NIAF Scholarship Program
National Italian American Foundation · Direct application
Eligibility
About this scholarship
High school seniors, undergraduates, graduate students, and professional-school students with Italian American ancestry and demonstrated interest in Italian culture may apply for nearly 200 named awards.
Scholarships range from $2,500 to $12,000 for full-time study at a U.S.-accredited institution. Applicants need at least a 3.5 GPA unless a specific fund states otherwise.
The 2027-2028 application opens December 1, 2026 and closes March 1, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. EST. Required materials include transcript, resume, recommendation letters, and FAFSA Student Aid Report.
NIAF is the premier Italian-American nonprofit; its scholarship program has awarded more than $10 million since the foundation's creation.