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2025 Scholarship Recipient

Sailor Schervish

Hello! My name is Sailor Schervish. During high school I divided my study time at two high schools. I just graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School, but also studied at Central Campus and took Italian for 4 years at Central Academy in Des Moines, Iowa. My plans are to double major at the University of Iowa in Communications and Cinem

Hello! My name is Sailor Schervish. During high school I divided my study time at two high schools. I just graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School, but also studied at Central Campus and took Italian for 4 years at Central Academy in Des Moines, Iowa. My plans are to double major at the University of Iowa in Communications and Cinema Studies this fall and eventually study abroad in Italy.


I have taken Film and Broadcast classes at Central Campus for two years, editing videos, shooting, writing, as well as running a full professional studio. I have also competed in the 48-Hour Film Project in Des Moines in 2023, 2024 and plan to compete again this summer before going to college! 


This opportunity means so much to me and all the Italian women in my family!

Application Requirements:

The following general requirements apply to all scholarships:

  1. Must have an active family member in IAWI
  2. Online Application      DEADLINE MAY 31, 2025
  3. Official Transcripts: Submit one official transcript from each academic institution attended through Dec. 2024. High school students: Transcripts should include class rank, class size, and GPA if available. Undergraduates: Submit high school and undergraduate transcripts. Graduates: Submit undergraduate and graduate transcripts.
  4. Letter of Verification: Submit a letter of verification from the Registrar's office to certify enrollment to an accredited institution with good academic standing. 
  5. Letters of Recommendation:  Submit 2 reference letters (teachers, professors or educational administrators). 
  6. Essay: Submit an original essay of 200-450 words about a personal experience which demonstrated or generated pride in your Italian heritage.


No exceptions will be made. The IAWI takes no responsibility for incomplete or late applications.

Process:

Award Amount: $500

Applications are screened by IAWI scholarship committee. Final selection is made by IAWI Board Members and scholarship committee. The scholarship recipient will be notified by July 1, 2025. Monetary awards are presented directly to the student’s academic institutions in accordance with eligibility requirements.


Winner(s) should try to be present where the scholarship awards will be presented (whether in person or virtually).

Scholarship Application

IAWI Scholarship Application 2025 (pdf)

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