West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival

West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival

Celebrating culture and tradition since 1979

Scholarship

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WVIHF 2016 Scholarship Recipients

Ryan A. Ricer
Ryan A. Ricer - Awarded the Angelo S. and Carolyn Arena Petitto Memorial Scholarship of $1000. Ryan graduated from Fairmont Senior High School and plans to attend Marshall University majoring in Sports Management & Business.
Ross A. Marra
Ross A. Marra - Awarded the Harry Green 7 Acres Scholarship of $500. He graduated from Bridgeport High School and plans to attend University of South Carolina.
Marlee E. Angelucci
Marlee E. Angelucci - Awarded the Mary L. "Weege" Vargo Scholarship in memory of Margaret Devono Vargo of $250. He graduated from North Marion High School and plans to attend West Virginia Wesleyan College majoring in Exercise Physiology.
Stephanie M. Fike
Stephanie M. Fike - Awarded the Nancy Davisson Memorial Scholarship of $500. She graduated from Central Catholic High School and plans to attend West Virginia University majoring in Elementary Education.
Claire M. Craig
Claire M. Craig - Awarded the West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival Board of Directors Scholarship of $500. She graduated from Fairmont Senior High School and plans to attend West Virginia University majoring in Business.
Jennifer L. Tassos
Jennifer L. Tassos - Awarded the Rose Mary "Wizzie" Brunetti Memorial Scholarship $250. She currently attends Fairmont State University majoring in Exercise Science.
Justin A. Anselene
Claire M. Craig - Awarded the Margaret and Joe Robert Spatafore Scholarship of $500. He graduated from Fairmont Senior High School and plans to attend West Virginia University majoring in Business.
Desiree V.L. Regillo
Jennifer L. Tassos - Awarded the Frank and Josephine Roncone Scholarship of $500. She graduated from North Marion High School and plans to attend West Virginia University majoring in Athletic Training.
MAIL COMPLETED APPLICATION TO:

WVIHF Scholarship Program
P.O. Box 1632
Clarksburg, WV 26302
Phone: 304-622-7314

Winning applicants will be notified in May. Scholarships will be presented at each student's award ceremony.

Rules:

  • This scholarship application is restricted for West Virginia residents of Italian descent
  • High school seniors, undergraduates and graduates may apply and will be considered for ALL available scholarships.
  • APPLICATION MUST BE POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN MARCH 18, 2022

Please include the following with your application:

  • Registration fee: $10.00 payable to "WVIHF Scholarship Program".
  • Any necessary essay attachments.
  • Sealed official transcript (1 copy).
  • Letter of acceptance to college or graduate school (for high school & college seniors only).
  • Names and addresses of your school newspaper and two (if possible) hometown newspapers.
  • One photo (head and shoulder area only, color or black/white):
    • Photo will be sent to the media if you are selected to receive a scholarship.
    • Photo will not be returned; digital copy may be emailed to wvihf@wvihf.com.