Ralph J. Torraco Fine Arts Scholarship Grant

Ralph J. Torraco Fine Arts Scholarship Grant

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

Summary

The Ralph J. Torraco Fine Arts Scholarship, offered by the UNICO Foundation, awards two $2,500 scholarships to U.S. students studying Fine Arts, including Performing, Visual, or Technical Arts. Eligible applicants must be U.S. citizens with a minimum GPA of 3.0, enrolled full-time in an accredited college, and planning to continue their studies into the 2025-2026 academic year. This scholarship aims to support and promote Italian American culture and heritage through the arts.

Overview

About UNICO Welcome to UNICO National, the largest Italian American service organization in the United States. The UNICO National mission is to promote the image of Italian Americans, along with Italian heritage and culture, by supporting charitable, scientific, cultural, educational, and literary projects. Across the country, our numerous Chapters dedicate their time, energy, and resources to serve their local communities while also supporting important causes such as scholarships, Cooley’s Anemia, St. Jude’s, and Cancer Research & Prevention. Founded in 1922 by Dr. Anthony P. Vastola in Waterbury, Connecticut to unite people of Italian heritage in an organization to perform charitable, patriotic, and educational deeds. UNICO’s motto, is “Service Above Self,” drives us to embody the true essence of UNICO. The name “UNICO” means “unique” or “only one of its kind” in Italian, and the letters symbolize our core values: U for Unity, N for Neighborliness, I for Integrity, C for Charity, and O for Opportunity. If you take pride in being an Italian American, we would be thrilled to welcome you to join us and contribute to our mission. You won’t regret it. Ralph J. Torraco Fine Arts Scholarship The UNICO Foundation will grant two scholarships, valued at $2,500 each, to students currently pursuing a degree in the Fine Arts including the Performing Arts, Visual Arts or Technical Arts.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The candidate must:Be a United States citizen. This program is open to applicants of all ethnicities.Be a student currently attending, full-time, an accredited campus-based college/university program in the United StatesHave a minimum grade point average of 3.0Continue their study within the academic year 2026-2027SponsorshipAn applicant must reside in the home state of an active UNICO Chapter. Every UNICO Chapter, in good standing, may sponsor candidates for each of the UNICO Foundation scholarships. Applications may also be submitted through the District Governor or the UNICO National Office.

Ineligibility

Online degree programs are not eligible for UNICO scholarships.