2024 Vincenzo “Jimmy” & Anna De Pinto Family Scholarship
Made possible through the generosity of
Society of La Madonna Dei Martiri,
The Hoboken Italian Festival,
The Family of Vincenzo “Jimmy” & Anna De Pinto
Established in 1998, a one-time annual award of $5,000 is available to a qualifying high school senior in memory of Vincenzo “Jimmy” De Pinto, his wife Anna, and other members of the De Pinto Family for their contributions to the Societa Madonna Dei Martiri, the Hoboken Italian Festival and devotion to the Madonna.
Applications Due March 29, 2024
THE VINCENZO “JIMMY” & ANNA DE PINTO FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP
Emigrating from Italy and becoming proud citizens of the United States, Jimmy (as he was known) & Anna never abandoned their Italian culture and traditions, nor ceased their devotion to the Madonna, the patron saint of Molfetta, the city of their birth.
Similar to the many Italian-Americans who left their homeland to start new lives, Jimmy & Anna loved their adopted country and valued the opportunities available. Jimmy served in the U.S. Army during World War II and Anna worked as a seamstress for over 70 years. Both were proud to be among the tens of thousands of Italian-Americans who helped build the United States during the 20th century. Although higher education was never available to them, they believed that education was essential, and secured the future of the individual.
Originally founded in honor of Vincenzo “Jimmy” De Pinto, a Past President of the Society, the award has grown to honor other deceased members of the De Pinto family who were active in supporting the Society. This includes Jimmy’s wife Anna, an Honorary President and Matriarch of the Society, his oldest son Aldo, who also served as President of the Society, and sons-in-law Jim Emmer & Donald Zampella. All of these individuals held strong belief in Our Lady, had deep love of family and country and were widely respected for their integrity & ethnic pride.
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must satisfy the following requirements:
A descendent of a family member from Italy
A Hoboken, New Jersey or other local area resident
A graduating senior from Hoboken High School, St. Peter’s Prep, St. Dominic Academy or other area high schools.
Accepted to a four-year college and attending in September, 2024
Descendants of Vincenzo “Jimmy” & Anna De Pinto are not eligible.
Members of the Society and their families are not eligible.
Applications are evaluated by the De Pinto Family, President of the Society and President of the Feast Committee, and based on:
Academics and academic awards
Athletics, extra-curricular activities and jobs held while in school
Community service
A written essay
The following must accompany completed application forms:
High school transcript.
Letter of acceptance from a four-year college and acknowledgement to attend.
Two letters of reference, one of which must be from a faculty member of your high school.
A 500-word essay describing your intended course of study, any Italian-Americans who have
made contributions in this field and why you feel deserving of the scholarship.
Please send all of the above as a complete packet and not separately.
Applications Due March 29, 2024
PREVIOUS SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
1998 Anna Cioce – Hoboken High School
1999 Natalie Di Terlizzi – Hoboken High School
2000 Antonio Visconte – Hoboken High School
2001 Stefanie Di Terlizzi vHoboken High School
2001 Nicholas J. Trincellita – Hoboken High School
2002 Michele Martinovich – Hoboken High School
2002 Marc De Gennaro – St. Peter’s Prep 2016 Francesca Dell’Acqua St. Dominic Academy
2003 Gennaro Marcigliano – Hoboken High School
2004 Rosanne Facchini – St. Dominic Academy
2004 Nicole Passenti – Hoboken High School
2005 Cristina Annese – Hasbrouck Heights HS
2005 Christine Capetola – St. Dominic Academy
2006 Astrid DiVincent – St. Dominic Academy
2006 Francis Romano, Jr. – St. Peter’s Prep
2007 Daniel DeCongelio – St. Peter’s Prep
2008 Michael Stefanelli – St. Peter’s Prep
2009 Alyssa Pierce – St. Dominic Academy
2009 Joseph Maini – St. Peter’s Prep
2010 Danielle Ferlise – Bergen County Tech HS
2010 Gabriella Phelan – Wood-Ridge High School
2011 Deanna DeCongelio – Immaculate Conception HS
2012 Carmine Lombardi – St. Peter’s Prep
2013 Brianna Donofrio – Hanover Park High School
2014 Giovanni Giacchi – Regis High School
2015 Tyler Martino St. – Peter’s Prep
2016 Michael Vinci St. – Peter’s Prep
2017 Johannes Calloni St. – Peter’s Prep
2018 Alessia Lombardi – Lyndhurst High School
2019 Angelene Veloce – Hoboken High School
2020 Gabriella D’Antonio – Hoboken High School
2022 Antonia Fucci – Hoboken High School
2023 Sara McKay – Hoboken High School
The Hoboken Italian Festival committee is responsible for raising funds to offset the costs associated with the production of the Feast that celebrates our patron Saint Madonna dei Martiri.