SCHOLARSHIP  Introduction

Amici d'Italia Lodge 2791  Order Sons of Italy in America  Lodge Scholarship

Dear Scholarship Applicant: Thank you for expressing an interest in applying for the Scholarship from the Amici d'Italia Lodge 2791 Jacksonville, Florida of the Sons of Italy in America in the amount of $500. Through its various local and state programs, the Sons of Italy awarded over $50,000 in scholarships to deserving students of Italian descent throughout Florida.

This application packet contains all the information and forms you will need to apply for one of the scholarships that will be awarded by our local lodge.   

In addition to our local and state scholarship programs, our national organization also awards numerous grants each year.  Each year, the National Leadership Grant Competition offers 10 to 13 merit-based general scholarships and one special Henry Salvatori Scholarship, ranging from $4,000 to $25,000.  For more information regarding the National Leadership Grant Competition please visit the national website at www.osia.org.

Included in this packet are the following documents:

• Introduction letter to the Applicants  (This Page)
• Eligibility Requirements
• Scholarship Checklist
• Scholarship Application

Please let me know if you are missing any pages or if you have any questions regarding our scholarship programs.  Buona Fortuna!

                                                  Alba Rapisarda Renninger, President Amici d'Italia Lodge 2791

                              2627 Ashmore Green Drive,

                              Jacksonville Fl, 32246  

Additional contact information can be found on our home page.