THE RECIPIENTS OF THE AMHS/NIAF SCHOLARSHIP FOR 2016-2017

The AMHS Scholarship Committee recently completed its work of reviewing and evaluating the applicants who met the initial qualifications for the two $4000 scholarships that the Society, in partnership with the National Italian American Foundation, will award for the 2016-2017 academic year. The Committee is proud to announce its selection of the following two applicants as winners of the scholarships:

Nicholas Rao of New York City and Salvatore Pitino of Whitestone, New York. Mr. Rao is a sophomore at the Catholic University of America, School of Arts and Sciences, where he is pursuing a double major in Philosophy and Italian Studies. He maintains an interest in philosophy, language, music and drama. His Italian lineage runs through his father’s side of the family, which joins roots in Sicily, Campania, and Basilicata. Mr. Pitino is a sophomore at George Mason University, where he studies Economics (his major) and Italian Studies (his minor). His interests include economics, business, and aviation.

Both his parents and grandparents were born in Sicily. As has been its custom, the Society will invite both Mr. Rao and Mr. Pitino to address one of our future General Society meetings. At that time, you will be able to learn more about them and about how important our scholarships are to their plans. The scholarships are made possible through the participation of Society members in designated fund-raising activities throughout the year and through the generosity of members who contribute to the annual scholarship fund.