Due to the high volume of applications, Joseph Rizzuto is proud to announce an extension to the 2019 edition of his scholarship program, the Joseph Rizzuto Staten Island Scholarship. The scholarship will now be accepting submissions until November 15, 2019.

The scholarship is now also open to Italian-American students who have been accepted to accredited colleges and universities for the 2020-2021 school year, or those currently enrolled in higher education for the current school year. "I was overwhelmed by the response that we've received for the scholarship," says Joseph Rizzuto. "With the amount of interest that there is, I wanted to ensure that everyone has a chance to apply."