University Student Prizes
Every year in collaboration with local universities, the Dante Alighieri Society offers prizes to high achieving students of Italian to assist with their studies. Students who demonstrate academic excellence and a strong commitment to learning Italian are selected by University Italian staff and presented at our Presentation of Excellence Awards, held annually in March. The prevision of these scholarships is made possible by the generosity of the family of the late Prof. Colin McCormick, of the Santoro family and of Italian Club Cavour.
Italian Teacher ScholarshipsEvery year the Dante Alighieri Society seeks applications from Victorian teachers of Italian for two scholarships. The scholarships are intended to assist successful teachers continue their language studies at one of the Dante Alighieri Society’s schools in Italy. The successful candidates are chosen by a panel of judges and are presented with their scholarship at our Presentation of Excellence Awards, held annually in March.
The prevision of these scholarships is made possible by the generosity of Mrs. Elsie Valmorbida and of the Marcocci family. 2020 Scholarship winners:
Mrs. Maria Daniele - Loyola College Watsonia Ms. Patrizia Testa - Springside West Secondary College 2018/2019 Scholarship winner:
Ms. Jana Adzic - Copperfield College Sydenham 2015/2016 Scholarship winners:
Mr. Maurizio Corso - Gladstone Park Secondary College Ms. Cyvonne Scarica - Hoppers Crossing Secondary College |
2014/2015 Scholarship Winners:
Ms. Vanessa Folino and Mr. Adam Bianco |
Italian Teacher Scholarships
The Society is grateful to teachers for continuing to promote the Italian language and culture in their school and we encourage teachers to take advantage of this enriching opportunity.
Please note that scholarship applications will reopen in 2022.
Please refer to the application form for terms and conditions.
Please note that scholarship applications will reopen in 2022.
Please refer to the application form for terms and conditions.
SUBMISSION DATE: to be announced
Suggested language schools - Italy
Nominated teachers may choose to attend a Dante Society school or another institution of their choosing.
Le Scuole di Italiano per stranieri di Roma, Milano, Firenze, Bologna fanno parte della Società Dante Alighieri, istituita nel 1889 da un gruppo di intellettuali italiani guidati dal poeta Giosue Carducci con lo scopo di "tutelare e diffondere la lingua e la cultura italiane nel mondo, ravvivando i legami spirituali dei connazionali all’estero con la madre patria e alimentando tra gli stranieri l’amore e il culto per la civiltà italiana".
Le Scuole di Italiano per stranieri di Roma, Milano, Firenze, Bologna fanno parte della Società Dante Alighieri, istituita nel 1889 da un gruppo di intellettuali italiani guidati dal poeta Giosue Carducci con lo scopo di "tutelare e diffondere la lingua e la cultura italiane nel mondo, ravvivando i legami spirituali dei connazionali all’estero con la madre patria e alimentando tra gli stranieri l’amore e il culto per la civiltà italiana".
Other Suggested Language Schools:
Scuola Leonardo da Vinci - Roma, Milano, Firenze, Siena, Viareggio
La Dante Mondavio - Le Marche
Scuola Babilonia - Taormina
Scuola Leonardo da Vinci - Roma, Milano, Firenze, Siena, Viareggio
La Dante Mondavio - Le Marche
Scuola Babilonia - Taormina