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NCIC, Edmonton District Activities
General Grants
From time to time, the Board of the NCIC reviews grants proposals from organizations and individuals who desire to undertake projects that will benefit Edmonton’s Italian community and which are in keeping with its mission and mandate. Funding requests and detailed proposals can be sent to the President.
Beneficiaries have included Italian-language students and courses at the University of Alberta as well as some funding for the Department of Music; and other societies such as the Dante Alighieri School.
In 2002, NCIC provided some financial support to the Heritage Community Foundation to create the Celebrating Alberta's Italian Community website, which is part of the Alberta Online Encyclopedia.
Pianist Emilio de Mercato received a grant from NCIC, Edmonton District to develop a commemorative concert to help the Dante Society of Edmonton celebrate the 760th anniversary of the birth of renowned poet Dante Alighieri. The concert is on March 15, 2025 at Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Edmonton.
Educational Initiatives Grant
The National Congress of Italian-Canadians, Edmonton District awards scholarships to high school graduates of Italian descent who wish to pursue a post-secondary education and have demonstrated academic achievement and community involvement.
To download the application form, NCIC Edmonton District Scholarship Application Form.
Eligibility and Selection Criteria:
Applicants must be:
- of Italian descent
- a Grade 12 graduate who resides in the Edmonton Metropolitan Area
- intending to continue their education at a post-secondary institution and be registered at a post-secondary institution within a year after graduation. Post-secondary institutions include colleges, universities, and technical schools. Recognized private career or vocational institutions may be considered upon committee approval.
- enrolled in a degree, diploma or certificate granting program with a minimum length of one academic year.
Applicants will be selected based on the following factors:
- Academic standing (40%)
- Extracurricular and community involvement (25%)
- Proof of application at a post-secondary institution (15%)
- Financial need - if applicable (20%)
Value:
Scholarships valued at $1000.00 are awarded annually and are paid directly to the post-secondary institution the recipient will be attending.
Please note the number of scholarships awarded annually may vary from year to year contingent on the availability of funds. The number of scholarships to be awarded is determined by the Board of Directors each year.
This scholarship is not renewable. Previous scholarship recipients cannot re-apply.
Scholarship Application Form - Instructions
Complete this application form, or a photocopy of it, with your signature.
You must also include the following items:
- A copy of your official Alberta Transcript of High School Achievement. Transcripts issued by your high school are not acceptable.
- A copy of your proof of registration or a letter of acceptance at a post-secondary institution.
- Letters of reference by two (2) persons other than family members; these letters will assist the Scholarship Selection Committee in the selection process.
The submissions of the above items are a mandatory requirement. Failure to submit any of the documents listed above will lead to an automatic disqualification of your application.
All information on this form will be used in strict confidence by the Selection Committee and the board of the NCIC, Edmonton District.
The completed application form must be received by the National Congress of Italian-Canadians, Edmonton and District no later than June 2nd, to be eligible. The NCIC will use the postmark date for the determination of mailed entries. Applications received after the deadline, are disqualified. Please do not send applications by e-mail or facsimile. Applications sent by e-mail or facsimile will not be considered.
Mailing and street address:
- Paul Cavaliere, President
- National Congress of Italian Canadians, Edmonton District
- c/o Piazza Italia Seniors Centre
- 9521 – 108A Avenue NW
- Edmonton, Alberta T5H 4G3
Piazza Italia Seniors Centre
The National Congress of Italian-Canadians was established in 1979 and, shortly after, appealed to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation to build a senior's residence. Founding Board members included Carlo Amodio, Rudy Cavaliere and Tony Mazzuca. Board members from the Congress served as the Board of Piazza Italia and ensured that services were provided to residents. While, initially, the Centre was dedicated to Italian seniors, for many years, it has welcomed people of all ethnocultural origins. It is now part of the Vista Housing for Seniors Association. The NCIC continues to provide a representative for the Board.