The deadline for the 2010 scholarship application process has passed. Please check back in the upcoming months for info on the 2011 scholarship application process.
Please click the links below to view the available General Study Scholarships. You may apply for multiple scholarships, but please be sure to read all eligibility guidelines and requirements for each scholarship for which you wish to apply.
General Study Scholarships |
Henry Savatori Scholarship (for general study) |
Charles Evans Scholarship
Eligibility: U.S. citizens of Italian descent (at least one Italian or Italian American grandparent) enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a four-year, accredited academic institution for the Fall 2010 term. Previous SIF scholarship winners are not eligible.
Processing Fee: A $30 processing fee is required to apply for all scholarships. The fee includes a one-year national at-large membership to the Order Sons of Italy in America and a subscription to Italian America magazine.
Only money orders will be accepted; no exceptions. Please make money orders payable to the Sons of Italy Foundation.
Any application without the processing fee or with the processing fee postmarked after the deadline will not be eligible.
Processing fees for incomplete or late applications will not be refunded.
Deadline: The deadline for scholarship applications is February 26, 2010.
All requirements must be met or application will not be considered.
All required materials must be in one package and postmarked no later than February 26, 2010. Transcripts may be mailed separately but must be postmarked by February 26, 2010.
Applications and required materials postmarked after February 26, 2010, will not be accepted under any circumstance. No exceptions will be made.
The SIF takes no responsibility for incomplete or late applications.
Certified or express mail is recommended to expedite application processing.
Express mail, FedEx or the equivalent is highly recommended for those sending applications in late February.
All complete applications should be sent to:
Sons of Italy Foundation
Attn: National Leadership Grant Competition
219 E Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002
Requirements:
Application Form: Complete application form and send with remaining requirements and self-addressed, stamped, standard business-size envelope for acknowledgment.
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Official Transcripts: Submit one official transcript from each academic institution attended through December 2009.
All transcripts must be stamped by the institution and included in a separate, sealed envelope.
Transcripts may be submitted with entire application package, however, we understand some schools prefer to send them separately.
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High school students: transcripts should include class rank, class size and GPA.
Undergraduates: submit high school and undergraduate transcripts.
Graduates: submit undergraduate and graduate transcripts.
If your first year as a graduate student will be fall 2010, please specify.
Test Scores: Submit copies of official results from all standardized tests (ACT, SAT, GMAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT) taken during the past 5 years. Scores reported on official transcripts will usually fulfill this requirement.
Resume: Submit a current resume outlining extracurricular activities, work experience, volunteer service and honors.
Letters of Recommendation: Submit 2 letters of recommendation from teachers, professors or educational administrators.
Essay: Submit a typewritten original essay of 500-750 words about a personal experience which demonstrated or generated pride in your Italian heritage.
Processing Fee: A non-refundable $30 processing fee must accompany each application. (See additional information above.)
Established by the late philanthropist and businessman for whom it is named, the Henry Salvatori Scholarship is a grant awarded to a college-bound high school senior who demonstrates exceptional leadership, distinguished scholarship and a deep understanding and respect for the principles upon which our nation was founded — liberty, freedom and equality. Applicants for this scholarship are automatically eligible for a General Study Scholarship, but need only submit one application for the Henry Salvatori Scholarship. (See requirements below).
Eligibility: U.S. citizens of Italian descent (at least one Italian or Italian American grandparent) in their senior year of high school and planning to attend an undergraduate program at a four-year, accredited academic institution for the Fall 2010 term.
Processing Fee: A $30 processing fee is required to apply for all scholarships. The fee includes a one-year national at-large membership to the Order Sons of Italy in America and a subscription to Italian America magazine.
Only money orders will be accepted; no exceptions. Please make money orders payable to the Sons of Italy Foundation.
Any application without the processing fee or with the processing fee postmarked after the deadline will not be eligible.
Processing fees for incomplete or late applications will not be refunded.
Deadline: The deadline for scholarship applications is February 26, 2010.
All requirements must be met or application will not be considered.
All required materials must be in one package and postmarked no later than February 26, 2010. Transcripts may be mailed separately but must be postmarked by February 26, 2010.
Applications and required materials postmarked after February 26, 2010, will not be accepted under any circumstance. No exceptions will be made.
The SIF takes no responsibility for incomplete or late applications.
Certified or express mail is recommended to expedite application processing.
Express mail, FedEx or the equivalent is highly recommended for those sending applications in late February.
All complete applications should be sent to:
Sons of Italy Foundation
Attn: National Leadership Grant Competition
219 E Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002
Requirements:
Application Form: Complete application form and send with remaining requirements and self-addressed, stamped, standard business-size envelope for acknowledgment.
Cover Letter: Submit a typewritten cover letter of 150-250 words outlining your academic and professional goals.
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Official Transcripts: Submit one official transcript from each academic institution attended through December 2009.
Transcripts should include class rank, class size and GPA.
All transcripts must be stamped by the institution and included in a separate, sealed envelope.
Transcripts may be submitted with entire application package, however, we understand some schools prefer to send them separately.
Test Scores: Submit copies of official results from all standardized tests (ACT, SAT) taken during the past 5 years. Scores reported on official transcripts will usually fulfill this requirement.
Resume: Submit a current resume outlining extracurricular activities, work experience, volunteer service and honors.
Letters of Recommendation: Submit 2 letters of recommendation from public officials / figures (elected or appointed government official, law enforcement officer, fire fighter, etc.) whose careers have demonstrated a commitment to the principles the scholarship embodies.
Essay: Submit a typewritten original essay of 750-1,000 words on the following topic: The Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights are considered to be living documents by many historical and legal scholars. Discuss the relevance of these documents to the principles of liberty, freedom, and equality in the United States today.
Processing Fee: A non-refundable $30 processing fee must accompany each application. (See additional information above.)
The Charles Evans Scholarship has been established through an endowment from The Charles Evans Foundation. The scholarship is named in memory of Charles Evans, founder of Evan-Picone fashion house, a U.S. veteran, entrepreneur and lifelong philanthropist. Among his career accomplishments, Mr. Evans was executive producer of the award-winning film "Tootsie." Turning personal challenges into positive outcomes, Charles Evans crusaded for causes close to his heart, namely Alzheimer's disease research and fire detection safety.
Eligibility: U.S. citizens of Italian descent (at least one Italian or Italian American grandparent) enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a four-year, accredited academic institution for the Fall 2010 term. Previous SIF scholarship winners are not eligible.
Processing Fee: A $30 processing fee is required to apply for all scholarships. The fee includes a one-year national at-large membership to the Order Sons of Italy in America and a subscription to Italian America magazine.
Only money orders will be accepted; no exceptions. Please make money orders payable to the Sons of Italy Foundation.
Any application without the processing fee or with the processing fee postmarked after the deadline will not be eligible.
Processing fees for incomplete or late applications will not be refunded.
Deadline: The deadline for scholarship applications is February 26, 2010.
All requirements must be met or application will not be considered.
All required materials must be in one package and postmarked no later than February 26, 2010. Transcripts may be mailed separately but must be postmarked by February 26, 2010.
Applications and required materials postmarked after February 26, 2010, will not be accepted under any circumstance. No exceptions will be made.
The SIF takes no responsibility for incomplete or late applications.
Certified or express mail is recommended to expedite application processing.
Express mail, FedEx or the equivalent is highly recommended for those sending applications in late February.
All complete applications should be sent to:
Sons of Italy Foundation
Attn: National Leadership Grant Competition
219 E Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002
Requirements:
Application Form: Complete application form and send with remaining requirements and self-addressed, stamped, standard business-size envelope for acknowledgment.
-
Official Transcripts: Submit one official transcript from each academic institution attended through December 2009.
All transcripts must be stamped by the institution and included in a separate, sealed envelope.
Transcripts may be submitted with entire application package, however, we understand some schools prefer to send them separately.
High school students: transcripts should include class rank, class size and GPA.
Undergraduates: submit high school and undergraduate transcripts.
Graduates: submit undergraduate and graduate transcripts. If your first year as a graduate student will be fall 2010, please specify.
Test Scores: Submit copies of official results from all standardized tests (ACT, SAT, GMAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT) taken during the past 5 years. Scores reported on official transcripts will usually fulfill this requirement.
Resume: Submit a current resume outlining extracurricular activities, work experience, volunteer service and honors.
Letters of Recommendation: Submit 2 letters of recommendation from teachers, professors or educational administrators.
Essay: Submit a typewritten original essay of 500-750 words about a personal experience which demonstrated or generated pride in your Italian heritage.
Processing Fee: A non-refundable $30 processing fee must accompany each application. (See additional information above.)
