Sons of Italy Foundation National Leadership Grants
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- Award
- $5,000 to $20,000 per scholarship in the published 2026 overview; next-cycle amounts depend on funding. Previous recipients cannot apply again.
- Deadline
- The portal lists October 5, 2026 as the opening date but gives a contradictory February 27, 2026 closing date. A reliable 2027 closing date is not confirmed.
- How to apply
- The portal asks for essays, official transcripts through fall 2026 and two recommendation letters, and prohibits AI-generated essay content. The still-published 2026 overview also requires a $35 non-refundable fee including one-year OSDIA membership, professional recommendations and official test scores from the past five years. Confirm the full 2027 requirements and fee before submitting.
- What you'll need
- A separate scholarship application
- Recommendations
- An essay
- An application fee
- Who can apply
- Graduating high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate/professional students who trace Italian ancestry to a parent or grandparent; U.S. citizens or green card holders; prior SIF recipients are ineligible.
- Good to know
- This award family includes scholarships with education-level and subject restrictions. The 2026 overview requires enrollment in an accredited four-year undergraduate, graduate or professional program. The portal mixes an October 2026 opening and fall 2026 transcripts with a February 2026 closing date.
- Details
- No AI assistance allowed