Semple Travel Award

Applications Due by 4:00 pm Friday, May 14, 2010.

The Department of Classics announces a new Travel Award for Classics Department Undergraduate Majors to support participation in a program related to Classical Studies.

Eligibility:

  • Declared Classics or Classical Civilization Major
  • Must have an overall GPA of 3.0 and a GPA in Classics courses of 3.0
  • Must be taking 300 level Greek or Latin
  • Must be second year or above in major
  • Funds must support participation in a program of study: a language program, a travel program, a field school, or the like.

We especially encourage students who are planning to study abroad for a quarter (or semester) in 2009-2010 to apply. Recommended programs include the Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies in Rome (studyabroad.duke.edu/home/Programs/Semester/ICCS_Rome), and the College Year in Athens (www.cyathens.org). Award decisions will take into consideration the student’s academic record and the value of the program for the student’s education.

HOW TO APPLY:

Students must submit an application packet including:

  1. A letter of application stating why you want to study abroad and describing the program and its benefits to your education. Include a brochure for the program or print out the description of the program from its website. Include the website address in your letter.
  2. Include information about your application status. If you have been accepted, include a copy of the acceptance letter.
  3. Budget and a statement of other funding for which you have applied.
  4. Two letters of reference. One must be from a Classics faculty member. These should be submitted directly to the Director of Undergraduate Studies.

Application should be submitted to the Classics main office (410 Blegen) as a single packet, addressed to Dr. Patrick Beasom, Director of Undergraduate Studies, University of Cincinnati, Department of Classics, PO Box 210226, Cincinnati, OH 45221.

Recipients are required to submit a report on their activities by the second week of the quarter following the travel.