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National Italian American Foundation Scholarships
National Italian American Foundation
Thanks to the generosity of the Italian American community, the National Italian American Foundation has awarded over $10,000,000 in scholarships since its founding. NIAF administers nearly 200 scholarships annually, ranging in value from $2,500 to $12,000 to Italian American students studying a wide variety of subjects.
Some application deadlines have not yet been announced. In those cases, the dates posted are based on the scholarship provider’s most recent information. Please confirm each deadline via the provider’s website.
Enrolled in a U.S. accredited institution of higher education on a full-time basis for the fall semester
Minimum GPA of at least 3.5 out of 4.0 (or the equivalent). (Some scholarships require a lower GPA for eligibility. Students in a pass-fail system are also eligible.)
U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident alien
Italian American ancestry. (at least one ancestor who has immigrated from Italy)
Active NIAF Membership. Student may use their parent, guardian or grandparent’s membership.
$2,500 to $12,000 across several scholarships.