Inserra Scholarships Grant

Inserra Scholarships Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: UNICO Foundation Inc
Amount: US $2,500
Last Updated: April 03, 2026

Summary

The Inserra Scholarships, provided by the UNICO Foundation, aim to support students of Italian descent pursuing higher education. Two scholarships of $2,500 each are awarded annually to eligible candidates who are U.S. citizens attending accredited colleges or universities full-time. Applicants must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 and continue their studies in the 2026-2027 academic year. This initiative reflects UNICO's commitment to empowering the Italian American community through education.

Overview

About UNICO For over 100 years, UNICO National has served as a compassionate and unwavering leader of the Italian American community. With a mission to promote Italian American heritage and to serve others, UNICO has benevolently impacted local communities while also serving as an esteemed national voice for Italian Americans. Each year, UNICO provides over $1 million dollars to support charitable, scientific, cultural, educational, and literary projects. As a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization, UNICO celebrates the many significant achievements of Italian Americans in the United States. Founded upon the principle of “Service Above Self,” the members of our chapters across the country devote their time, energy and resources to serve their local communities. UNICO supports various worthy causes, including Cooley’s Anemia, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Mental Health Wellness, and Cancer Prevention and Research, Food Banks, Shelters, and other Community Needs. The UNICO Foundation awards numerous scholarships through its national scholarship program. Inserra Scholarships The UNICO Foundation will grant two scholarships valued at $2,500 each to students pursuing a degree.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The candidate must:Be a United States citizen of Italian descent.i.e., must have at least one parent of Italian descent. Documented and notarized proof may be requested by the selection committee if necessary.Be a student currently attending, full-time, an accredited campus-based college/university program in the United States.Have a minimum grade point average of 3.0Continue their study within the academic year 2026-2027.Open to Freshman through Seniors and Graduate students.If you are applying as a graduate student, you must be currently attending the graduate program. SponsorshipAn applicant must reside in the home state of an active UNICO Chapter. Every UNICO Chapter or District, in good standing, may sponsor candidates for each of the UNICO Foundation scholarships.

Ineligibility

Online degree programs are not eligible for UNICO scholarships.