Award Amount
$12,000
Number of Awards
2
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The Caccomo Memorial Scholarship is in memory and honoring Dr. Aurelio M. Caccomo, who immigrated from Rome to the United States in the 1950βs and became a physician, orthopedic surgeon, and Army Reservist. He served his adopted country in the Special Forces and retired as a Colonel. Dr. Caccomo spent the last fifteen year of his life serving at the University of Illinois in Chicago under the Department of Orthopedics and establishing his Family Foundation, which provides these meaningful and impactful scholarships for our veterans.
$12,000
2
60+ min
Annually
Must be a United States veteran or member of the National Guard or Reserves.
Must be a United States citizen.
Must demonstrate financial need.
Must have a high school diploma or GED.
Must agree to authorize AMVETS to publicize your scholarship award, if you are selected.
Must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment to an eligible program.
Must not be in default on a federal student loan.
Must not be convicted under state or federal law of sale or possession of illegal drugs.
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