Application Deadline Extended to April 21st!
In Spring 2021, the department will be offering a variety of monetary awards for undergraduate students of classical Latin. These are in addition to the annual Richard C. Jensen Prize. Details and application instructions are below. The number of awards and award amounts will be determined by the number of successful applications.
First-Year LATIN Award
The award is designated for undergraduates completing LAT 102 who have enrolled in LAT 201 in the Fall 2021 semester. Priority will be given to declared majors in Classics and declared minors in Latin.
Second-Year LATIN Award
The award is designated for undergraduates completing LAT 202 who have enrolled in LAT 400 in the Fall 2021 semester. Priority will be given to declared majors in Classics and declared minors in Latin.
LATIN Ambassador Award
Awarded to an undergraduate pursuing advanced Latin studies to serve as a spokesperson for studying Latin during the 2021-2022 academic year. Responsibilities will include speaking to undergraduates enrolled in Classics courses about the benefits of studying Latin and organizing at least one event for undergraduates interested in Latin (which can be done in conjunction with Eta Sigma Phi and/or the COH Ambassadors program).
TO APPLY FOR THIS FUNDING, PLEASE SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING TO MARCELA THOMPSON AT marcelathompson@arizona.edu BY April 21, 2021:
- Your University of Arizona transcript. It is fine to send an unofficial transcript.
- A brief letter of application (1-2 pages). Please discuss what you find interesting about studying Latin and/or why you chose to study Latin; any tips and recommendations you have for future students regarding how to succeed when studying Latin; and how you think other students can be encouraged to pursue the study of Latin. At the top of your statement, please include the following:
- The name of the Latin Award(s) for which you are applying (as shown above)
- your name
- your university email address
- your major(s) and minor(s)
- your expected graduation date
- the courses in Latin you will have completed by the end of spring 2021, and any LAT courses you plan to take in the summer or fall of 2021.
Questions? Contact Dr. Karen Seat at kkseat@arizona.edu.