Scholarships at Ilio Di Paolo’s

COMMUNITY, STUDENT ATHLETES, and CHARITY EVENTS

Wed – Sun Dining

Flight Night every Wednesday

EST. 1995

Carrying the legacy forward

$1.3M+

Scholarships and donations awarded

WNY STUDENT ATHLETES

Supporting wrestlers and leaders

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Fundraisers that bring people together

OUR MISSION

A legacy of giving, thoughtfully carried forward

Established in 1995, the Ilio DiPaolo Scholarship Fund supports education, athletics, and community involvement through scholarships, local events, and charitable giving across Western New York.

How the Fund Helps

Scholarships

Supporting student athlete wrestlers who show dedication, character, academic effort, and athletic achievement.

Events

Bringing the community together through annual fundraising events, tournaments, and local traditions.

Community Giving

Helping schools, charities, athletic programs, and organizations across Western New York and beyond.

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Apply for a Scholarship

The fund awards scholarships to Western New York student athlete wrestlers who show academic, athletic, and community excellence.


  • Student athlete wrestlers from WNY
  • Academic and athletic achievement
  • Community involvement
  • Annual application process

Note: Our Scholarship are not open to all student athletes. They are only for wrestlers who are seniors competing in Section VI wrestling.

FUNDRAISING EVENTS

Gathering with Purpose

Celebrity Chef Culinary Extravaganza

An annual scholarship fundraiser bringing supporters together for dinner, community, and generosity.

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Jeffrey Brady and Harrison Phillips Bocce Tournament

A spirited community competition that helps support scholarships and keeps tradition alive.

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Annual Ilio DiPaolo Memorial Golf Classic

The tournament that raises scholarship support through golf, camaraderie, and giving.

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RECOGNIZING ACHIEVEMENT

Past winners

The Scholarship Fund honors past recipients who reflect the values Ilio DiPaolo believed in most: academic achievement, athletic dedication, community involvement, and strong character.


  • Scholarship recipients from Western New York
  • Academic and athletic excellence
  • Community-minded student athletes
  • A growing tradition of achievement

Sponsors, Memorials, and Benefactors

The Scholarship Fund reflects a tradition of generosity through sponsors, memorial tributes, and the organizations supported over the years.

OUR HISTORY

A tradition built year after year

1995

The Ilio DiPaolo Scholarship Fund is established to continue Ilio’s commitment to education, athletics, and community.

1996 and beyond

The fund begins supporting scholarships, schools, charitable causes, and athletic programs.

Today

Nearly $1.3 million has been awarded through scholarships and donations, continuing the legacy across Western New York.