Sponsored by the Friends of the Case Memorial Library
Lucy Scillia devoted much of her life to instilling the love of reading in children. After a fulfilling career as a school librarian, Lucy continued to share her love of books through a variety of activities. She was responsible for establishing the library at the former Sacred Heart-St. Peter’s School in New Haven where she served as the school’s volunteer librarian. Lucy was a long-time member of the Friends of the Case Memorial Library, served on the Orange Town Library Commission, and was an active fundraiser for the Library. Lucy participated in the Adopt-A-Reader program at Peck Place School, regularly volunteered to read books to young children at the Holy Infant Preschool, and served as a library aide at the Orange Senior Center.
Eligibility: The Lucy Scillia Scholarship is available to a graduating high school senior who is a resident of the Town of Orange and is continuing their education at an accredited institution of higher education.
Scholarship Amount: $2,000
Application Deadline: April 1
Application Instructions:
- Click here to download the application
- Mail or Deliver To:
The Friends of the Case Memorial Library c/o President
Case Memorial Library
176 Tyler City Rd.
Orange, CT 06477