Sons of Italy Western Foundation Scholarships
Scholarship Sponsored by Sons of Italy Western Foundation
Affiliation: GRAND LODGE OF CALIFORNIA
ORDER SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF ITALY IN AMERICA
9300 Madison Ave., Suite 100, Orangevale, CA 95662
Notice of Scholarship Opportunities
The Sons of Italy Western Foundation is offering scholarships for students who will graduate with the Class of 2026.
Eligible Award Categories
- Academic Awards — for graduating high school seniors.
- Italian Language Study Grants — summer 2026 language study programs in Italy for graduating high school seniors.
- Career Education Awards — for graduating high school seniors planning to enter a skilled trade or technical career.
Award Amounts
Aside from the Italian Study Grant, scholarship awards from the Western Foundation range between $500 and $5,000.
Eligibility Requirements
- Applicants must be wholly or partly of Italian descent.
- Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited college, university, community college, or trade school for the Fall 2026 term.
How to Obtain an Application
- Download the application as a PDF. After downloading, the form can be filled out using Adobe Acrobat, then printed and signed. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader, a free version is available online.
- You may also request an application through your high school guidance office.
Submission Deadline
All applications must be postmarked by March 1, 2026.
Questions or more information
Contact Scholarship Committee Chair Annette Porter
Email: ampdynomom@aol.com
Cell/Text: 310-245-4502