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2024 Essay Topic

“With the changing demographics of our society, what unique challenges does your generation face in preserving and continuing the Italian traditions that your parents and grandparents cherish and have passed on to you?  How would you address those challenges?”

January 12, 2024
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2023 Essay Topic

The essay topic was: “With each generation, elements of our traditional Italian heritage tend to fade due to neglect, heritage blending and other changes.  Many families have traditions rooted in that Italian heritage.  Based on your experience, which two traditions reflecting our heritage do you believe are most important to preserve and pass onto the…

October 2, 2023
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October 2023 – From the Desk of Foundation President Chris Pisano

Each 2023 La Famiglia scholarship applicant wrote a 750-1000-word essay on a topic of current interest as a major component of the application. We will feature a winning essay each month.  This month’s essay was written by Brendan Elliott, recipient of the Carl T. Julio Scholarship. The essay topic was: “With each generation, elements of…

October 2, 2023
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Brendan Elliott 2023

Preserving Heritage: The Importance of Homemade Italian Cuisine and Tight-Knit Family  by Brendan Elliott With each passing generation, the elements of our traditional Italian heritage seem to fade away due to a lack of attention, heritage blending, and other societal changes. However, it is crucial that we preserve these traditions and pass them on to the…

October 2, 2023
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Isabella Dolores Keh 2023

There are two elements in my life that continue to keep me going, no matter what hardships come my way. Those two elements are food and dance, which are both deeply rooted in Italian culture and my family’s heritage. Italian lineage has a certain beauty and purpose that brings delight to the rest of the…

September 2, 2023
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September 2023 – From the Desk of Foundation President Chris Pisano
Each 2023 La Famiglia scholarship applicant was required to produce a 750-to-1000-word essay on a topic of current interest as a major component of the application. We will feature a winning essay each month, and this month's essay was written by Isabella Keh. Isabella was the recipient of the Jerome and Angela Elliott Scholarship. The...
September 2, 2023
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August 2023- From the Desk of Foundation President Chris Pisano 2023 Scholarship Winners

The Program is pleased to announce that scholarship awards in the amount of $38,000 are being made to the following seven outstanding young men and women:

August 6, 2023
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July 2023 – From the Desk of Foundation President Chris Pisano

We hope this message finds you well. We are writing to provide an important update regarding the scholarship awards that were scheduled to be announced today. First and foremost, we want to express our sincere gratitude for your overwhelming response and enthusiasm in applying for our scholarship program. We are thrilled to see such a…

July 16, 2023
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June 2023 – From the Desk of Foundation President Chris Pisano

The Little Italy Lodge Scholarship Foundation recently achieved remarkable success in its mission to support deserving students by awarding scholarships. This year, the foundation received an overwhelming number of applications, setting a record with 19 enthusiastic Italian American candidates vying for financial assistance. This surge in interest showcased the increasing recognition and reputation of the…

June 5, 2023
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2022 Essay Topic

The 2022 essay topic was:  “What parallels can you draw between the challenges faced by early Italian immigrants coming to the USA in the late 1800s/early 1900s and those faced by immigrants coming to the USA today? What lessons might be learned from the experiences of those early immigrants that could help today’s immigrants?”

February 3, 2023
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