Dear UNICO Member,

Foundation Scholarship applications for 2025-26 are open. Click here for the updated list of our offerings. Submission directions have been revised, to be sure requirements are clearly understood.

Please note the deadline for submissions is MARCH 15, 2026.

Please inform your local schools and colleges (Department Heads, Financial Aid Administrators, etc.) of the scholarships that could be of interest to their students. It might be of benefit to also provide your local newspapers with a list of our programs, requesting that they advise their readership of these greatly valued scholarships.

Every UNICO Chapter/District/Member, in good standing, is entitled to nominate candidates for the UNICO Foundation scholarships. Applicants are to be directed to the UNICO National website (unico.org). There they are to click on the Scholarship tab to access complete information and submission instructions. When the candidate enters the application site they will find specific requirements, for each program, clearly defined on an introductory page. This information should prevent students from initiating applications not suited to their area of study. In order to avoid duplication of awards, candidates will be advised that previous recipients may not apply for additional scholarships while their award is still active. The submission deadline for ALL scholarships is March 15.

To serve as sponsor and/or present a letter of recommendation, the member must provide the candidate with a contact name and email address to be included on the application. SmarterSelect, our online agency, will advise the sponsor of the request and enable a response. The recommendation letter is optional. Confidentiality will be respected.

While the primary purpose of our Scholarship Program is to assist deserving young students, the publicity generated by participation is a valuable way to strengthen awareness of our national identity. It is not difficult to serve as sponsor and doing so offers positive Chapter recognition and the ability to earn points toward Chapter Achievement. Your participation is especially important as we move forward.

If you require further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me, a member of the Scholarship Committee, or the National Office.

Wishing you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving!

All the best,
Glenn Pettinato
UNICO National Scholarship Director