Applicant Criteria and Process

Applicant Criteria and Process -- NOTE: The 2027 Application Period will open January 1, 2027.

For 2027, SPSCA is introducing a new scholarship application entry point to raise
awareness and broaden our reach to non-members. As in the past, we will be awarding
three scholarships to existing SPSCA members and we are now designating one
scholarship to award to a student currently enrolled in an Italian language program in
the Seattle area.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

SPSCA Member Scholarship:

• Must be a member in good standing of the Seattle-Perugia Sister City Association
  for at least one year prior to the start of current application period and one year
  after the completion of their month of study. For 2027 applicants, we will honor
  anyone who has been a member as of March 1, 2026.
• Must remain a member of the SPSCA while attending Università per Stranieri.
• Must be at least 18 years old, a U.S. citizen and have a valid passport.
• Must have basic knowledge of the Italian language; demonstrated ability of basic
  conversation skills (not recommended for entry-level)
• To further our mission, must commit to supporting SPSCA through volunteering for a minimum of one year after the completion of study at the Università per Stranieri.
• Must be a member in good standing of the Seattle-Perugia Sister City Association for at least one year prior and one year after the application period (on or prior to March1, 2025 and March 1, 2027) before submitting an application

Student Scholarship

1. Must be enrolled in an Italian language course from an accredited institution or study at an organization that is affiliated with the Italian government’s Certificazione Lingua Italiana di Qualità at the time of application (e.g. Dante Alighieri-Seattle).
2. Must become a member of SPSCA if awarded a scholarship.
3. Must be at least 18 years, a U.S. citizen and have a valid passport.
4. Preference is for the student to be a Seattle resident but not a requirement.
5. Must have basic knowledge of the Italian language; demonstrated ability of basic conversation skills (this program is not recommended for entry-level)
6. To further our mission, must commit to supporting SPSCA through volunteering for a minimum of one year after the completion of study at the Università per Stranieri.

SCHOLARSHIP PACKAGE INCLUDES:

1. One-month’s tuition at the University for Foreigners (Università per Stranieri)
2. A 500-euro stipend to help offset travel / living expenses which will be distributed to the scholar following completion of the 15th day of classes

SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

1. Travel arrangements and expenses
2. Living arrangements and expenses during the month of study
3. Textbook(s)
4. Passport and any other required travel documents
5. Individual tax consequences related to receipt of the scholarship package

NOTE: The scholarship and the stipend (if used for room and board and/or living expenses while on scholarship) are taxable. Additional details can be found at: Scholarship FAQ

HOW TO APPLY:

1. Qualified candidates must complete the application form and submit it online or send via email per the instructions provided.
2. Submit your scholarship application one of two ways:

• Complete the online application form, or
• Download the PDF version, complete it, and follow the instructions on the form to submit it.

SCHOLARSHIP AWARD:

The SPSCA Scholarship Committee will review all applications received by the designated deadline, select candidates to move forward in the interview process and award up to four scholarships. Recipients will be notified before the end of February.

For more information, go to: Scholarship FAQ

Questions? Write to: SPSCA Scholarships

For more information on Seattle-Perugia Sister City Association, visit our website at: www.seattle-perugia.org.