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
Don’t miss this exciting opportunity from The Italian Language Foundation!
Congratulations to the winners of the Fall, 2026 college Fellowships from The Italian Language Foundation:
Spencer DeVilliers – He is a student at the University of Arkansas, and a recipient of the Enrico Fermi Fellowship
Nia Gamble – She is a student at Hunter College and a recipient of the Claire Gaudiani Memorial Fellowship.
Gianna Yerkes – She is a student at Georgetown University and a recipient of the Alfred Catalanotto Memorial Fellowship.
The Italian Language Foundation’s College Fellowships
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING CHANGES TO THE ILF COLLEGE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM:
Become an ILF Student Member (it’s free): Sign up here!
- Send the following to [email protected]:
- Name of teacher who is an ILF Teacher Member. (Professor not a Teacher Member? They can register here: Teacher Member Sign-Up)
- A letter of recommendation from your college professor of Italian
- A letter of recommendation from a leader of a volunteer organization you are affiliated with as a tutor or other volunteer
- A blog (250 words or less) describing your experience studying Italian, traveling to Italy, visiting Italian art exhibits, concerts, restaurants, specialty markets, etc. Also, send one or two photos relevant to your blog, a title, and a two-sentence bio of yourself. Submit it in Italian and English.
- Your official transcript from your most recent semester
- Proof of enrollment in an Italian language class for the semester applied for
Alfred Catalanotto Memorial Fellowship – for students attending colleges/universities in the USA studying business as a major concentration, and are enrolled in an Italian language class(es). Fellowship is $1,000 per semester.
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.
The Claire Gaudiani Memorial 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 per semester..
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 per semester.
For more information on The Claire Gaudiani Memorial Fellowship program, visit our Student Page.
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO SPONSOR THE FELLOWSHIP WITH A NAMING OPPORTUNITY, PLEASE SEND A MESSAGE TO:
[email protected]
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- La Mia Storia con l’italiano: Dalle Radici Alla Medicina May 22, 2026
- My Story With the Italian Language: From Roots to Medicine May 22, 2026
- Sotto la luce Della luna Italiana May 9, 2026
- Under the Light of the Italian Moon May 9, 2026
- La Cucina Della Nonna May 8, 2026
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