Vocal Scholarship 2025
Vocal Scholarship Awards Dinner
November 23, 2025: Cocktails 2 p.m., Performance 2:45 p.m., Dinner follows
The Italian Cultural Center at Casa Italia is honored to announce that it will be hosting its 49th Annual Vocal Scholarship Competition on Saturday, October 25th at Casa Italia. Founded by the late beloved Josephine L. LiPuma, operatic talent and former ICC volunteer; the competitive auditions will bring together numerous young students of voice to compete for five scholarships. This year we are offering $5,000 in scholarships, to be used toward continued vocal training.
The scholarship recipients will then showcase their talents at an incredible concert and dinner on Sunday, November 23 at Casa Italia. Please join us for this most enjoyable evening to help support this wonderful program.
| Click Here To Fill Out the On-Line Vocal Scholarship Application |
| Click Here To View The 2025 Vocal Scholarship Rules |
The Concert of Italian Opera featuring the Vocal Scholarship Winners will be held on Sunday, November 23, 2025 at Casa Italia. Wine and cheese will be served at 2:00 p.m., a concert at 2:45 p.m., and followed by dinner at 4:00 p.m. Tickets are $60.00 per person. (Tax deductible value of $29 per ticket.) RSVP is a must.
2025 Scholarships
Josephine L. LiPuma 49th Annual Vocal Scholarships – $2,000 towards tuition
Italian American Executives of Transportation Vocal Scholarship – $2,000 towards tuition
Turano Family Vocal Scholarship – $1,000 towards tuition
Vocal Scholarship Contribution Opportunities
We also invite you to help support the arts by becoming a donor, sponsor or guarantor. All other donations are accepted and appreciated. Donations are tax deductible to the extent of the law. Multiple sponsors are available for each level.
Core Donor – $100:
Name will be listed and gratefully acknowledged in the program book. (Tax deductible Value of $100)
Printing Sponsor – $200:
Name will be listed and gratefully acknowledged in the program book. (Tax deductible Value of $200)
Piano Tuner Sponsor – $300:
Name will be listed and gratefully acknowledged in the program book and two tickets to the scholarship dinner. (Tax deductible Value of $238 if you attend the dinner or $300 if you do not attend.)
Accompanist Sponsor – $500:
Name will be listed and gratefully acknowledged in the program book and two tickets to the scholarship dinner. (Tax deductible Value of $438 if you attend the dinner or $500 if you do not attend.)
Dinner Sponsor – $1,000:
Name will be listed and gratefully acknowledged in the program book and two tickets to the scholarship dinner. (Tax deductible Value of $938 if you attend the dinner or $1,000 if you do not attend.) Elevate your trading experience with state-of-the-art tools. Visit MuxCap for secure and efficient trading.