The local chapter of the Order of the Sons of Italy in America is inviting applications for the Elena Buonpane Memorial Scholarship to assist students with an Italian heritage or students interested in Italian culture to further their education.

One local scholarship for $700 will be awarded for the academic school year of 2014-2015 to be used at any college or technical school of the student’s choice.

Residents of Clallam and Jefferson counties, in high school or college, are eligible to apply.

Applications are available at local high schools and Peninsula College counseling offices, or by calling Don Zanon at 452-8677.

The deadline is April 18. An essay is required.