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The Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans (JCCIA) is proud to offer the John Fischetti Scholarship, awarded to students who are of 50% or more of Italian ancestry and have been accepted into or enrolled in an undergraduate degree program majoring in journalism or media communications.

Grade Level/Age
High School Senior
Deadline
Organization
The Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans
Renewable
Non Renewable
Award information

$2,000

Eligibility Requirements

Competitive applicants must be of 50% or more of Italian ancestry, pursuing a degree in journalism or communications, have demonstrated academic achievement, and a resident of Illinois. Scholarship recipients are selected based on their Italian heritage, academic achievement, involvement in school and non-school activities, and the quality of their JCCIA John Fischetti Scholarship application. Applicants must submit proof of being admitted to and/or enrolled at an accredited institution of higher education.