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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.
The Nick and Helena Patti Foundation Scholarship awards Up to $6,500.
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; Visual Performing Arts; Education. 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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