The Chicagoland Italian American Charitable Organization is fielding applications for its 2022 scholarships. CIACO bestows more than a dozen $2,500 scholarships annually to high school seniors based on academic achievement and need.

Checks are traditionally presented at a banquet hall at the group’s Honor and Hope Gala, but this year, they’ll be given out at an outdoor celebration on June 26 at Casa Italia. The event will feature entertainment and a raffle.