July 1, 2021

United Italian Society of Greater Cincinnati www.uiscincinnati.org

Dear Applicant,

The United Italian Society appreciates that sacrifices that your family has made in orderfor you to be educated at a Catholic high school. For you to be eligible for our $2,000.00

Catholic high school scholarship you must be a descendent of a United Italian Society member.

Our scholarship application requires the following:

1. Transcripts of previous grade and current grade only.

2. A PERSONAL ESSAY- five paragraphs discussing the following:

• Your Italian heritage and ties. Only include the Region/town that your family is from

(no family names). You are to share how being of Italian descent is meaningful to

you and how you incorporate your Italian roots in your life.

• Your academic achievements and community service.

• Your current and future goals as a student and after academics

The essay must be no longer than three (3) double spaced pages and it must be typed.

Keep in mind, quality of writing will be an important aspect of your essay.

3. A SECOND ESSAY – a three paragraph biography. Choose one of the following first

generation of Italian immigrants who have “Made a Difference” in United States history

and interject how the person you chose may influence your life choice.

o Art: Mario de Ferrante, or

o Auto Industry: Lee Iacocca, or

o Law/Politics: Judge Antonin Scalia or Geraldine Ferraro, or

o Music: Frank Sinatra or Tony Bennett, or

o Science: Enrico Fermi, or

o Sports: Joe DiMaggio

The completed application, transcripts, and two essays must be sent via US mail (snail

mail) and received by July 31, 2021. Please allow a few days for mailing.

The Scholarship Award will be presented at the September Meeting of the United

Society, which is held on the First Tuesday of the month. To ensure the confidentiality of each

applicant, ALL APPLICATONS MUST BE SEALED AND MAILED. If an application is received in any

other manner, the Applicant will forfeit their eligibility.

Mail applications to: Gail Vilardo Frommeyer, Chairwomen

408 Parkside Place

Ft. Mitchell, Ky 41017

Questions? Contact Gail: Phone 859-341-7020 or E-mail scholarship@uiscincinnati.org

Application for United Italian Society $2000 High School Scholarship Award Name__________________________________________________________________ First Middle Last Present Home Address ___________________________________________________ Street City State Zip Home Phone Number __________________________ Cellular: Age ______________ Parent(s) or Guardian(s) ____________________________________________________ Name of current High School (or future high school) _____________________________ Name of United Italian Society Member ______________________________________ Relationship to Applicant __________________________________________________ Eligibility: Sponsor must be paid up member of the United Italian Society. Eligible: Children, Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, Nieces, Nephews Please submit ONLY transcripts of previous grade and current grade Number of dependent children at home _______________________________________ Annual Household Income (Please Circle) Under $50,000 Over $50,000 Applicant’s Employment (Where and number of hours worked per week)

All applications, transcripts, and essays MUST be received by July 31, 2021. Please allow a few days for mailing. The Scholarship Award will be presented at our September 7, 2021 regular meeting. In order to insure the confidentiality of each applicant, all applications MUST BE SEALED AND MAILED. If an application is received in any other manner, the Applicant will forfeit their eligibility. Submit Applications to: Gail Vilardo Frommeyer, Chairwoman 408 Parkside Place Ft. Mitchell, KY 41017 ANY QUESTIONS? Contact the Chairwoman Only: (859) 341-7020 or E-mail scholarship@uiscincinnati.org