2026 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Awards of $2,000 (to be used for tuition only) will be presented to each of five (5) full-time Undergraduate Student(s) at an accredited Canadian university or college with the following criteria:

• Registered in an Undergraduate program.
• Must be entering the second, third, or fourth year of the program.
• Have a GPA of 3.5+. See Terms and Conditions for additional requirements.
• Students must be Canadian citizens or have permanent-residence status.
• Online application and supporting documentation submitted by the Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at 11:59pm EDT deadline (late applications will not be considered).
• Demonstrates leadership qualities through various means such as volunteer community service.
• Exhibits passion in their field of study. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate special interest in Italian heritage and culture as part of their program of study, such as through a co-op, internship, and/or an applied research project.
• Written short questions on leadership and community engagement, cultural identity and values, and service and personal commitment. Answers should include specific examples.
• Essay on how your personal values align with Villa Charities’ mission – to enrich lives through experiences and services that honour Italian culture and heritage. Essay should include specific examples on how you have contributed, or plan to contribute to your school, community, or cultural life in ways that promote cultural understanding, community engagement, and service.

Awards of $5,000 (to be used for tuition only) will be presented to each of five (5) full-time Graduate student(s) at an accredited Canadian university or college with the following criteria:

• Registered in a Graduate program.
• Have a GPA of 3.5+. See Terms and Conditions for additional requirements.
• Students must be Canadian citizens or have permanent-residence status.
• Online application and supporting documentation submitted by the Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at 11:59pm EDT deadline (late applications will not be considered).
• Demonstrates leadership qualities through various means such as volunteer
  community service.
• Exhibits passion in their field of study. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate special interest in Italian heritage and culture as part of their program of study, such as through a co-op, internship, and/or an applied research project.
• Written short questions on leadership and community engagement, cultural identity and values, and service and personal commitment. Answers should include specific examples.
• Essay on how your personal values align with Villa Charities’ mission – to enrich lives through experiences and services that honour Italian culture and heritage. Essay should include specific examples on how you have contributed, or plan to contribute to your school, community, or cultural life in ways that promote cultural understanding, community engagement, and service.