Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) today announced that the New York Conference of Italian-American State Legislators is accepting applications for their annual college scholarships. Four $1,500 scholarships will be awarded at the Italian-American State Legislators Annual Legislative Conference Day on June 10 and Palmesano is encouraging eligible and interested students in the 132nd Assembly District to apply.

“The cost of a quality college education continues to rise year after year, preventing even the most deserving students from earning the education they should receive,” said Palmesano. “I encourage students from the 132nd Assembly District to apply for this opportunity. A scholarship like this one can help make the difference for a young person to achieve their higher education goals and improve the quality of life for themselves and their families.”

Of the four scholarships available, two will be awarded on the basis of academics and two on the basis of athletics. A student’s eligibility will be determined by their grade point average, interest in pursuing higher education, involvement in their local community and their financial need.

Interested students may request an application by contacting Assemblyman Palmesano’s office by phone at 607-776-9691 or by email at palmesanop@assembly.state.ny.us, or visit his Assembly website: http://assembly.state.ny.us/mem/Philip-A-Palmesano. Applications must be returned no later than Friday, May 10.

The New York Conference of Italian-American State Legislators is a bipartisan organization of New York State Assembly and Senate members who are actively involved in promoting and celebrating the state’s Italian-American community.