The Nicholas and Helena Patti Foundation Scholarship Fund provides merit-based scholarships to students of Italian parentage pursuing higher education. This scholarship is intended to assist college students who are orphans or were raised in foster homes, and this awrd also recognizes academic achievement, talent, and dedication to educational and personal goals.
Scholarship Details
- Supports students who are orphans or were raised in foster homes
- Preference is given to music majors beyond the freshman year, but students in other fields of study are eligible
- Recipients are required to attend the JCCIA scholarship award presentation at the December JCCIA meeting and reception
Eligibility Criteria
- Be of Italian heritage
- Be a resident of the State of Illinois
- Be enrolled in an accredited institution of higher education, having completed at least one year of college coursework
- Have a strong academic record
- Demonstrate musical talent if applying as a music major
- Show leadership ability and a commitment to serving the Italian-American community
- Selection is based on academic merit, talent, application quality, commitment to education, intended degree area and other relevant factors
Application Process
- Complete the JCCIA scholarship application
- Gather all required supporting documentation listed on the application
- Combine the completed application and all required documents into a single PDF file
- Submit the complete PDF electronically to JCCIA by the application deadline
- If selected, attend the December JCCIA meeting and reception to receive the scholarship award
If you are a college student of Italian parentage with a strong academic record and a commitment to achieving your educational goals, the Patti Foundation Scholarship is an excellent opportunity to help fund your education. Students who have overcome the challenges of being orphaned or raised in foster care are especially encouraged to apply.
