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Luigi and Elisa Panichi Memorial Scholarship

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$5,000

deadline Due: March 15, 2027
graduates No min. GPA required

Eligibility

Luigi and Elisa Panichi Memorial Scholarship, with an application deadline in March, offers numerous awards of $5000 each. Restricted to those with financial need.

Description

Established by the family of Luigi and Elisa Panichi to honor their memory, the Luigi and Elisa Panichi Memorial Scholarship is available to seniors graduating from high school and students currently enrolled in accredited academic institutions including 4-year public and private colleges or universities, community colleges and trade schools whose parents or guardians are employed by Panichi Holding Corp. d/b/a Royal Carting Service Co. or Valley 82 Holding Corp. d/b/a Welsh Sanitation Service. Children of owners Board members or officers of Royal Carting Service Co. or Welsh Sanitation Service are not eligible. The scholarship is not renewable but recipients may re-apply in subsequent years. Applicants may be current graduating high school seniors or college students who have graduated from any high school in the Hudson Valley. Applicants must submit two current letters of recommendation from teachers or guidance counselors, clergy or persons other than family members who are familiar with the applicant's skills and abilities. These letters must have been written within the last six months. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley for more information.