Scholarship available to high school seniors
The Sons and Daughters of Italy, Primo Italiano Lodge 2800 in Washington is once again offering a $1,500 scholarship. The competition is open to seniors of the class of 2019 from McGuffey, Trinity and Washington high schools.
Requirements include: applicant must be of at least 25 percent Italian American descent; must be going to a post-secondary school; submit a personal essay of at least 300 words, with the topic “Describe how you and your family celebrate, honor or incorporate into your daily lives your Italian-American heritage, customs and traditions. Essays must be turned in to the guidance office at your school by Thursday, April 4, 2019. For information, see your school counselor or visit primoitaliano.org and click on “scholarships.”