The UNICO Foundation will provide the Maria and Paolo Alessio Southern Italy Scholarship to a student currently pursuing a degree. Applicants must be of Southern Italian descent, having at least one parent originating from the region of: Abruzzo, Basilicata, Campania, Calabria, Latium, Molise, Puglia, Sardinia, or Sicily. They must be a student currently attending an accredited campus-based college or university program in the United States and must continue their study within the academic year 2026-2027. The scholarship is open to applicants from all 50 states. Online degree programs are not eligible for UNICO scholarships. It is optional but applicants may submit a resume or any other pertinent information to explain their school experience. It is optional but applicants may also submit a Chapter or District letter of endorsement. If applicants are being sponsored by a local chapter, a chapter of a family member or a local district, they will be asked to provide the name and email address for the chapter or district contact. They will receive an email requesting their sponsorship and/or the option of attaching a letter of endorsement. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the UNICO Foundation Inc. for more information.