MISSION STATEMENT

A Special note from Michael Bruno “2011 Amici Club Scholarship winner”.

To the Naperville Amici Club Members:
My last few months have been very busy; adjusting to a full time job, moving to Oklahoma, and beginning classes. Over the summer, I participated in an internship which gave me hands on experience working on all kinds of different equipment such as generators and commercial air conditioning units. The program alternates between two month long internships and two months in the classroom at Oklahoma State University. My present curriculum includes: diesel engines, air conditioning, basic electrical, generators and computer literacy. My next few semesters will include more general education courses such as college algebra and ethics. The company wanted to give us all the training, while also offering us classes that would make obtaining a bachelor's degree in the future easier.

I was very excited when I received the Amici Club scholarship but at that time I did not realize how many different expenses there were in addition to my tuition. The cost of my books, required tools, transportation, and living expenses, have been a life lesson in personal finance and responsibility. The scholarship assistance and the kindness shown to me by Amici Club have made my education a reality. I truly appreciate your help and will keep you posted on how things are going.

     2012 SCHOLARSHIP

In recognition of outstanding achievements by young persons of Italian descent
seeking to make a positive impact in our world, this scholarship is being offered
to students who wish to continue their education in any accredited higher
learning institution or qualified vocational school.

It is open to 2011 high school seniors with some Italian ethnicity who attend an
accredited Naperville area high school or who are related to an Amici Club
member living outside of the Naperville area.

The student must have a 3.25 grade point average on a 4.0 scale, have applied for admission to an accredited two or four year degree granting academic or vocational school and have completed all scholarship application requirements.

An award in the amount of $1,000 will be granted to a single student and can be
used toward education costs (books, tuition, study abroad, etc.).

Scholarship Criteria:
This is a merit-based award. It is a scholarship based on achievement.
Applications are judged on personal initiative and demonstrated character, overall current and past academic achievements and extracurricular involvement, supportive content of recommendation letters plus strength of the essay as it illustrates how applicant’s ability for creative thinking were influenced by his/her Italian background.

Scholarship Application Form (Click here)
 

REQUIREMENTS

  1. Completed application form and accompanying materials (Original 600-800 word personal essay plus 2 letters of recommendation in a sealed envelope, and sealed official high school transcript) must be postmarked no later than March 31, 2012. Please note that applications postmarked or hand delivered after March 31st will not be considered.
 
  2. Personal Essay: Applicant's original written essay and letters of recommendation must accompany scholarship application form. Essay must be typed and double spaced and must address the following topic: "How does the unique characteristic of your Italian heritage benefit you in attaining your educational and life goals?"

Essay will be judged on the basis of creativity, uniqueness, originality and sincerity. Other criteria strongly considered by the scholarship committee will include completeness and accuracy of application form as well as academic and extracurricular achievement.

Committee decision will be made by May 2nd and winner will be notified by May 16th. Recipient of this year's Amici Club scholarship competition will be awarded at the June  Amici Club general meeting.

Payment of the scholarship will go directly to the award recipient, and is dependent upon acceptance by and proof of enrollment into the winner's chosen institution.

All scholarship materials must be submitted together in the order shown below.
Please note:
Deadline for postmarked or hand-delivered submissions is March 31, 2012.
Completed applications must include:
1. Completed and signed scholarship application form;
2. 2 letters of recommendation from appropriate sources (see scholarship criteria);
3. Most current official SEALED high school transcript signed by the counselor;
4. Original essay written by the applicant.

Only applications that fully comply with stated criteria will be considered.
Decision to award a scholarship will be made by the Scholarship Committee.
Designated recipient for the 2012 Amici Club Scholarship and his/her immediate family will be invited to attend the club's general meeting in June, 2012 for official award presentation.

Application materials must be postmarked by March 31, 2012 and mailed to:
Mary Piccin - Scholarship Chairperson
AMICI Naperville Area Italian American Club
942 Montgomery Court
Naperville 60540
Got questions? Contact Mary Piccin:
E-mail: mpfur@aol.com

 

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