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Offered by The Columbians
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.
The Columbians were founded in 1982 and are committed to giving back to the Northern NJ Community, consisting of professional and business leaders. They are recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) “tax-exempt” organization.
This scholarship is open to students meeting the below eligibility criteria.
High School Senior
Bergen County, Passaic County
Bergen County, Passaic County
New Jersey
New Jersey
Italian
In addition to the below application materials, interested students must submit a copy of their FAFSA Submission Summary or their parent's IRS Form 1040 (including schedules A & B from the most recent year).
2 essays
Academic transcript
Letter of recommendation
SAT Score
ACT Score
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