Students

Italian Language Scholarship

Eligibility: U.S. citizens of Italian descent in their junior or senior year of undergraduate study for the Fall 2010 term, majoring or minoring in Italian language studies at an accredited academic institution.

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:

1. Application Form: Complete application form and send with remaining requirements and self-addressed, stamped, standard business-size envelope for acknowledgment.

2. Official Transcripts: Submit one official transcript from each academic institution attended through December 2009.

   • Submit high school and undergraduate transcripts.

   • 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.

3. 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.

4. Resume: Submit a current resume outlining extracurricular activities, work experience, volunteer service and honors, especially as they relate to Italian language, culture and heritage.

5. Letters of Recommendation: Submit 2 letters of recommendation from teachers, professors or educational administrators.

6. Essay: Submit a typewritten original essay of 500-750 words in Italian on why learning Italian is important in today's world and how you plan to use your Italian language degree.

7. Processing Fee: A non-refundable $30 processing fee must accompany each application. (See additional information above.)

Sorrento Lingue Language & Culture Study Abroad Scholarship

Sorrento Lingue s.r.l. will offer 1 scholarship (enrollment and course fees only) for Italian language & culture study at its campus in Sorrento, Italy, from January-June 2011. A 30% discount on accommodations will be extended to winner. Accommodations, travel to and from Italy, and all other expenses not included.

Eligibility: U.S. citizens of Italian descent enrolled in their junior or senior year of undergraduate study or a graduate program at a four-year, accredited academic institution for the fall 2010 term. Basic knowledge of the Italian language preferred; Sorrento Lingue will accept students whose fluency ranges from beginner to advanced.

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:

1. Application Form: Complete application form and send with remaining requirements and self-addressed, stamped, standard business-size envelope for acknowledgment.

2. 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.

   • 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.

3. 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.

4. Resume: Submit a current resume outlining extracurricular activities, work experience, volunteer service and honors.

5. Letters of Recommendation: Submit 2 letters of recommendation from teachers, professors or educational administrators.

6. Essay: Submit a typewritten original essay of 500-750 words (in English) about why learning Italian is important in today's world and how you plan to use your Italian language skills obtained through this study abroad opportunity.

7. Processing Fee: A non-refundable $30 processing fee must accompany each application. (See additional information above.)

Joseph L. Bracone Memorial Scholarship

Established by family and friends of Joseph L. Bracone who served his country in Vietnam, earning a Silver Star and a Purple Heart.

Eligibility: U.S. citizens of Italian descent enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a four-year, accredited academic institution for the fall 2010 term. Open to all liberal arts majors with preference given to those studying business, finance or pre-law.

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:

1. Application Form: Complete application form and send with remaining requirements and self-addressed, stamped, standard business-size envelope for acknowledgment.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Resume: Submit a current resume outlining extracurricular activities, work experience, volunteer service and honors.

5. Letters of Recommendation: Submit 2 letters of recommendation from teachers, professors or educational administrators.

6. Essay: Submit a typewritten original essay of 500-750 words about a personal experience which demonstrated or generated pride in your Italian heritage.

7. Processing Fee: A non-refundable $30 processing fee must accompany each application. (See additional information above.)

Sons of Italy Foundation / George L. Graziadio Scholarship

Eligibility: U.S. citizens of Italian descent (at least one Italian or Italian American grandparent) who are students at the George L. Graziadio School of Business and Management at Pepperdine University in California.

Application & Requirements: Requires special application. Contact the Graziadio School of Business at 310-568-5500 or www.bschool.pepperdine.edu.