Amount: $2,500
Deadline: February 20 (2026 - check for 2027 updates)
Level: undergraduate, graduate
Renewable: Yes
About
The Columbus Citizens Foundation provides academic scholarships to Italian-American students based on academic merit and financial need, to support their higher education.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 3.5+
- Demographic: Italian-American descent
- Enrollment in an accredited US institution
- One parent or grandparent of Italian descent
Required Materials
- Online application
- Essays
- Academic transcripts
- Financial aid forms
- 2 letters of recommendation
- Proof of Italian heritage
Timeline
Applications open November. Deadline February 20. Interviews for finalists. Notifications by May.
Tips
This is competitive. Demonstrate both academic excellence and significant financial need. Highlight your connection to the Italian-American community and your future aspirations.