Funding Opportunities

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Funding Opportunities

Supporting the Future of Classics at WashU

The Department of Classics at Washington University in St. Louis is proud to offer a range of funding opportunities that empower students to deepen their engagement with the ancient world—whether through research, travel, language study, or conference participation. These opportunities are made possible in large part thanks to the generosity of our alumni and friends, whose endowed funds and other gifts provide enduring support for the study of Greek, Latin, and the ancient Mediterranean. Their commitment ensures that the intellectual legacy of the Classics continues to thrive for generations to come.

Awards from the Department of Classics

The Penelope Biggs Travel Award

The Penelope Biggs Travel Award funds travel related to Classical Studies for students and faculty.

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The Robert Lamberton and Susan Rotroff Fund in Classics

The Robert Lamberton and Susan Rotroff Fund in Classics supports any form of summer study by undergraduate or graduate students in the Department of Classics, or by undergraduate or graduate students in the Department of Art History and Archaeology whose primary interest is in ancient Greece and/or Rome.

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The Kevin Herbert Memorial Fund in Classics

The Kevin Herbert Memorial Fund in Classics supports special study opportunities related to Classics for undergraduate or graduate students, including research, travel, and internships.

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The Suzanne Mizera and James Risch Fund for Student Research and Resources in Classics

This fund supports up to 40 hours of work as a paid research assistant to a Classics faculty member; expenses related to independent research projects; and it assists Classics students with financial need to acquire books, technology or other materials necessary for study.

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Other Awards at WashU

George R. Throop Endowment

The purpose of the George R. Throop Endowment is to promote studies of Western Classics and Archaeology. The income from this endowed fund is to be awarded annually to a student(s) or academic for preparation of an accepted Classics study or participation in a recognized archaeological project. The award is administered by faculty in the Interdisciplinary Program in Archaeology.

The Office of Undergraduate Research

Washington University's Office of Undergraduate Research provides funding and other resources for WashU undergraduates wishing to carry out independent research.

Newman Exploration Travel Fund (NEXT) - University Libraries

Any eligible student or member of the Danforth Campus faculty and staff with an open mind and sense of adventure is invited to apply for the Newman Exploration Travel Fund. Travel for the fund should be for the purpose of intellectual, cultural, and/or scholarly development, personal growth and expanded awareness, conducting research toward academic or personal learning goals, and/or service or contribution to the greater good.

Summer Internship Fund
If you’ve secured a summer internship—or are currently searching—you may be eligible for financial support through the Summer Internship Fund. This is a great opportunity to get funding for unpaid or low-paid internships.

Bear Treks and Travel Funding
The Center for Career Engagement also offers travel funding for students participating in Bear Treks, which provide the chance to visit employers and network with professionals across various industries. These are fantastic opportunities to explore career paths and gain insider perspectives on different workplaces.

Awards from Professional Organizations

Jane C. Waldbaum Archaeological Field School Scholarship

The Waldbaum Scholarship, offered by the Archaeological Institute of America, provides funding for undergraduate students with little to no prior field experience to participate in archaeological fieldwork. Open to students who have begun their junior year of undergraduate studies at the time of application and have not yet completed their first year of graduate school, the scholarship supports travel and living expenses for their first excavation or survey project.

H.R. Butts Scholarship for Fieldwork in Classical Archaeology

Open to undergraduates with Eta Sigma Phi membership who will be rising juniors, seniors, or newly graduated and to members who have received a Bachelor's degree within the eight years prior to application. The scholarship is intended for archeological fieldwork conducted between the spring and fall semesters.

The Sportula

Microgrants to support underprivileged students and young scholars in Classics.

Classical Association of the Middle West and South Awards