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Elementary School Grant Program

The Columbus Citizens Foundation’s Elementary School Grant Program was established in 2003 at the directive of past Foundation President Lawrence Auriana and was implemented by former board member Richard J. Naclerio. The grants are available to students who will be entering grades K through 8. The grants, while generous, provide assistance towards tuition but will not cover payment for all school costs.

If you are interested in applying for a grant, please take a moment to learn about our requirements and the grant process.

Eligibility - Students who are of Italian descent and who are from households where the total gross income does not exceed $20,000 per capita are eligible. Only students entering grades K through 8 are eligible to apply.

Process - The applications of families that qualify for financial aid are then sent to the Columbus Citizens Foundation.  A committee reviews and evaluates the applications and asks applicants and their families to visit the Foundation for a mandatory interview.  Approximately a month after all interviews have been held, the committee decides which applicants will be awarded scholarships.  Notification is made by mail.

The Columbus Citizens Foundation offers scholarships in memory of their ancestors, who came to America to build better lives for themselves and their families, and in the hope that future generations of Italian-Americans will honor those who came before them by upholding the values of love of country, love of family and a tireless work ethic.  

How To Apply

The 2012 Elementary Scholarship Application is available in two parts below. The deadline for submission is February 14, 2012. Please be aware that a non-refundable application fee of $34.00 must be received by the February 14th deadline in order to be considered for a scholarship.

Instructions

I.  Access Part One of the 2012 Elementary Scholarship Application:

Very Important:

After clicking on the "Application Part One" link below:

  • Click “Create an Account” and follow the on-screen instructions.
  • When you get to the screen asking for school state, select “New York.”
  • Select “New York” as the school city, and finally,
  • Select “Columbus Citizens Foundation” when prompted to select the school to which you are applying.

If you have any questions regarding Part One of this application, call TADS at (800) 884-8237.

II. Download Part Two of the 2012 Elementary Scholarship Application:
IMPORTANT: The financial segment (Part One) MUST be completed prior to beginning Part Two of the application.

2012 Elementary Application (Part Two) 2012 Elementary Application (Part Two) (682 KB)