Grants honoring Italian American Philanthropist Ms. Maria Manetti Shrem are available through the COMITES (Committee of Italians Abroad), under the auspices of the Consulate of Italy in San Francisco, to support students taking the AP Italian Language and Culture Exam in 2024.
As an effort to increase the number of AP Italian Language and Culture Exams, candidates can apply in the following territories: Northern California, Utah, Idaho, Washington, Alaska, Hawaii, Montana, and Oregon.
Who can apply?
- Students
- Students (or their guardians if students are minors) preparing and taking AP Italian Language and Culture Exam independently. (Application Form A)
- Italian Exchange students enrolled in junior or senior classes in local High Schools, preparing and taking for the AP Italian Language and Culture Exam. (Application Form A)
- Students (or their guardians if students are minors) preparing and taking AP Italian Language and Culture Exam independently. (Application Form A)
- Teachers
- Teachers in schools preparing students for the AP Italian Language and Culture Exam and wishing to acknowledge them with a monetary token. (Application Form B)
What can the Grant be used for?
Incentive prizes for students with a high score (3 and above) at the AP Italian Language and Culture Exam ($100 for score 5, $80 for score 4, $60 for score 3).
How do I know if I get the Grant?
A grant Review Committee with representatives from the COMITES will review each application on a case—by—case basis
What are the requirements to receive the grants?
Students commit to take the AP Italian Language and Culture Exam on May 13 2024 and send to the address the AP Exam score no later than 30 September 2024 to
Angela Zagarella
President of the Commission for Language and Culture COMITES
zangela60@gmail. com
How and when will I get the Grant?
Checks and/or money orders will be mailed to the recipients with a certificate of appreciation from the COMITES and the Consul General of Italy starting mid-November 2024. All checks and money orders must be cashed by 31 December 2024.
What is the deadline for submitting my application?
All applications must be submitted through google form no later than April 22, 2024.
04/10/2024 Angela Zagarella