UNICO Dr. Benjamin Cottone Memorial Scholarship Opening Soon
Offered by UNICO Foundation (UNICO National)
About This Scholarship
The Dr. Benjamin Cottone Memorial Scholarship is UNICO Foundation's award for future physicians of Italian descent. It pays a single $5,000 grant, disbursed on award, to a student heading into or already enrolled in medical school.
Applicants can be college seniors at a campus-based school, graduates who already hold a bachelor's degree, or current students at an accredited U.S. medical school. Both MD and DO programs qualify, and the money is for study during 2027-28.
As with most UNICO awards, you must live in, or have a UNICO chapter or district sponsor from, one of 14 states. Membership in UNICO is not required.
Eligibility
- U.S. citizen of Italian descent
- College senior at a campus-based college/university, a bachelor's degree holder, or a student enrolled at an accredited U.S. medical school
- Pursuing an MD or DO degree in the 2027-28 academic year
- Live in, or have a UNICO chapter/district sponsor from, CA, CT, DE, FL, IL, MA, MN, MO, NJ, NY, PA, TN, VA or WI
- UNICO membership not required
How To Apply
- Visit the UNICO scholarships page after the application opens on November 15, 2026
- Open the Dr. Benjamin Cottone Memorial Scholarship application
- Complete the online application with academic records and medical school plans
- Submit by March 15, 2027
Frequently Asked Questions
Do osteopathic students qualify?
Yes. The award covers students pursuing either an MD or a DO.
Can current medical students apply?
Yes. Students already enrolled in an accredited U.S. medical school are eligible.