Our scholarship programs grew out of a desire to improve the lives of Italian Americans. Between 1880 and 1920, over four million Italians immigrated to the United States. Our parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents were among them. Today, over 20 million Americans claim Italian heritage. Since 1984, CCF has disbursed nearly $40 million in scholarships to students of Italian heritage who show success in their studies and involvement in their communities. We award these exceptional students with multi-year scholarships.
Scholarship Details
- Multi-year scholarships are available to students entering their first year of high school, college, university, or medical school.
- Applicants must demonstrate a strong academic record and involvement in community service activities.
- Scholarships are awarded based on financial need, academic merit, and letters of recommendation.
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be entering the first year of high school, an accredited college/university, or medical school.
- Must be at least 25% of Italian heritage.
- Must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 or 88%.
Application Requirements
- Submit the most recent Federal Tax Return documents (parent and/or applicant), with consideration given for financial need.
- Submit the FAFSA Submission Summary for college and medical school applicants.
- Provide two (2) letters of recommendation from academic or professional contacts, such as teachers, professors, community leaders, or mentors, who can speak to your academic merits and extracurricular activities.
- Provide your most recent report card or transcript.
Application Process
- Complete the online application, including all required essays, by the stated deadline.
- Submit all required documents, including tax returns, FAFSA, letters of recommendation, and transcripts via the online application portal.
- Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. All application materials must be submitted through the portal; submissions via mail or email will not be accepted.
- Applicants selected to move forward will be invited to participate in an interview scheduled through the CCF Scholarship Office.
- Applicants will be informed of their application status throughout the process.
All applications, letters of recommendation, and required documents must be submitted via the online application portal. No application materials will be accepted via mail or email. Any application materials submitted outside of the online portal will not be reviewed.