Application Dates

November 2008
	Scholarship application available on-line.
March 6, 2009
	Complete on-line applications (Sections A and B) are due by midnight Pacific Standard Time. You will not be able to access Sections A and B of your application after this date.
	Transcripts by mail must be postmarked (see status page for more details).
	FAFSA Financial Aid Form (optional, if claiming financial aid) must be postmarked (see status page for details).
	There will be NO EXCEPTIONS to the March 6 deadline.
March 20, 2009
	Evaluation form from teacher must be submitted on-line (see status page for details).
May 15, 2009
	Announcement of NIAF scholarship winners (see status page).
Questions?

For general information, application criteria, and how to apply, please see our FAQ section FIRST.

Terms And Conditions

Please read carefully the following Terms and Conditions for applying to the National Italian American Foundation 2007 Scholarship Program.  
 
The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) has an education budget of $1,000,000. The NIAF will award scholarships and grants to outstanding students in the summer of 2007 for use during the following academic year. The awards will be made on the basis of academic merit and divided between two groups of students. 

General Category I: 

Italian American students who demonstrate outstanding potential and high academic achievements. Area of study: open.

General Category II: 

Those students from any ethnic background majoring or minoring in Italian language, Italian studies, Italian American studies or a related field, who demonstrate outstanding potential and high academic achievements.

Scholarship awards range from $2,500-$10,000. Each scholarship award can only cover tuition and university-provided room and board. Scholarship recipients are eligible for one year of scholarship support. Scholarship monies not used during one academic year are not transferable to the following academic year. Scholarship applicants and winners can and are encouraged to reapply in subsequent years. 

Applications for NIAF scholarships can only be submitted on-line. 

CONDITIONS OF SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY 

To be considered for a NIAF scholarship, a student must meet the following criteria: 

* Be enrolled in an accredited institution of higher education for the Fall 2007. 

* Have a grade-point average of at least 3.5 out of 4.0 (or the equivalent). 

* Be a United States citizen or a permanent resident alien. 

* Fit into one of the two NIAF scholarship categories. 

* For the purposes of the NIAF Scholarship Program, to be 'Italian American' the student must have at least one ancestor who has immigrated from Italy. 

No immediate family members of the NIAF Board of Directors, Regional Vice-Presidents, Area Coordinators or staff are eligible for NIAF scholarships. 

SELECTION CRITERIA 

NIAF scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic performance, field of study, career objectives, and the potential, commitment, and abilities applicants have demonstrated that would enable them to make significant contributions to their chosen field of study. Some scholarships are awarded based on financial need.   Applicants may be contacted for a interview by phone if deemed necessary by the selection committee.

Applications will be *blindly* evaluated. That is, names, addresses, or distinguishing information that would reveal the applicant's identity on the application will not be made available to scholarship evaluators. 

SCHOLARSHIP CONDITIONS FOR SELECTED RECIPIENTS 

To be eligible to receive payments, a NIAF scholar must: 

* Submit a written acceptance of the scholarship award. 
* Submit letter(s) of appreciation to NIAF-designated scholarship financial contributor(s). 
* Submit a color photograph for publication. 
* Sign a written statement pledging that upon completion of the scholarship academic year, student will submit a typed narrative of approximately 500 words for publication. The narrative will briefly describe the benefits of the NIAF scholarship. 

The NIAF scholarship may not be used as a substitute for or to diminish in any way any other award, grant, or scholarship given to the recipient. Payments from the NIAF scholarship program may supplement, but not duplicate benefits from another foundation, institution, or organization. The combined benefits from all sources may not exceed the cost of tuition, fees, and university-provided room and board as stated in the institution's cost-of-attendance budget. 
 
The NIAF reserves the right to stop or withhold payment to any selected NIAF Scholarship Recipient if it is at any time discovered that the recipient has lied, provided false statements on his/her scholarship application, or has had another person complete the said application.  
 
The following must be submitted in order to constitute a complete NIAF Scholarship application : 

* Completed student application (Sections A & B) submitted on-line. 
* Evaluation Form submitted on-line (completed by applicant's teacher/professor). 
* An official school transcript submitted by mail. 

The following may be submitted by the applicant if the applicant wishes to claim financial need:

* FAFSA Financial Aid Form (optional) submitted by mail. 

The following are the deadlines for the 2007 NIAF Scholarship Application:

November 2006
- Scholarship application available on-line.

March 1, 2007
- Complete on-line applications (Sections A and B) are due by midnight Pacific Standard Time.  You will not be able to access Sections A and B of your application after this date. 
- Transcripts by mail must be postmarked. 
- FAFSA Financial Aid Form (optional, if claiming financial aid) must be postmarked. 
- There are NO EXCEPTIONS to March 1st deadlines. 	

March 15, 2007
- Evaluation form from teacher must be submitted.

May 15, 2007
- Announcement of NIAF scholarship winners.

The NIAF reserves the right to change any and all of the above deadlines.  Applicants will be contacted by e-mail as to any deadline changes.

I have read, understood, and hereby agree to the above terms and wish to apply for a National Italian American Foundation Scholarship.


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