NY Senator Lanza: Now Accepting Scholarship Applications For Conference of Italian-American State Legislators

SENATOR LANZA & THE NY CONFERENCE OF ITALIAN-AMERICAN STATE LEGISLATORS ACCEPTING SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS

Editor’s note: Senator Lanza announced this same scholarship last year.  The Senator also recently announced winners for the annual Memorial Day essay contest. 

Senator Andrew Lanza & The New York Conference of Italian-American State Legislators are now accepting applications for scholarships to be awarded at the Annual Italian-American Day in Albany.

There are academic and athletic scholarships in the amount of $3,000 each. Scholarships are available to eligible residents of the 24th Senate District who are current college students or high school seniors entering college.

Students who apply for the Academic Scholarship must: 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, 3) are active in the community and extracurricular activities, 4) reside within the 24th Senate district, and 5) can demonstrate financial need. In addition to these qualifications, students applying for an Athletic Scholarship must also be involved in an organized sport(s). Students can apply for both opportunities.

The Conference of Italian-American State Legislators is a bipartisan organization of New York State Senate and Assembly members who are actively involved in promoting and celebrating the State’s Italian-American community. The mission of the Conference is to work hard to elevate and highlight Italian-American contributions to the State of New York and beyond, in all aspects of society, including literature, the arts, architecture, and politics.

Applicants will be judged based upon grade point average, good conduct, an interest in pursuing a higher education degree, involvement in community service and extracurricular activities, as well as individual financial need.

Scholarship Winners will be announced in April and will be contacted directly. Winners should plan on being in Albany on Monday, May 19th to receive their award at the Italian-American Day Celebration.

Applicants need not be of Italian-American heritage to apply.

Applications must be submitted by 5PM on the deadline:

March 30, 2025

APPLY HERE

Banner Image:  Contest graphic. Image Credit – Senator Lanza

Senator Andrew Lanza

Senator Andrew J. Lanza was elected to represent Staten Island’s 24th New York State Senate District on November 7, 2006. As a former New York City Council member, prosecutor, accountant and business owner, Senator Lanza brings extensive public and private experience to the Senate.