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VINCENT LOMBARDI LODGE #2270 SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS

ELIGIBILITY: High school senior graduating from a Monroe County public, private, parochial or certified home school, or related to a lodge member if living in another county. Student must be of Italian descent (at least one grandparent must be of Italian heritage). Student must commence study at an accredited educational institution to continue learning in the fall following their high school graduation, including community/junior colleges, colleges, universities, and career, technical or vocational/trade schools. Preference is given to students associated with members of the lodge, but anyone who meets the above requirements is eligible and encouraged to apply.

REQUIREMENTS:

  1. Official Application Form: Complete and submit the application form or a photocopy of the application.
  2. Official Transcripts: A copy of the applicant’s transcripts must be sent to the chair of the scholarship committee by the applicant’s high school counselor.
  3. Resume: Submit a current resume outlining extracurricular activities such as volunteer service, work experience, community service, sports honor received, etc.
  4. Letters of Recommendation: Submit two letters of recommendation. One letter should be from someone associated with your school i.e. counselor, teacher, coach, etc.; and the other must be from someone outside of school i.e. employer, mentor, clergy, etc. Letters of recommendation from family members are not acceptable.
  5. Essay: Submit an essay following the guidelines found on page 3 of this application form.
  6. A photo of the applicant would be helpful.

If so requested, applicant must be available to participate in an interview before the scholarship committee. The time and place of the interview will be announced once applications are reviewed.


The scholarship winner(s) will be presented his/her scholarship award in August. A check for the scholarship will be given to the students at the August event, made payable to the educational institution they will attend.  Confirmation is required that the scholarship recipient has been admitted, enrolled as a full‐time student, and has commenced attendance.

The scholarship recipients will be asked to address the group at the above event. Their parents and guests are also encouraged to attend the above meeting.

It is the responsibility of the scholarship applicant to ensure that all requested information is submitted to the Vincent Lombardi Lodge #2270 Scholarship Committee Chairperson by the deadline of March 31st. Applications or materials received after the deadline date will not be considered for the scholarship.

Please submit your application and requested materials to:

 

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Marisa Przepiora

 2435 Wheeler Station Road

 Bloomfield, NY 14469