La Famiglia Scholarship Program of the Little Italy Lodge is accepting 2017-18 applications from high school students whowill attend full-time at an accredited college or university. The fund, in place since 1999, has awarded over $137,000 in scholarships to young Italian-Americans. Four $3,000 awards will be distributed.

The chief fundraising source for the program is La Famiglia Scholarship Dinner: A Taste of Italy (sold out for April 30). Applications available by calling 410-685-3116, emailing [email protected] or on LI Lodge facebook page. Deadline May 1, 2017.