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2026 IAET Scholarship Application Criteria

The Italian American Executives of Transportation Organization annually awards College Scholarships to young men and women of Italian American heritage (in whole or in part).

Eligibility for consideration of a Scholarship:

  • THE APPLICANT MUST RESIDE IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, and be either:
  • Current year graduating High School student  (2026) or, 
  •  Current year Freshman College student (2026)

The Scholarship Committee will review each applicant based on the following:

  • An Essay regarding the importance of Italian Americans in the community (asks the applicant to reflect on their impact (current/future) in the community as an Italian American). Applicants should be as specific as possible when completing this portion of the application.

In addition, Applicants required to submit the following information:

  • Scholastic Achievements (High School Transcript)
  •  Extracurricular Activities (Sports teams, School Clubs)
  •  Community Service (Volunteer activities and frequency/time commitments)                        
  • Financial Need (include any additional Scholarships awarded)
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation from a Previous Teacher
  • 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 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 15th, 2026.

Click here to apply: Online Scholarship Application

 

Scholarship Application deadline is August 31, 2026 at 11:59pm

 

 

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