Scholarships & Awards

The following scholarships are available annually to students in the Department of Classical Studies:

Department of Classical Studies Scholarship for Honours Specialization Second Year

Awarded to a full-time student, currently enrolled in an Honours Specialization in Classical Studies module, with the highest standing in 2nd year, provided that the student has at least an 80% average. The Department of Classical Studies will select the recipient. Established through the Pickard Fund in Classical Studies held at Foundation Western. $500.

Department of Classical Studies Scholarship for Honours Specialization Third Year

Awarded to a full-time student, currently enrolled in an Honours Specialization in Classical Studies module, with the highest standing in 3rd year, provided that the student has at least an 80% average. The Department of Classical Studies will select the recipient. Established through the Pickard Fund in Classical Studies held at Foundation Western. $500.

Department of Classical Studies Scholarship for Honours Double Major Second Year:

Awarded to the full-time student registered in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities with the highest standing in Year 2 of an Honours Bachelor degree program that includes a Major in Classical Studies. The student must currently be enrolled in the Honours Bachelor degree and have an average in the Major in Classical Studies of at least 80%. Students must be registered in at least 2.0 Classical Studies courses at the 2200 level or above to be considered. The Department of Classical Studies will select the recipient. Established through the Pickard Fund in Classical Studies held at Foundation Western.  $200.

Department of Classical Studies Scholarship for Honours Double Major Third Year:

Awarded to the full-time student registered in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities with the highest standing in Year 3 of an Honours Bachelor degree program that includes a Major in Classical Studies. The student must currently be enrolled in the Honours Bachelor degree and have an average in the Major in Classical Studies of at least 80%. Students must be registered in at least 2.0 or more Classical Studies courses at the 2200 level or above to be considered. The Department of Classical Studies will select the recipient. Established through the Pickard Fund in Classical Studies held at Foundation Western.  $200.

Department of Classical Studies Prize in Elementary Latin:

Awarded annually to the student with the highest mark in Latin 1000 (minimum 80% average). Students completing Latin 1000 in the final year of their degree program are eligible to receive this prize. The prize will be awarded in the spring after course completion. The Department of Classical Studies will select the recipient. This prize was established through the Pickard Fund in Classical Studies.  $150.

Department of Classical Studies Prize in Advanced Latin:

Awarded annually to the student with the highest mark in Latin 2000 (minimum 80% average). Students completing Latin 2000 in the final year of their degree program are eligible to receive this prize. The prize will be awarded in the spring after course completion. The Department of Classical Studies will select the recipient. This prize was established through the Pickard Fund in Classical Studies.  $150. 

Wilfrid and Zeta O’Donnell Travelling Fellowship:

Awarded to undergraduate students registered in the constituent University either full or part-time, who have completed two years of an Honours BA with either an Honours Specialization or double Major modules in the Department of Classical Studies, French Studies, or Modern Languages and Literatures, at Western. In order to apply, a student must have a minimum academic standing of 75% and must enroll in a course of study for which departmental approval has been received. Applications must be submitted by students prior to the last day of April classes to the Chair of the department concerned (no late submissions will be accepted). Number of awards will vary, valued up to $2,000 per student (for study/travel abroad). 

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Eve Harp and Judith Wiley Classical Studies Travel Award

Awarded annually based on academic achievement to a graduate or undergraduate student in Classical Studies, to assist with travel costs for research at libraries or sites anywhere in the world, but especially Greece or Italy.  Preference will be given to graduate students. The recipient will be selected by the Faculty of Arts Scholarship Committee in consultation with the Graduate Chair of Classical Studies.  This award was established through Foundation Western by Eve Harp (BA '92) and Judith Wiley. Deadline: before the last day of April classes (no late submissions will be accepted). $1000.

 


Links to External Scholarships, Awards or Bursaries

Western's Admission Scholarships

Western Arts & Humanities' Undergraduate Scholarships & Awards

Global Opportunities Awards