HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS
We offer our NOIA Leadership Scholarship to high school students who demonstrate a passion for giving back, helping others and taking an active role in ensuring our local Italian American community continues to thrive.
NOIA has a strong focus on investing in education. To address this priority, the organization will distribute scholarships directly through the 20 Catholic High Schools in Northeast Ohio. Through this investment, we can make a deep impact in the lives of students of Italian heritage.
HOW THE SCHOLARSHIP WORKS
4 year high school scholarship available to students from any of the 20 Catholic High Schools in Northeast Ohio. Student is awarded $5,000 annually. ($20,000 over 4 years)
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This scholarship encourages educational achievement, cultural experiences, leadership and service – values important to NOIA and the Italian American community. A student can be awarded up to $20,000 in scholarship funds.
STUDENT REQUIREMENTS
• Student must have and maintain a 3.0 GPA
• Student must demonstrate financial need
• Student must have minimum or at least 25% Italian descent
• Student must actively participate in at least one extra-curricular activity by sophomore year
• Student is heavily encouraged to take a leadership role in an activity
• Student must provide annual summary of school year experience
• Student must attend the annual NOIA Impact Dinner
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READY TO APPLY?
Please review and fill out the application packet here.
To submit your completed application, please either print or scan the application electronically and submit it to your high school contact.
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For questions, please contact your respective high school.
Schools and teachers can find a flyer here to distribute in your classrooms!
2025-2026 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
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Senior students:
Jordan D’Amico – Archbishop Hoban
Anthony D’Angelo – Walsh Jesuit
Carmella Urvay – Walsh Jesuit
Giancarlo Bontempo – Padua Franciscan
Olivia DiPaolo – Padua Franciscan
Junior students:
Emma Pomeroy – Archbishop Hoban
Brohden Phillips – Elyria Catholic
Claudia DiGeronimo – NDCL
Elizabeth Wirtz – Padua
Blake Whipkey – St. Ignatius
Liya Matheou – St. Joseph Academy
Giovanni Nonno – St. Vincent St. Mary’s
Ian Russo Boykin – St. Vincent St. Mary’s
Valentina Maltempi – Walsh Jesuit
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Sophomore students:
Emily Walker – Archbishop Hoban
Gabriella Dee – Elyria Catholic
Nicholas Rinaldi – Gilmour Academy
Rex Waggle – Gilmour Academy
Morgan Whipkey – Magnificat
Sophia Augusta – NDCL
Tomassina Noce-Roby – NDCL
Vincent Costanzo – Padua Franciscan
Mason Ottingner – Padua Franciscan
Athan Willis – St. Ignatius
Zoe Elizabeth Barnovsky – St. Joseph Academy
Roslyn Jannette – St. Joseph Academy
Elliana Lenington – St. Vincent St. Mary’s
Cole Gryzlo – Walsh Jesuit
Sophia Maccarelli – Walsh Jesuit
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Freshmen students:
Franco Donatelli​
Brynn Fallon
Ariel Burger
Luca Mattei
Amelia Shipley
Valentina Vazquez
Brooke Barna
Connor Fisher
Gisella Trunzo
Lucia Friel
Enrico Diorio
Isabel Stratton
Giovanni Bonsignore
Thomas McFarland
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View photos from our 2024 Scholarship Dinner here
LOOKING TO SUPPORT OUR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM?
Are you feeling inspired to help the next generation of Italian Americans? Read the top 5 reasons you should join us in support of the NOIA Leadership Scholarship Program here.
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To contribute a financial gift or to learn more about the NOIA Scholarship Fund, contact Sean Wenger, Philanthropy Committee Chair.
The Northern Ohio Italian American Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your support is tax deductible. Please consult your tax advisor for advice.