Due Nov 1, 2026
Nick and Helena Patti Foundation Scholarship
Direct application
Up to $6,500
Eligibility
Location
Illinois
Major
Visual Performing Arts
Education level
Undergraduate
About this scholarship
Illinois residents of Italian parentage who were orphans or raised in foster homes may apply for a one-time merit scholarship for music or education study. Awards of up to $6,500 are available. Preference goes to music majors beyond freshman year and to applicants who were orphaned.
Submit a complete Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans application as one PDF to jcc@jccia.com between June 1 and November 1. Selection weighs academic achievement, talent, leadership, and commitment to the Italian-American community.
The Nicholas and Helena Patti Foundation supports students pursuing personal and professional goals through college.
Essay question
What else to submit
- Complete Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans application submitted as one PDF
- Essay of 500 words or fewer
- Current high-school or college transcript
- Two letters of recommendation
- Current photo
- YouTube link to a musical performance if applicable
- Persons of Italian parentage (parent or grandparent of Italian descent) and residents of the State of Illinois
- Preference given to those orphaned or raised in a foster home
- Music or education major preferred (other majors considered, music prioritized)
- Enrolled in an accredited institution of higher education with at least one year of college coursework completed
- Provide a current high school or college transcript
- Two letters of recommendation (from foster/adoptive parents, social workers, home advisors, guidance counselors, etc.)
- Include a current photo of yourself
- Link to a YouTube video of a musical performance (if applicable)
- Submit all materials electronically to jcc@jccia.com as one complete single PDF file between June 1 and the November 1 deadline
- Award amount up to $6,500 (one-time, non-renewable; may reapply annually)
- Selection considers academic achievement, talent, leadership, and commitment to the Italian-American community.
- One-time, non-renewable award; applicants may reapply annually.