Pride in our past.
Hope for their future.
Helping students thrive by reducing the financial barriers to exceptional education.
Welcome to the Italian Heritage Foundation – an organization rooted in community, tradition, and a belief that every child deserves access to a quality education. Through scholarship support at Aquinas, Bishop Kearney, Hope Hall, McQuaid, Mercy, and St. John Bosco schools, we help remove the financial barriers that can stand in the way of a student’s future. Guided by the values of family, generosity, and Italian heritage, we are proud to invest in the next generation and help students pursue their dreams with confidence and opportunity.
2026 Events



Thank you for helping us go to school at St. John Bosco. I love my teacher and my friends at school. I appreciate it!
Mary Jane Kirk2nd Grade
Dear Italian Heritage Foundation. You have given me such a wonderful opportunity to go to St. John Bosco School. I thank you so much for giving me the money to receive a good, catholic education. I am extremely grateful for all that you have done for me over the years. May God bless you!
Vivian Lighhouse8th Grade
Thank you for awarding me this amazing scholarship. Your support has been a key reason that I have been able to continue my education at Bishop Kearney. I am not sure a simple thank you is enough. Please know that this award is truly appreciated.
Steven Chau
Receiving the Italian Heritage Scholarship has been a huge honor and something I’m really grateful for this year. It has helped support my education and allowed me to stay focused on my academics, sports and future goals. Knowing that people believe in me and my potential motivates me to keep pushing myself to do better every day. I’m proud to represent my heritage and be a part of a community that values hard work and growth.
D’Nato Ortiz11th Grade Aquinas
Receiving this scholarship gave me more than financial support — it gave me confidence in my future. Thanks to the Italian Heritage Foundation, I’ve been able to focus on my education, pursue my goals, and take advantage of opportunities that once felt out of reach.
Tonia WindmakerFuture Class of 2029, Mercy High School
