by supports of the Italian Club. | |
| Peter Bartera Scholarship | Varies |
| Awarded to Pen Argyl residents that are of Italian origin. | |
| Pope Foundation Scholarship | Varies |
| This scholarship is awarded to italian students enrolled in the International Management program with at a 3.0 GPA and demonstrate financial need. | |
| Pope Foundation Scholarship | Varies |
| This scholarship is awarded to italian students enrolled in the International Management program with at a 3.0 GPA and demonstrate financial need. | |
| Raymond Gamby Fund In Memory of Amelia Gamby | $1,000-$2,000 |
| Applicants must be a United States citizen and a resident of the Foundation’s 21 town service area: Beacon Falls, Bethlehem, Bridgewater, Cheshire, Goshen, Litchfield, Middlebury, Morris, ... | |
| Raymond Pannone Scholarship Fund | Varies |
| Must be of Italian Descent. | |
| Rosaria Serio & Giovanni Faraino Scholarship Fund | Varies |
| Prerequisites for applying: continuing students; Elementary Education major; based on merit and/or need. Preference given to those of Sicilian descent. Sophomores, juniors or seniors |
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| Salvatore Costa Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 |
| This scholarship is given to outstanding students of Italian who will study Italian at ECC. The award ranges from $400-$1,000, and is offered by supports of the Italian Club. | |
| Scarpitti Scholarship | Varies |
| For students, preferably of Italian heritage and engineering major. | |
| Scholarship for Europe | $15,000 |
| Lawyers who have obtained their LL.B degree in law from European countries will be automatically considered. The Scholarship for Europe is merit-based and offers two (2) $15,000 tuition ... | |
| Sergeant John Basilone Memorial Postgraduate Scholarship | $6000 |
| The UNICO Foundation, Inc. will grant up to a maximum of $6,000, for a postgraduate scholarship, to a student attending an accredited program at a college/university in the United States at ... | |
| Sgt. John Basilone Post Graduate Scholarship | $6000 |
| Financial aid for students of Italian origin who will be pursuing post graduate study. UNICO members and their children are eligible to apply. Applications MUST be obtained from and ... | |
| Sons & Daughters of Italy Scholarship | $500 |
| Available to any student of Italian descent. | |
| Sons of Italy Foundation General Scholarship | $4000-$25000 |
| Through its Sons of Italy Foundation (SIF) and more than 700 state and local chapters, the Order Sons of Italy in America (OSIA) has awarded more than $44 million in scholarships to date. ... | |
| Sons of Italy Foundation Scholarship | Varies |
| For an Oklahoma City Community College student of Italian heritage. Send official high school transcript. | |
| Tazzini Award | varies |
| The award is offered annually to a graduating senior of Italian descent who resides in the Greater Springfield area. The applicant must be a person of Italian descent, have a minimum ... | |
| The Angelo and Grace Rella Memorial Scholarship Fund | Varies |
| Scholarship awarded to a senior who is of Italian descent. Must also be majoring in Italian, demonstrate financial need, and have a 3.0 GPA or better. Must complete and application with the | |
| The Keating Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Scholarship available to a student pursuing course work in the criminal justice field of study. Minimum 2.0 GPA is needed. | |
| The Lucy Russo Scholarship | Varies |
| Scholarship awarded to two students, preferably of Italian American descent in need of financial assistance. | |
| Trenta Amici Scholarship | Varies |
| Awarded to as student of Italian-American descent who has completed a minimum of 24 credits with a 3.0 GPA and documents financial need. | |
| UNICO National Scholarship | Varies |
| Scholarship awarded to a student with financial need making satisfactory process toward a degree. | |
| Vito and Theresa Carneglia Scholarship | Varies |
| Must be a Rhode Island resident of Italian descent. | |
| Western Italian Golf Association Scholarship Fund | Varies |
| Fund provides financial assistance to a student of Italian heritage, enrolled at Loyola Marymount University. | |
| William C. Davini Scholarship | $6000 |
| Financial aid for students of Italian origin who are graduating high school seniors. UNICO members’ children are eligible to apply. Must reside in an city with an active UNICO chapter. ... | |