Ralph J. Torraco Scholarship
UNICO Foundation
About
The UNICO Foundation will grant two scholarships of $2,500 each to students currently pursuing a degree. Eligible applicants must be U.S. citizens enrolled full-time in an accredited campus-based college or university in the United States and have at least a 3.0 GPA. Awards are for study during the 2027-2028 academic year and are open to undergraduates (freshman through senior) and graduate students.
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.
“Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.”
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 currently attending full-time at an accredited campus-based college or university.
“Be a student currently attending, full-time, an accredited campus-based college/university program in the United States”
Attend an accredited campus-based (not online) college or university program in the United States.
“Online degree programs are not eligible for UNICO scholarships.”
Have a minimum grade point average of 3.0.
“Have a minimum grade point average of 3.0”
Be a college freshman, sophomore, junior, senior, or a graduate student.
“Open to Freshman through Seniors and Graduate students.”