Scholarships
Congratulations, Sophia!
Sophia Lo Re
2026 Amici Della Lingua Italiana Scholarship Recipient
Sophia is attending Fairfield University in Fairfield, Connecticut, where she is studying nursing and Italian language. Auguri, Sophia! We’re so proud of you!
Amici Della Lingua Italiana is proud to sponsor three scholarships supporting students in their educational journey.
Amici Della Lingua Italiana Scholarship
Funded by ongoing donations from our members and supporters, this scholarship can be applied to the college of the student’s choice.
Lena Awdiok Language Studies Scholarship
An endowed scholarship at Rowan College at Burlington County (RCBC).
Amici Della Lingua Italiana Scholarship Endowment
An endowed scholarship at Rowan College at Burlington County (RCBC).
Previous ADLI Scholarship Recipients
| Year | Recipient | University |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Nicholas Caputo | Marist University |
| 2022 | Nathanael Moore | The College of New Jersey |
| 2021 | Nicole Bruno | Villanova University |
| 2019 | Veronica Moore | The Catholic University of America |
| 2018 | Kristen Bruno | Sacred Heart University |
| 2018 | Donavan M. DeVito | Xavier University |
| 2017 | Olivia Fante | Saint Joseph’s University |
Congratulations to all our past recipients!
University of Bologna
Founded in 1088, the University of Bologna is widely recognized as the oldest university in continuous operation in the Western world. It was the first degree-awarding institution of higher learning, and the first to be called a universitas. Uniquely, it was organized and run by a guild of students. Today it is still known by its Latin motto, Alma Mater Studiorum, “nourishing mother of studies.”
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Amici Della Lingua Italiana Scholarship
This ADLI-funded scholarship recognizes and supports an active member, or an active member’s child or grandchild, who is enrolled in an Italian studies program at any accredited college or university.
ADLI awards at least one $500 scholarship each year, to be used toward tuition and fees for an Italian studies course.
Eligibility & Requirements
- Citizenship & interest: Applicants should be U.S. citizens with an interest in Italian language and culture.
- Two letters of recommendation: High school students must submit letters from their school’s language department describing their performance in Italian studies.
- Essay: A typed essay of 500–750 words, in English or Italian, on the topic: “How I Plan to Make Use of the Study of Italian Language.”
- Deadline: All documents must be received by the end of April.
How to Apply
Mail your application materials to:
Amici Della Lingua Italiana
P.O. Box 1221
Burlington, NJ 08016-0821
Or deliver them to any member of the Board of Directors.
Selection
The ADLI Board will select the recipient by the end of May.
Rowan College at Burlington County Scholarships
ADLI also sponsors two endowed scholarships at Rowan College at Burlington County (RCBC):
- Lena Awdiok Language Studies Scholarship
- Amici Della Lingua Italiana Scholarship Endowment
Click the red button below to view eligibility criteria and how to apply through the college.