• GUARINI SCHOLARSHIP – Applicants must be students who will study for one (1) semester or two (2) consecutive semesters at JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY in Rome.
• ZEFFIRELLI SCHOLARSHIP – Applicants must be seeking to develop their artistic talents while connecting to their cultural heritage.
• 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 Study Abroad Scholarship

• ZEFFIRELLI – VISUAL PERFORMING ART – SUBMIT APPLICATION AND ALL DOCUMENTATION TO scholarships@columbuscitizens.org
• GUARINI – JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY – ALL requested documentation must be uploaded to the Scholar’s App (Link to come).
• The applicant’s FAFSA Submission Summary must be provided and the most recent Federal Tax Return (1040 or equivalent) documents for self and/or parents.
• OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT – most recent completed academic term
• 1 ESSAY: (ESSAY TOPIC IS 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 and/or counselors.
  • ONE 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.