Manson A. Stewart Undergraduate Award Online Application Form

Congratulations! You have been nominated by your department or program for a Manson A. Stewart Undergraduate. To be eligible for this $1000.00 prize (plus one year complimentary CAMWS membership), a student must:

  1. be a current sophomore or junior at a college or university in the CAMWS area;
  2. be a declared major (according to local practice) in Classics;
  3. agree to take a minimum of two courses in Latin or Greek (normally at least one per quarter or semester) during the junior or senior year in which the award is made.

If you meet these criteria, please fill out the application form below, provide the information and documentation requested, and note the instructions and deadline at the end of the application form

Please try to include many of your  materials as possible with this on-line application, as you will be able to submit it only once. If it is necessary for you submit some materials separately, please do so via email to camws@camw.org. Keep in  mind, however, that an incomplete application may not be considered seriously by the committee reviewing the materials. All parts of your dossier (this application form, with additional pages and the two letters of recommendation, and your transcript) must be received in the  CAMWS office no later than January 30th.

You will receive confirmation via e-mail once you have submitted this form.

You can type the requested information into the text boxes provided or upload an appropriate file.
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In an Essay of no more than 500 words candidates are required to write a reflection about their personal experience of Classics, explaining how they have benefitted from the study of Classics, what impact the study of Classics has had on their world-view or their understanding of themselves, and how they imagine the role of Classics in their lives after their education is completed.

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In the space provided below please indicate the academic purpose(s) for which you intend to use this award money (e.g., tuition, books, academic travel, etc.). 

Please provide the names and email addresses of two professors whom you have asked to write letters of recommendation. These professors will automatically receive e-mail messages from CAMWS asking for these letters. When a letter of recommendation on your behalf is received by CAMWS, you will receive email confirmation. Please do not hesitate to remind your professor as the deadline approaches (Friday, January 30, 2015) and you have not yet received such confirmation.

Please upload here an unofficial copy of your college transcript obtained from your college register. If you become one of the recipients of this award, you will be required to submit an official transcript before you will receive your prize money.
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Please upload here a formal headshot which can be used for promotional purposes if you are the recipient of this award. Uploading this headshot indicates that you grant permission to CAMWS to use this image to publicize the award.
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Have you ever received any CAMWS award or scholarship in the past?
Are you applying for any other CAMWS awards or scholarships this year?
Please indicate which CAMWS awards and scholarships you are applying for this year.

Thank you for your application. You will receive email confirmation upon submission. If you have any questions about this application, please contact camws@camws.org.