1. Italian –American Historical Society of Connecticut: SCSU Scholarship for students of Italian

The Italian American Historical Society of Connecticut will award one to three $1,000 scholarships to Italian language students at SCSU who meet most of the following criteria:

The student is a full-time student enrolled at SCSU;
The Student must be preferably an Italian major; if a major is not available, then a minor will be considered;
The student should have a minimum GPA of 3.0;
The student has exhibited a strong interest in Italian language and culture evidence by community involvement or involvement in extracurricular activities;
The student plans to use Italian in his/her future career, teaching, business, etc.
The student has travelled to and/or plans to travel to Italy for contact with the Italian language and culture;
The student has a recommendation from a member of the Italian faculty at SCSU;
The student is a resident of Connecticut and preferably the greater New Haven area;
The student will be available to meet the board and present a brief presentation on his or her experiences with Italian language and culture.
The IAHS will have the ability to publicize the award recipient.
The nominating Italian faculty member will highlight these criteria in his or her letter of nomination. Letters of nomination will be sent to:

Dominic Corraro
Notre Dame HS
24 Ricardo St.
West Haven, CT 06517
Deadline: March, 15, 2013. Final decisions will be made by the board at its April meeting and the awards will be presented to the recipients at the society's annual dinner on April 28, 2013.

Download more information here: IAHS Schoarship Criteria

2. Order of the Sons of Italy in America

Each year, the Sons of Italy Foundation® offers 10 to 12 merit-based scholarships (National Leadership Grants), ranging from $5,000 to $25,000, in a nationwide competition.

General 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 2013 Fall term. Previous SIF scholarship winners are not eligible. (Please note: Additional eligibility requirements may apply to specific scholarships.)

General Requirements: Please see each scholarship description for its specific requirements. The following general requirements apply to all scholarships.

Application Form: Must be submitted along with requirements for each scholarship. Applications can be found at: http://www.osia.org/students/general-study-scholarships.php .

Transcripts: For each scholarship, transcripts provided must be through the December 2012 term. 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.

Processing Fee: A $30 non-refundable processing fee is required with each scholarship application. 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. 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 all scholarships (unless otherwise noted) is February 28, 2013. All requirements for a given scholarship must be met or the application will not be considered. All required materials must be in one package and postmarked no later than February 28, 2013. Transcripts may be mailed separately but must be postmarked by February 28, 2013. Express mail, FedEx or the equivalent is highly recommended for those sending applications in late February. Applications and required materials postmarked after February 28, 2013, will not be accepted under any circumstance. No exceptions will be made. The SIF takes no responsibility for incomplete or late applications.

To expedite application processing, please mail all materials in one packet and send via certified or express mail.

All complete applications should be sent to:

Sons of Italy Foundation
Attn: National Leadership Grant Competition
219 E Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002

Acknowledgement:Only applications sent with a self-addressed, stamped envelope and received by February 14 will be acknowledged by mail. Acknowledgement of applications received after February 14 is not guaranteed.Process: Applications are screened by education professionals. Final selection is made by OSIA's National Education Committee.

Scholarship recipients only will be notified by May 1. Monetary awards are presented directly to students' academic institutions in accordance with eligibility requirements.

3. NIAF Scholarships

Every year, the National Italian-American Foundation provides scholarships that range from $2,000 to $10,000 to Italian American students or students studying Italian or Italian Related studies. Students must have an overall or major GPA of 3.5, be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, and be enrolled full time in a U.S.-based accredited institution. Scholarships are available for undergraduate, graduate, medical, law, and dental students. The application is open now and the deadline to apply is March 1, 2013. For more information or to apply, please have students visit www.niaf.org/scholarships .

The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) annually awards scholarships to outstanding students in the summer of 2013 for use during the following academic year. The awards will be made on the basis of academic merit and divided between two groups of students.

General Category I:
Italian American students who demonstrate outstanding potential and high academic achievements. Area of study: open.

General Category II:
Those students from any ethnic background majoring or minoring in Italian language, Italian studies, Italian American studies or a related field, who demonstrate outstanding potential and high academic achievements.

Scholarship awards range from $2,000-$12,000 and are awarded to undergraduate, graduate, post-graduate, medical, dental, and legal students. Students must either be members of NIAF or have a parent or guardian who is a member of NIAF.

Each scholarship award can only cover tuition and university-provided room and board. Scholarship recipients are eligible for one year of scholarship support. Scholarship monies not used during one academic year are not transferable to the following academic year. Scholarship applicants and winners can and are encouraged to reapply in subsequent years.

Applications for scholarships for the 2013-2014 academic year will be available starting on November 1, 2012.

4. NOIAW 2013 Scholarship Program

It is an important part of the mission of the National Organization of Italian American Women to help with the educational advancement of Italian American Women. Since its inception in 1980, NOIAW has awarded over 100 scholarships to deserving candidates.

Our scholarship recipients have diverse interests and pursue degrees in a wide range of fields. The common denominator shared by all recipients is that they are highly qualified Italian American women in need of additional support to pursue the education of their choice.

Scholarships are awarded every year to matriculating undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a degree. We encourage students from each of our regions (Greater New York, Greater Washington, DC, Connecticut and Rhode Island) to apply. Preferential consideration is given to applicants who have demonstrated excellence in fields of study of Italian language and/or culture. Special consideration will be given to CUNY students in view of our historic relationship with CUNY.

The Hon. Geraldine A. Ferraro scholarship, initiated by The Rotondaro Family, is awarded to an eligible Italian American Woman pursuing an advanced degree in Law.

This year, NOIAW's Board of Directors is pleased to announce a one-time scholarship in memory of Linda N. Cassano, Esq., a dear friend and Board Member of our organization, who passed away on July 5, 2012. The one-time scholarship will be awarded to a female student studying law, because of Linda's dedication to her legal profession.

Deadline: Friday, March 22, 2013

SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA

A female undergraduate or graduate student, currently matriculating full-time
Financial need
One parent of Italian or Italian/American descent
Minimum cumulative 3.5 Grade Point Average
TO APPLY, PLEASE SUBMIT:

Completed application form (click here to download the form)
An essay (double spaced, two pages or less) that addresses the question: How has being an Italian American impacted you, personally and professionally?
Official college transcript
Student Aid Report
Current curriculum vitae or resume
Two letters of recommendation
- One academic
- One personal or professional
A $25 non-refundable processing fee made payable to NOIAW
All required materials must be in one package and postmarked no later than Friday, March 22, 2013. Official transcripts may be mailed separately. Applications and required materials postmarked after Friday, March 22, 2013 will not be accepted under any circumstances. No exceptions will be made. The NOIAW takes no responsibility for incomplete or late applications.

Please send all materials by Friday, March 22, 2013 to:

The National Organization of Italian American Women
25 West 43rd Street, Suite 1005

New York, NY 10036

Cultural Exchange Programs

The National Italian American Foundation's Voyage of Discovery 2013
The Ambassador Peter F. Secchia Voyage of Discovery Program is sponsored by the National Italian American Foundation. This all-expenses paid trip for Italian American students covers round-trip airfare between Italy and America and 10 days of programs.

PURPOSE

To strengthen the Italian American identity by bonding young Italian-Americans to the country, culture, and heritage of Italy; to help them gain an understanding of their heritage and a pride in preserving that heritage for the next generation; and to understand the historical significance of Italy and the current contribution Italy is making to the US and the world. For the first time, this year's trip will offer students the opportunity to perform community service in areas of need

The trip itineraries will include educational lectures, service opportunities, meetings with government officials, business leaders and visits to government offices, international businesses, museums and other cultural attractions.

TRIP INFORMATION

Trip Date: Around the last week of May through the first weeks of June, 2013.

Trip Destination: Calabria

Eligibility Requirements:

Participants must be between the ages of 18-23 at the time of travel (Summer 2013)
Students must be enrolled in a college/university for the semester preceding the trip (Spring 2013)
Students must be of Italian heritage
Application Opens: November 1, 2012

Deadline to Apply: January 31, 2013

Date of Notification for all applicants: Friday, March 1, 2013

Participant Acceptance Deadline: Friday, March 15, 2013

For more information: http://www.niaf.org/voyageofdiscovery/index.asp