Become a Member to participate in the ILF Commitment to Excellence (C2E) Program.
It's Free!
The Awards for Excellence recognize high school students in the USA who earn a 4 or 5 on the AP Italian exam and who commit to enrolling in an Italian language course in their freshman year of college in the United States. To be eligible, you must:
- Be an ILF Student Member. Not a member? Join here: Student Registration Form
- Have a teacher of Italian who is an ILF Teacher Member. They may join here if they are not a member already: Teacher Registration Form | Your teacher of Italian is eligible for a cash reward, depending upon your score.
- Have given the College Board permission to share your AP exam score
- Have received a 4 or 5 on the AP Italian exam
- Provide proof of registration in Italian language course(s) in your freshman year of college in the United States.
To submit your application:
- Fill out the application form here.
- Provide proof of registration in Italian language course(s) in your freshman year of college in the United States. Send documentation to [email protected]
We look forward to reviewing your applications and awarding excellent students and their teachers of Italian!
ANNOUNCING THE CLAIRE GAUDIANI MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIP
PROGRAM
Please wait for the announcement to be made.
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. – please also send one or two photos to go with your blog!
- Your official transcript from your most recent semester
- Proof of enrollment in an Italian class for Spring 2025
- 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.
- 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, 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.
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. The Fellowship is $1,000 per semester, renewable up to 3-years.
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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