The Elena Fonzo Scholastic Fund

Acceptance Criteria                                                                                                                                    

To qualify for this program the Student must meet the following criteria:

•  Have a working knowledge of the English language

•  Major in one of these disciplines: Business, Engineering, Computer Science and other STEM disciplines

•  Be a Southern Italian by birth or origin and wish to return to Italy * (Southern regions are: Molise, Campania, Puglia, Basilicata, Calabria, Sicilia, Sardegna)

•  Be enrolled or have received a degree from an Italian University

•  Apply to the foundation at least 3 months prior to coming to study in Seattle

• Show proof of acceptance from any University in Seattle

• Not participated in this program before

The foundation will sponsor up to three students each year, but only two concurrently.

 Students are expected to attend every class and/or research facility, and be model citizens.

 Students are encouraged to contact the foundation to get the latest information and help in the application process.

An Application form will be sent to you, once a preliminary interview is conducted.

Contact Emilio Fonzo at email: fonzoemilio@gmail.com

 * It is quite possible while in Seattle that the student will make contacts with companies that may offer employment.  In the event the student accepts, he is required to reimburse the foundation the cost of the airfare. After all, the foundation's goal is to have more "brains" in southern Italy, not to cause a "brain drain"