SCHOLARSHIP Introduction

Amici d'Italia Lodge 2791 Order Sons of Italy in America Lodge Scholarship
Dear Duval County (Florida) Scholarship High School Senior 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 $1,000.00. 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 the scholarship 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
Buona Fortuna! Timothy M. Wright, Scholarship Chairman Amici d'Italia Lodge 2791 P.O. Box 8985 Jacksonville Fl, 32239-8985

Additional contact information can be found on our home page: www.osiajax.org

Amici D'Italia Lodge 2791 Order Sons of Italy in America Lodge Scholarship
Scholarship Eligibility Requirements
It is the goal of the Order Sons of Italy in America to promote, enhance, and encourage the studies of Italian Heritage and culture. This scholarship program is designed to benefit worthy students of Italian descent attending a Duval County Florida high school that display academic excellence, and leadership qualities. Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of eligibility, scholastic achievement, and participation in school and community programs. Association with the Order Sons of Italy in America is not a prerequisite; however the applicant must be of Italian descent. Applicants must have a minimum grade point average of 3.00 (not weighted) Applicants must have a minimum SAT total score of 1000 or- must have an ACT composite score of 23. Recipients must be accepted as a full-time student at an accredited community college, college, or university and enroll immediately following graduation from high school. Scholarship funds will not be released to any school until the Lodge Scholarship Chairperson receives a letter of acceptance from an accredited school and the recipient notifies the Chairperson in writing of his/her intent to enroll in the Fall Semester. Funds for the recipients will be mailed directly to the school Bursar or Financial Aid Office of choice, with instructions that they may be used for any expenses processed through their office for the recipient. Scholarship recipients who are accepted and decide to attend another school, other than the one originally selected must immediately notify the Lodge Scholarship Chairperson so the funds may be transferred to the appropriate institution. Unused funds in the account must be returned to the Amici D'Italia Lodge 2791, Jacksonville, Fl upon either of the following: The recipient ceases to attend classes for whatever reason and does not immediately transfer to another accredited institution. The recipient withdraws from school and does not immediately transfer to another school. All funds returned to the Lodge will be incorporated with the funds for the following years awards.

Amici d'Italia Lodge 2791 Order Sons of Italy in America Lodge Scholarship
Scholarship Application Checklist In order to be considered for a scholarship you must complete and return this check list and the attached application, postmarked no later than March 31. You must also include an official High School transcript, a copy of your SAT or ACT test scores and a 250 to 500 word essay on one of the indicated subjects. Please indicate which documents you are including with your submission: You must include each of the following documents: Scholarship check list Scholarship application Official High School Transcript You must also include one of the following documents: Copy of SAT Scores Copy of ACT Composite Scores

The applicant must also include a signed essay of no less than 250 and no more than 500 words. The essay will be judged by educational professionals and designated board members on the ability of the candidate to express thoughts, opinions and ideas with the level of scholastic competence expected of a high school senior or incoming college freshman. The applicant will compose the essay on one of the following topics: The importance of Celebrating Our Italian Heritage in Modern Day America Who You Believe is the Most Influential Italian-American of the 20th Century and Why

Order Sons of Italy in America Lodge Scholarship

APPLICATION FOR SCHOLARSHIP Applicant Information
Name __________________________________________ Sex ______ (last) ( first) (middle) Address __________________________________________________ (number and street) __________________________________________________________ (city) (state) (zip code) Telephone Number ___________________ Date of Birth ____________ Social Security Number: ______________ Place of Birth ___________

Family Information
Father's Name _____________________Occupation _________________ Mother's Name _____________________Occupation _________________ List Names and Ages of Brothers and Sisters, Indicate if any are currently attending college. Name ___________________________ Name____________________________ Name ___________________________ Age _____ Age _____ Age _____ In College Yes/ No In College Yes/ No In College Yes/ No

School Information
Name of High School Attending _________________________________ Date of Graduation __________________________

GPA Year By Year: SAT Scores:

Weighted

Fr______

So _____ Jr _____ Sr _____

Un-Weighted Fr ______ So _____ Jr _____ Sr _____ Verbal _____________ Math __________

ACT Composite Score ____________

List School Clubs, Offices, and Activities you are involved in: ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________

Personal and Community Interests and Hobbies

List Community Organizations and Activities in which you have been involved. ____________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ What are your interests, hobbies, pastimes, and leisure activities? __________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________

Work Experience
List any work experience(s) and indicate if you are currently employed. ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________

Colleges and Universities

List the colleges and universities to which you have applied for admission. State if you have been accepted. 1._________________________________________________________ 2._________________________________________________________ 3._________________________________________________________ In what subjects do you plan to Major and Minor? Major ______________________ Minor ______________________

Scholarships and Financial Aid

List any other financial aid and/or scholarships you have already received or for which you are applying. 1._________________________________________________________ 2._________________________________________________________ 3._________________________________________________________

Italian Heritage
Recipients of this scholarship must be of Italian Descent. Explain how you qualify. __________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ List all present or previous family members who are current or past members of the Order Sons of Italy in America. Include the number and Lodge Name. (This is for Information only and is not a factor in the decision making process.) ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________

Terms of Application
By my signature below, I certify that I am of Italian Descent and intend to enroll as a full-time student in an accredited community college, college, or university immediately upon graduation from High School. I understand that any unused portion of this scholarship will be returned to the Jacksonville Lodge Sons of Italy in America if I cease attending classes and/or withdraw from school without immediately enrolling in another school.

______________________________________ (Applicant's Signature)

________________ (Date)

______________________________________ (Parent Signature)

________________ (Date)

This Application must be completely filled out. Incomplete submissions will not be considered or returned. Scholarship winners will be notified.

Please mail the completed four (4) page application, check list, and all applicable supporting documents, postmarked no later than March 31.