| SIF Scholarship Applications Closing Soon – Apply Today! |
| Scholarship Applications Close February 27 at 5pm ET |
Through the Sons of Italy Foundation® (SIF), the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America® (OSDIA) has awarded tens of millions of dollars in scholarships to date. Every year since its inception, the SIF has offered 10 to 18 merit-based scholarships (National Leadership Grants), ranging from $5,000 to $20,000. Last year, the SIF awarded a record-breaking $200,000 in scholarships during its 36th Annual National Education and Leadership Awards (NELA) Gala. These figures and the number of scholarships may vary according to funding each year.  A group of 2025 National Leadership Grant recipients pose for a photo at the 36th Annual National Education and Leadership Awards (NELA) Gala in Washington, D.C. Eligibility Requirements Individuals* of Italian descent** enrolled in a four-year undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited academic institution for the Fall 2026 term. What You’ll Need $35 application feeOfficial transcripts through December 2025, or most recent completed academic term2 recommendation letters (from non-family members)Official results from all standardized tests taken during the past 5 years Deadline: February 27, 2026 | 5pm ET All requirements for a given scholarship must be met or the application will not be considered. No exceptions will be made. |
| * U.S. citizens and Green Card holders ** at least one Italian or Italian American grandparent Please Note: Previous SIF scholarship winners are not eligible. State and local lodges may offer scholarship opportunities. Please contact those lodges directly. |
