2008 Elementary Scholarship Recipients
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, demonstrate academic excellence, and 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: | Families of students interested in receiving an elementary school grant must submit an application that contains detailed and confidential personal information. It must be sent to the Private School Aid Service, an independent financial review company, that will determine eligibility based on financial need.
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. |
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