NON-MEMBER SCHOLARSHIP

Scholarship Guidelines

The May 19th date for applying has now passed, please try again next year!

 The Americans of Italian Heritage Charities, Inc. is offering four scholarships in the amount of $2,000 each for the 2026 – 2027 school year.

Criteria

Residents of Lake, Geauga, Cuyahoga, and Ashtabula counties are eligible to apply.

At least one parent of the applicant must be of Italian descent.

Applicant must be: 
a graduating high school senior.

Or

a full-time undergraduate or graduate student attending an accredited 2 or 4 year college/university/vocational or technical school.

Applicant must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).

Americans of Italian Heritage may use, transmit, or receive information from this application and my high school, college, university, vocational or technical school transcript to determine my eligibility for the Americans of Italian Heritage Scholarship.

The guidelines for the Americans of Italian Heritage Scholarship are below.  By submitting this application, I hereby acknowledge receipt of the guidelines and agree to waive all personal claims, causes of action or damages against Americans of Italian Heritage, Inc. and AIH Charities, Inc. including its members, officers and associates thereof.  In addition, the undersigned agrees to allow their name to be used for publicity purposes should they be awarded an Americans of Italian Heritage Scholarship.

I agree to notify Americans of Italian Heritage in the event that I receive a full tuition scholarship.  I understand this may make me ineligible to receive the award.

Selection Basis

Our scholarship committee is seeking to award well-rounded students who can demonstrate dedication and commitment to continuing their education and WHO ARE IN FINANCIAL NEED.

Documentation

Completed Americans of Italian Heritage Online Scholarship Application. Answer all questions. You may click the “Add Item” button for additional space. No other information or paper applications will be considered.

Current Official Transcript

Copy of your FAFSA summary page showing your Student Aid Index (SAI).

Two Letters of Recommendation from a teacher, guidance counselor or professor, coach or other professional who can provide information about the candidate’s motivation, potential, strengths, and personal character.

Deadline

All documentation must be received by May 19, 2026. NO EXCEPTIONS! All questions must be completed.  All documentation must be uploaded electronically per the instructions on the application. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. All Transcripts, FAFSA confirmations and referance letters must be  uploaded as PDF files. Complete the application below. Any late applications will not be considered.

Scholarship Application

The 2026-2027 submission date has passed.


By submitting this application I certify that I have read, understand and agree to the terms and conditions of this application and that all information I have provided is correct.