• IACC/ NIAF Voage of Discovery Application

    The Italian American Cultural Club of Steubenville has partnered with the National Italian American Foundation to provide an opportunity to a student to attend its annual Voyage of Discovery Program. This is an all-expenses paid voyage of Italy as hosted and facilitated by the National Italian American Foundation. For more information about the program and its requirements, please visit www.iaccsteubenville.org/voyage.

  • Applicant Information

  • Date of Birth*
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    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Do you currently reside within a 30-mile radius of Steubenville, Ohio OR have you been previously affiliated with the Italian American Cultural Club of Steubenville prior to October 1, 2026?*

  • College/University Information

  • Expected Graduation Date*
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    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
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  • Campo Italiano Participation

  • Have you participated in IACC Campo Italiano?*
  • Campo Italiano role(s)

  • Family Connection to IACC

  • Does a parent, legal guardian, sibling, or grandparent currently belong to IACC as a member?*
  • Relationship(s) to the applicant

  • Italian-American Heritage & Cultural Connection

  • Prior travel to Italy does not make an applicant ineligible. However, preference in the selection process may be given to applicants who have not previously traveled to Italy, consistent with the revised NIAF-aligned requirements.
  • Have you ever traveled to Italy?*

  • Essay Upload

    Please read all instructions carefully before uploading your essay.
  • Essay prompt: “What does being Italian American mean to you? Describe how your heritage, family, community, traditions, or personal experiences have shaped your connection to Italian culture and your Italian-American identity. Additionally, explain how participating in NIAF’s Voyage of Discovery would deepen that connection and influence how you carry your heritage forward in the future.”
  • Your essay must be 500–750 words and will be worth 60 points. It is reviewed independently using these categories: Understanding of Italian-American Identity (15 points); Personal Reflection, Heritage & Authenticity (15 points); Connection to Culture, Family & Community (10 points); Potential Impact of Voyage of Discovery (15 points); Communication & Organization (5 points).
  • Your essay must reflect your own experiences, thoughts, writing, and voice. If Artificial Intelligence (AI) use is detected in the submission, the essay will not be considered by the committee.
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  • NIAF Eligibility Attestation

  • I acknowledge the NIAF eligibility requirements listed below*
  • Full-time college student for the semester preceding the trip*
  • Age at the time of travel*
  • Commitment to Italian culture and heritage*
  • U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status*
  • NIAF membership status*
  • Eligibility acknowledgment*
  • Signature Date*
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    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
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