Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) and his fellow members of the Conference of Italian-American State Legislators are announcing the availability of applications for their annual scholarship program.

Four scholarships will be awarded, each totaling $2,500. Two will be awarded based on academic achievement and two will be athletic scholarships.

Students must complete an application and submit it to Assemblyman Palmesano’s office by the close of business on Friday, April 1.

“As the cost of a quality higher education continues to go up and up, scholarship programs like this one can be the big break a talented student needs to make college an affordable option. I’m encouraging students in my district to apply. It can mean a big savings for them and their families,” said Palmesano.

Again, the deadline to return completed applications to Palmesano’s District Office is the close of business on Friday, April 1. Students in the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes regions can receive a scholarship application by contacting Palmesano’s office at (607) 776-9691.

“Helping students attain their dreams and secure fulfilling careers is one of the primary objectives for our Conference of Italian-American State Legislators. I am proud to be a member of a group whose concerns transcend party lines. We’re working to improve our communities and we’re celebrating our shared heritage,” said Palmesano.