Unico National Scholarships

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.

The online application process is now OPEN for academic year 2026-2027.

​Important Information When Applying

• ​Please note: The deadline for applying has changed for this cycle.
• The deadline to apply is MARCH 15, 2026, unless otherwise stated.
• 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. Exception: The Maria and Paolo Alessio Southern Italy Scholarship is open to applicants from all 50 states.
• These scholarships are for applicants that will continue studies within the academic year 2026-2027.
• Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.
• Each scholarship offer is a stand-alone application with its individual specific requirements. You can apply to more than one if you meet the eligibility.
• Online degree programs are not eligible for UNICO scholarships.
• Applicants do not need to be members of UNICO to apply. However, UNICANS and their family members may be sponsored through their respective Chapters.
• Only recipients are notified after the judging process is completed in late May 2026.
• If you were a recipient in 2025-2026, you may not apply for any other UNICO Foundation Scholarships while your award is still active.
• A candidate MUST initiate only one application for each appropriate scholarship. Duplicate entries will be excluded from consideration. An application may be edited, as often as necessary, prior to submission.
• Questions? Email scholarships@unico.org