Scholarships

Italian Club of Dallas Scholarship for 糖心vlog视频 Abroad students studying Italian
Effective Summer 2025, The Italian Club of Dallas will offer a $1,000 scholarship to an 糖心vlog视频 Italian language student who participate in the 糖心vlog视频-in-Tuscany program. President David Lamberti and ICD Scholarship Chair Ken Venuso met with Italian Area Chair Daniele Forlino in Spring 2025 to finalize the new scholarship terms and agreement. 

 

Angelo Vaccaro (ICD Board Member and Treasurer), Annalisa Mena (ICD VP and Communications Chair), Ken Venuso (ICD Board Member and Chair of the Scholarship Fund), Daniele Forlino (Senior Lecturer of Italian, Italian Area Chair & Advisor, Southern Methodist University) and David Lamberti (ICD President)

Scholarship winner Marla Farrell with ICD Board 

  •  Through the Sons of Italy Foundation® (SIF), and hundreds of thousands of family members located in all fifty states and the District of Columbia, the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America® (OSDIA) has awarded nearly $61 million in scholarships to date. In past years, the SIF has offered 10 to 12 merit-based scholarships (National Leadership Grants), ranging from $4,000 to $25,000 in a nationwide competition. These figures and the number of scholarships may vary according to funding each year. General Eligibility: U.S. citizens of Italian descent (at least one Italian or Italian-American grandparent) enrolled in a four year undergraduate program or a graduate program at an accredited academic institution. More information about specific scholarships can be found . 
  •  Volunteer in Italian Summer Camps for 3 weeks or 6 weeks to help teach English while working with counselors to organize games, sports, art activities, and trips.

Italian Language Foundation Fellowships (renewable for up to 3 years):

  • 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 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 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.

To apply, send the following to info@italianlanguagefoundation.org:

  • Name of teacher who is an ILF Teacher Member. 
  • 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 short explanation (250 words or less) describing your experience studying Italian, traveling to Italy, visiting Italian art exhibits, concerts, restaurants, specialty markets, etc. Attach one or two photos. 
  • Transcript from your most recent semester
  • Proof of enrollment in an Italian class

Application due by November 15 for the following academic year. You must become a student member of the ILF for free in order to apply. Join the ILF for free .

For additional scholarship and fellowship opportunities see the Office of National Undergraduate Fellowships (ONUF) at 糖心vlog视频