Scholarships
Introduction
The Natick Sons and Daughters of Italy has been awarding educational scholarships for over 50 years. Since 2014, we have awarded approximately $60,000 in Lodge and family scholarships. We present the Francesco DeSanctis Lodge #1411 award and the Francis J. Cristofori Scholarship award on behalf of Mr. Mark Cristofori. We are proud to continue our legacy of supporting education and the next generation of leaders in our community.
On June 13, 2022, we awarded $10,000 to ten local senior high graduates. Thank you to our scholarship committee, Alexa Lombardo, committee chair, and her team, Megan Belliveau, Anthony Isgro, and Judy Parant for their hard work. They accomplished the difficult task of selecting 10 award recipients out of 90 deserving applicants. Thank you to our members, volunteers, patrons and the Francis J Cristofori family for making this years scholarship ceremony a wonderful success. Congratulations to our 2022 scholarship award recipients.
2022 Scholarship Recipients
Francesco DeSanctis Lodge #1411 Scholarship Award
Sarah Amabile – Salem State University, Nursing
Alana Bownes-Ciccarelli – University of Mass., Amherst, SBS track
Sofia Deluca – University of Mass., Amherst, Business Management
Talia Gitlin - Union College, Scholars Program, Political Science
Francis J. Cristofori Scholarship Award
Cody Jones – Bryant University, Data Science
Leah Goldman - Stonehill College, Psychology
McKenzie McDonald - Verto Education and University of New Haven, Costa Rica and Seville Spain. Arizona State University, Criminal Justice, Peace Corps Program.
Jeffrey Meisner - Central Maine CC, Conservation Law Enforcement
Christopher Savoie - University of New England, Marine Biology.
Anna Souza – University of Mass., Boston, Pre-Med
From right to left: Pres. Cathy Washburn, Sofia DeLuca, Anna Souza, Cody Jones, Jeffrey Meisner, Leah Goldman, Chris Savoie, Talia Gitlin, Scholarship Chair Alexa Lombardo
Not pictured: Sarah Amabile, Alana Bownes- Ciccarelli, McKenzie McDonald.
Scholarship Chair Alexa Lombardo
presenting the 2022 scholarship awards
Application Instructions
- The below documents must be received in one envelope, postmarked no later than March 31. No exceptions will be made.
- The The 2022 Francesco DeSanctis Lodge #1411 application form must be filled out completely and signed by the applicant.
- Letter of recommendation from your high school principal, counselor, or teacher.
- Personal essay written and signed by the applicant stating the reasons for applying for this scholarship and listing particular interests, activities and future goals.
- Official transcript of grades received during the high school years.
- Recipients will be notified by mail no earlier than June 1 of the year of application.
Scholarship Rules
- The Francesco DeSanctis Lodge #1411 awards multiple scholarships to applicants.
- Applications will be judged on the following criteria:
- High school grades
- Essay
- Character
- Activities and/or community service
- Work experience
- Scholarships will be awarded to applicants who are attending the following types of schools
- Two-year certified vocational school
- Two-year junior college
- Four-year college
- Should the award recipient decide to attend a college, university, or vocational school other than what they have listed on their application as submitted to the Scholarship Committee, he/she must submit the new school to the Scholarship Committee no later than May 25.
- Applications that are not submitted with proper documentation will not be considered.
- The scholarship award will be payable to the award recipient on the night of the Scholarship Award Night, which is always the 2nd Monday of June. The award recipient must attend in order to receive the award.
- Should any recipient choose to discontinue college (or vocational school) studies or select a non-academic career path, the award recipient must notify the Francesco DeSanctis Lodge #1411 as their scholarship will be rescinded.
- All applications submitted become the property of the Francesco DeSanctis Lodge #1411, Sons and Daughters of Italy, and cannot be returned.