National Organization of Italian-American Women Scholarships

National Organization of Italian-American Women

Deadline: Mar 31, 2026

To give Italian American women the opportunity to achieve their dreams of higher education. Qualifications: Applicants must be citizens of the United States; female identifying undergraduate or graduate students, currently enrolled at an accredited US academic institution; must have at least one parent of Italian descent or be majoring in Italian language or Italian American/Diaspora Studies; must have minimum GPA of 3.5; undergraduates must have completed a minimum of 60 credits and graduate students a minimum of 12 credits; must demonstrate financial need; undergraduate students must be enrolled at a four-year college or university; high school students are not eligible. Selection criteria: Preference will be given to eligible applicants who have demonstrated excellence in the fields of study of Italian language or Italian American/Diaspora studies as well as to current students of The City University of New York (CUNY). How to apply: Applicants must be submit online application form; should include two-page essay (double-spaced) that addresses the question: How has being an Italian American impacted applicants, personally and professionally; college transcript/s; student aid report (FAFSA or a letter from the college); curriculum vitae or resume; two letters of recommendation (one academic, one professional); a $25 non-refundable processing fee. Focus: General studies/Field of study not specified.

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