NIAF DiLella Fellows Program Application

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Completed online application – Start your application below!
  • Once you submit your online application, you will receive an individual Dropbox link sent to your email, within 72 hours of applying. Please check your spam folder for an email from jkennedy@niaf.org. You must submit the following to your personal Dropbox folder for your application to be considered complete:
    • Two different letters of recommendation by past supervisors on letterhead, typed, PDF format
    • Resume, PDF format

All the above must be submitted to your personal Dropbox folder by: Thursday May 15, 2025, 11:59 p.m. ET

Application Deadline: Thursday May 15, 2025, 11:59 p.m. ET
Applicants Notified: Tuesday, May 27, 2025, by 5:00 p.m. ET via email
Applicant Acceptance Deadline: Monday, June 2, 2025, by 5:00 p.m. ET via email

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:

    * NIAF Member ID Number:

    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 promote and celebrate Italian American traditions and values?

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

    * Why is it important to give back to organizations like NIAF? How do you plan on getting involved with NIAF after the DiLella Fellows trip?

    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 to your personal Dropbox folder by May 15, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. ET.

    Application decisions will be sent on May 27, 2025 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.