Ralph J. Torraco Scholarship for Therapy Sciences Grant

The Ralph J. Torraco Scholarship for Therapy Sciences, provided by the UNICO Foundation, awards two scholarships valued at $2,500 each to full-time students pursuing degrees in Therapy Sciences, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, audiology, and speech-language pathology. Eligible candidates must be U.S. citizens with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and continue their studies in the 2026-2027 academic year. This scholarship promotes educational advancement within the community.

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.
The UNICO Foundation will grant two scholarships, valued at $2,500 each, to students currently pursuing a degree in the field of Therapy Sciences including students in the sciences of physical therapy (PT), occupational therapy (OT), audiology, and speech-language pathology therapy.

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 States.Have a minimum grade point average of 3.0Continue their study within the academic year 2026-2027​Reside in or have a UNICO Chapter/District sponsor from one of the following states: California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, or Wisconsin.

Ineligibility

Online degree programs are not eligible for UNICO scholarships.