November 2025

                                                                  ANNOUNCING

   2026 Little Italy Lodge Foundation Scholarship Programs

We are proud to announce our new Trade-focused Financial Aid Program:
The La Famiglia Financial Aid for Trade School, Apprenticeships and Community College Technical Degree Programs, (details below)

 Applications for both Programs will be available beginning February 1, 2026

We are proud to announce TWO scholarship opportunities:

Traditional Academic Scholarship Program

NEW Trade-Focused Financial Aid Program

✅ General Eligibility (for both programs)

• Sponsor must be a regular member (not social) of OSDIA Little Italy Lodge #2286, in good standing as of Jan 1, 2025.
• Applicant must be:
  • A Lodge member, OR
  • The spouse, child, grandchild, stepchild, step-grandchild, or legal ward of a member.

📚 Traditional Academic Scholarship Program

• Full-time college/university student (≥12 credits per semester, or ADA-approved reduced load)
• OR high school student accepted to a U.S. two- or four-year college for 2026–2027
• Write essay described in application
• Provide last 3 semesters transcripts
• FAFSA filing strongly encouraged

🛠️ Trade-Focused Financial Aid Program

• High school senior, recent graduate, or GED recipient
• Written statement required:
  • Educational/training goals
  • Career goals and how program supports them
• Financial need considered if FAFSA + SIA submitted
• Two recommendation letters (sent directly to Foundation):
  • One from a teacher (HS or GED)
  • One from a non-family community member

ℹ️ Important Notes

• Awards contingent on verified information from applicant and sponsor
• Students may apply for one program only (not both)
• Applications, details, and deadlines available at:
  👉   https://littleitalyfoundation.org/application
• A portion of 2026 fundraising proceeds will support the Trade-Focused Program in its inaugural year

 

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