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Press Releases – 2001 Westchester Gala

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:   Elissa Ruffino (NIAF) 202/939-3106 or elissa@niaf.org


 

THE NIAF ANNOUNCES YEAR 2001 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

** Up to $ 900,000 in Scholarship & Grants Available**

    (WASHINGTON, DC– January 29, 2001) The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) will award up to $900,000 in scholarships and grants to outstanding students in the Summer 2001 for use in the academic year 2001-2002.

    The NIAF Scholarship Program awards scholarships of $5,000 each, and are based on academic merit . The program has two applicant categories: Italian American students in all areas of academic study; and students from all ethnic backgrounds majoring or minoring in Italian language, Italian studies or a related field.

    Students applying must meet the following criteria: attend an accredited institution of higher education during the Fall 2001, hold a grade-point average of at least “3.25” or its equivalent and be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident alien. Scholarship recipients are eligible for one year of scholarship support and can reapply in subsequent years.

    The NIAF has awarded nearly $4 million in scholarship and grants across the country over the past 25 years. Last year, 143 students received NIAF scholarships totaling an estimated $1 million while 15 research projects were also funded by the Foundation.

    NIAF scholarship information and applications are available on our web site: www.niaf.org/Scholarships . Applications can only be submitted on-line. Application deadline: April 30, 2001. Transcripts by mail must be posted marked by April 30, 2001. NIAF scholarship winners will be announced in June 2001.

    The NIAF will consider matching scholarships with other organizations. To establish a scholarship, contact: Serena Cantoni at the NIAF, 1860 19th Street NW, Washington, DC 20009. E-Mail: scholarships@niaf.org Phone: 202/387-9590.