The Italian Canadian Foundation of Manitoba Inc. (ICFM) scholarship(s) annually offers a grant to Manitoba student(s) who are registered in post secondary education. The student(s) must be of Italian heritage or background. The amount of each scholarship will  be $500 with a maximum of two scholarships granted per year. Consideration will be  given to all applicants who have not previously received this scholarship.

Criteria for Scholarship

The recipient of the scholarship must be a student registered in post secondary education  in the province of Manitoba. Proof of registration required. 

• The applicant must complete the ICFM application form.
  
• The applicant must provide one letter of recommendation.
• Evidence of academic achievement, extra curricular activities, leadership, volunteerism,
• and good citizenship will be considered. Involvement in the Italian community and personal identification with Italian Canadian heritage is an asset.

The completed application form, copy of the most recent report card or school/university transcript and the letter of reference must be received by March 1, 2024

Application and relevant documentation can be forwarded by Canada Post or hand  delivered to the office of the:

ICFM - 1055 Wilkes Avenue, Winnipeg, Mb. R3P 2L7.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Selection Process and Scholarship Requirements

The selection committee will consist of a minimum of three members of the ICFM board.  The selection committee will not be parents of nor related to any of the applicants.  The selection committee will review the applications and make a recommendation to the ICFM board as to the recipients for the awards, which will be granted in 2024 .

The scholarship will be valid for the following academic year and may only be used for  tuition or graduate studies funded through a post secondary institution.