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Welcome to the AIO!
T he Americans of Italian Origin Society has proudly shared our ethnic culture, traditions, dances, food, and wines with Italian-Americans and the public in the local Detroit area for over 60 years. Over 500 members have enjoyed the experience and joined us in our celebrations and festivities. Many events are held in our Partridge Creek Italian-American Club Hall which can host up to 400 people. Come join us in celebrating our culture by visiting one of our Events and learning a little more about the AIO.
About AIO Mission Statement
IT IS THE MISSION OF THE AMERICANS OF ITALIAN ORIGIN SOCIETY
To plan, promote, and carry on charitable, educational, and cultural activities, which serve the welfare of the community.
To preserve traditional Italian culture by sponsoring lectures, classes, conferences, and study groups devoted to contributions made to the world by Italians.
To compassionately counsel and assist indigent persons dealing with personal, family, or community problems by direct services or referral to appropriate agencies.
To carry on human relation activities on a charitable basis for the purposes of eliminating bias, prejudice, or discrimination affecting all Americans.
To provide educational scholarships to better our future generations of Italian Americans
AIO Scholarship 
Americans of Italian Origin Society Scholarship
Honoring
Judge Frank E. Jeannette
1. ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS:
a) Parent, Grandparent or Aunt/Uncle must be an active member of A.I.O. for at least one year prior to application.
b) Applicant must have at least 3.0 grade point average (4.0 scale) and must maintain 3.0 with a minimum of 12 semester hours for
requalification for second semester funding.
c) Applicant must be accepted to a two or four year fully accredited college or university.
d) Eligibility will include current year high school graduates, those already enrolled in a college or university or those entering a graduate
or professional degree program.
2. Awards are granted in the amount of $500.00 per semester for each of Fall and Winter semester or $1000.00 total. A repeat application
may not be accepted after a previous award, based on the total number of new applications received.
3. Complete all pages of the application, sign, date and return by June 15 of the year.
4. Include all documents as indicated on the application form including recent letters of recommendation and transcripts. Recommendation
letters and original transcript must be included with the application.
5. Applications will be reviewed only when all requirements are completed and received (to include most recent transcripts and 3 letters of
reference).
6. Awards are presented by A.I.O. Board at the membership meeting in September.
7. Decision of the Review Committee is final.
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Download Scholarship forms here
Scholarship Application Complete.doc
