Columbus Forum Educators' Lodge #1492
College Scholarship Application 2010
Scholarships are for $1000.00
Qualifications:
- Only High School Seniors may apply
- Applicant must have an overall average of 3.0, B or 85
- Applicant must be a child or grandchild of a Columbus Forum member
Important Documents:
- High School transcript
- Final Junior grades
SAT scoresLetter of recommendation from teacher or counselor
Applicant_______________________________________________________________
Date of Birth ________________________ Phone Number_____________________
Address__________________________________City_________State______Zip______
Name of High School ______________________________________________________
Address of School ________________________________________________________
College Applicant Plans to attend_______________________ Course of Study________
Name of Columbus Forum Member __________________________________________
Relationship to applicant_______________________________________
Date________________________ Signature of Applicant_________________________
Date________________________ Signature of Lodge President ___________________
Mail to: Dr. Marylouise DeNicola
2340 S. 16th Street
Phila. Pa. 19145
Application and materials must be returned by March 1st
SCHOLARSHIPS
THE SONS OF ITALY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
"We cannot teach people anything; we can only help
them discover it themselves." – Galileo Galilei
GENERAL INFORMATION
Through the Sons of Italy Foundation (SIF) and more than 650 state and local lodges, the Order Sons of Italy in America (OSIA)
has awarded nearly $47 million in scholarships to date.
Each year, the SIF offers 10 to 12 merit-based scholarships (National Leadership Grants), ranging from $5,000 to $25,000, in a
nationwide competition.
General Eligibility: U.S. citizens of Italian descent (at least one Italian or Italian American grandparent) enrolled in an undergraduate
or graduate program at a four-year, accredited academic institution for the 2010 Fall term. Previous SIF scholarship
winners are not eligible. (Please note: Additional eligibility requirements may apply to specific scholarships.)
General Requirements: Please see each scholarship description for its specific requirements. The following general
requirements apply to all scholarships:
Application Form: Must be submitted along with requirements for each scholarship.
Transcripts: For each scholarship, transcripts provided must be through the December 2009 term. All transcripts must be
stamped by the institution and included in a separate, sealed envelope. Transcripts may be submitted with entire application
package, however, we understand some schools prefer to send them separately.
Processing Fee: A $30 non-refundable processing fee is required with each scholarship application. The fee includes a oneyear
national at-large membership to the Order Sons of Italy in America and a subscription to Italian America magazine.
Only money orders will be accepted; no exceptions. Make money orders payable to the Sons of Italy Foundation.
Any application without the processing fee or with the processing fee postmarked after the deadline will not be eligible.
Processing fees for incomplete or late applications will not be refunded.
Deadline: The deadline for all scholarships (unless otherwise noted) is February 26, 2010. All requirements for a given scholarship
must be met or the application will not be considered. All required materials must be in one package and postmarked no
later than February 26, 2010. Transcripts may be mailed separately but must be postmarked by February 26, 2010. Express
mail, FedEx or the equivalent is highly recommended for those sending applications in late February. Applications and required
materials postmarked after February 26, 2010, will not be accepted under any circumstance. No exceptions will be made. The
SIF takes no responsibility for incomplete or late applications.
To expedite application processing, please mail all materials in one packet and send via certified or express mail. All complete
applications should be sent to: Sons of Italy Foundation
Attn: National Leadership Grant Competition
219 E Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002
Process: Applications are screened by education professionals. Final selection is made by OSIA's National Education
Committee. Scholarship recipients only will be notified by May 1. Monetary awards are presented directly to students' academic
institutions in accordance with eligibility requirements.
Please view the full list of scholarships that are available. Be sure to read all details, requirements,
and deadlines for the scholarships for which you wish to apply.
GENERAL STUDY SCHOLARSHIPS
A number of General Study Scholarships are available, including the newly established Charles Evans Scholarship*.
To apply, submit one application. (See Application & Requirements below.)
Eligibility: U.S. citizens of Italian descent enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a four-year, accredited academic institution for the fall 2010 term.
Deadline: The application deadline for General Study
Scholarships is February 26, 2010. (See additional details in
the General Information section.)
Application & Requirements:
1. Application Form: Complete application form and send with remaining requirements and self-addressed, stamped, standard business-size envelope for acknowledgment.
2. Official Transcripts: Submit one official transcript from each academic institution attended. (See additional details in the General Information section.)
High school students: transcripts should include class rank, class size and GPA. Undergraduates: submit high school and undergraduate transcripts.
Graduates: submit undergraduate and graduate transcripts. If your first year as a graduate student will be fall 2010, please specify.
3. Test Scores: Submit copies of official results from all standardized tests (ACT, SAT, GMAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT) taken during the past 5 years. Scores reported on official transcripts will usually fulfill this requirement.
4. Rsum: Submit a current rsum outlining extracurricular activities, work experience, volunteer service and honors.
5. Letters of Recommendation: Submit 2 letters of recommendation from teachers, professors or educational administrators.
6. Essay: Submit a typewritten original essay of 500-750 words about a personal experience which demonstrated or generated pride in your Italian heritage.
7. Processing Fee: A non-refundable $30 processing fee must accompany each application. (See additional details in the General Information section.)
HENRY SALVATORI SCHOLARSHIP
(for general study)
Established by the late philanthropist and businessman for whom it is named, the Henry Salvatori Scholarship is a grant awarded to a college-bound high school senior who
demonstrates exceptional leadership, distinguished scholarship and a deep understanding and respect for the principles upon which our nation was founded -- liberty,
freedom and equality.
Applicants for this scholarship are automatically eligible for a General Study Scholarship, but need only submit one application for the Henry Salvatori Scholarship. (See Application & Requirements below.)
Eligibility: U.S. citizens of Italian descent in their senior year of high school and planning to attend an undergraduate program at a four-year, accredited academic institution for
the fall 2010 term.
Deadline: The application deadline for the Henry Salvatori Scholarship is February 26, 2010. (See additional details in the General Information section.)
Application & Requirements:
1. Application Form: Complete application form and send with remaining requirements and self-addressed, stamped, standard business-size envelope for acknowledgment.
2. Cover Letter: Submit a typewritten cover letter of 150-250 words outlining your academic and professional goals.
3. Official Transcripts: Submit one official transcript from each academic institution attended. Transcripts should include class rank, class size and GPA. (See additional
details in the General Information section.)
4. Test Scores: Submit copies of official results from all standardized tests (ACT, SAT) taken during the past 5 years. Scores reported on official transcripts will usually
fulfill this requirement.
5. Rsum: Submit a current rsum outlining extracurricular activities, work experience, volunteer service and honors.
6. Letters of Recommendation: Submit 2 letters of recommendation from public officials / figures (elected or appointed government official, law enforcement officer,
firefighter, etc.) whose careers have demonstrated a commitment to the principles the scholarship embodies.
7. Essay: Submit a typewritten original essay of 750-1,000 words on the following: The Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights are considered to be
living documents by many historical and legal scholars. Discuss the relevance of these documents to the principles of liberty, freedom, and equality in the United States today.
8. Processing Fee: A non-refundable $30 processing fee must accompany each application. (See additional details in the General Information section.)
* The Charles Evans Scholarship was recently established through an endowment from the Charles Evans Foundation. The scholarship is named in memory
of Charles Evans, founder of Evan-Picone fashion house, a U.S. veteran, an entreprenuer and a lifelong philanthropist.
There are no additional requirements to apply for the Charles Evans Scholarship. Please submit an application with the requirements noted above.
ITALIAN LANGUAGE SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility: U.S. citizens of Italian descent in their junior or senior year of undergraduate study for the Fall 2010 term, majoring or minoring in Italian language studies at an accredited academic institution.
Deadline: The application deadline for the Italian Language Scholarship is February 26, 2010. (See additional details in the General Information section.)
Application & Requirements:
1. Application Form: Complete application form and send with remaining requirements and self-addressed, stamped, standard business-size envelope for acknowledgment.
2. Official Transcripts: Submit one official transcript from each academic institution attended. (See additional details in the General Information section.) Submit high
school and undergraduate transcripts.
3. Test Scores: Submit copies of official results from all standardized tests (ACT, SAT, GMAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT) taken during the past 5 years. Scores reported on official
transcripts will usually fulfill this requirement.
4. Rsum: Submit a current rsum outlining extracurricular activities, work experience, volunteer service and honors, especially as they relate to Italian language, culture and
heritage.
5. Letters of Recommendation: Submit 2 letters of recommendation from teachers, professors or educational administrators.
6. Essay: Submit a typewritten original essay of 500-750 words in Italian on why learning Italian is important in today's world and how you plan to use your Italian language degree.
7. Processing Fee: A non-refundable $30 processing fee must accompany each application. (See additional detailsM in the General Information section.)
THE JOSEPH L. BRACONE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Established by family and friends of Joseph L. Bracone who served his country in Vietnam, earning a Silver Star and a Purple Heart.
Eligibility: U.S. citizens of Italian descent enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a four-year, accredited academic institution for the fall 2010 term. Open to all liberal arts majors with preference given to those studying business, finance or pre-law.
Deadline: The application deadline for the Joseph L. bracone Memorial Scholarship is February 26, 2010. See additional details in the General Information section.
Application & Requirements:
1. Application Form: Complete application form and send with remaining requirements and self-addressed, stamped, standard business-size envelope for acknowledgment.
2. Official Transcripts: Submit one official transcript from each academic institution attended. (See additional details in the General Information section.)
High school students: transcripts should include class rank, class size and GPA.
Undergraduates: submit high school and undergraduate transcripts.
Graduates: submit undergraduate and graduate transcripts. If your first year as a graduate student will be fall 2010, please specify.
3. Test Scores: Submit copies of official results from all standardized tests (ACT, SAT, GMAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT) taken during the past 5 years. Scores reported on official
transcripts will usually fulfill this requirement.
4. Rsum: Submit a current rsum outlining extracurricular activities, work experience, volunteer service and honors.
5. Letters of Recommendation: Submit 2 letters of recommendation from teachers, professors or educational administrators.
6. Essay: Submit a typewritten original essay of 500-750 words about a personal experience which demonstrated or generated pride in your Italian heritage.
7. Processing Fee: A non-refundable $30 processing fee must accompany each application. (See additional details in the General Information section.)
All Sons of Italy Foundation
2010 National Leadership Grant
information, including application
form, may be found online:
www.osia.org
SORRENTO LINGUE STUDY ABROAD
Sorrento Lingue will offer 1 scholarship (enrollment and course fees only) for Italian language study at its campus in Sorrento, Italy, from January-June 2011. A 30% discount on accommodations will be extended to winner. Accommodations, travel to and from Italy and all other expenses not included.
Eligibility: U.S. citizens of Italian descent enrolled in their junior or senior year of undergraduate study or graduate program at a four-year, accredited academic institution for the fall 2010 term.
Deadline: The application deadline for the Sorrento Lingue
Scholarship is February 26, 2010.
Application & Requirements: Contact the SIF National Office at 202-547-2900 or view more information at www.osia.org.
THE SONS OF ITALY FOUNDATION
The Sons of Italy Foundation (SIF) is the philanthropic arm of the Order Sons of Italy in America
(OSIA), the oldest and largest national organization for men and women of Italian descent in the United
States.
The SIF is a 501(c)(3) designated private grant-making philanthropic institution. Contributions to the
SIF are tax deductible under IRS guidelines. Governed by a board of trustees, the SIF has initiated and
supports various programs in education, medical research, cultural preservation, and projects of
national and international significance.
The SIF is a member of the Council on Foundations.
NATIONAL EDUCATION & LEADERSHIP AWARDS (NELA) GALA
Every year, the SIF honors accomplished Italian Americans by establishing and awarding scholarships
in their names at a gala event held in Washington, D.C. The 22nd Annual NELA Gala will be held on
May 26, 2010.
Now a tradition in the nation's capital, the annual NELA is attended by the United States president,
congressional representatives, foreign dignitaries, corporate and non-profit executives, celebrities and
leaders from the Italian American community who support the SIF's efforts to promote educational
excellence and the preservation of the Italian culture.
Joseph J. DiTrapani, Chairman
Vincent Sarno, President
Philip R. Piccigallo, Ph.D., National Executive Director/CEO
Michelle Ment, Chair, Scholarship Selection Committee
