CCF College Scholarship Applications Open
TBD through TBD for the 2027-28 academic year
Eligibility
- Applicants must be entering their first year of an accredited college/university.
- Applicants must be of at least 25% Italian heritage.
- Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 or 88% or B+.
- Priority consideration is given to financial circumstances.
Summary of requirements for Applicants for College/University Scholarships
- ALL requested documentation must be uploaded to the Scholar’s App (LINK).
- The applicant’s FAFSA Submission Summary MUST be provided in addition to 2024 and 2025 Federal Tax Return documents for self and/or parents.
- SAT scores and/or AP scores where available.
- 2 ESSAYS: (ESSAY TOPICS ARE ON THE APPLICATION)
- All aspects of the written essays will be considered, including supporting details and mechanics.
- 3 RECOMMENDATION LETTERS:
- TWO MUST be from the current teachers, counselors, and/or principal.
- ONE letter may be from community members or another person who can speak to the applicant’s current academic merits and/or extracurricular and community service activities.
- RECOMMENDATIONS FROM FRIENDS OR FAMILY MEMBERS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
- OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT – most recent – SENIOR YEAR
- ALL additional information requested by CCF, including the designated receiving school, must be submitted promptly to ensure the scholarship offer remains valid.
