Giovanni Vitrano Memorial Scholarship

Giovanni Vitrano Memorial Scholarship is a scholarship from Giovanni Vitrano Foundation. It is open to students in Tallahassee.

AwardNot published
Deadline Not published

Who can apply

Cities
Tallahassee
Activities
soccer, student-athlete

What the sponsor says

Giovanni Vitrano Memorial Scholarship Awarding $10,000 in scholarships annually Awarded to well-rounded student-athletes in Tallahassee’s soccer community — judged on character, academics, and community impact, not just skill on the field. Scholarship Info Gio Cup The Gio Cup is an annual soccer tournament held in memory of Giovanni Vitrano, celebrating the Tallahassee area soccer community while raising money for local scholarships. Boys' and girls' teams from across the area compete each fall in his honor. Big news is coming. On September 8, we're announcing a major change to the Gio Cup — check back then to find out what's next. Learn More About the Gio Cup

Our Impact

$47,000

Scholarships awarded

6th year

Running

15

Scholarship recipients

9

Area schools with scholarship winners

Become a Member

Members give monthly, quarterly, or annually so we can keep awarding scholarships to Tallahassee’s student-athletes — and keep Gio’s story alive for the next class of winners. As a thank-you, Members receive two free passes to the Gio Cup each year. Pause or cancel anytime from your own account.

Become a Member

Gio’s Story

Giovanni “Gio” Vitrano was a “larger than life” former Leon High School soccer star, known for his infectious energy and his knack for making the people around him laugh. When Gio passed away unexpectedly in 2021, the Tallahassee community rallied together, raising over $30,000 in a single week to start a scholarship fund in his honor. Today, we look for student-athletes who embody Gio’s spirit — hardworking and well-rounded, not just the best player or the best student.

Read Gio’s Story

Meet Last Year’s Winners

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Matias Pardi

John Paul II

$6,000 Winner

Matias immigrated from Venezuela at age 9 without knowing a word of English, and found his voice — and his footing — through soccer. He went on to become a team captain, two-time Offensive Player of the Year, and a Big Bend First Team selection, while earning membership in four national honor societies. His impact extends well beyond the field: he founded the Venezuelan Sports Equipment Initiative,

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Our read on this award

3 figures we worked out, not the sponsor's. Free, and it takes an email address.

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How these are worked out
  • Our grade. From three facts the sponsor published. How few can apply: one high school or city 3 points, a county 2, the state 1, the whole country 0. How much it pays: $10,000 or more, or at least half of tuition, 3; $2,500 or more 2; $1,000 or more 1. Paid again in later years: 1. A is 4 points or more, B 3, C 2, D 0 or 1.
  • How narrow the field is. Read from where the sponsor restricts it. An award open to one high school is competing against a graduating class.
  • Conditions to meet. The conditions the sponsor published, each listed under Who can apply. More conditions means a smaller field, which is good news if you meet them.
  • None of it is a chance of winning. We do not know how many people apply or how a sponsor chooses, so we do not publish a percentage. Anyone who does is guessing.

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Last checked 2026-08-24. Deadlines change without notice, so confirm with the sponsor before you rely on one.