Ralph J. Torraco Scholarship for Veterinary Studies Grant

Ralph J. Torraco Scholarship for Veterinary Studies Grant

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

Summary

The Ralph J. Torraco Scholarship for Veterinary Studies, offered by the UNICO Foundation, provides two scholarships of $2,500 each for students pursuing veterinary studies at accredited U.S. colleges. Eligible candidates must be U.S. citizens, enrolled full-time, and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher. This opportunity supports diverse applicants and emphasizes community service, reflecting UNICO's commitment to Italian American heritage and educational advancement.

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. Ralph J. Torraco Scholarship for Veterinary Studies UNICO Foundation will grant two scholarships valued at $2,500 each to students initiating studies at, or currently attending, full time, an accredited campus-based college/university in the United States pursuing a degree in the field of Veterinary Studies.

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 States.Have a minimum grade point average of 3.0.A candidate must be at least 18 years of age.The scholarship must be applied to the 2026-2027 academic year.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.