The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) Scholarship Program is a scholarship program that provides financial assistance to students of Italian descent who are pursuing higher education. The NIAF was founded in 1975 as a non-profit organization to promote and preserve Italian American culture, heritage, and traditions.
The scholarship awards range from $2,500 to $12,000 per year and are renewable for up to four years of undergraduate study. The scholarship funds can be used to cover the cost of tuition, fees, books, and other educational expenses.
To apply for the NIAF Scholarship Program, applicants must submit a completed application form, official high school transcripts, SAT or ACT scores, a personal statement, and two letters of recommendation. The application deadline typically falls in March, and interested students can find more information and application instructions on the NIAF website.