The Center for Ancient Studies and Archaeology at Willamette University offers one grant each year to enable a qualified and motivated student to acquire more advanced or specialized training in ancient languages or ancillary disciplines related to the study of the ancient world, such as epigraphy, numismatics, papyrology, or palaeography. This grant is intended to encourage students to enroll, for example, in an intensive summer course offered through another accredited institution of higher education or under the auspices of a recognized learned society (e.g., the American Society of Papyrologists or the American Numismatic Society). In particular, the grant supports summer course work in ancient Hebrew, Greek, or Latin whose completion would enable students to advance more quickly in their study of these languages. It is also meant to support students who wish to study another ancient language that is not offered at Willamette (e.g., Egyptian hieroglyphics, Celtic languages, or an Ancient Near Eastern language such as Hittite). Finally, this grant intended to support students with research interests in the ancient world that would be enriched by their study of an ancillary discipline, such as epigraphy, numismatics, papyrology, or palaeography.
All currently enrolled Willamette students are eligible, including seniors. Funding (up to $2,500) is provided toward tuition, travel, and living expenses. Applications are reviewed by a selection committee consisting of three CASA core faculty members appointed by the CASA director.
To apply please submit the following:
- The Student Grant for Advanced Training in Ancient Languages or Ancillary Disciplines Application Form.
- AER or transcript.
- One letter of recommendation from a faculty mentor.
All application materials must be received by CASA no later than March 1, 2011.
Please submit all materials electronically (as attached .pdf files) to:
Andrea Foust
Coordinator for the Center for Ancient Studies and Archaeology
afoust(AT)willamette(DOT)edu
To conclude your project:
A final report is required, plus evidence of completion of the proposed course of study.