The Society of Italian-Americans will award a $1000 scholarship to a high school senior who is enrolling in a college or university this fall.

Any high school senior with at least one Italian ancestor is eligible to apply, according to a news release. The winner will be selected based on grade point average and two required essays.

Applications are available from the Italian-American Scholarship Committee. Contact Jennifer Alongi, jennifer.alongi.richmond@gmail.com or Toni Gasper, tgasper@choosethechief.com, (309) 781-0514.

The deadline for applications is May 1.