The Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans (JCCIA) is proud to offer – from the Frank J. Vigilante Scholarship Fund – scholarships that are awarded to students of Italian extraction demonstrating financial need and high academic achievement.
Scholarship Details
- Selection is based on heritage, need, academic achievement, application quality and a personal essay
- Applicants must provide proof of admission to or enrollment at an accredited institution of higher education
- Recipients are required to attend the JCCIA Christmas Party in December to receive their scholarship award
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be of Italian extraction
- Must be a resident of Illinois
- Must demonstrate financial need
- Must have a strong academic record
Application Process
- Complete the JCCIA Frank J. Vigilante Scholarship application
- Write a personal essay of 500 words or less explaining how the scholarship will help you achieve your personal and professional goals
- Gather all required supporting documentation, including proof of admission to or enrollment at an accredited institution if applicable
- Combine the completed application and all required documentation into a single PDF file
- Submit the complete PDF electronically through the JCCIA website by the application deadline
Applicants are required to submit a complete JCCIA Frank J. Vigilante scholarship application and any required documentation as indicated on the application form. These materials must be submitted by the deadline application date indicated on the website.
