Ralph J. Torraco Scholarship for Special Education
UNICO Foundation
About
Two $2,500 scholarships for students pursuing a degree in Special Education. 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.
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. This program is open to applicants of all ethnicities.”
Be currently attending full-time at an accredited campus-based college/university in the U.S.
“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”
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.”
Online degree programs are not eligible; program must be campus-based.
“Online degree programs are not eligible for UNICO scholarships.”
If you were a recipient of a UNICO Foundation scholarship in 2026 or have an active multi-year UNICO award, you may not apply.
“If you were a recipient of a UNICO Foundation scholarship in 2026 or have been awarded a UNICO Foundation multi-year scholarship, you may not apply for any other UNICO Foundation Scholarships while your award is still active.”