08-03-2025
Scholarship application open for Southern Tier students
CORNING, N.Y. (WETM) — Some Southern Tier students might be able to get some help paying for college through scholarships from the New York State Legislature.
The New York Conference of Italian-American State Legislators is currently accepting applications for its annual scholarship program. Two students who live in districts represented by members of the conference will win a $3,000 academic scholarship, and two will win a $3,000 athletic scholarship.
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Assemblyman Phil Palmesano is encouraging current college students and high school seniors entering college in the fall who live within his district (which is comprised of most of Steuben County, parts of Chemung and Seneca counties, and all of Schuyler and Yates counties) to apply for the scholarship.
'This is an excellent scholarship opportunity for high school seniors and college students in the 132nd Assembly District who have worked hard, distinguished themselves from their peers and intend to pursue higher education,' said Palmesano. 'With college costs continually rising, this is a chance to lessen the financial burden that is a concern for so many young people and their families. I encourage eligible students in my district to apply.'
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Students must have a GPA of 85% or higher, be active in community service and extracurricular activities, and have financial need to be eligible for the academic scholarship. The athletic scholarship has the same requirements as the academic scholarship, however, students must also be involved in an organized sport to be eligible. Italian-American heritage isn't required for the scholarship.
Eligible students can apply for one of the scholarships through the New York Conference of Italian-American State Legislators website. Applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 30, and winners will be announced in April. Scholarship recipients will be honored during a ceremony in Albany on Monday, May 19.
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