To be considered for an IAET Scholarship, the application must be filled out completely. A digital picture, head shot, of at least 800 pixels must be submitted via email. If selected, you must attend the Dinner Dance in November. If selected, you must be willing to stand in respect for our US National Anthem, with hand on heart, as is protocol. If selected, You will dress respectfully for a semi-formal event - no jeans or casual wear. The following items are needed to submit the application: a current transcript; a recommendation letter from a teacher; and an essay on "What My Italian Heritage Means to Me." Applicants will be notified in October of any scholarship awarded. The number of recipients will vary.
The purpose of the Italian-American Executives of Transportation (IAET) is: to assist in educational programs, scholarships, and educational activities; to be of charitable assistance whenever possible to Italian-American groups and other worthwhile organizations; to promote personal acquaintances and friendly relations between its members and to enhance the image of the Italian-American in the community; and to promote culture and cultural awareness. To be eilgible, applicants must demonstrate financial need, reside in Illinois, and they must either be a current high school senior or a college freshman.
