Student Awards

The department is fortunate in having a number of awards supported by designated endowments, along with the CAVI book prizes, which are funded annually. The amounts of the endowed awards vary somewhat from year to year depending on the income earned by the University of Victoria Foundation. No application is necessary for any of the awards except the von Rudloff Travel Assistance Award.

Edward B. Paul Memorial Scholarship

A scholarship will be awarded annually to an outstanding undergraduate student in Greek and Roman Studies. The winner is selected by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Department of Greek and Roman Studies. In 2008, this award was worth $2200.

George P. Black Memorial Scholarship

A scholarship will be awarded annually to an outstanding undergraduate student in Greek and Roman Studies, in memory of George P. Black, who was for 22 years an exceptional teacher of Latin and Greek at Victoria College. The recipient will be selected by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Department of Greek and Roman Studies. In 2008 this award was worth $850.

Greek and Roman Studies Scholarship

A scholarship will be awarded annually to an outstanding undergraduate student in Greek and Roman Studies. The recipient will be selected by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Department of Greek and Roman Studies. In 2008 this award was worth $2000.

P.L. Smith Scholarship

A scholarship will be awarded annually to an outstanding undergraduate student in Greek and Roman Studies, in honour of Peter L. Smith, for many years a member of this department. The recipient will be selected by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Department of Greek and Roman Studies. In 2008 this award was worth $500.

Catriona Cameron Bingham Prize

A prize in memory of Catriona Cameron Bingham is awarded annually to an outstanding student in a beginning course in classical Greek. Preference will normally be given to a mature student. Selection of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Department of Greek and Roman Studies. In 2008 this award was worth $400 fee credit.

Irene Lee Book Prize in Latin

A book prize is awarded to the leading student in second year Latin. The prize is established by Gary Hayman in recognition of Irene Lee, his inspiring teacher of Latin at Mount Douglas High School. The recipient will be selected by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Department of Greek and Roman Studies. In 2008 this award was worth a $50 fee credit.

Hector McDonald Scholarship

Gordon and Hilda Fitch Scholarship

A scholarship will be awarded annually to an outstanding graduate student in Greek and Roman Studies. The recipient will be selected by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Department of Greek and Roman Studies. In 2008 this award was worth $450.

Classical Association of Vancouver Island Book Prizes

Three of more prizes will be awarded annually by the Classical Association of Vancouver Island for excellence in the study of Classics. Selection will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Department of Greek and Roman Studies. In 2008 this award was worth $50 towards purchase of a book.

Margareta Von Rudloff Travel Assistance Award

One or more awards may be made annually on the basis of application to the Department. The funding for this award comes from an endowment generously provided by Mrs. Margareta von Rudloff of Victoria, the income of which is dedicated to supporting travel needs for graduate or senior undergraduate students taking their degrees in the Department of Greek and Roman Studies, by providing funds to deliver papers at conferences, to participate in special academic programs or archaeological excavations, or to visit libraries, museums, and classical sites.

How to Apply:

Applications should be submitted to the Chair, Department of Greek and Roman Studies by the 31st of January every year. The result of each competition will be announced by the 15th of February. The Department reserves the right to make a single award for up to $2 000, two or more separate awards for up to that amount -- or no award at all, if the number or quality of applications is deemed insufficient. In the first instance, preference will be given to students who have not already received an award from this fund.

Applications should consist of a letter explaining the purpose, date, and estimated cost of the trip envisaged, including a statement of approximately 250 words, describing the project and indicating what the applicant hopes to accomplish through the travel.