Frank M. Snowden Jr. Undergraduate Scholarships

Direct application

$4,500
5 winners

Eligibility

Major
History
Education level
Undergraduate

About this scholarship

Historically underrepresented undergraduate students in North America enrolled in a degree program may apply for Frank M. Snowden Jr. Undergraduate Scholarships from the Society for Classical Studies for summer study abroad or intensive language training in classics or archaeology.

Up to five awards of up to $4,500 support programs such as excavations, summer sessions, or language institutes. Coursework at the student's home institution is rarely funded.

Applications require two faculty recommendations, a budget summary, transcripts, and a career-goals letter of about 600 words. The scholarship honors Frank M. Snowden, chair of Howard University's Classics Department.

Essay question

What else to submit

  • Completed application form
  • Two faculty or professional recommendations
  • Projected study-abroad budget summary
  • Academic transcripts
  • Career-goals letter of about 600 words
  • Study-abroad proposal letter
  • Completed application form
  • 2 letters of recommendation from faculty or professionals
  • Summary of projected Study Abroad budget
  • Academic transcripts
  • Coursework at the student's home institution is rarely funded.