LaMantia Family Scholarship Grant

LaMantia Family Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: NATIONAL ITALIAN AMERICAN FOUNDATIONINC
Amount: US $2,500 - US $5,000
Last Updated: January 16, 2026

Summary

The LaMantia Family Scholarship, offered by the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF), aims to support outstanding Italian American students pursuing studies in computer science or STEM fields. Applicants must maintain a GPA of 3.5 or higher and hold an active NIAF membership, which can be obtained through a parent or grandparent. This scholarship promotes the importance of Italian heritage while encouraging academic excellence in the next generation of leaders.

Overview

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 was founded in 1975 and is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with no political affiliations. 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. LaMantia Family Scholarship To be awarded to an outstanding Italian American student studying computer science or STEM technology. This student must have a GPA of 3.5 (or the equivalent) or higher.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. 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.