CCF High School Scholarship Applications Open
TBD through TBD for the 2027-28 academic year
Our scholarship programs grew out of a desire to improve the lives of Italian Americans. Between 1880 and 1920, over four million Italians immigrated to the United States.
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Eligibility
- Applicants must be entering their first year of high school
- 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 High School Scholarships
- ALL requested documentation must be uploaded to the Scholar’s App (LINK).
- The applicant’s parents 2024 and 2025 Federal Tax Return documents.
- 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, counselors, 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 – 8TH GRADE
- ALL additional information requested by CCF, including the designated receiving school, must be submitted promptly to ensure the scholarship offer remains valid.
First Responders Scholarship
You will need to complete the CCF High School Scholarship application in addition to the portion of the application which asks if the parent or guardian of the applicant is a first responder.
High School Application
Study Abroad Application
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