Senator Palumbo Announces Scholarship Opportunities for Area Students

            New York State Senator Anthony Palumbo (R,C-New Suffolk) is pleased to announce that the New York Conference of Italian American State Legislators is now welcoming applications for its annual scholarship program. For 2025, four scholarships, each worth $3,000, are being offered—two recognizing academic excellence and two honoring athletic achievement.

            Residents of the 1st Senate District who are either enrolled in college or high school seniors preparing to attend college are eligible to apply. Those interested are invited to submit their applications online at: https://www.nyiacsl.org/apply-for-scholarship-form  The deadline to apply is March 30, 2025, by 5 p.m.

            “I am pleased to join my colleagues in the New York Conference of Italian American State Legislators in announcing these scholarship opportunities for area students,” said Senator Palumbo.  “These scholarships can provide students with additional support for college and help ease the financial burden of achieving their degree. I encourage all qualifying scholars and athletes to take advantage of this opportunity.”

            To be eligible, applicants must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0, show active involvement in community service and extracurriculars, demonstrate financial need, and, for the athletic awards, participate in organized sports. Italian American ancestry is not a requirement for consideration.

            Winners will be revealed in April and celebrated at a special event in Albany. This program highlights the New York Conference of Italian American State Legislators’ steadfast dedication to supporting the Italian American community while fostering academic and cultural excellence across the state. Last year, student Timothy Manzello, from the 1st Senate District was awarded the 2024 James D. Conte Memorial Scholarship for Academic Achievement.

            The New York Conference of Italian American State Legislators is a bipartisan group of state Assembly and Senate members committed to advancing the legacy and contributions of New York’s Italian American population. For more details, please reach out to Senator Palumbo’s District Office at: palumbo@nysenate.gov.