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:
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: