A. Lucchetti Martino Scholarship Grant

The A. Lucchetti Martino Scholarship is awarded to outstanding Italian American undergraduate students majoring in International Relations, requiring a minimum GPA of 3.5. Applicants must hold an active NIAF Membership, which can be obtained through a parent or grandparent. This scholarship fosters commitment to Italian culture and heritage while supporting students enrolled full-time in U.S. accredited institutions. The National Italian American Foundation, a non-profit organization, promotes the rich traditions and contributions of Italian Americans.

Note: While an active NIAF Membership is required, students may use their parent, guardian or grandparent’s membership.
The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) is a nationwide organization headquartered in Washington, D.C., and is the largest and most loyal representative of the more than 20 million Italian American citizens living in the United States.
NIAF’s two most important purposes are to encourage Italian Americans to continue keeping their culturally rich heritage and traditions alive and present, and to ensure that the entire community never forgets the great contribution that Italians have made to the history and progress of the United States. To this end, the Foundation actively collaborates with the United States Congress and the White House on all major issues affecting Italian Americans.
Scholarships
Thanks to the generosity of many dedicated donors, the National Italian American Foundation offers a variety of scholarships to outstanding Italian American students from a variety of academic disciplines and backgrounds.
To be awarded to an outstanding Italian American undergraduate student who is majoring in International Relations. This student should have a GPA of 3.5 (or the equivalent) or higher.

Eligibility

Applicants must…Have an active NIAF Membership. NIAF memberships are valid for one year from the date of registration. (Memberships are non-refundable.) Students may use their parent, guardian or grandparent’s membership.
Be enrolled in a US accredited institution of higher education on a full time basis for the Fall semesterBe a United States Citizen or permanent resident alien.Applicant must demonstrate a commitment to or interest in Italian culture and heritage.
You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. Students may use their parent, guardian or grandparent’s membership.