UNICO Foundation: Ralph J. Torraco Scholarship Grant

UNICO Foundation: Ralph J. Torraco Scholarship Grant

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

Summary

The UNICO Foundation's Ralph J. Torraco Scholarship provides two scholarships of $2,500 each to students pursuing a degree. Open to all ethnicities, applicants must be U.S. citizens, attend an accredited college full-time, and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0. They should continue their studies in the 2026-2027 academic year and may apply if sponsored by a UNICO chapter from specific states. This initiative underscores UNICO's commitment to supporting educational opportunities for deserving students.

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 The UNICO Foundation will grant two scholarships, valued at $2,500 each, to students currently pursuing a degree.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. 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 2026-2027Open to Freshman through Seniors and Graduate students.If you are applying as a graduate student, you must be currently attending the graduate program. SponsorshipAn applicant must reside in the home state of an active UNICO Chapter. Every UNICO Chapter or District, in good standing, may sponsor candidates for each of the UNICO Foundation scholarships.Financial NeedThe candidate's financial need is a consideration.A current FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR) or the previous year income tax return is required.Extra-Curricular and Community ParticipationThe extent to which a candidate has contributed to the life and welfare of college and/or community will be considered in the assessment of merit.Family MembersUNICANS and their family members may be sponsored by their respective Chapters.

Ineligibility

Online degree programs are not eligible for UNICO scholarships.