Classics Undergraduate Travel Award

The Classics Department is offering a travel award to be used between June 2018 and June 2019. The award amount of $2000.00 may be used for any program that focuses on the Greek or Latin language, including pedagogy and/or oral Greek/Latin; Greek or Roman literature, history, or culture; or Greek or Roman art, architecture and archaeology, including participation in excavations.

Eligibility

All full-time students who have declared a major in Classics are eligible to apply for this award. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Application

Please send a brief description, not exceeding 300 words, of: • your proposed program, with a web link • the benefits you expect to gain from participating in this program

Deadline for application: Monday, February 1, 2018.

Submit applications to Craig Williams, Chair of the Committee on Honors and Awards. Awards will be made on the basis of the merits of the plan of study and your academic performance in Classics courses. All funds will be paid in the form of reimbursements, via your student account.

Donors

This award is made possible through the generous support of alumni and friends of the Department of the Classics. The winner will be contacted within a few weeks of the deadline, so (s)he may finalize travel plans, and announced formally at the Classics Achievement Ceremony, Friday, May 11, 2018 4:00-6:00, Mediterranean Gallery, Spurlock Museum.

PAST WINNERS

Nina Hopkins attended the Poggio Civitate Excavation in Summer 2017

Hephestion Bolaris attended the 2016 Accademia Vivarium Novum Summer School in Rome

James Stark attended the 2015 American Academy in Rome Classical Summer School

Audrey Majors attended the 2014 Summer Living Latin in Rome Program