Inserra Scholarships
UNICO Foundation
About
The Inserra Scholarships provide two awards of $2,500 each to students pursuing a degree. They are for U.S. citizens of Italian descent who are attending full-time, campus-based colleges or universities in the United States. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA and continue their studies in the 2027-2028 academic year. Open to undergraduate (freshman through senior) and graduate students (graduate applicants must be currently attending the graduate program).
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 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.”
Be a U.S. citizen
“Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.”
Be of Italian descent
“Be a United States citizen of Italian descent”
Be currently attending full-time at an accredited campus-based college or university in the United States
“Be a student currently attending, full-time, an accredited campus-based college/university program in the United States”
Have a minimum GPA of 3.0
“Have a minimum grade point average of 3.0”
Open to college freshmen through seniors and graduate students
“Open to Freshman through Seniors and Graduate students.”
Online degree programs are not eligible
“Online degree programs are not eligible for UNICO scholarships.”