Sabrina LoPresti, an Italian minor with a major in Business Administration, has been selected as one of only 20 students nationwide to participate in the National Italian American Foundation’s (NIAF) prestigious Voyage of Discovery program.

The highly competitive scholarship program, which receives over 200 applications annually, selects just ten female and ten male Italian American college students for a two-week cultural immersion trip to Italy.

“I’m deeply honored to be one of ten female students nationally selected for this NIAF Voyage program,” said Sabrina. “As a second-generation Italian American, this is like a dream come true—the perfect reward for my passion, hard work, and dedication to celebrating our culture. I look forward to exploring Rome and Lazio with their incredible history, to network with others, and truly connect with my roots.”

Sabrina’s selection comes as no surprise to those familiar with her. Beyond her remarkable enthusiasm and engagement in her Italian classes, she previously served as a Coccia-Inserra Intern and also held an internship with the National Organization of Italian American Women (NOIAW). Additionally, she is an alumna of the Italian American Future Leaders (IAFL).

The NIAF Voyage of Discovery program, established by Ambassador Peter F. Secchia to help young Italian Americans explore their heritage, has sent nearly 1,000 students to Italy since its inception.