Senator Carlucci Announces Conference of Italian American Legislators 2015 Scholarship Program

As President of the Italian-American Conference of Legislators, Senator David Carlucci has announced that his office is now accepting applications for $10,000 worth of athletic and academic scholarships that will be awarded by the  Italian-American Conference of legislators in June of 2015.

The criteria for all scholarships is as follows:

Applicants for the athletic scholarships should only apply if:

1. have demonstrated a grade point average of 85 and over,
2. have good conduct and demonstrate the dedication to pursue and complete a higher education degree,
3. are involved in an organized sport(s),
4. are active in community service and extracurricular activities, and
5. can demonstrate financial need.

To apply applicants are asked to attach the following:

1. A brief biography listing honors received, volunteer service activities, clubs, extracurricular activities, etc.
2. A brief outline of your athletic achievements.
3. A brief outline of your financial need.
4. A school transcript indicating your GPA(incoming freshman must provide a high school transcript and college acceptance letter).

Applicants for the academic scholarships should only apply if they:

1. have demonstrated a grade point average of 85 and over,
2. have good conduct and demonstrate the dedication to pursue and complete a higher education degree,
3. are active in community service and extracurricular activities, and
4. can demonstrate financial need.

To apply applicants are asked to attach the following:

1. A brief biography listing honors received, volunteer service activities, clubs, extracurricular activities, etc.
2. A brief outline of your educational goals.
3. A brief outline of your financial need.
4. A brief essay (500 words) on a current public issue of interest.
5. A school transcript indicating your GPA(incoming freshman must provide a high school transcript and college acceptance letter).

Please submit application to bayoung@nysenate.gov. For more information, please contact Senator Carlucci's office at 518-455-2991.