Need-Based Scholarships for Majors Available Now

Classics is offering need-based funding for majors in Classics who are facing financial challenges in completing their degree. These scholarships can help cover tuition and other educational expenses for majors who are facing financial difficulties. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis throughout the year.

Application Instructions

To be eligible for this funding, students must meet the following criteria:

• Currently pursuing a major in Classics (BA) at the University of Arizona.
• Facing financial obstacles to completing their degree with a Classics major.
• Currently in good standing at the University of Arizona.

PLEASE NOTE:

• Priority will be given to upper-level majors who have completed at least five (5) courses for the Classics major.

To apply for this funding, please email the following two documents to Hector Silva at hctrslv25@arizona.edu: 

1. Your University of Arizona transcript. It is fine to submit an unofficial transcript. 
2. A 1-2 page statement that includes the following:

• At the top of your statement, please list your name, U of A email address, your major(s) & minor(s), and your anticipated graduation date.
• Please list the courses you have completed so far for your Classics major. 
• Please describe in detail your financial need. Please indicate the exact amount of tuition you need covered, and also describe any other sources of funding you have or are pursuing in order to cover your tuition (or other educational expenses). 

Please note that the number and size of the awards will be determined by the Department of Religious Studies and Classics after reviewing applications.