Deadline passed
Columbus Citizens Foundation Scholarships
Direct application
Amount varies
Eligibility
Education level
Undergraduate
About this scholarship
Italian-American students with at least 25% Italian heritage, a minimum GPA of 3.5, and demonstrated financial need may apply for Columbus Citizens Foundation multi-year scholarships supporting elementary school, high school, college, study abroad, and medical school programs.
Award amounts and eligibility vary by program level. Submit tax returns, a FAFSA Student Aid Report for college or medical programs, three recommendation letters, and transcripts. Applications are accepted from late November through mid-February, with interviews in April.
The Foundation promotes Italian-American heritage and has supported deserving students since organizing New York City's Columbus Day Parade.
Essay questions
What else to submit
- Most recent federal tax return documents
- FAFSA Student Aid Report for college or medical programs
- Three recommendation letters
- Most recent or current-semester report card or transcript
- Most recent Federal Tax Return documents
- Student Aid Report (SAR) from the FAFSA application
- Three letters of recommendation
- Most recent or current semester’s report card or transcript
- Award amounts and additional eligibility vary by program level.
- Applicants may be interviewed in April.