Advanced Placement Capstone Award

Overview

The Advanced Placement Capstone Award is a recognition by the College Board for students who complete the AP Capstone program. While often an academic honor, some local districts provide small scholarships or honorariums to recipients. This entry refers to the academic distinction which can be leveraged for college scholarships. Background: The AP Capstone program consists of two courses—AP Seminar and AP Research—designed to develop students' critical thinking, research, and communication skills.