The Sons of Italy in America, St Augustine Lodge #2780, is accepting applications for its 2016–2017 scholarship awards. Scholarship are available for any current St. Johns County High School student with a demonstrable Italian-American heritage (of any proportion) and will be judged by the following primary criteria: Applicants must be residents of St. Johns County.

Applicants must plan to be in a program of study in the fall of 2017 at an accredited educational institution above high school level. Approved institutions include a four year college or university, a two year community college and a vocational/technical school. Additional information is provided in the application package. To request an application, call 461-4911 or email thebronx40@yahoo.com.