Ralph J. Torraco Fine Arts Scholarship Grant

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.

About UNICO
Welcome to UNICO National, the largest Italian American service organization in the United States. 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.
Anthony P. Vastola in Waterbury, Connecticut to unite people of Italian heritage in an organization to perform charitable, patriotic, and educational deeds.
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.
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

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.