This scholarship was established by the G. Verdi and Princess Marie Jose Lodges, a fraternal order of Canadians of Italian affiliation working together to achieve service and charity to those in need through involvement in the political, social, and economic life of the community. The Sons of Italy also strive to promote the rich Italian heritage through its work in preserving the Italian language, culture, and traditions in Canada. Successful candidates must be a graduate of an Ontario Canada High school who is a junior majoring in any Criminal Justice program field at LSSU with a minimum 3.0 GPA.