Scholarship

Congratulations to the 2026 West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival Scholarship Recipients!

Each year, the West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival is proud to facilitate the following scholarships, which are selected entirely by the scholarship committee, independent of the Festival's Board of Directors. We celebrate these outstanding students and wish them continued success!

WVIHF 2016 Scholarship Recipients

Ryan A. Ricer - Awarded the Angelo S. and Carolyn Arena Petitto Memorial Scholarship of $1000. Ryan graduated from Fairmont Senior High School and plans to attend Marshall University majoring in Sports Management & Business.

Ross A. Marra - Awarded the Harry Green 7 Acres Scholarship of $500. He graduated from Bridgeport High School and plans to attend University of South Carolina.

Marlee E. Angelucci - Awarded the Mary L. "Weege" Vargo Scholarship in memory of Margaret Devono Vargo of $250. He graduated from North Marion High School and plans to attend West Virginia Wesleyan College majoring in Exercise Physiology.

Stephanie M. Fike - Awarded the Nancy Davisson Memorial Scholarship of $500. She graduated from Central Catholic High School and plans to attend West Virginia University majoring in Elementary Education.

Claire M. Craig - Awarded the West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival Board of Directors Scholarship of $500. She graduated from Fairmont Senior High School and plans to attend West Virginia University majoring in Business.

Jennifer L. Tassos - Awarded the Rose Mary "Wizzie" Brunetti Memorial Scholarship $250. She currently attends Fairmont State University majoring in Exercise Science.

Claire M. Craig - Awarded the Margaret and Joe Robert Spatafore Scholarship of $500. He graduated from Fairmont Senior High School and plans to attend West Virginia University majoring in Business.

Jennifer L. Tassos - Awarded the Frank and Josephine Roncone Scholarship of $500. She graduated from North Marion High School and plans to attend West Virginia University majoring in Athletic Training.

NOTE: Each year, the West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival facilitates scholarships that are funded by individual donors. The board is not part of the selection committee. Applications are sent to an outside source and once recipients are identified, the information comes back to our office.

Scholarship Application

MAIL COMPLETED APPLICATION TO:

WVIHF Scholarship Program
P.O. Box 1632
Clarksburg, WV 26302
Phone: 304-622-7314

Winning applicants will be notified in June.

Rules:

This scholarship application is restricted for West Virginia residents of Italian descent
High school seniors, undergraduates and graduates may apply and will be considered for ALL available scholarships.
APPLICATION MUST BE POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN MARCH 1, 2026

Please include the following with your application:

Registration fee: $10.00 payable to "WVIHF Scholarship Program".
Any necessary essay attachments.
Sealed official transcript (1 copy).
Letter of acceptance to college or graduate school (for high school & college seniors only).
Names and addresses of your school newspaper and two (if possible) hometown newspapers.
One photo (head and shoulder area only, color or black/white):

Photo will be sent to the media if you are selected to receive a scholarship.
Photo will not be returned; digital copy may be emailed to wvihf@wvihf.com.