College Application

Scholarship Lottery for Currently Enrolled Undergraduate College Student Applicants ONLY: Previous scholarship winners are not eligible to reapply; previous applicants who did not win and who meet eligibility criteria may reapply.

(Please answer all questions and follow through on all requirements)


Additionally, please submit the following information attached to a single email message if possible. The subject of the email should be “College Scholarship Application” and you should start the message with “Name: FIRST_NAME LAST_NAME

  • An official college transcript (that includes grades up to and including second semester of the current school year) must be forwarded directly to IAHS from the administration of the applicant’s current school. Please indicate in your email whether this transcript will be emailed or sent by mail.

  • A copy of the official commitment (i.e. course selection for the next semester) to the college/university of continued attendance must be forwarded as part of the application

  • Personal Profile: Note Applicant Name: In 100-150 typed words provide a personal profile which highlights your accomplishments, activities, and interests both in and out of school. Also, indicate your future goals.

  • Essay: Note Applicant Name: Tell us in your own words about an Italian or Italian-American who is renowned for his or her work in the arts, sciences, history, literature, or sports. Please type the essay and use one page only.


The above form and information must be submitted via email no later than midnight Eastern Standard Time of Friday-June 7, 2024 (NO EXCEPTION TO THIS DEADLINE). An incomplete application will not be considered. Use the following checklist as a guide to monitor that all application requirements are met:

  • A completed IAHS scholarship application

  • A personal profile (as outlined above)

  • An essay (as outlined above)

  • A copy of the official commitment (i.e. course selection) to the college/university of attendance

  • An official college transcript (that includes grades up to and including second semester of the current year) forwarded directly to IAHS from the administration of the applicant’s current school

 

*IAHS may use the information submitted to promote our scholarship program