Feb. 19, 2024

Applications Due by February 19, 2024

See further below for application instructions.

In 2024, the Department of Religious Studies & Classics at the University of Arizona is pleased to offer scholarships to students pursuing study abroad opportunities in Italy.

Please see the instructions below for applying for the following Arizona in Orvieto Awards:

1. General Arizona in Orvieto Award

Awards of up to $1,500 are available for any UArizona student enrolled in CLAS 222 and/or CLAS 335 through the Arizona in Orvieto, Italy Study Abroad Program. Priority will be given to majors or minors in the Department of Religious Studies & Classics, but all UArizona students (with any major/minor) can apply. The number and amount of awards will be determined by the number and quality of applications received.

2. Arizona in Orvieto Award for Majors in Classics, Religious Studies, and/or RSHP

Additional awards of $1,000-$5,000 are available for majors in Classics and/or Religious Studies/RSHP who are enrolled in CLAS 222 and/or CLAS 335 through through the Arizona in Orvieto, Italy Study Abroad Program. The number and amount of awards will be determined by the number and quality of applications received. Majors in the department will be considered for both the General Award and the Majors Award.

Majors should ALSO APPY for the College of Humanities Fearless Inquires Abroad Scholarship ($2,000) and other COH Study Abroad Scholarships: Apply here by February 19, 2024.

Enrolling in at least one of the following courses is required to be eligible for the Arizona in Orvieto Awards:

Dr. Nathaniel Katz (nathanielkatz@arizona.edu) will be offering the following courses for the summer 2024 Arizona in Orvieto, Italy study abroad program:

CLAS 222: Classics through the Ages (Gen Ed Tier 2 Humanities). Description: In this course, we will explore the towns, museums, and galleries of Italy to learn how Greek and Roman myths have inspired artists, thinkers, and ordinary people over the centuries. (Religious Studies & RSHP majors/minors are encouraged to speak with Dr. Katz about taking this course for RELI credit.)
CLAS 335: The Roman Empire: Rulers and Ruled (Gen Ed Tier 2 Humanities / Exploring Perspectives, Humanist). Description: This course explores the Roman empire from the perspectives both of the ruling Romans, and of the non-Roman peoples they ruled in Italy and beyond. (Religious Studies & RSHP majors/minors are encouraged to speak with Dr. Katz about taking this course for RELI credit.)
CLAS/RELI 399 - Independent Study. Please contact Dr. Katz directly to discuss independent study options. (Only for majors/minors who have already taken CLAS 335 and need an upper-level CLAS/RELI course.)

Note: All the above courses can count toward the Classics major/minor, the Religious Studies major/minor, and the Religious Studies for Health Professionals (RSHP) major/minor.

Application Instructions:

Students must submit a statement of intent, which includes the following:
- At the top of your statement, please list 1) your name, 2) your university email address, 3) your major(s) and, if any, your minor(s), 4) the name of the award for which you are applying ("General Arizona in Orvieto Award" and/or "Arizona in Orvieto Award for Majors"), and 5) indicate which of the following courses you plan to take in Orvieto: CLAS 222 and/or CLAS 335.
- In 1-2 pages, provide a detailed statement about your interests in studying abroad, including:
  - Why do you want to pursue this particular study abroad program?
  - What interests you about the courses CLAS 222 and/or CLAS 335?
  - What strengths and qualifications do you have that will help you make the most of this study abroad opportunity?
The application requires a letter of recommendation from a University of Arizona faculty member. The letter of recommendation can be emailed directly to Marcela Thompson (marcelathompson@arizona.edu) by February 19, 2024, with the subject line "Classics Arizona in Orvieto Award Application."
Finally, applicants must submit a University of Arizona transcript. It is fine to send an unofficial transcript.

2024 ARIZONA IN ORVIETO AWARDS