Italian heritage scholarships available
YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Italian Heritage Foundation is accepting scholarship applications through July 3 from students who will be attending Youngstown State University this fall.
Applicants must submit a biography describing their high school experience and an essay explaining why they should receive the scholarship along with their plans for the future.
Four $1,000 scholarships will be awarded: Centofanti Scholarship, Tony Lariccia Family Scholarship, Fernando Riccione Scholarship and Don Pipino Scholarship.
Mail applications to Flora Direnzo Schneider at 141 Homestead Drive, Columbiana, Ohio 44408.
The awards will be presented at the Greater Youngstown Italian Fest on Aug. 4.