Top 21 Scholarships for Italian & Italian-American Students

The Italian regions of Abruzzo and Molise have a rich cultural, social, and educational heritage. To promote the study of these unique regions and Italy as a whole, the Abruzzo and Molise Heritage Society (AMHS) is offering a $4,000 scholarship for members and relatives of the AHMS.  Two awards are offered to high school seniors and college students with at least a 3.5 GPA who are interested in Italian studies. Applicants must be from the Washington D.C. area or within a 50-mile radius, including Maryland and Virginia. To apply for this scholarship, students must submit an essay, transcript, resume, and letter of recommendation. If you’re a high school senior interested in scholarships for Washington D.C. residents, we encourage you to keep exploring opportunities on Scholarships360!Show Less

The Italian American Civic League Scholarship offers financial assistance to graduating high school seniors in Utah with Italian ancestry. Students seeking an associate or bachelor's degree are encouraged to apply.Show Less

Are you an Italian-American college student and a NIAF (National Italian American Foundation) member? If so, consider applying for the NIAF Scholarship Program! The program is open to NIAF members with at least one ancestor who immigrated from Italy. The National Italian American Foundation is proud to offer this as well as a variety of other scholarships to recognize Italian American students' academic achievements. Currently, the NIAF is the largest organization that represents Italian American citizens living in the United States. The foundation is dedicated to serving the community by preserving the Italian American heritage and culture and promoting a stronger relationship between the United States and Italy. Every year, their NIAF Scholarship Program chooses multiple recipients to earn up to $12,000 to go towards tuition payments and university housing accommodations. If you are an Italian-American college student looking for a scholarship opportunity, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The Nick & Helena Patti Foundation Scholarship annually awards up to $6,500 to multiple college sophomores and upperclassmen of Italian heritage who reside in Illinois. Preference will be given to those who (a) are pursuing a degree in music or education or (b) were orphaned or raised in a foster home. If you're a college student of Italian heritage from Illinois, and you are pursuing a degree in music or education or were orphaned or raised in a foster home, we encourage you to apply. Keep on reading for more application details!Show Less

Are you a college-bound high school senior from Bergen or Passaic County, New Jersey, with a demonstrated interest in Italian Heritage, Art, Music, or Culture? If so, consider applying for The Columbians College Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards between $1,000 and $5,000 each to multiple Bergen and Passaic County high school seniors with an interest in Italian heritage and culture. To be considered for the scholarship, interested students must submit two short essays, a letter of recommendation, a transcript, their SAT/ACT score(s), and a copy of their FAFSA Submission Summary or their parent's IRS Form 1040. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Ella T. Grasso Literary Scholarship will be granted to two students attending an accredited campus-based college or university in the United States. The purpose of the Ella T. Grasso Literary Scholarship is to acknowledge the author of an exceptional essay or short story about a positive Italian American experience. The candidate must be a United States citizen of Italian descent, having at least one parent of Italian ancestry. They must also reside in or have a UNICO Chapter/District sponsor from California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, or Wisconsin. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a full-time, undergraduate student of Italian descent pursuing an Engineering Degree in one of the following areas: electrical, mechanical, industrial, biomedical, chemical, manufacturing, aerospace, or computer? Further, do you reside in or have a UNICO Chapter/District sponsor from California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, or Wisconsin? If so, the Guglielmo Marconi Engineering Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards $1,250 to one undergraduate, Italian-American student pursuing a degree in an eligible engineering subfield. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a college-bound high school senior of Italian heritage who is residing in or has a UNICO Chapter/District sponsor from California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, or Wisconsin? If so, the William C. Davini Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, they award $1,500 scholarships to multiple Italian-American high school seniors who are residing in or have a UNICO Chapter/District sponsor from an eligible state and will be attending an accredited campus-based college/university program in the United States full-time. Applicants may receive the scholarship for up to four years so long as they maintain renewal requirements. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Inserra Scholarships annually award $2,500 to two U.S. post-secondary students of Italian descent who are enrolled full-time in a campus-based college/university program (including graduate school) in the United States. Applicants must also have a minimum 3.0 GPA and reside in or have a UNICO Chapter/District sponsor from one of the following states: California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, or Wisconsin. If you're a post-secondary student in the U.S. with Italian roots, and you reside or have a UNICO sponsor in an eligible state, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Sergeant John Basilone Graduate Scholarship will be granted to two United States citizens of Italian descent (must have at least one parent of Italian heritage) who reside in or have a UNICO Chapter/District sponsor in an eligible state (see "Eligibility Information" for full list). Applicants must also be undergraduate seniors or graduates thereof who are beginning a full-time accredited graduate studies program at a campus-based college or university in the United States. Each year, two (2) recipients will be awarded $3,000 scholarships, to be paid out over the course of two years at $1,500 per year. If you're a college student in the U.S. of Italian descent, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The Dr. Benjamin Cottone Memorial Scholarship will be granted to a senior at a campus-based public or private college/university, an individual who holds a baccalaureate degree and will be pursuing a medical doctor or doctor of osteopathy degree, or an individual who is currently enrolled in an accredited medical school within the United States. The candidate must be a United States citizen of Italian descent and pursue their study within the upcoming academic year. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Maria and Paolo Alessio Southern Italy Scholarship is open to United States citizens of Southern Italian descent, who have at least one parent originating from the regions of Abruzzo, Basilicata, Campania, Calabria, Latium, Molise, Puglia, Sardinia, or Sicily. Applicants must also be currently enrolled full-time at an accredited campus-based college or university in the United States and reside in or have a UNICO Chapter/District sponsor from one of the following states: California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, or Wisconsin. One (1) recipient will be granted $2,500 each year. In the event two equally qualified applicants are selected, the award will be evenly divided. If you're a college student in the U.S. of Southern Italian descent, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a college-bound high school senior of Italian heritage who is residing in or has a UNICO Chapter/District sponsor from California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, or Wisconsin? If so, the Alphonse A. Miele Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, they award $1,500 scholarships to multiple Italian-American high school seniors who are residing in or have a UNICO Chapter/District sponsor from an eligible state and will be attending an accredited campus-based college/university program in the United States full-time. Applicants may receive the scholarship for up to four years so long as they maintain renewal requirements. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a college-bound high school senior of Italian heritage who is residing in or has a UNICO Chapter/District sponsor from California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, or Wisconsin? If so, the Major Don S. Gentile Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, they award $1,500 scholarships to multiple Italian-American high school seniors who are residing in or have a UNICO Chapter/District sponsor from an eligible state and will be attending an accredited campus-based college/university program in the United States full-time. Applicants may receive the scholarship for up to four years so long as they maintain renewal requirements. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Theodore Mazza Scholarship annually awards $1,500 scholarships to four college-bound high school seniors who reside in or have a UNICO Chapter/District sponsor from one of the following states: California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, or Wisconsin. Applicants must plan on enrolling full-time in an accredited campus-based college/university program in the United States. The scholarships may be renewed for up to four years of an undergraduate program, allowing recipients to earn a total of $6,000 total over their undergraduate career. If you're a high school senior who resides in or has a UNICO Chapter/District sponsor from an eligible state, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a Roman Catholic high school senior of Italian descent who lives within the Roman Catholic Dioceses or where the Branches of Federation were established in California, Illinois, or Nevada? Alternatively, are you a Roman Catholic high school senior with a parent, guardian, or grandparent who is a member of the Italian Catholic Federation? If either applies, you may be eligible for the ICF First-Year College Scholarship! In order to apply, you must submit an essay, transcript, and proof of enrollment at your soon-to-be university. If you win, the scholarship is automatically renewable, with the award amount increasing from $400 to $1,000 from freshman to senior year. If you fit the criteria and are looking for some help to pay off your college costs, we encourage you to apply!Show Less