Ella T. Grasso Literary Scholarship
UNICO Foundation
About
Two $1,000 literary scholarships for matriculated college students who submit an original short story or essay celebrating their Italian heritage. Applicants must be U.S. citizens of Italian descent and attend a campus-based, full-time accredited college or university in the United States. Awards are for study during the 2027-2028 academic year.
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
Be a United States citizen.
“Be a United States citizen.”
Be of Italian descent.
“Be a United States citizen of Italian descent.”
Be currently attending full time.
“Be currently attending, full time, an accredited campus-based college or university in the United States”
Continue studies within the academic year 2027-2028.
“These scholarships are for applicants that will continue studies within the academic year 2027-2028.”
Reside in or have a UNICO Chapter/District sponsor from one of the listed 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.”
Essay prompts
- 1.submitting an original short story or essay celebrating their Italian heritage.