Welcome to the Dr. Vincenzo Sellaro Lodge website.   

The Sellaro Lodge is part of the Order Sons of Italy in America, the oldest and largest fraternal organization of Italian American men and women on the North American continent.  

We've been an active part of the Smithtown community since 1974 and with over 150 members, we are continuing our work to promote our Italian heritage and culture and support the many charitable endeavors of both the lodge and the Order.

2011 Dr. Vincenzo Sellaro Lodge Scholarships

Children and grandchildren of lodge members are eligible for three undergraduate scholarships and one graduate scholarship.  Lodge members must be in good standing and have been members for three years.

Nicholas DeGregorio Scholarship. Given to a high school senior who will attend full-time college and has an average or 87% or 3.2 GPA.

Dr. Vincenzo Sellaro Lodge Scholarship.  Given to a high school senior who will attend full- time college and has an 85% average or a 3.0 GPA.

Nardina Trotta Scholarship.  Given to a high school senior who will attend full-time college and has an average of 85% or a 3.0 GPA.

Anthony Scioli Grant for Graduate School.  Given to a college graduate starting full-time graduate work.  Must have a 90% average or a 3.5 GPA.

All lodge scholarship awards are $500.00 each.

All lodge applications must be post marked prior to April 15, 2012. Complete instructions and applications are available by clicking on the following link SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION. You will need Adobe Acrobat to read and print this file. (Download Adobe Acrobat Reader here).

No applications will be mailed to applicants.  Incomplete applications cannot be reviewed.  For additional information or an application contact Brother Tony Laurino at 631-863-0532.  Allow enough time to gather the material that must be submitted with the application.

Dante Medal

The Dante Medal is awarded to a graduating high school student from Smithtown East and Smithtown West who has demonstrated excellence in Italian Studies. In addition to the medals, each student receives a $500 scholarship.  One is awarded in the name of Joseph Palazzolo and the other in the name of Gaspar Capone, both who were past presidents of our lodge.  The selections are made by the high schools.  One student is selected at each school, and the awards are presented by our lodge at the high school awards ceremony in June.