Department of Classical Studies' 2008-2009 scholarship applications now available

The following scholarships will be awarded for the 2008-2009 year to majors in the Department of Classical Studies or the Classical Civilization Program. Applicants must have declared the appropriate major prior to application for the scholarship. (First year students who intend to declare majors are also eligible, but the major must be officially declared before any award can be made.)

Application forms for the three scholarships (listed below) can be obtained from Stella Jones. 

The deadline for returning completed applications is Friday, April 11. The completed applications should be returned to Dean Simpson, North Court 209, or Stella Jones, North Court 203.

AMY KARR KRATZ.  Established in 1986 by Katherine Sergeant Newby, WC 1934, in honor of her aunt, Amy Karr Kratz, RC 1912. Restricted to women. Latin majors preferred. (Awarded by the Alumni Association upon recommendation of the Department of Classical Studies.) $3,840

MARY SELMA DUNN PIERSON.  Given by O. O. Pierson “in highest honor of and beautiful memories of his dear and precious wife, Mary Selma Dunn Pierson, a graduate of and distinguished Latin teacher at Marshall University class of 1928.” Open to all Latin majors. (Awarded by the Department of Classical Studies). $12,900 (May be divided.)

PAULINE TURNBULL.  Established in 1980 by Carolyn and Kenneth Shaver in memory of their aunt, Pauline Turnbull.  Miss Turnbull came to Westhampton College in 1916 as assistant registrar and secretary to the dean, May L. Keller.  She later became professor of Latin and art history.  Restricted to women.  Classical Civilization, Latin, or Greek major.  (Awarded by the Alumni Association upon recommendation of the Department of Classical Studies. $9,170 (May be divided.)

Posted March 24, 2008