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. 2015/2016 Scholarship winners:
Mr. Maurizio Corso - Gladstone Park Secondary College Ms. Cyvonne Scarica - Hoppers Crossing Secondary College 2018/2019 Scholarship winner:
Ms. Jana Adzic - Copperfield College Sydenham |
2014/2015 Scholarship Winners:
Ms. Vanessa Folino and Mr. Adam Bianco |
Italian Teacher Scholarships 2019
1st March, 2019
To all Victorian Teachers of Italian,
Once again the Dante Alighieri Society of Melbourne is offering two, $5,000, scholarships to study in Italy. The purpose of the scholarship is to encourage and involve teachers of Italian in primary and secondary schools to continue to improve methodology and teaching practice. With this in mind, the Dante Alighieri Society invites teachers to consider the following questions:
The Dante Alighieri Society invites teachers to apply for the 2019 Italian Teacher Scholarship. 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 this scholarship is to be used by the end of April 2020.
Please refer to the application form for terms and conditions.
To all Victorian Teachers of Italian,
Once again the Dante Alighieri Society of Melbourne is offering two, $5,000, scholarships to study in Italy. The purpose of the scholarship is to encourage and involve teachers of Italian in primary and secondary schools to continue to improve methodology and teaching practice. With this in mind, the Dante Alighieri Society invites teachers to consider the following questions:
- Would you like the opportunity to participate in an in-country course in the Italian language?
- Would you like to immerse yourself in Italian culture for three weeks or more?
- Would you like an experience in Italy that enhances your teaching style and maximises your present curriculum?
- Do you think it is time to be reinvigorated and inspired by a new experience of Italian culture that allows you to gain further insight into traditions and customs?
- Do you have a teaching colleague whom you would encourage to also apply?
The Dante Alighieri Society invites teachers to apply for the 2019 Italian Teacher Scholarship. 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 this scholarship is to be used by the end of April 2020.
Please refer to the application form for terms and conditions.
SUBMISSION DATE: Friday 13 September 2019
Suggested language schools - Italy
Nominated teachers may choose to attend a Dante Society school or another institution of their choosing.
Suggested schools:
SOCIETÀ DANTE ALIGHIERI, SCUOLA DI ITALIANO - ROMA
Piazza Firenze, 27 – 00186 Roma
Tel + 39 06 6873722 - Fax + 39 06 6873691
Email: info@roma.ladante.it
Website: roma.ladante.it
SOCIETÀ DANTE ALIGHIERI, SCUOLA DI ITALIANO - BOLOGNA
Via Marsala, 2 - 40126 Bologna
Tel. +39 347 3221840
Email: info@bologna.ladante.it
Website: bologna.ladante.it
SOCIETÀ DANTE ALIGHIERI, SCUOLA DI ITALIANO - FIRENZE
Via Gino Capponi, 4 - 50121 Firenze
Tel: +39 055 2479014
Email: info@firenze.ladante.it
Website: firenze.ladante.it
SOCIETÀ DANTE ALIGHIERI, SCUOLA DI ITALIANO - MILANO
Via Napo Torriani 10 - 20124 Milano
Tel. +39 02 6692816 - Fax +39 02 6693098
Email: info@milano.ladante.it
Website: milano.ladante.it
Scuola Leonardo da Vinci - Roma, Milano, Firenze, Siena, Viareggio
La Dante Mondavio - Le Marche
Scuola Babilonia - Taormina
Suggested schools:
SOCIETÀ DANTE ALIGHIERI, SCUOLA DI ITALIANO - ROMA
Piazza Firenze, 27 – 00186 Roma
Tel + 39 06 6873722 - Fax + 39 06 6873691
Email: info@roma.ladante.it
Website: roma.ladante.it
SOCIETÀ DANTE ALIGHIERI, SCUOLA DI ITALIANO - BOLOGNA
Via Marsala, 2 - 40126 Bologna
Tel. +39 347 3221840
Email: info@bologna.ladante.it
Website: bologna.ladante.it
SOCIETÀ DANTE ALIGHIERI, SCUOLA DI ITALIANO - FIRENZE
Via Gino Capponi, 4 - 50121 Firenze
Tel: +39 055 2479014
Email: info@firenze.ladante.it
Website: firenze.ladante.it
SOCIETÀ DANTE ALIGHIERI, SCUOLA DI ITALIANO - MILANO
Via Napo Torriani 10 - 20124 Milano
Tel. +39 02 6692816 - Fax +39 02 6693098
Email: info@milano.ladante.it
Website: milano.ladante.it
Scuola Leonardo da Vinci - Roma, Milano, Firenze, Siena, Viareggio
La Dante Mondavio - Le Marche
Scuola Babilonia - Taormina