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Columbus Forum Educators' Lodge #1492 Scholarships are for $1000.00 Scholarship Committee: Qualifications:
Important Documents:
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 Application and materials must be returned by March 1, 2012 |
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Dante Commission on Education/Culture
Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, Order Sons of Italy in America
The CurtisCenter, Suite
718 601 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, Pa19106
Phone: (215) 592-1713 Fax (215) 592-9152
November 2011
Dear Eighth Grade Student:
The Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, Order Sons of Italy in America, awards scholarships to eighth grade students through our Dante Commission on Education/Culture. This year 14 grants of $500 each will be awarded to Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania members or children of members who will complete 8th grade at the end of the 2011-2012 school year and plan to enter a private or parochial high school in the Fall of 2012.
To be eligible to compete for a grant from the Dante Commission, you must have an overall grade average of at least B or 85. Membership in the Order must predate the application by at least two (2) years. Although an application may be submitted based upon a parent's membership, a student selected to receive a grant should consider becoming a member of the filial lodge or joining as a Student At-Large member of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania.
If you are interested in applying for a grant, complete the attached scholarship application. Give the enclosed letter and forms to your school principal to complete. Also be sure to provide a stamped envelope addressed to the Dante Commission onEducation/Culture. Remind your principal or guidance counselor to send the transcript and forms directly to our office. In addition a typed 250-300 word essay described in the attached rules.
Your completed application must be received at the Grand Lodge office by February 28, 2012 to be considered. Please note that the President of the lodge to which membership in OSIA is based must also sign your application.
Sincerely yours,
Marylouise DiNicola, Ed.D.
Marylouise DiNicola,Ed.D. , President
Dante Commission on Education/Culture
Dante Commission on Education/Culture
Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, Order Sons of Italy in America
HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP
APPLICATION 2012
Qualifications:
§ Only 8th grade students may apply.
§ Applicant must have an overall average of B or 85.
§ Applicant must be amember or child of a member of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, OSIA.
§ Membership must predate application by at least two years.
§ 250-300 word essay stated on the Eligibility Requirements.
Important:
The applicant's middle school must send the following material directly to the Grand Lodge Office:
§ 7th grade transcript
§ First semester 8th grade transcript
All of the above items must be received before the application can be processed.
DO NOT INCLUDE LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
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(please print or type)
Applicant ____________________________________Date of Birth Phone (Last Name) (First) (Initial)
Applicant's Address ______________________________________________ ____________ ( Street) (City) State) (Zip)
Name of School _____________________________________________________________________ _
Address of School __________________________________________________________________________ (Street) (City) (State) (Zip)
Principal ________________________________ Phone _______________________
High School the Applicant Plans to Attend ____________________
Application is based on the following membership in the Grand Lodge of PA, O.S.I.A.: (check all items that apply)
□I am a member □ My father is a member □ My mother is a member
Name of Member(s) ____________________________________________ Month & Year Enrolled __________
Lodge Name No. District _________
To the best of my knowledge, the above information is accurate.
Signature of Applicant _______________________________________ Date
Signature of Lodge President _________________________________ Date
APPLICATION AND MATERIALS MUST BE RETURNED BY FEBRUARY 28, 2012.
Mail to: Dante Commission on Education/Culture
Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, OSIA
The CurtisCenter,Suite 718
601 Walnut Street
Philadelphia,PA19106
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Dante Commission on Education/Culture
Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, Order Sons of Italy in America
The CurtisCenter, Suite 718 601 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, Pa19106
Phone: (215) 592-1713
Fax: (215) 592-9152
HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS 2012
The Dante Commission on Education/Culture awards 14 merit-based grants of $500.00 each. These grants will be awarded to one eighth grade student per OSIA district who is enrolled to attend his or her freshman year in a private/parochial high school in September 2012. If no qualified applicant exists within a district, the grant shall be awarded to the next highest scoring applicant within the other districts. These grants will be funded by the Charitable & Education Trust, which supports the efforts of the Grand Lodge on behalf of quality education for Italian-American youths.
Eligibility
1) Only eighth grade students may apply.
2) Applicant must have overall average of B (85) during their 7th and 8th grade years.
3) Applicant must be a member or child of a member of the Grand Lodge of PA, OSIA.
4) Membership must predate application by at least two years.
Requirements for Grant Competition
1) Completed application must be received at the Grand Lodge by February 28, 2012.
2) The academic institution attended during 2011-2012 must submit official transcript. All transcripts must be stamped by the institution and included in a separate, sealed envelope. Transcripts of the applicant's 7th grade and the first semester of 8th grade marks must be received at the Grand Lodge office by February 28, 2012.
3) A typed 250-300 word essay describing their unique life and contributions to America must be submitted about one of the following Italians:
Giovanni Caboto (John Cabot) Antonio Meucci
Saint Frances X. Cabrini Dr. Maria Montessori
Christopher Columbus Enrico Tonti
Enrico Fermi Amerigo Vespucci
Filippo Mazzei Francesco Vigo
The essay must include a bibliography with a minimum of two sources, of which at least one source is print (i.e. book, magazine article, etc.). If computer source is utilized, website/author must be listed. Essays will be qualified on three criteria: a) Adherence to topic, b) Quality of presentation and originality, and c) Mechanics (grammar and spelling). Grading of essays and selection of winning candidates is made by the Dante Commission.
Dante Commission on Education/Culture
Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, Order Sons of Italy in America
The CurtisCenter, Suite 718
601 Walnut St,
Philadelphia, Pa19106
Phone: (215) 592-1713
Fax: (215) 592-9152
November 2012
DearSchool Principal:
The Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, Order Sons of Italy in America, will provide fourteen (14) scholarships of $500 each to members or children of members who will complete eighth grade at the end of the 2011-2012 school year and attend a private or parochial high school in the Fall of 2012. Many factors are reviewed in the grant awarding process. Key among the elements considered are:
Ø 7th grade transcript marks.
Ø Major subject marks received for the first semester of eighth grade.
Ø A 250-300 word essay submitted by applicant.
Each applicant must submit a transcript bearing the middle school's seal and the attached transcript supplement form also bearing the seal of the institution and signed by the principal. The transcript supplement form will assist the selection committee in assuring fairness when comparing academic histories.
Please submit all documents for the student to the above address. The forms must be received by February 28, 2012 for the student to be considered for a grant.
Please accept our appreciation for your assistance in helping to identify scholarship recipients. You will be notified if the applicant will receive a scholarship.
Again, thank you for your assistance.
Sincerely yours,
Marylouise DiNicola, Ed.D.President
Dante Commission on Education/Culture
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Dante Commission on Education/Culture
Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, Order Sons of Italy in Ameri
The CurtisCenter, Suite 718 601Walnut St, Philadelphia, Pa19106
Phone: (215) 592-1713
Fax: (215) 592-9152
HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP 2011-2012
TRANSCRIPT SUPPLEMENT FORM
Name of Student: ______________________________________________________________ (Last) (First) (Initial)
Please provide the following information concerning the scholarship applicant:
1. Cumulative 7th grade average of classes: ______
2. Major subject marks - 1st semester of 8th grade:
Subject Mark Subject Mark
_______________________ _________ _______________________ ______
_______________________ _________ _______________________ ______
_______________________ _________ _______________________ ______
3. Is the study of the Italian language available at this school? Yes □ No □
Name of Middle School__________________________________________________________
Address of School ___________________________________________________________ (Street) (City) (State) (Zip)
Principal ________________________________________Phone _______________________
Signature of Principal _________________________________________ Date _______
School Seal
This completed form, signed and stamped with the school seal, and an official transcript
must be postmarked and sent to the above address by FEBRUARY 28, 2012.
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