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Pellegrini Scholarships

Swiss Benevolent Society of New York

The Pellegrini Scholarships is awarded to post-secondary, undergraduate and graduate student resident of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania or Delaware. Applicants must demonstrate a financial need and with minimum of 3.0 GPA

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Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    Awarded at the post-secondary school level for vocational or undergraduate and graduate academic studies at an accredited school
  • Minimum GPA:
    3.0
  • Financial Need:
    Required
  • Residence:
    You are a U.S. Resident.You are permanently domiciled in either New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania or Delaware.
  • College:
    You will study full-time (min. 12 credits) in college or graduate school.
  • Ethnicity:
    You or one of your parents is a Swiss national

Application Details

  • Transcript:
    Required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Required
  • Recommendation Letters:
    One current letter of reference from high school principal or guidance counselor, or from a professor in the applicants major area of study, on official letterhead (no copies).
  • Other Materials:
    SAT / ACT or GRE / GMAT results & proof thereofProof of Swiss citizenship of applicant or one parent (Copy of Swiss passport, Consulate recognition letter or similar)Proof of applicants U.S. citizenship or U.S. residency.Applicants claiming independent status (see Application Form, page 1) are to submit the requested financial information (see Application Form, pages 5&6).Applicants claiming dependent status are to submit complete financial information of their parents (see Application Form, pages 5&6).Signed copy of all pages and scheduled of Federal Income Tax returns, and W2 forms of applicant and supporting party and/or spouse, where applicable.Proof of cost for tuition and room and board (copy of bursar's bill; high school applicants to provide figures of anticipated cost).

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