Giovanni Carini Memorial Scholarship
The Giovanni Carini Memorial Scholarship supports a UWM undergraduate accepted into an approved study abroad experience to Italy. This opportunity is open to any UWM undergraduate student in any major (does not have to be an Italian major) with demonstrated academic merit and demonstrated financial need as shown on the FAFSA. Only bachelor’s degree students are eligible. Associate degree students are not eligible for this scholarship. Students interested in applying will need to submit an essay on their interest and reasons for studying abroad in addition to a transcript.
Applications are typically accepted between February and March each year for study abroad planned for summer or fall of that same calendar year. Students must also apply to the UWM Center for International Education>/a> for approval for summer abroad by their March 1 deadline and must be approved to receive this scholarship.
NOTE: This scholarship is for Milwaukee-campus students planning to study at a program outside of Milwaukee and outside of the United States. This is not for international students coming to the Milwaukee campus to study.
- Award
- $1,000
- Schools, Colleges, Departments, and Areas
- Study Abroad Scholarships, Global Studies Program, Italian Program, College of Letters & Science, Need-Based Scholarships, UWM Foundation Scholarships
- Deadline
- 03/20/2025
- Supplemental Questions
- Please upload a copy of your most recent UWM transcript in PDF format. An unofficial version downloaded from PAWS is acceptable.
- Briefly explain why you have chosen to study the Italian language and culture. How is it relevant to your professional and personal goals?
- Provide a short description of the study abroad program or international internship you will be participating in during the Summer or Fall 2025 semester that is outside of the United States. Include the time period you will be abroad. You must have also been approved for this program through the UWM Center for International Education.