Italian American Cultural Organization “Spirit of Italian Culture” Scholarship

The Italian American Cultural Organization of the South Shore is pleased to announce the “Spirit of Italian Culture” scholarship opportunity for a high school senior of Italian heritage applying to college.

The awards are based on overall academic excellence, commitment to community service, and an essay detailing how the Italian heritage has impacted the students’ development. This year there will be five scholarships in the amount of $2,000 each for a one-time award.

Application Deadline April 12, 2024

All application materials for the scholarship must be submitted by April 12, 2024. The IACO Scholarship Committee will review and select the recipients’ documentation.

The awards will be presented at the IACO “Spirit of Italian Culture” Scholarship Dinner in June (TBD). To celebrate, a feast of Italian food will be prepared and served by IACO members to all who attend. Visitors and new members are welcome to attend.

Please contact us for more information:
Joyce Annese
781-856-8708
joyceannese54@gmail.com

IACO Scholarship Committee
Joyce Annese, Chair
Dominic Candelieri
Ginny Polio

Congratulations to our 2023 Recipients!

Sarah Alberione - Quincy High School

Danielle O’Brien - Quincy High School

Gianvito Montillo - Archbishop Williams High School

Silvia Montillo - Archbishop William High School

IACO President Leandra Jordan along with Silvia Montillo and Gianvito Montillo, IACO scholarship committee members Dominic Candelieri, Ginny Polio and Joyce Annese.

Silvia Montillo reading her scholarship essay at the “Spirit of Italian Culture” scholarship awards dinner.

Gianvito Montillo reading his scholarship essay at the “Spirit of Italian Culture” scholarship awards dinner.

IACO President Leandra Jordan along with Danielle O’Brien and Sarah Alberione, IACO scholarship committee members Joyce Annese and Dominic Candelieri.

Past Spirit of Italian Culture Recipients

  • 2020 Scholarship Recipient

    Gianna Giannandrea
    Senior honor student from Archbishop William Hight School, Braintree. Attending Emmanuel College School of Nursing in Boston.

  • 2019 Scholarship Recipient

    Carolyn Bresher

  • 2018 Scholarship Recipients

    Brook Valicenti

    Katherine Gianna Kupolis

    Caitlin O’Brier