By applying for this scholarship, you are committing to the continued study of the Italian language for the next 4 years (8 semesters). If you cannot commit to 4 years then please apply for the Italian Language Scholarship.
There is only one recipient of the Raffiani Family Foundation Scholarship. If you are not chosen as the recipient, your application is automatically considered for our Italian Language Scholarship. Please DO NOT fill out the Italian Language Scholarship application.
Interviews for this scholarship will take place in May – date will be determined. You will be notified of the location and your exact time via text or email prior to the interview. The interview will be conducted in Italian.
Requirements for your application
– Please fill in the personal information below.
– You will need to make a google slides presentation (See TEMPLATE) that includes the following information:
Let the slides peak our interest, include relevant images. You do not need to use the template – let it inspire you. Make it engaging, make it exciting, make it your own! (limit to 5 minutes or less)
- Slide 1:
- Your first and last name, include a picture of yourself
- The university you are attending and your major/minor
- Slide 2:
- Your background and heritage. What’s your connection to the study Italian language?
- Slide 3:
- List 3-5 of your most memorable high school accomplishments (clubs, activities, sports and the positions held)
- Which one are you most proud of and why?
- Slide 4: Please answer ONE of the questions below:
- For those of you who have been to Italy: What was your favorite place and why?
- If you are of Italian heritage, have you ever visited your ancestors’ home town: How did you feel about seeing your family’s birthplace?
- For those who have not visited Italy yet, but want to, describe the destination you would like to see.
- Slide 5: Written and narrated in Italian
- You are committing to continue the study of the Italian language at the university level for 4 years (8 semesters). Why? To what extent (minor/major)? How are you aspiring to use it? How will it serve to enhance your career path?
- SCREENCASTIFY: Once the presentation is completed, record the narration of your presentation using the Screencastify browser extension for chrome.
- Applicants should download screencastify on their browser. This will allow you to record the voice-over for your Google Slides presentation.
- Here are 2 videos that explain how to use screencastify
- Upon completion, please share the link in the “using the public link option in screencastify and include the link in the application below.
- GOOGLE VIDS: allows slide creation with a option to record your narration.
- Here are 2 videos that explain how to use google vids
- How To Use Google Vids (Beginner’s Guide)
- How to Screen Record with Google Vids: Step-by-Step Tutorial
- Upon completion, please share the link in the “using the public link option in google vids and include the link in the application below.
You will need to include a public link to your slideshow on the application below.