Attending a full-time college or university program at the undergraduate, graduate or postgraduate level; Canadian Citizen or Landed Immigrant permanently residing in the Niagara Region; Italian origin or pursuing curriculum majors in Italian Studies; Have completed an Ontario Secondary School Diploma; Must attend the CIBPA Education Award Dinner in the Summer; A high grade point average in the previous year of studies as indicated by the transcript; Description of how financial assistance would be of direct benefit; Description of community involvement, volunteer work and/or employment history.

Complete application form; Complete official transcript of marks as of June 30; Proof of admission that the student has been officially accepted for full-time studies at a recognized college or university for the school year for which this application is being made; A passport-size photo; Verification of financial information (upon request); A short profile outlining your past achievements, community involvement, municipal, provincial and federal awards of merit or recognition, and your short-term and long-term goals.