2024 applications now being accepted
deadline is april 1, 2024 (postmarked).
The San Rocco Foundation is excited to offer a scholarship every calendar year for a high school senior. The new term opens back up every February of the next calendar year.
Any interested senior is asked to (work with their Guidance office ) submit the application below. The application and essay are reviewed on grades, high school activities, community involvement and content and grammar of the submission packet.
One recipient is chosen each year by an impartial committee. Money is sent directly to the college/trade school (account) of said winner.
Applications are due by April 1. Winner will be announced at the 2024 Celebration, held in August. Please have your application and essay POSTMARKED by APRIL 1. NO EMAIL applications will be accepted. Mailing information is on the application.
Questions? Please contact the Foundation at sanroccofoundation@gmail.com Please put “scholarship” in the subject line. We will respond within 2-3 business days.
Prior Scholarship Recipients
2023: Taylor Roberts, Robert Morris University
2022: Christian Kosinski, Case Western Reserve
2021: Isabella Colonna, Robert Morris University
2020: Kelsey Watt, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
2019: Emma Johnson, Newberry College. She is set to graduate in 2023 with a BA in Healthcare Management and a minor in Accounting. She plans to continue her education towards an MBA in nursing administration.
2018: Nicole Morrison, Youngstown State University
2017: Corey Patterson, Pratt Institute
2016: Kristian Biega, Mercyhurst University. Graduated in 2020 with a BA in English and Marketing. Furthered her education with an MS at Pitt in 2021, and currently works as Marketing Coordinator at Mercyhurst University.
2015: Christopher Moorman, Coastal Carolina University. Graduated in 2018 with a BS in Marine Science and minor in Biology. Currently working for MPXL as a Chemist.
2014: Ryan Biggins, Lehigh University
2013: Zachary Patterson, University of Pittsburgh. Gradated a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering in 2017. He recently completed his PhD in Mechanical Engineering. He'll be working as a postdoctoral researcher in robotics at the MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab.
2012: Jordan Mastrangelo, Youngstown State University
2011: Lauren Rocco, Vanderbilt University OUR FIRST RECIPIENT! Laruen is now a Doctor graduating med school from University of South Carolina in 2022. Her and her family have given back to help continue our scholarship program. See our facebook psst from 9/5/23 to read more about Lauren.
““I am so honored to be this years recipient. Although the Festa was cancelled this year, it was wonderful to see friends and families still celebrating and honoring the feast of Saint Rocco”
-Kelsey Watt 2020 Recipient
”I feel so incredibly blessed to have been selected as the 2019 recipient of the San Rocco Foundation Scholarship! The scholarship money I received covered the balance of my tuition and my books! It was such a huge help for me! I’m forever grateful for this honor and for my Italian heritage. Viva San Rocco!”
-Emma Johnson 2019 Recipient
”I was honored to receive the San Rocco Scholarship! It has helped me follow my dreams, I attended the best school ever (University of Pittsburgh)!”
-Zachary Patterson 2013 Recipient
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