Eleanor and Anthony DeFrancis Scholarship Fund for Natural Sciences
UNICO Foundation, Inc.
About
The UNICO Foundation awards scholarships ranging from $2,500 to $10,000 to students majoring in the natural sciences who are attending select accredited U.S. universities full time. Applicants must be at least 18, U.S. citizens of Italian ancestry, and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. Pre-medical studies are specifically excluded.
The UNICO National mission is to promote the image of Italian Americans along with Italian heritage and culture by supporting charitable, scientific, cultural, educational, and literary projects.
Who can apply
Reside in or have a UNICO Chapter/District sponsor from one of these states.
“Applicants must reside in or have a UNICO Chapter/District sponsor from one of the following states: California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, or Wisconsin.”
Be a U.S. citizen.
“Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.”
Be currently attending full-time.
“Be a student currently attending, full-time, an accredited campus-based college/university program in the United States”
Have a minimum grade point average of 3.0.
“Have a minimum grade point average of 3.0”
Attend an accredited campus-based college/university program in the United States.
“Be a student currently attending, full-time, an accredited campus-based college/university program in the United States”
Will continue their study in the 2027-2028 academic year.
“These scholarships are for applicants that will continue studies within the academic year 2027-2028.”
Online degree programs are not eligible for UNICO scholarships.
“Online degree programs are not eligible for UNICO scholarships.”