Amount: $1,000
Deadline: February 28 (2026 - check for 2027 updates)
Level: undergraduate, graduate
Renewable: No
About
The Sons of Italy Foundation offers a variety of scholarships to Italian-American students pursuing higher education, based on academic excellence and a commitment to their heritage.
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
- Essay
- Academic transcripts
- Letters of recommendation
- Proof of Italian heritage
Timeline
Applications open January. Deadline February 28. Notifications by May.
Tips
Highlight your academic achievements and any involvement in Italian-American community activities. Tailor your essay to the specific scholarship's focus.