Pittsburgh Italian Scholarship Fund
Apply for the Scholarship
Annual scholarship funds for students of Italian heritage who demonstrate the financial need to pursue higher education.
The Award
$16,000
Total Scholarship
$4,000
Per Year
3.0 GPA
To Renew Each Semester
The Board of Directors will be awarding $16,000 scholarships, paid at $4,000 per year. Awards are renewable at $2,000 a semester provided the student maintains a 3.0 GPA. The scholarship is available to qualifying graduating high school seniors.
As an enhancement to the scholarship award, a Matching Funds Scholarship Program has been established. If an awardee attends one of the participating schools, the award may be increased through this program. See the participating schools below.
Matching Funds Program
Additional scholarship money will be available from institutions of higher education in Pittsburgh and surrounding areas. All schools have been invited to participate in the Matching Fund Program, matching the funds awarded to the students receiving the Pittsburgh Italian Scholarship. Recipients accepted by the participating schools may be eligible for these additional funds.
Schools currently committed to participate:
Our goal is to have many more schools participating in the near future.
Is Your School Interested? Contact UsEligibility Criteria
- Student must demonstrate excellent academic performance.
- Student must demonstrate financial need.
- At least one parent must be of Italian heritage.
Students, notified by mail, must successfully complete an interview with the Board of Directors. The final selection of the scholarship awardees rests with the Pittsburgh Italian Scholarship Fund Committee. Verification of all information is required. All information in the application is strictly confidential.
How to Apply
The application becomes complete and valid for consideration only when all of the following have been submitted:
- Scholarship Application
- Evaluation Form
- Family Information
- Current Complete Official Transcript of Grades
All applications must be postmarked by April 15, 2027 and mailed to:
The Pittsburgh Italian Scholarship Fund
P.O. Box 3038
Munhall, PA 15120
Only the students selected to interview with the Scholarship Fund committee will be notified by mail. Please make additional copies as needed. If you have any questions, please contact us.
Grazie e la buona fortuna!
Thank you, and good luck