Loyola University Chicago

With some work identifying appropriate opportunities and composing good applications, there are organizations that will support study in Classical disciplines - at Loyola and abroad, and beyond graduation.

Loyola's Fellowship Office can support you in making applications for national and international scholarships and fellowships, and offers excellent advice. Please consult them as well as your advisors in Classical Studies.

Study Abroad

• APA-AIA Minority Scholarship Program: Competitive awards for minority undergraduate students to further their preparation for graduate study in Classics or Classical archaeology, by summer work. Eligible proposals might include, but are not limited to, participation in summer programs or field schools in Italy, Greece, Egypt, etc., or language training at institutions in the U.S., Canada, or Europe. More information from the American Philological Association and from the Archaeological Institute of America.
• Arthur Patch McKinlay Scholarship: Competitive award for members of the American Classical League who are planning to teach Classics at the elementary through secondary school level for the 2009-2010 school year, to pursue a structured study program involving research or to attend the ACL Institute. More information from the American Classical League.
• Athena Study Abroad sponsors programs in different locations, including Greece and Italy, open to second-year, third-year, and fourth-year college and university students, and offers several academic scholarships, global citizenship awards, and campus-based scholarships to students enrolled in one their programs. More information from Athena Abroad, specifically about their scholarships.
• Charles M. Edwards Scholarship: Competitive award to an outstanding applicant, normally an exceptional undergraduate, to participate in the Summer Sessions of the American School for Classical Studies at Athens. More information from the ASCSA.
• Davies-Jackson Fellowship: Competitive award for students with exceptional academic records who are among the first in their families to graduate from college to participate in a course of study at St. John's College at the University of Cambridge and earn a Cambridge B.A. (which is often regarded as the equivalent of a Master's degree in the U.S.). Eligible fields of study include Archaeology and Anthropology, Classics, and Modern and Medieval Languages; Loyola University Chicago is an eligible institution. Sponsored by the Council of Independent Colleges; see their site for more information
• Fulbright Fellowships: The largest U.S. international exchange program (sponsored by the U.S. Department of State), can support graduating seniors in virtually all fields to pursue research or teach for one year in a foreign country. More information from the Fellowship Office and from the official website of the Fulbright Program.
• Gilman International Scholarship Program: Competitive awards for U.S. undergraduate students receiving Pell Grant funding at a 2-year or 4-year college or university, to participate in study-abroad programs worldwide. More information from the Fellowship Office and from the website of the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program. Eligible fields of study, among many others in the humanities, include Classical Civilization and Classical Studies.
• Marshall Scholarships: Competitive awards for recent graduates of undergraduate programs at accredited four-year colleges or universities in the United States, U.S. citizens, with a grade point average not less than 3.7, to pursue a course of study for two years at a British university. Potential fields of study are unrestricted. More information from the Fellowship Office and from the website of the Marshall Scholarships Program.
• Mitchell Scholars Program: Competitive awards for applicants distinguished by academic excellence, leadership, and a sustained commitment to service and community, to pursue one year of postgraduate study at an institution of higher learning in Ireland or North Ireland, in any discipline they offer; Classical Studies are embraced by many. More information from the Fellowship Office and from the website of the Mitchell Scholars Program.
• Waldbaum Field School Scholarship: Competitive awards for third-year and fourth-year undergraduate students and first-year graduate students who are currently enrolled in a college or university in the U.S. or Canada. Students majoring in archaeology or related disciplines are especially encouraged to apply. More information from the Archaeological Institute of America.

Summer Study - U.S. or Abroad

• ACL Scholarships: The American Classical League offers two different scholarships to members, including undergraduate or graduate Classics majors planning to teach at the elementary through college level, that can be used to support first-time attendance at the ACL Institute: the Arthur Patch McKinlay Scholarship and the Ed Phinney Commemorative Scholarship. More information from the American Classical League.
• APA-AIA Minority Scholarship Program: Competitive awards for minority undergraduate students to further their preparation for graduate study in Classics or Classical archaeology, by summer work. Eligible proposals might include, but are not limited to, participation in summer programs or field schools in Italy, Greece, Egypt, etc., or language training at institutions in the U.S., Canada, or Europe. More information from the American Philological Association and from the Archaeological Institute of America.  
• Charles M. Edwards Scholarship: Competitive award to an outstanding applicant, normally an exceptional undergraduate, to participate in the Summer Sessions of the American School for Classical Studies at Athens. More information from the ASCSA.

Teacher Training

• ACL Scholarships: The American Classical League offers two different scholarships to members, including undergraduate or graduate Classics majors planning to teach at the elementary through college level, that can be used to support first-time attendance at the ACL Institute: the Arthur Patch McKinlay Scholarship and the Ed Phinney Commemorative Scholarship. More information from the American Classical League.
• Leonore Annenberg Teaching Fellowship: Competitive award for exceptionally able candidates to complete a yearlong master’s program at one of four of the nation’s top teacher education programs - Stanford University, the University of Pennsylvania, the University of Virginia, or the University of Washington. In exchange, the candidates must agree to teach for three years in high-need secondary schools. During these first three years in the classroom, Fellows receive intensive on-site mentoring and support. More information from the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation.
• Maureen V. O'Donnell / Eunice E. Kraft Teacher Training Scholarships: Competitive award for members of the American Classical League, including undergraduate or graduate Classics majors planning to teach at the elementary through college level, to help defray expenses associated with teacher-training. Candidates must have completed a substantial part of the courses leading toward certification and be enrolled for classes required for Latin certification and including at least in part classes in methodology and/or curriculum development. More information from the American Classical League.
• Woodrow Wilson-Rockefeller Brothers Fund Fellowships for Aspiring Teachers of Color: Competitive award of grants and financial assistance supporting summer project, graduate school, and loan repayments, so as to help recruit, support, and retain individuals of color as K-12 public school teachers and administrators. More information from the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation.

Undergraduate Study

• Josephine De Karman Fellowships: Competitive award for senior-level undergraduates and for doctoral candidates who will complete their degree in the coming year, currently enrolled in a college or university within the United States. Undergraduate applicants should have exceptional recommendations and grades plus a compelling record of original research or scholarship. The competition is open to students in any discipline, but special consideration will be given to applicants in the humanities. More information from the Josephine De Karman Fellowhsip Trust.
• Manson A. Stewart Scholarships: Competitive award for a second-year or third-year undergraduate Classics major at a college or university with membership in the Classical Association of the Middle West and South, nominated by an individual member of CAMWS, to support study the following third year or fourth year on condition of its including at least two courses in Latin or in ancient Greek. More information from CAMWS.

Graduate Study

• Javits Fellowship Program: Competitive award for U.S. citizen students of exceptional ability, as demonstrated by their achievements and exceptional promise, to undertake doctoral or MFA study in selected fields of the arts, humanities, and social sciences; Classics and Archaeology are included. More information from the Fellowship Office and from the U.S. Department of Education.
• Many universities offer scholarships and other forms of aid to students enrolled in their graduate programs. Be sure to seek information from each school you consider.

This page revised 16 November 2009 by jlong1@luc.edu.