Scholarships

The Order Sons of Italy Garibaldi Lodge is involved in two scholarship programs. The first program is administered by the Lodge, and the second is administered in coordination with the University of Manitoba.

SOI Scholarship - Entering Post-Secondary: $1,000

The Lodge annually awards two scholarships of $1,000 each to students of Italian origin entering post-secondary education. We have presented over 20 such scholarships to date. The criteria for the award include academic achievements, extra-curricular activities, involvement in the Italian and wider community, and need.

If you know of a deserving individual, detailed information and the application form as well as past winners, can be found here.

La Lupa Di Roma Lodge Scholarship: $500

Our sister lodge, Lupa de Roma grants a $500 scholarship annually to students entering post-secondary education, the criteria is similar, but the application process is different.  Details can be found here.

U of M Scholarship - 3rd Year of Italian Studies

Our second scholarship is awarded in conjunction with the University of Manitoba, and it is presented to a student entering third year in the Italian Minor program. The award is in the amount of $600, and the criteria are scholastic achievement and having participated in the first two years of the program. The scholarship is funded jointly between the University and the Lodge, and was awarded for the first time in 2003.

The Order Sons of Italy of Canada - Josephine Lavey Award: $1,000

This $1,000 award is given annually and is available to a child of a member of the Order Sons of Italy of Canada.  Thus a son or daughter, grandson or granddaughter, step-children and step-grandchildren of a member of our Garibaldi Lodge would qualify.