Wilks Travel
Grant

Students at Villa Vergiliana

harry wilks

Mr. Harry Wilks

Thanks to the generosity of Mr. Harry Wilks, The Vergilian Society is pleased to offer grants for groups of secondary school students to stay at the Villa Vergiliana in Cuma, Italy!

What do the Grants cover?
The Wilks Grant covers room and board for a teacher and a group of students for up to a week of
study based at the Villa Vergiliana in Italy.

What can my students and I see and do while staying at the Villa?
The Villa Vergiliana is located in Cuma, in the region of Campania, Italy. It is well-suited for
exploring the ancient Greek and Roman sites in the entire Bay of Naples, including Pompeii,
Herculaneum, Pozzuoli, Baiae, Paestum, and Capri, among others. The Villa itself is a study
center with a library and learning spaces, as well as balconies and a bocce court. The Villa staff
can assist in arranging visits and transportation.

What are the requirements for application?
The Vergilian Society welcomes applications from the full range of secondary school teachers
interested in the languages and cultures of antiquity. Teachers must be members of The Vergilian
Society, and if chosen, their schools must become Institutional Members of The Vergilian
Society, if they are not already.

How do I apply?
Complete the application below. Grants are awarded on a rolling basis. Please direct any
questions to The Vergilian Society 2nd Vice President, Kelly Kusch.

Learn more about Villa Vergiliana and the student experience on Vergilian Society tours.

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Are you a member of The Vergilian Society?(Required)
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Please email Mina Sgariglia, Administrative Director of the Villa, to check availability
What travels have you done and what experience do you have leading student groups abroad?
Please upload an itemized budget, even if provisional. Since the Wilks Grant covers room and board only, please indicate other sources of funding-grants, parents, etc.
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