Now Accepting Applications for the 18^th Annual Ambassador Peter F. Secchia Voyage of Discovery Program

All-expenses-paid Trip to Italy for Italian American Students

The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) is excited to announce that it is now accepting applications for its Ambassador Peter F. Secchia Voyage of Discovery program. Now in its 18^th year, this all-expenses-paid cultural and educational initiative sends 20 Italian American college and university students to Italy each year, to strengthen their understanding of their heritage and the contributions Italy has made to the world.

The 14-day trip, which will take place in June 2017, will include opportunities for students to attend educational lectures; meet with government officials and business leaders; visit government offices, international businesses, museums and other cultural attractions; and perform community service.

Participants must be between the ages of 18 and 23 at the time of travel (June 2017); enrolled in a college or university for the semester preceding the trip (Spring 2017); and must be of Italian heritage and have never travelled to Italy.

Apply online at www.niaf.org/voyageofdiscovery. Only online applications will be accepted. Applicants are also required to mail a transcript, resume and two written recommendations from a teacher, school official, political or community leader. Deadline to apply is January 31, 2017 (11:59 p.m. EST). Applicants will be notified via email on Monday, February 27, 2017.

If you or your students have any questions, please feel free to contact me directly at jstreisfeld@niaf.org or on my direct line at (202)939-3114.

Buone feste,

Julia

Julia Streisfeld

Assistant Director of Programs

The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF)

1860 19th Street NW

Washington, DC 20009

Direct: 202/939-3114

Main: 202/387-0600

Fax: 202/387-0833

E-mail: jstreisfeld@niaf.org

On the web at www.niaf.org