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Illinois residents of Italian extraction who demonstrate financial need and high academic achievement may apply for the Frank J. Vigilante Scholarship from the Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans.
One-time annual scholarships of up to $5,000 are awarded. Students may reapply in future cycles.
Applicants must be admitted to or enrolled at an accredited college or university and submit a 500-word essay on how the scholarship will help them reach personal and professional goals. Apply between June 1 and November 1 each year.
The Frank J. Vigilante Scholarship awards Up to $5,000.
The deadline is November 1, 2026. Applications submitted after the deadline are typically not considered, so plan to finish early.
Key requirements include: United States; Undergraduate; Graduate; Illinois. Check the full eligibility section above, or create a free Award Scholar profile to have every requirement checked against your profile automatically.
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