Varies
Avg. Amount Awarded
320
Days
March 1 2027
Application Deadline
N/A
Renewable
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Richard Perrone Scholarship

Description

The Richard Perrone Scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding Italian American student, majoring in computer science or a technology related field. Applicants must be enrolled in a US accredited institution of higher education for the Fall 2026 semester. Applicants must have an active NIAF Membership. They may use their parent, guardian or grandparent's membership. Applicants must be a United States citizen or permanent resident alien. They must also demonstrate a commitment to or interest in Italian culture and heritage. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the National Italian American Foundation for more information.

Amount Details

$2,500
Low Amount Awarded
$5,000
High Amount Awarded

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be an undergraduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university or a four-year college
  • CheckmarkMinimum 3.5 GPA
  • CheckmarkMust not be attending high school currently
  • CheckmarkMust study full-time
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying in Connecticut
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying Computer Science/Data Processing
  • CheckmarkRestricted by ethnic heritage: Italian

How to Apply

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Contact Julia Streisfeld Kennedy
Director of Scholarships, Grants and Youth Engagement
jkennedy@niaf.org
Tel: 202-387-0600
Fax: 202-387-0800 Address 1860 19th St NW
Washington, DC 20009