2009 Russell Salvatore
Scholarship Award Competition

Three graduating high school seniors from Erie County will each receive a Scholarship Award of $ 1,000.

To be eligible you need to graduate from high school in 2009 and be 50% Italian. Scholarships may be applied to a post high school program that furthers your education or training.

Winners will be chosen by judges selected by the Board of the Italian Heritage Festival.

Judges will base their decision on your essay describing how your understanding of what it means to be a US citizen is influenced by your Italian heritage.

Limit essays to three (3) pages, double spaced. Less is ok if you write concisely but take up to 3.
We care more about your message than the number of words.

Submit your essay and cover sheet postmarked by May 31, 2009 to:

Judith Einach
Chair, Russell Salvatore Scholarship Committee
Italian Heritage Festival
PO Box 39
Buffalo, NY 14207

Or, email your essay and cover sheet to scholarship@buffaloitalianfestival.com by May 31, 2009.

The cover sheet should include the following information:

• Your name
• Name(s) of your parent(s) or guardian(s)
• Your Phone Number
• Your Email
• Your Address (including your city or
  town and zip code)
• Your high school
• The training program or college you’ll
  attend after high school

Awardees will be notified by June 30, 2009.
Russell Salvatore will present the scholarships to awardees on July 16, 2009 during the Italian Heritage Festival opening ceremony.