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NIAF DiLella Fellows Program Application

Please complete the application below to be considered for the NIAF DiLella Fellows Program.

Note: Fields with a red * are required

    APPLICANT INFORMATION

    * How did you hear about the NIAF DiLella Fellows Program and the NIAF?

    * First Name:

    * Last Name:

    * Gender:

    * Address 1:

    Address 2:

    * City:

    * State:

    * Zip:

    * Cell Phone:

    * Permanent E-mail Address:

    * Date of Birth:

    BACKGROUND INFORMATION

    * Father of Italian Descent (Y/N):

    * Mother of Italian Descent (Y/N):

    Italian regions where your ancestors are from:

    Enter more specific cities (optional):

    ACADEMIC INFORMATION

    * What is your highest level of education achieved?

    * Most Recent College/University:

    * Most Recent Major/Area of Study:

    * Semester and Year of Graduation:

    * Have you ever taken Italian language or culture classes? (Y/N)

    If so, which one(s) and what motivated you to take these courses?

    * Do you speak, read, and write Italian? (Y/N)

    If yes, what level?

    * Have you ever been to Italy? (Y/N)

    If so, where?

    EXTENDED RESPONSE

    * Have you participated in any NIAF programs or activities in the past, including winning a NIAF scholarship, attending the Voyage of Discovery or attending the NIAF Gala? If yes, list the program(s) and year(s):

    * What does it mean to be Italian American and why is it important to maintain your cultural roots?

    * What are your professional plans and what steps have you taken/are you taking to achieve this goal? How have you distinguished yourself as a future leader in your field?

    * How have you worked to preserve the Italian culture and heritage and the promote and celebration of Italian American traditions and values?

    * How does your current role work to advance relations between the United States and Italy?

    Please be aware that in addition to submitting this application, to be considered for the NIAF DiLella Fellows program, you must submit a copy of your up to date resume and have two letters of recommendation from supervisors submitted on the applicant’s behalf to education@niaf.org by July 22, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Letters sent directly from the applicant will not be accepted.

    Application decisions will be sent on July 29, 2024 by 5:00 p.m. please be sure to add jkennedy@niaf.org to your safe sender list to ensure that you receive application updates.