Theodore Mazza Scholarship
UNICO Foundation, Inc.
About
A scholarship for high school seniors of Italian descent who will be attending a campus-based, full-time college or university in the United States for the 2027-2028 academic year. Four awards of $6,000 each are granted and paid out at $1,500 per year for up to four years. Applicants must meet a minimum GPA requirement and be U.S. citizens.
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 United States citizen
“Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.”
Be a high school senior at any public or private secondary school
“Be a high school senior at any public or private secondary school”
Be a 2027 high school graduate (attend college in 2027-2028)
“Be pursuing college study within the academic year of 2027-2028”
Will be attending full-time an accredited campus-based college/university program in the United States
“to high school seniors who will be attending, full-time, an accredited campus-based college/university program in the United States; paid out at $1,500 per school year up to a maximum of 4 years.”
Have a minimum grade point average of 3.5
“Have a minimum grade point average of 3.5”
Be of Italian descent
“Be a United States citizen of Italian descent”