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The Arthur H. Moser Memorial Scholarship in Classics

The Arthur H. Moser Memorial Scholarship in Classics is provided by an endowment created by Mrs. Arthur H. Moser, the Moser family, friends, and former students in Classics of the late Professor Moser. This scholarship is for a promising student majoring in Latin, Greek, or Classical Languages (Latin and ancient Greek) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. The holder of the scholarship must study Latin or Greek or both for two consecutive semesters and earn at least a “B” each semester in the Classical language.
In awarding the Arthur H. Moser Memorial Scholarship, the department will give preference, first, to students who major in Latin or Greek; second, to students who are prepared to study Greek or Latin on the 300 level or higher for a full year; third, to extremely promising intermediate or beginning students in Greek or Latin who are keenly interested in the classical languages. The Moser Scholarship is awarded in conjunction with a Haines-Morris Prize so that the total award equals the cost of annual in-state tuition.

The Albert Rapp Memorial Scholarship

The Albert Rapp Memorial Scholarship is provided by an endowment created by Dr. and Mrs. Charles C. Smeltzer and Dr. C. Clarke Smeltzer in memory of longtime Classics Professor Dr. Albert Rapp. In awarding the Albert Rapp Memorial Scholarship, the department will give preference first to students who are declared majors or minors in Classical Archaeology or Classical Civilization; second, to extremely promising students who plan to major or minor in Classical Archaeology or Classical Civilization. The Rapp Scholarship is awarded in conjunction with a Haines-Morris Award.

The Mildred Morris Haines and William Elijah Morris Scholarship

The Mildred Morris Haines and William Elijah Morris Scholarships in Classics are provided by an endowment created by the late William Elijah Morris, in honor of his sister, Mrs. Mildred Morris Haines, who was a scholar of Latin.

A Haines-Morris scholarship may fund up to full tuition at the in-state level to a promising student in Classical Languages (Latin and/or ancient Greek), Classical Archaeology, or Classical Civilization at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. The holder of the scholarship must study Classical Languages (Latin, Greek, or both), Classical Archaeology, or Classical Civilization for two consecutive semesters and earn at least a B each semester. In awarding the scholarship, the department will give preference first, to students who plan to pursue a major or minor in Classics; second, to students who are prepared to study Classical Languages (Latin and/or ancient Greek), Classical Archaeology, or Classical Civilization at the upper division level for a full year; third, to extremely promising intermediate or beginning students in Classical Languages (Latin and/or ancient Greek), Classical Archaeology, or Classical Clivilization. The application deadline for these scholarships is March 1 of the year in which the award will be made

Haines-Morris Awards in Classics

A Haines-Morris Award of $2000 awarded on a yearly basis to promising students of Classics at any level. The holder of the award must study Greek, Latin, Classical Archaeology or Classical Civilization, as appropriate, for two consecutive semesters and earn at least a B each semester.

Dr. Chris Craig and Mrs. Ann Robinson-Craig Classics Excellence Scholarship

This scholarship was created by Chris Craig, Professor emeritus in Classics, and Mrs. Ann Robinson-Craig. In awarding this scholarship, the department will give preference to Classics majors who plan a career in teaching the classics at the per-collegiate level.

Dr. Susan Martin Excellence Scholarship

The Susan D. Martin Excellence Endowment in Classics has been created in honor of Susan Martin, a Classics professor and Provost emerita of the University of Tennessee. It provides a scholarship of $1200 awarded to a promising Classics major in any area of classical studies to support their study. The holder of the scholarship must take Classics courses for two consecutive semesters and earn at least a B each semester.

Robert S. McDow Scholarship

The Robert S. Scholarship Endowment is currently offered in alternate (odd-numbered) years to provide a $1,000 merit scholarship to a rising junior pursuing a major in History or Classics. The intention is that, as the endowment grows, the scholarship will be given for two years ($1,000/year), and increased up to the total cost of in-state tuition, fees, room and board, and estimated book costs for two years; eventually it may be given out concurrently in History and Classics, as funds permit.

Mediterranean Archaeology Fellowship

The Mediterranean Archaeology Fellowship Fund in the Department of Classics provides small fellowships to promising applicants to the Mediterranean Archaeology graduate program in the Department of Anthropology who will pursue study and research in an area of Classical Archaeology. These fellowships are awarded on the basis of the quality of the applications to the program. In addition, if funds allow, current high-achieving Mediterranean Archaeology graduate students may apply for travel or research fellowships. Students interested in applying must first consult the department head at classics@utk.edu concerning the availability of funds.

Classics Poikilia Scholarship

The Classics Poikilia Fund provides merit-based scholarships to promising students from groups that are historically underrepresented—with respect to age, ethnicity, financial status, gender identity, national origin, mental or physical ability, race, religion and spirituality, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, veteran status, etc.—in the discipline of Classics. The holder of the scholarship must be a declared major in Classics in any area of classical studies.