Scholarships: Italian Sons of Italy Foundation Scholarship This scholarship supports U.S. citizens of Italian descent. Sponsor: Sons of Italy FoundationAvailable To: UndergraduateNumber of Awards: VariesAmount: VariesRenewable: No Deadline: February 28 Criteria You must meet the following requirements: U.S. citizen of Italian descent (at least one Italian or Italian-American grandparent) Enrolled in a four-year undergraduate program or a graduate program at an accredited academic institution Application Your application must contain the following materials: Completed online application Official transcripts Copies of official results from all standardized tests (ACT, SAT, GMAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT, etc.) taken during the past 5 years Current resume outlining extracurricular activities, work experience, volunteer service and honors, especially as they relate to Italian language, culture and heritage Two letters of recommendation from teachers, professors or educational administrators 500-700-word essay in Italian on why learning Italian is important in today's world and how you plan to use your Italian language degree Processing fee ($35) Learn More about this content Italian Benvenuti Club Foundation Scholarship This scholarship supports students of Italian heritage. Sponsor: Italian Benvenuti ClubAvailable To: UndergraduateNumber of Awards: VariesAmount: VariesRenewable: YesDeadline: April 30 Criteria You must meet the following requirements: Oregon resident and U.S. citizen Italian-American descent with at least one ancestor that can be certified to have emigrated from Italy Accepted and/or enrolled in an accredited institution of higher learning 3.5 overall GPA Extra consideration will be given to first-generation college students Former scholarship winners may apply in successive years if they continue to meet the criteria. Application Your application must contain the following materials: Completed online application Current resume outlining extracurricular activities, work experience and volunteer services 500-700-word essay in Italian on how the Italian language, culture or heritage has had an impact on your life and values Two letters of recommendation from teachers or professors Learn More about this content