Angelo A Rancatti Jr Endowment

The Angelo A. Rancatti, Jr. (’63, ’68) Endowed Scholarship was established to support students in the College of Arts and Sciences who are pursuing studies in Italian language or Italian Studies. The scholarship reflects the donor’s commitment to promoting the study of Italian language, culture, and the performing arts while assisting students with financial need and strong academic achievement.

Criteria-Recipients must:
• Be enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences
• Demonstrate financial need
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0
• Be pursuing coursework in Italian Language and/or Italian Studies

Preference will be given to a student whose career goals include:
• Teaching Italian or Modern Languages
• Pursuing a professional career in opera or classical music
• Pursuing an advanced degree in Italian language or Italian Studies

Additional provision:
• Scholarship funds may be used to support study abroad experiences that enhance the student’s appreciation of Italian history and culture.

Award
Varies
Scopes
College of Arts and Sciences, Italian Studies, Need based
Deadline
06/05/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. Please describe your academic and career goals and how they relate to one of the following areas: teaching Italian or modern languages, pursuing a professional career in opera or classical music, or pursuing advanced study in Italian language or Italian Studies.
  2. Does your intended career path involve teaching Italian or Modern Languages? If so, please describe your specific goals in this field
  3. Are you aspiring to pursue a professional career in opera or classical music? If so, please describe your specific career goals within this field.
  4. Do you aspire to pursue an advanced degree in Italian Language or Italian Studies? If so, please describe your academic and professional goals related to this field.