UNICO Sergeant John Basilone Memorial Graduate Scholarship Opening Soon
Offered by UNICO Foundation (UNICO National)
About This Scholarship
Named for the Italian American Marine who received the Medal of Honor at Guadalcanal, the Sergeant John Basilone Memorial Graduate Scholarship helps students of Italian descent start graduate school. UNICO Foundation gives two awards of up to $3,000 each, paid at $1,500 per year.
The award is for students just beginning graduate study. College seniors and recent graduates who will enter a full-time, campus-based graduate program at an accredited U.S. school in 2027-28 can apply; students already in graduate school are not eligible.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens of Italian descent and must live in, or have a UNICO chapter or district sponsor from, one of 14 states. UNICO membership is not required.
Eligibility
- U.S. citizen of Italian descent
- College senior at a public or private college/university, or a graduate of one, who is initiating graduate studies
- Full-time enrollment in an accredited, campus-based U.S. graduate program in 2027-28
- Students already attending graduate school do not qualify
- 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 Sergeant John Basilone Memorial Graduate Scholarship application
- Complete the online application with academic records and graduate program plans
- Submit by March 15, 2027
Frequently Asked Questions
Can current graduate students apply?
No. The award is limited to students initiating graduate study; those already attending graduate school do not qualify.
How is the award paid?
Each award is up to $3,000, paid at $1,500 per year.