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Fellowships and Other Opportunities

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. See individual fellowships in the lists below.

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 - Undergraduate and Post-Baccalaureate

  • American Archaeology Abroad: Competitive award for an undergraduate student enrolled in an American college or university, majoring in archaeology or a related discipline, in order to help facilitate participation in an archaeological excavation abroad. Winning fellows are required to blog about their experience weekly on the AAA website and to submit a final report regarding their experience, suitable for publication on the website. More information about the Al and Margaret Cohen American Archaeology Abroad Fellowship from American Archaeology Abroad.
  • APA 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.
  • ARCS Fellowships: Competitive awards for advanced undergraduates as well as graduate students engaged in research on ancient, medieval, or modern Bulgaria or the Balkan peninsula, in any field of the humanities or social sciences. Undergraduate students have the option to be given an examination and write a term paper at the end of the program if they need to receive credits for the program from their home institutions. ARCS does not grant credit, but can issue certificates of participation, and the students' home institutions can then confer credits based on the students' examinations and term papers. More information, including a link to download application materials, from the American Research Center in Sofia. The deadline for applications for the 2012-13 academic year is 15 February 2012; candidates will receive notification by 1 April.
  • 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.
  • CIEE Naples, Classical Studies: One program among the many sponsored by the Council on International Educational Exchange bases undergraduate students in Naples to study Italian language and culture, Latin, and Classical Studies taught in English; scholarships available competitively.
  • 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 about the fellowship and links to information about individual programs.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 2011-2012 school year, to pursue a structured study program involving research or to attend the ACL Institute. More information from the American Classical League.
  • 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.
  • Lionel Pearson Fellowship: Competitive awards for outstanding students majoring in Greek, Latin, Classics, or closely related fields at any American or Canadian college or university, to broaden and develop their knowledge of Greek and Latin literature in the original languages by undertaking a year of postgraduate study at an English or Scottish university. More information from the American Philological Association.
  • Ricci Scholars Program: Competitive awards for high-achieving Loyola University Chicago sophomores who propose a compelling academic research project, to prepare for their experience at an introductory session in the sophomore year, divide the junior year between immersion experiences at the John Felice Rome Center in the fall semester and The Beijing Center for Chinese Studies in the spring semester, and finally return to the Chicago campuses in the senior year, complete their research projects, and present their work to the next group of Ricci Scholars. Apply during the Fall semester of the sophomore year. More information about the Ricci Scholars Program, and Application Brochure, from Loyola's Office for International Programs.
  • Study Abroad Greece: The website Study Abroad Greece offers indexes of American University Abroad programs and Major International Study Abroad Programs, with links to specific offerings.
  • 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 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.
  • 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.
  • LUROP Provost Fellowships: Competitive awards for Loyola University Chicago undergraduate students to gain research experience by working closely with faculty mentors in the areas of the faculty mentors' scholarship. Summer and academic-year programs are available. More information from the Loyola Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program.

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 Fellowship Trust.
  • LUROP Provost Fellowships: Competitive awards for Loyola University Chicago undergraduate students to gain research experience by working closely with faculty mentors in the areas of the faculty mentors' scholarship. Summer and academic-year programs are available. More information from the Loyola Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program.
  • PanHellenic Scholarship Awards: Competitive awards for U.S. students of Hellenic descent currently pursuing an undergraduate degree. PanHellenic Awards are offered to undergraduate students who are selected based, first and foremost, on academic merit. In addition to the scholarship itself, awardees receive induction to the PanHellenic Honors Society as distinguished lifetime members. Grant Awards are given to students who apply on the basis of financial need; Merit Awards are given to students who apply on the basis of merit only and not financial need. More information from the PanHellenic Scholarship Foundation.
  • Rudis Fellowship in Comparative Constitutions: Recipients of the Anthony and Mary Rudis Research Scholarship will write a research paper during the 2010-2011 academic year, under the guidance of a faculty member in the Department of History or the Department of Political Science, concerning comparative study of constitutions. The purpose of the paper is to develop an understanding of the historical and political definition of constitutional rights, concentrating on the ways in which societies secure, or fail to secure, the rights of their citizens. For more information, please contact Dr. Vincent Maher in the Department of Political Science.
  • 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

Other Opportunities: Undergraduate Prize Competitions    

  • Departmental awards include the Fr. Matt Creighton, S.J., Undergraduate Essay Contest and the Edwin P. Menes Translation Contest, whose names honor retired members of the Department's faculty.
  • Loyola University Libraries Undergraduate Research Paper Award: a cross-disciplinary panel of librarians, members of the Friends of the Libraries, and Loyola faculty members will recognize original research papers in any discipline for excellence in research, provided they are the work of Loyola undergraduates researching and writing within the context of undergraduate courses at Loyola. The award commends not only the papers themselves, but also the research process the students follow and their ability to articulate their experience conducting research. The deadline for submission of application materials relating to a research paper written within calendar year 2011 is 2 March 2012, 5:00pm. For more information please consult Loyola University Libraries.

Other Opportunities: Undergraduate Conferences and Conferences Open to Undergraduates    

  • Annual Meeting of the Illinois Classical Conference: 5-7 October 2012, University of Chicago. Undergraduate and graduate students, as well as elementary, secondary, and post-secondary educators and interested persons in other professions, will invited to propose 15-20 minute papers presenting their research on topics related to Classical Studies; students of institutional members of the ICC who are selected to present will have registration fees waived. The Call for Papers will be made available in spring 2012.
  • Chicago Area Undergraduate Research Symposium: CAURS 2012 will convene 3 March 2012 at the Holiday Inn Mart Plaza Chicago Hotel. Undergraduate students from the Chicagoland area and all academic disciplines come together to present their research and explore work being done by other students. Deadline for submission of abstracts for oral presentations is 23 January 2012 and participants selected to give oral presentations will be notified by 5 February. Deadline for submission of abstracts for poster presentationsis 10 February 2012. Registration for attendance will be open through February, but since space is limited students are encouraged to register early.
  • LUROP Undergraduate Research Symposium: Students from all Loyola Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program programs will participate in the Undergraduate Research Symposium. This symposium allows students to showcase their research as they would at a professional conference. Students display the results of their study on posters and answer questions posed by attendees, including Loyola faculty, staff and other students. One poster session is conducted each year for LUROP academic-year programs, one for LUROP summer programs: the 2012 Symposium will take place Saturday, 21 April. Deadline for submission of abstracts for oral presentations is 9 March and participants selected to give oral presentations will be notified by 23 March. Deadline for submission of abstracts for poster presentations is 26 March. (Guidelines are available for downloading at the Undergraduate Research Symposium site.)
  • Miami University Ohio Department of Classics, 10th Annual Undergraduate Classics Conference, 18-19 March 2011, featuring keynote presentation, "Living and Loving in Pompeian Graffiti" by Dr. Kristina Milnor of Barnard College. Undergraduate students are invited to submit an abstract of their work in Classical Studies in order to present a 15-minute paper at the forum; all topics of Classical scholarship are welcome. The deadline for submission of abstracts is 1 December 2010. Abstracts should include *name, *home institution, *contact information, and *title of paper. Selected presenters will be notified by 14 January 2011. Full papers (no more than 15 pages) may be submitted for consideration for the paper-prize: deadline 11 February 2011. Presenters are expected to remain at Miami for the duration of the conference; housing can be arranged for presenters from other colleges and universities. Information regarding housing and meals will be provided with notification of acceptance of a paper for delivery. Please submit abstracts and send any questions to Rachel Senese.

Other Opportunities: Undergraduate Research Publications    

Other Opportunities: Internships    

  • American School of Classical Studies at Athens: Internships in Non-Profit Administration, Development, Marketing & Event Management at the Princeton, NJ Office: The American School, the preeminent overseas research institution devoted to the advanced study of all aspects of Greek culture from antiquity to the present day, is offering short-term unpaid internships throughout the year at the U.S. office in Princeton, N.J. Internships will focus on non-profit administration and fundraising, and interns will assist staff with the various duties of managing an overseas educational and research center. They will gain a close familiarity with communications and fundraising activities, including the work associated with conducting a capital campaign, cultivation events, and Board meetings. Qualified applicants will be advanced undergraduates or recent graduates with a major or degree in a field related to the School's academic areas, such as Classics, Ancient History, Art History, Archaeology, Modern Greek Studies, Marketing or Communication. An interest in pursuing a career in non-profit administration, development or marketing is desirable. Excellent communications skills, both written and oral, are required. To apply, please send a resume and a cover letter defining your interest in the position and how it would assist you in your future career plans, by post to Dr. Irene B. Romano, Administrative Director, American School of Classical Studies at Athens, 6-8 Charlton Street, Princeton, NJ 08540 or by e-mail to rsvp@ascsa.org, with "Internship Application" in the subject line. More information about the ASCSA is available on their website, http://www.ascsa.edu.gr; the terms of the internship are posted at Positions at the ASCSA.

This page revised 18 May 2012 by jlong1@luc.edu.

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