Welcome To
The Italian Language Foundation, Inc.
Promoting and Supporting Italian Language Education
What Do We Do?
Support the growth of Advanced Placement Program in Italian
ILF Student Members are eligible for the Awards for Excellence, Internships, the Commitment 2 Excellence Program and more.
Train and support teachers of Italian, especially AP Italian
ILF Teacher Members are offered free professional development workshops and webinars and eligible for the Teacher Recognition Awards.
Promote Italian Language study in the United States & the world
Supports the study of Italian language and culture at the highest level in schools and universities throughout the U.S. and across the world.
FEATURED ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Italian Language Foundation (ILF) is honored to have been featured in Italian American Magazine.
ILF Co-founder and President Margaret I. Cuomo, M.D., and Co-founder and leader of the ILF Emerging Leaders Council, Marianna Cuomo Maier, were interviewed by Andrew Cotto, Editor-in-Chief of the magazine. Please click the link below to read the article.
CONGRATULATIONS to Marianna Cuomo Maier, Co-Founder and Co-Leader of the Emerging Leaders Council
Marianna Cuomo Maier, Co-Leader of the Emerging Leaders Council, has been featured in Appetito Magazine. Marianna is a board certified Health and Wellness Coach, and the founder of Grata Wellness (Gratawellness.com)
Click below to read her articles:
CONGRATULATIONS to our Honorees:
Silvana Chiappelloni, Claudio Giusti, and Mirella Galloni!
The Italian Language Foundation Fundraiser - June 26th, 2023
ANNOUNCING THE ITALIAN LANGUAGE FOUNDATION'S
NEW COLLEGE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
ILF College Fellowship: Student required to be enrolled in a college Italian language class, together with other academic courses. A minor or major concentration in Italian is not required. Fellowship is $1,000, renewable for up to 3 years.
Fred Kuwornu – ILF College Fellowship: Student required to be of African-American heritage and enrolled in a college Italian language class, together with other academic courses. A minor or major concentration in Italian is not required. Fellowship is $1,000, renewable for up to 3 years.
Enrico Fermi – ILF College Fellowship: Student required to be enrolled in a college Italian language class and also in science and/or math classes, including pre-med, scientific research, etc. Fellowship is $1,000 per semester, renewable for up to 3 years.
Fellowship Eligibility
- Open to matriculated college level students at the freshman, sophomore, and junior levels.
- Both student and student’s teacher of Italian must be ILF Members. A letter of recommendation from the student’s college professor of Italian is requested.
- Preference will be given to students who have enrolled in the AP Italian course in high school, and have taken the AP Italian exam.
- Student must submit a blog describing their experience studying Italian, traveling to Italy, visiting Italian art exhibits, concerts, restaurants, specialty markets, etc.
- Student must volunteer as a tutor or in other service group in high school or college. A letter of recommendation from the leader of that volunteer organization is required.
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO SPONSOR THE FELLOWSHIP WITH A NAMING OPPORTUNITY, PLEASE SEND A MESSAGE TO:
info@italianlanguagefoundation.org
Commitment 2 Excellence Program
The Italian Language Foundation is delighted to bring you the following Commitment 2 Excellence Program activities:
Summer Leadership Conference
Email Us at info@italianlanguagefoundation.org to attend this conference.
One-To-One Mentorship
Click the ‘Sign Up’ link below to be connected with an ILF Mentor.
Summer Internship
Email Us at info@italianlanguagefoundation.org to inquire about our summer internships.
Thank you to the Giambelli Foundation for its support!
ILF Is Proud To Announce It Has Reached Its Matching Goal And Received A Grant From The Giambelli Foundation. We Are Grateful For Their Continued Support Of ILF’s Mission And Programs
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