Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans (JCCIA) Frank Annunzio Scholarship

Founded in 1952, the* Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans (JCCIA)* serves as a congress for the Chicagoland Italian American organizations and represents the community on a local, state, national and international level. The JCCIA is dedicated to its heritage and promoting the Italian American community. One of its main goals is to assist young Italian Americans through education. The JCCIA gives away numerous scholarships to promote the advancement of students.

The Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans (JCCIA) is proud to offer the Frank Annunzio Scholarship that is awarded to students who are of 50% or more of Italian extraction demonstrating leadership, community service, high academic achievement, and a resident of Illinois. The scholarship is merit-based for students, taking into consideration the combination of academic achievement along with leadership and community service experiences.

Requirements:
Competitive applicants must be of 50% or more of Italian extraction, with proven leadership and community service experience along with high academic achievement, and a resident of Illinois. Scholarship recipients are selected based on their Italian heritage, leadership and community service experience, high academic achievement, and the quality of their JCCIA Frank Annunzio Scholarship Application. Applicants must have proof of being admitted to and/or enrolled at an accredited institution of higher education.

Award Amount:
The award amount may be up to $2000.00 for a one-time annual scholarship.

Application Process:
Applicants are required to submit a complete JCCIA Frank Annunzio scholarship application and any required documentation as indicated on the application form. An application showing leadership and community service experience along with a current school transcript must be submitted to the JCCIA by the deadline date indicated on the application. The application is available on the JCCIA website which should be completed, along with any required documentation (if applicable) and submitted electronically to jcc@jccia.com as one complete pdf file.

Deadline for Application:
Students must submit a complete JCCIA Frank Annunzio Scholarship application and required documentation between June 1, 2023, and the deadline date of September 15, 2023, to be considered by the JCCIA Scholarship Committee.

Award Notification:
Students selected as award recipients will be notified in a communication from the JCCIA by October 1, 2023 and will be required to attend the Columbus Day Parade or reception for the scholarship award presentation.

Renewal Requirement:
Non-renewable. Students may reapply annually for consideration in the annual selection process.

Award
$2,000
Deadline
09/15/2023