IAET Online Scholarship Application

The application deadline is AUGUST 31, 2026 at 11:59PM

The following are needed to complete this form:

• Essay: “What My Italian Heritage Means To Me”

• Scholastic Achievements (High School Transcript)
•  Extracurricular Activities (Sports teams, School Clubs)
•  Community Service (Volunteer activities and frequency/time commitments) 
• Letter(s) of Recommendation from a Previous Teacher               

• Financial Need (include any additional Scholarships awarded)

• Current Headshot picture (Head and Shoulders – .jpg or ,png format only – 2MG max)

 

 **     Additional consideration may be warranted for those applicants displaying a Special Need. (Special Needs could be described as “anyone who may need         additional consideration due to a learning or physical disability,  or unusual circumstances”).

 

Scholarship Award Requirements:

1. MUST ATTEND the IAET Awards Banquet on November 15th, 2026.
2. Stand in respect for our US National Anthem (hand on heart as is protocol).
3. Dress respectfully for a semi-formal event (no jeans or casual wear).

Note: Failure to comply with these requirements may result in a reduction or forfeiture of any scholarship awarded.

Applicants will be notified in October 2026 of any scholarship awarded. Scholarships will be presented at the IAET Awards Banquet, November 21th, 2026.

 

 

 

First Name *

Last Name *

Date of Birth *

Street *

City *

StateMust be a resident of Illinois

Zip *

Phone *

Email *

Father *

Mother *

Siblings *

Siblings in College *

CURRENT SCHOOL *

GPA *GPA* (indicate 4.0 or 5.0 scale)

Year Graduated High School *

SAT/ACT ScoreSAT/ACT Score if taken

Awards/Honors *

Extra-Curricular Activities *

Community Service *

College Attending *

Major(s) *

Total College Expenses

(Tuition & Fees, Books & Supplies, Room & Board)

Parent/Other *

Student *

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Required Documents

TRANSCRIPT - Upload your official school transcript. *

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LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION - Letter from a recent teacher. If needed, Include a page stating Teacher(s) will forward LOR to: scholarship@iaet-chicago-org. Applicant responsible to ensure L.O.R. received by deadline. *

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ESSAY - Topic: "What My Italian Heritage Means To Me." Tell us about yourself, including your educational goals . *

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(one page, 12-point type, Double spaced in .doc, .docx, or .pdf format only. 2MB max.)

PHOTO - Current headshot (high quality - minimum 800 pixels across. You can and will lose consideration of you do not meet this requirement.) By uploading photo, you give IAET permission to use your name and photo. *

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How did you hear about the IAET?

How did you hear about the IAET Scholarship?

Do you meet the requirements of the IAET Scholarship ? *I meet the requirements of the IAETCF Scholarship.I request special consideration. (Submit explanation below.)

Are you requesting Special Needs consideration? *

I will attend the IAET Award Dinner and Celebration Dance on November 16th, 2025 AND: *

1.)  I will stand in respect for our US National Anthem (hand on heart as is protocol).

2.) I will dress respectfully for a semi-formal event (no jeans or casual wear).

Digital Signature*: *

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