High School Scholarships

Please note, we are no longer taking applications for High School for the 2021-2022 school year.
 

Eligibility

• Students who are of Italian descent (at least 25% Italian)
• A cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher
• Households where the total gross income does not exceed $20,000 per capita ($20,000 per person in the household) are eligible. For example, for a household of four, the maximum total gross income is $80,000 to be eligible.
• Only 8th graders who will enter high school as a freshman in the Fall of 2021 are eligible to apply. Students who are already in high school are NOT eligible to receive a CCF high school scholarship.
• Students must  be citizens of the United States or residents of same status.

Process

1. To be considered for a CCF high school scholarship, an online application and supporting documentation must be submitted by the deadline that contains detailed and confidential personal information. 
2. A Committee reviews and evaluates the applications.
3. The Committee invites select applicants to visit the Foundation for a mandatory interview (April/May).
4. Approximately one month after all interviews have been held, the committee decides which applicants will be awarded scholarships.
5. Parents/Guardians/Applicants are notified by mail of the committee’s decision. 

Requirements

• Enroll in Italian Language course(s) if offered at chosen school to fulfill their school’s language requirements.
• Maintain an overall GPA of 3.5 or higher. Report cards must be submitted to CCF annually to record GPA.