The Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans (JCCIA) is proud to offer the Frank Annunzio Scholarship that is awarded to students who are of 50% or more of Italian extraction demonstrating leadership, community service, and high academic achievement. The scholarship is merit-based for students, taking into consideration the combination of academic achievement along with leadership and community service experiences.
Competitive applicants must be of 50% or more of Italian extraction, with proven leadership and community service experience along with high academic achievement. Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of their Italian heritage, leadership and community service experience, high academic achievement, and the quality of their JCCIA Frank Annunzio Scholarship Application. Applicants must have proof of being admitted to and/or enrolled at an accredited institution of higher education.
Applicants are required to submit a complete JCCIA Frank Annunzio scholarship application and any required documentation as indicated on the application form. An application showing leadership and community service experience along with a current school transcript must be submitted to the JCCIA by the deadline date indicated on the application. The application is available on the JCCIA website which should be completed, along with any required documentation (if applicable) and submitted electronically to jcc@jccia.com as one complete pdf file.
Students selected as award recipients will be notified in a communication from the JCCIA and will be required to attend the Columbus Day Parade or reception for the scholarship award presentation. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website.
