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 $3,000. 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 14.

“As the cost of a quality higher education continues to increase, scholarship programs like this one can be the big break a talented student needs to turn the dreams of a higher education into a reality. 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 14. Students who reside in Palmesano’s Assembly District can receive a scholarship application by contacting Palmesano’s office at (607) 776-9691.

“Helping students achieve success 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 goals rise above the partisan nature of politics today. We’re working to improve our communities and we’re celebrating our shared heritage,” said Palmesano.