Greek and Roman Studies Entrance Scholarships and Bursaries
Carleton Entrance Scholarships
Entrance Scholarships are worth up to $4000 per year. They are awarded automatically, based on your high-school grades.
Carleton Prestige Scholarships
Prestige Scholarships are worth up to $7500 per year. Prestige Scholarships are not awarded automatically. We strongly encourage students with over a 90% average to apply for a prestige scholarship.
Pamela and Richard Joho Scholarship
Awarded annually to an outstanding student entering the Bachelor of Humanities, Bachelor of Arts in Greek and Roman Studies, or the Bachelor of Arts in Religion in the College of the Humanities (or any additional undergraduate degree program in the College of Humanities) at Carleton University. Eligible students must be Canadian Citizens or permanent residents of Canada (landed immigrant or a protected person) and must demonstrate a strong academic background and participation in extra-curricular activities. Students who study abroad as part of any undergraduate degree program within the College of the Humanities are eligible to hold this scholarship in their year abroad. This scholarship is renewable up to four years. Application is required. Endowed in 2008 by Pamela and Richard Joho to honour their commitment to a classical education.
Pamela and Richard Joho Leadership Bursary
Awarded annually to an outstanding student entering the Bachelor of Humanities, Bachelor of Arts in Greek and Roman Studies, or the Bachelor of Arts in Religion in the College of the Humanities (or any additional undergraduate degree program in the College of Humanities) at Carleton University. Application is required. Eligible students must demonstrate a strong academic background and participation in extra-curricular activities. Recipients will have demonstrated financial need, must be Canadian Citizens or permanent residents of Canada (landed immigrant or a protected person) and must meet OSAP’s Ontario residency requirements. Students who study abroad as part of any undergraduate degree program within the College of the Humanities are eligible to hold this bursary in their year abroad. This bursary is renewable for up to four years. Endowed in 2009 by Pamela and Richard Joho to honour their commitment to a classical education.
Maurice Price Foundation Scholarship
Endowed in 2015 by the Maurice Price Foundation.
Awarded annually to one outstanding student entering or proceeding from one year to another in a Bachelor degree program within the College of the Humanities at Carleton University. Preference will be for a student in financial need.
Maurice Price Foundation Award
Awarded annually, on the recommendation of the Director of the College of Humanities, to one outstanding student entering or proceeding from one year to another in a Bachelor degree program within the College of the Humanities at Carleton University.
Preference will be for a student in financial need. Endowed in 2016 through the generosity of the Maurice Price Foundation.
Greek and Roman Studies Scholarships for Continuing Students
Coulson Memorial Scholarship
Awarded annually, on the recommendation of the Chair of the Department of Classics, to an undergraduate student proceeding from one year to another of a Classics program. This award was endowed in 1990 in memory of Maria Pia Coulson and Tom Hunter Coulson.
Donor: The estate of Louisa Gallo.
Robert E. Osborne Scholarship In Classical Greek
Awarded annually, when merited, on the recommendation of the Advisor for the Greek and Roman Studies program, to a student who has demonstrated excellence in the study of classical Greek.
Endowed in 2009 by John Osborne, in memory of his father Robert E. Osborne, former faculty member at Carleton University.
Jesse Rottenberg Award in Latin Studies
Awarded annually on the recommendation of the Department of Greek and Roman Studies to an outstanding student enrolled in any degree program at Carleton University who has demonstrated excellence in the study of Latin in the Department of Greek and Roman Studies.
Established in 2012 by Jesse Rottenberg, B.A. 2012.
Maurice Price Foundation Travel Bursary
Awarded annually on the recommendation of the Director of the College of Humanities to students who are travelling abroad for study in fulfillment of their curricular requirements. Such initiatives may include attendance at archeological summer field schools, travel courses offered through the College or other travel opportunities approved by the Director.
Endowed in 2016 through the generosity of the Maurice Price Foundation. Revised in 2017.
Deadline: April 3rd 2023
Maurice Price Foundation Summer Research Internships
Internships will be made available annually by the Director of the College of the Humanities, to promising, full-time students proceeding from one year to another in a program within the College of the Humanities. These internships are intended to assist full-time returning undergraduate students in gaining summer research experience. Application is required. Endowed in 2016 through the generosity of the Maurice Price Foundation.
Students are invited to submit a research project that they propose to work on during the summer of 2023 in collaboration with a College faculty member. This summer we have one internship worth $3000, for which the awardee is expected to conduct 120 hours of research. This represents a time commitment of at least a .5 credit course and recipients are required to a) have regular meetings with their supervisor and b) produce a report on their research, or a potential colloquium presentation, equivalent to a major term paper.
Interested students should send an application by email with the following information to the Undergraduate Administrator, Andrea (andrea.mcintyre@carleton.ca).
- Resume with student number and year/program indicated.
- Detailed description of proposed research project (no more than one single-spaced page), setting out the project you would like to research and what skills and experiences you hope to gain through this program.
A statement of support from College faculty member who is willing to supervise the project is also required, and may be sent separately. At the end of the internship the awardee is expected to submit a brief summary of research in early September that may be posted on the College website and also present their research at the Welcome Reception for all students in September.
The deadline for summer 2023 is Monday April 3rd. Applicants will be notified by email regarding the success of their application mid to late April.
Read about Past Recipients of the Maurice Price Foundation Summer Research Internship
External Scholarships
National Archaeological Museum, Athens.
Archaeological Institute of America, Ottawa Society Annual Field School Incentive Fellowship
AIA Ottawa invites applications for one fellowship (up to 500$) from students who will be attending an archaeological field school recognized by the AIA. The deadline for applications is April 1, 2023. Further information and application forms below.
AIA Fellowship Information 20226745
AIA Fellowship Information 20226745 AIA Ottawa Fieldwork Incentive Fellowship Application Form
Harry C. Maynard Scholarship
Maynard Application Package Fall 2022
For students who are Latin / Classics majors currently pursuing a first degree in the field. The deadline for applications is November 1st, 2022. An online application can be found on the Ontario Classical Association web site:
Students are still welcome to apply via e-mail to
maynard@ontarioclassicalassociation.ca
Please advise students with questions to e-mail the address above (maynard@ontarioclassicalassociation.ca).
The Desmond Conacher Scholarship
Annual scholarship of $3500 awarded to a young scholar entering graduate school in Classics. Deadline for 2022 application is April 10th, 2022,
Full details and the application forms are on the Classical Association of Canada website.
Questions should be directed to Judith Fletcher: jfletcher@wlu.ca
Mosaic Scholarship
This scholarship seeks to encourage and support students from historically underrepresented groups in Canada, such as visible minorities and indigenous populations, in the discipline of Classics. One award of $500 is offered each year.
Full details and the application forms are on the Classical Association of Canada website.
Questions should be directed to Judith Fletcher: jfletcher@wlu.ca
Centaur and Lapith in combat. Parthenon Metope. British Museum, London.
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