Due Nov 1, 2026
Joseph U. Bottalla Scholarship
Direct application
Up to $1,500
Eligibility
Location
Illinois
Major
Languages Linguistics
Education level
Undergraduate
About this scholarship
Illinois residents of at least 50% Italian extraction who have studied Italian for at least two years (or are currently enrolled in Italian) and are admitted to or enrolled at an accredited college or university may apply for the Joseph U. Bottalla Memorial Scholarship from the Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans.
Awards of up to $1,500 are available.
Submit the JCCIA application, a 500-word essay on how your Italian heritage has influenced you, and a current transcript as one PDF to jcc@jccia.com between June 1 and November 1. Selected recipients are expected to attend the JCCIA December meeting.
Essay questions
What else to submit
- JCCIA application
- Essay of 500 words or fewer on how Italian heritage has influenced the applicant
- Current transcript
- Acceptance letter or proof of enrollment
- Documentation of Italian language study or current Italian-course enrollment
- Illinois resident of 50% or more Italian extraction
- Studied Italian language for at least two years OR currently enrolled in an Italian language course (high school or college)
- Admitted to or enrolled at an accredited institution of higher education
- Submit copy of acceptance letter or proof of enrollment
- Submit high school and/or college transcripts
- Submit proof/documentation of Italian language study or current enrollment
- Two letters of recommendation encouraged (not required)
- All materials submitted electronically as one single PDF to jcc@jccia.com
- Application deadline: November 1, 2026 (application period opens June 1, 2026)
- Submit all materials electronically as one PDF to jcc@jccia.com.
- Selected recipients are expected to attend the JCCIA December meeting.