--- title: Top 3 Scholarships for Italian-Americans About to Study in Italy description: Are you an Italian-American about to study at John Cabot University? Here are the top three scholarships that can help you with paying your tuition during your time in Italy! image: https://blog.johncabot.edu/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Stock-Photos2-6.jpg --- [![JCULogo1](https://blog.johncabot.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/JCULogo1.png?width=300&height=80&name=JCULogo1.png "JCULogo1")](https://blog.johncabot.edu/blog?hsLang=en) [![JCULogo2](https://blog.johncabot.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/JCULogo2.png?width=300&height=82&name=JCULogo2.png "JCULogo2")](https://blog.johncabot.edu/blog?hsLang=en) - [Undergraduate](https://blog.johncabot.edu/tag/undergraduate) - [Graduate](https://blog.johncabot.edu/tag/graduate) - [Study Abroad](https://blog.johncabot.edu/tag/study-abroad) - [Italian](https://blog.johncabot.edu/it/blog) - [Website](https://www.johncabot.edu/) - Filter By Topics - Scegli Il Topic # Top 3 Scholarships for Italian-Americans About to Study in Italy January 22, 2020 SHARE [mailto:?body=https://blog.johncabot.edu/degree-seeking/top-3-scholarships-for-italian-americans](mailto:?body=https://blog.johncabot.edu/degree-seeking/top-3-scholarships-for-italian-americans) ![](https://blog.johncabot.edu/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Stock-Photos2-6.jpg) SHARE [mailto:?body=https://blog.johncabot.edu/degree-seeking/top-3-scholarships-for-italian-americans](mailto:?body=https://blog.johncabot.edu/degree-seeking/top-3-scholarships-for-italian-americans) ![Micayla Mirabella](https://blog.johncabot.edu/hubfs/micayla.jpg) Written By [Micayla Mirabella](https://blog.johncabot.edu/author/micayla-mirabella) Topic [Financial Aid](https://blog.johncabot.edu/tag/financial-aid) Financing your studies in Rome, Italy, is more affordable than you think! The [**scholarship program**](https://www.johncabot.edu/admissions/financial-aid/financial-aid-scholarships.aspx) at John Cabot University provides numerous awards based on merit, financial need, and your geographic origin. This includes Italian-American students. Being an Italian-American and studying in Italy is a great way to immerse yourself in the culture, tradition, and lifestyle that you may recognize from growing up with an Italian family and that you may wish to explore further. Here are the top three scholarships for Italian-American students wanting to study at JCU. ## 1. The National Italian-American Foundation Norman R. Peterson Scholarship The National Italian-American Foundation (NIAF) Norman R. Peterson Scholarship is in memory of Ambassador Peter Secchia’s wife’s late father, Mr. Norman Peterson, and made possible through the generosity of Mr. and Mrs. Secchia. This scholarship is a partial tuition scholarship of $5,000 awarded to students studying at John Cabot University. Two grants are awarded annually to an Italian-American, US-based degree-seeking student, originally from the Midwestern United States, by the NIAF. The financial award received allows you to be classified as a “Secchia Scholar”. ![The Norman R. Peterson scholarship also allows students to become a “Secchia Scholar”](https://blog.johncabot.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/8.jpeg?width=600&height=400&name=8.jpeg)    ## 2. The Order Sons of Italy in America Pietro Secchia Scholarship This scholarship is a $5,000 scholarship awarded to **Italian-American study abroad students [studying in Italy](https://www.johncabot.edu/admissions/study-abroad-rome-italy/default.aspx)** for one semester (including summer sessions) or one academic year. The scholarship is awarded based on academic merit, financial need, and your desire to further your knowledge of Italian heritage. Preference will be given to students who live or study in the Midwest. Recipients are selected by the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America, and the financial award received allows you to be classified as a “Secchia Scholar”. ## 3. The Columbus Guarini Scholarship Is Also for Italian-American Students About to Study Abroad The Columbus Citizens Foundation’s Guarini Scholarship is possible thanks to Frank J. Guarini, Chair of John Cabot University's Board of Trustees. His generous donation to the Columbus Citizens Foundation provides scholarships of up to $5,000 for five Italian-American visiting students at JCU each year. Having first joined the Board of Trustees in 1995, Chairman Guarini is one of the most generous benefactors to John Cabot University. JCU officially dedicated the Frank J. Guarini Campus to him in 2008, as a recognition of his support and generosity to the University. Guarini is also the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF)’s Chair Emeritus. ![The Columbus Guarini Scholarship offers five scholarships per year, each up to $5,000 per student](https://blog.johncabot.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/leaves-1.jpg?width=600&height=400&name=leaves-1.jpg)  **Want to study at [English speaking universities in Italy](https://www.johncabot.edu/admissions/study-abroad-rome-italy/default.aspx)?** **Contact John Cabot University for more information!** [Previous Post](https://blog.johncabot.edu/study-abroad/creating-vision-board-summer-studying-abroad-rome?hsLang=en) [View all posts](https://blog.johncabot.edu) [Next Post](https://blog.johncabot.edu/study-abroad/weekend-destinations-students-at-universities-in-italy-should-try-during-the-winter?hsLang=en) ### Subscribe Here! ### Recommended Reading [Financial Aid](https://blog.johncabot.edu/topic/financial-aid?hsLang=en) ##### [Scholarships & Financial Aid at John Cabot University: A Guide for Undergraduate, Study Abroad, and Graduate Students](https://blog.johncabot.edu/scholarships-and-financial-aid-guide?hsLang=en) By [John Cabot University](https://blog.johncabot.edu/author/jcuadmissions) / December 12, 2025 [Continue Reading](https://blog.johncabot.edu/scholarships-and-financial-aid-guide?hsLang=en) [Financial Aid](https://blog.johncabot.edu/topic/financial-aid?hsLang=en) ##### [Making Education Affordable: Exploring Financial Aid At JCU](https://blog.johncabot.edu/financial-and-aid-and-scholarships-at-john-cabot-university?hsLang=en) By [John Cabot University](https://blog.johncabot.edu/author/jcuadmissions) / October 11, 2023 [Continue Reading](https://blog.johncabot.edu/financial-and-aid-and-scholarships-at-john-cabot-university?hsLang=en) [Financial Aid](https://blog.johncabot.edu/topic/financial-aid?hsLang=en) ##### [Global Explorer Scholarship Recipient Katharine Campbell](https://blog.johncabot.edu/global-explorer-scholarship-recipient-katharine-campbell?hsLang=en) By [Katharine Campbell](https://blog.johncabot.edu/author/katharine-campbell) / September 23, 2021 [Continue Reading](https://blog.johncabot.edu/global-explorer-scholarship-recipient-katharine-campbell?hsLang=en) ### Subscribe and stay up to date ### Subscribe and stay up to date - [Academics](https://www.johncabot.edu/academics/default.aspx) - [Admissions](https://www.johncabot.edu/admissions/default.aspx) - [Student Life](https://www.johncabot.edu/student-life/default.aspx) - [About JCU](https://www.johncabot.edu/about-jcu/default.aspx) - [Studenti Italiani](https://www.johncabot.edu/universita-americana/default.aspx) - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/JohnCabotUniversity) - [Twitter](https://twitter.com/JohnCabotRome) - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/school/john-cabot-university/) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/JohnCabotUniversity) - [Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/johncabotuniversity) ![](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/3067823/phone.svg) [+39066819121](tel:+39066819121) ![](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/3067823/email.svg) [admissions@johncabot.edu](mailto:admissions@johncabot.edu) ![](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/3067823/address.svg) Via della Lungara 233 00165 Rome, Italy [©](https://a.cms.omniupdate.com/11/?skin=oucampus&account=john-cabot&site=www&action=de&path=/default.pcf) 2025 John Cabot University ### Request Info »