The Annual Golf Event

The Ivano’s Golf Tournament benefits a scholarship fund that provides financial help for college or trade school to a graduating Bonner County student who exhibits determination, courage and desire to continue his or her education in the face of less than perfect circumstances. Participating in this tournament is not only fun for all concerned, but provides help for students who most need it.
     Scholarships are often awarded primarily on the basis of grade point averages and extracurricular activities of the applying students. Though the interview process might focus on the dreams, goals and philosophies of hopeful recipients, the sheer number of applicants still brings the focus back to the two criteria mentioned.
     Often, though, there are students who, because of circumstances in their home lives, do not have perfect grades and have not been as socially active as their peers - being raised by a single parent, for instance; or coming from a family that struggles financially, and having to work rather than play basketball or participate in after-school clubs and activities.
     These students are no less able, nor do they have less valid and compelling needs. In fact, they need more assistance, not less, than students who have had the opportunities of a stable and financially secure home life.
     The scholarship for 2006 was four awards totalling award of $7000, plus employment at Ivano’s Ristorante Italiano in Sandpoint, if desired, for the summer. It is our hope to provide many such scholarships in the future.
     To apply, students must submit a copy of their High School transcript, an estimate of the annual gross income of their family, three letters of reference, a detailed estimate of their financial needs for the approaching college school year, and a 750-word essay expressing the student’s vision of their place in the future of the world.
     Consideration for the award will give equal weight to need, the essay and an interview with the Scholarship Committee.

Below are photos from our 2007 event. Click on any photo below to enlarge...