APA-AIA Minority Scholarship Program


General Information on Minority Scholarships in Classics and Classical Archaeology
Call for applications | Friends and Supporters of the joint apa/aia minority scholarship program


The Joint Committee on Minority Scholarships of the American Philological Association (APA) and the Archaeological Institute of America (AIA) invites applications from minority undergraduate students for a scholarship to be awarded for Summer 2010. The purpose of the scholarship is to further an undergraduate's preparation for graduate work in classics or classical archaeology. 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. The maximum amount of the award will be $3,000.


Candidates will be judged on the basis of (a) their academic qualifications, especially in classics, including demonstrated ability in at least one classical language, or in fields that prepare a student to become an archaeologist, (b) the quality of their proposal for study particularly as preparation for a career in classics or archaeology, and (c) financial need. The application must be supported by a member of the APA or the AIA, and a statement must be included indicating that this is an appropriate candidate for the purposes of this scholarship. The applicant must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States or Canada.


Submissions via FAX or e-mail will not be accepted. Include in your application:

  1. the completed application form
  2. a letter describing your specific plans for Summer 2010 as well as broader career goals;
  3. an undergraduate transcript;
  4. two letters of recommendation from faculty members or other professionals who have worked with you during the past two years and can comment on your ability to complete the proposed project. At least one recommender should be an APA or AIA member.

Benjamin Acosta-Hughes, Co-chair (2007-10), Ohio State University - APA

Helen Nagy, Co-chair (2006-10), Emerita, University of Puget Sound - AIA

Sebastian Heath (2007-10), American Numismatic Society, New York, NY - AIA

Susan Lusnia (2006-12), Tulane University - AIA

Chris Ann Matteo (2009-12), Stone Bridge High School - APA

Jodi Magness (2006-12), University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - AIA

Jackie Murray (2008-11), Dept of Classics, Skidmore College - APA

Sanjaya Thakur (2009-12) Colorado College, - APA

Friends and Supporters of the joint apa/aia minority scholarship program

Building a fund for the Minority Scholarship Program is a high priority for the American Philological Association and the Archaeological Institute of America in their joint effort to benefits to minority students and to further diversify our disciplines. Therefore, please consider designating the Minority Student Scholarship Program when you give to the APA or AIA You may send a donation directly to either the APA or the AIA Executive Director or contribute online using the links below..


In addition, please support this important program by purchasing tickets for and attending this year's fundraising event at the Joint Annual Meetings of the AIA and APA at the Anaheim Marriott Hotel in Orange County, California, a raffle of books and book certificates donated by generous presses. Tickets are $10 each or three for $25. Lucky winners will get a bag full of great books generously donated by participating Annual Meeting exhibitors (as listed at the APA and AIA web sites).


To purchase raffle tickets, go to the link at the annual meeting registration web site


To contribute to the Minority Student Scholarship Program, go to:

https://app.etapestry.com/hosted/AmericanPhilologicalAssociat/APAGiving.html

or

http://www.archaeological.org/webinfo.php?page=10014


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Last Updated December 5, 2009