Local Lodge
Vincent Lombardi Lodge #2270 SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS
Who is eligible for the Local Lodge scholarships?
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.
What are the steps to apply for a scholarship?
REQUIREMENTS:
- Official Application Form: Complete and submit the application form or a photocopy of the application.
- 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.
- Resume: Submit a current resume outlining extracurricular activities such as volunteer service, work experience, community service, sports honor received, etc.
- 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.
- Essay: Submit an essay following the guidelines found on page 3 of this application form.
- A photo of the applicant would be helpful.
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.
Will applicant every need to meet with Scholarship Committee?
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.
When will scholarships be presented?
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.
Where to submit scholarship application?
Please submit your application and requested materials to:
Grand Lodge (State)
New York State Grand Lodge Foundation Scholarships
What scholarships are available?
Three categories of scholarships available that require separate applications
– General
– IEP or 504 Plan
– Trade or Vocational School
Are applications available?
The 2026 scholarship program is now completed. The 2027 Program will begin January 1, 2027. Downloadable applications will be available at that time.
Supreme Lodge (National)
Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America Scholarships
What scholarships are available?
The Sons of Italy Foundation® (SIF) offers National Leadership Grants to support students of Italian descent who demonstrate academic excellence and leadership potential. Each year, these merit-based scholarships, ranging from $5,000 to $20,000, help students pursue their educational goals at accredited institutions. These figures and the number of scholarships may vary according to funding each year.
Are applications available?
The 2026 scholarship program is now completed. The 2027 Program will begin January 1, 2027. Downloadable applications will be available at that time.