Become a Member to participate in the ILF Commitment to Excellence (C2E) Program.
It's Free!
- As in the past, both the AP Italian Student and Teacher need to be registered as ILF Members, and need to submit proof of active membership.
- The student of AP Italian submits a summary of her/his AP Italian project at the same time that the AP Italian score is submitted to The Italian Language Foundation.
The exact date will be announced when the College Board announces its date for score reporting. - The student of AP Italian describes in paragraph form (250 words or less) the impact of the newly revised AP Italian format on the individual learning experience.
- A. Was the research into the theme of Art and Creativity a beneficial experience?
- B. Did the new format offer the students the opportunity to expand their knowledge and excel?
- C. What advice would you offer future AP Italian students who will be taking this course in 2027-2028?
- Student must submit proof of the AP Italian Exam score to The Italian Language Foundation as soon it becomes available.
- All required information, as described above, must be submitted in one email message. Kindly use Microsoft Word to create and send your summary and your advice to future AP Italian students. Send a photo of your actual AP Italian Score Report to the ILF, as well. Proof of ILF Student and
Teacher Membership should also be included in the one email message that you will send to the Italian Language Foundation.
Incomplete applications for the Award for Excellence will automatically disqualify the student applicant.
The Italian Language Foundation’s College Fellowships
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING CHANGES TO THE ILF COLLEGE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM:
- 1. Applications for the Spring, 2027 ILF Fellowships will be announced in November, 2026.
- 2. For all ILF College Fellowships, students who qualify for a Fellowship TWICE for two separate semesters during their four year college enrollment. Students must apply separately for each fellowship, and must meet all criteria each time.
- 3. All information required for each Fellowship should be submitted in ONE EMAIL MESSAGE to: info@italianlanguagefoundation.
Only complete applications will be considered. Applications will be complete once proof of registration in an Italian language class is submitted
- 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 OR TO SPONSOR THE FELLOWSHIP WITH A NAMING OPPORTUNITY, PLEASE SEND A MESSAGE TO:
[email protected]
WHAT IS THE C2E PROGRAM?
Commitment to Excellence (C2E) Program is geared to 11th & 12th grade high school and college level students of Italian with a goal to help them become global career and workforce ready through Mentorship, Leadership and Internship exposure.
C2E Program Components
One-to-One Mentorship
Students are matched to a Mentor to support them with resume writing, college applications and to have someone to help them navigate their educational goals.
ILF Student Fellowships
In 2023, the ILF announced its Student Fellowships for eligible 12th graders and college students enrolled in Italian language classes. The ILF Fellowship can be applied toward the continued study of the Italian language in an approved college program in the United States.
Leadership Development
For 2023, ILF is sponsoring for high school level students a virtual leadership conference from July 31 - August 4, 2023. Contact the ILF if you are interested in Leadership Development
Summer Internships
Select prepared students are chosen for Summer Internships with ILF's Corporate Internship Partners, U.S based Italian companies to gain workforce skills and enhance their Italian language skills.
Student Member Benefits
Cultural Events
From music to theater, art shows and food festivals become a part of immerse yourself in a variety of cultural events where as a Student Member you can volunteer and/or attend an event from our list….
AP Italian Language and Culture
Student Members are kept up to date on the College Board’s AP Italian Language and Culture information, resources and updates.
Become an Italian Language Foundation Contributory Writer
In English or Italiano, we are looking for a few of our very own Student Members to become Contributory Writers! Tell us about your Italian learning experiences, how is AP Italian helping your formazione scolastica? Traveled to Italy already, write a pictorial or send us a video post.
Interested?
See our Blog Guidelines and once you become a Student Member, Contact Us so you can add Contributory Writer to your Resume.
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