Patrick A. Visaggi Memorial Scholarship
Patrick A. Visaggi was born in New Jersey to parents of Italian ancestry and pursued a career in construction after his service in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War.
Eventually, Patrick served as a delegate for a local laborers' union. He greatly enjoyed cooking and fishing and was a proud supporter of the performing arts. Patrick valued family and used his life to champion and protect the rights of everyone.
This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Patrick A. Visaggi by supporting students who share his ancestry, pursuits, or passions.
Any high school or undergraduate student who has a connection to New Jersey or Florida, Italian ancestry, the U.S. Navy, or the unionized workforce may apply for this scholarship opportunity.
To apply, tell us about yourself, your values, your academic and professional ambitions, and any connections you share with Patrick.
Please share about yourself, your values, and what you hope to pursue for your education and career goals. Include any common interests or connections that you may have with the honoree of this scholarship.
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The application deadline is Jan 1, 2025. Winners will be announced on Feb 1, 2025.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Feb 1, 2025. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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