Scholarships
Applications should be sent to:
Scholarship Committee
Department of Classics
1101 McClung Tower
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN 37996-0413
The scholarship program of the Department of Classics is administered by a committee consisting of the faculty of the department at the University of Tennessee. The application deadline for all of the scholarships listed below is March 1 of the year in which the award will be made. (The application deadline for the scholarships for travel and study abroad is February 1.) For all scholarships, the application must include: (1) a brief essay describing the applicant's preparation and interest in Greek or Latin, (2) a letter of recommendation from a classics professor or high school Latin teacher, (3) a copy of the student's current university or high school transcript. A cover letter should name the specific scholarships for which the student wishes to be considered. Where appropriate, the department welcomes applications from students of Latin at the high school level as well as from students of Latin or Greek at the college level. Applications should be sent to:
Any questions should be directed to the department head at this address, by phone (865) 974-5383, or by e-mail.
The Arthur H. Moser Memorial Scholarship in Classics
The Arthur H. Moser Memorial Scholarship in Classics is provided by an endowment created by Mrs. Arthur H. Moser, the Moser family, friends, and former students in Classics of the late Professor Moser. This scholarship, an annual grant of at least $1,000, is for a promising student in the languages of Latin or Greek at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. The holder of the scholarship must study Latin or Greek or both for two consecutive semesters and earn at last a B each semester in the Classical language.
In awarding the Arthur H. Moser Memorial Scholarship, the department will give preference, first, to students who plan to pursue a major or minor in Latin or Greek; second, to students who are prepared to study Greek or Latin on the 300 level or higher for a full year; third, to extremely promising intermediate or beginning students in Greek or Latin who are keenly interested in the classical languages. The Moser Scholarship is awarded in conjunction with a Haines-Morris prize (see below) so that the total award equals the cost of annual in-state tuition.
The Albert Rapp Memorial Scholarship
The Albert Rapp Memorial Scholarship is provided by an endowment created by Dr. and Mrs. Charles C. Smeltzer and Dr. C. Clarke Smeltzer in memory of longtime Classics Professor Dr. Albert Rapp. This scholarship, an annual grant of at least $1,000, is for a promising student in the languages of Latin or Greek at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. The holder of the scholarship must study Latin or Greek or both for two consecutive semesters and earn at last a B each semester in the Classical language.
In awarding the Albert Rapp Memorial Scholarship, the department will give preference, first, to students who plan to pursue a major or minor in Latin or Greek; second, to students who are prepared to study Greek or Latin on the 300 level or higher for a full year; third, to extremely promising intermediate or beginning students in Greek or Latin who are keenly interested in the classical languages. The Rapp Scholarship is awarded in conjunction with a Haines-Morris prize (see below) so that the total award equals the cost of annual in-state tuition.
The Mildred Morris Haines and William Elijah Morris Scholarships in Classics
The Mildred Morris Haines and William Elijah Morris Scholarships in Classics are provided by an endowment created by the late Dr. William Elijah Morris. The Department of Classics will make awards in the four categories described below.
Haines-Morris Scholarship in Classics.
One full tuition scholarship to a promising student in the languages of Greek or Latin at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. The holder of the scholarship must study Latin or Greek or both for two consecutive semesters and earn at least a B each semester. In awarding the scholarship, the department will give preference first, to students who plan to pursue a major or minor in Greek or Latin; second, to students who are prepared to study Latin or Greek on the 300 level or higher for a full year; third, to extremely promising intermediate or beginning students in Greek or Latin who are keenly interested in the classical languages.Haines-Morris Awards in Classics.
At least four awards of $1000 each. Awarded on a yearly basis to two or more students of intermediate Greek or Latin (200 level) and to two or more students of advanced Greek or Latin (300 level or above). Applicants must have demonstrated an ability to pursue the study of Latin or Greek at the level stipulated. Ability can be established either by the departmental placement test (for students entering UTK) or by attaining the grade of B+ or better in elementary Latin or Greek at the college level for the intermediate awards and an average grade of B+ or better at the college level for the advanced award. The recipient must complete the two-course intermediate or advanced sequence in the year of the award. Recipients of the intermediate-level award may reapply for the advanced-level award provided that they have maintained a grade of B+ or better.Haines-Morris Prize in Classics.
Two prizes to be awarded to the recipients of the Moser and Rapp Scholarships to guarantee full funding for tuition for the academic year. Students applying for the Moser and Rapp Scholarships will automatically be considered as applicants for this award.Haines-Morris Scholarships for Travel and Study in Italy or Greece.
Scholarships of up to $4,000 to participate in a program of summer travel and study or excavation in Italy or Greece. The scholarship is primarily intended for advanced students (junior level or above) who plan to teach the classics on a post-secondary or secondary level. Preference will be given first, to declared majors in Greek or Latin; second, to students in other departments or programs who are devoting a significant portion of their studies to Latin or Greek. The department especially urges students to participate in the program of the Vergilian Society, although other programs may be more appropriate in specific cases. Students interested in this scholarship must consult the head of the Classics department concerning application procedures for the specific programs they wish to pursue in Greece or Italy. Since application deadlines for these programs vary widely, students are encouraged to begin consultation with the head during the fall semester before the application is due. The application deadline is February 1 of the year in which the award will be made.