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SCHOLARSHIP DONATIONS

Your contribution will enable us to support the next generation of Italian American ladies. 

We are very grateful for your generosity.


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IAWI Scholarship Fund

General Eligibility:

The following eligibility for scholarship entrants apply: 

  1. Must be a female. 
  2. Must be a senior in high school or older.
  3. Be an active IAWI member in good standing, or a daughter/granddaughter of an active member in good standing. 
  4. Has been accepted into or is attending a 2-4-year college, university or trade school at an accredited academic institution for the Fall 2022 term.
  5. Must complete and submit the IAWI SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION form on or before the deadline.
  6. Previous IAWI scholarship winners are not eligible. 

Deadline:

The deadline for scholarship (unless otherwise noted) is February 15, 2023. All requirements for a given scholarship must be met or the application will not be considered. All scholarship materials and completed applications must be submitted to iawofiowa@gmail.com or mailed to IAWI PO BOX 21116 Des Moines, IA 50312 by February 15, 2022.

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Application Requirements:

The following general requirements apply to all scholarships:

  1. Online Application
  2. Official Transcripts: Submit one official transcript from each academic institution attended through Dec. 2022. 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.
  3. Letter of Verification: Submit a letter of verification from the Registrar's office to certify enrollment to an accredited institution with good academic standing. 
  4. Letters of Recommendation:  Submit the names and email addresses of 2 references (teachers, professors or educational administrators) who can provide a letter of recommendation.
  5. 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 March 1, 2022. Monetary awards are presented directly to the student’s academic institutions in accordance with eligibility requirements.


Winner(s) should try to be present at IAWI’s Annual Feste delle Donna Day Luncheon in Des Moines on Saturday March 4, 2023 where the scholarship awards will be presented (whether in person or virtually).

Scholarship Application

IAWI Scholarship Application (pdf)

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