WVIHF 2016 Scholarship Recipients

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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - Awarded the Rose Mary "Wizzie" Brunetti Memorial Scholarship $250. She currently attends Fairmont State University majoring in Exercise Science.

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.

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.

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 15, 2025

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.