Forum Lodge #391, Sons and Daughters of Italy in America invites applicants for the Anna M. Ripa Memorial Scholarship, which is awarded annually to Aquidneck Island public high school seniors of Italian descent who will be graduating in June 2020 and will be attending college or university in the fall.

In addition to having earned at least a B average during high school, the applicants must complete the application form, submit a letter of reference and a copy of the student transcripts, and compose an essay explaining the importance of their Italian ancestry to their lives.