CCF High School Scholarship Applications Open
November 5, 2026 – February 11, 2027 for the 2027-28 academic year
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+.
- Consideration will be given to candidates with demonstrated financial needs, and an earning ceiling will be applied.
Summary of requirements for Applicants for High School Scholarships
- ALL requested documentation must be uploaded to the Scholar’s App (Link to come).
- The applicant’s parents’ most recent Federal Tax Return (1040 or equivalent) 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 CCF MEMBERS/STAFF, 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.
- 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 (law enforcement, fire service, 911 dispatchers, EMS/EMT).
