Mac Lewis Memorial Award in Classics

Award type: 
Scholarships
Award description: 

Awards, valued at up to $2,500, will be provided annually to full-time undergraduate or graduate students in the Department of Classical Studies. Selection is based on academic achievement (minimum cumulative average of 75% or equivalent) and candidates must be pursuing an immersive experiential activity to support their interest and academic journey related to archeology and/or material culture. Eligible activities may include an archeological dig, a Classical Studies travel abroad course, or an internship at CIG (Canadian Institute in Greece). Interested students must complete an application that can be found on the Department of Classical Studies website. This award was established by C. McKenzie & Mary Lewis with Tracey and Georgia Levison, along with friends, students and colleagues in memory of Mac Lewis, a hands-on Roman archeologist who taught at the University of Waterloo in the Department of Classical Studies from 2018 until his untimely passing in March 2020.

Value: 
$2,500
Value description: 

Awards, valued at up to $2,500 annually. The value of each award will vary depending on the budget requirements for the experience and the availability of funds. Students will normally be awarded an amount to help with their costs rather than the full cost of the activity.

Eligibility & selection criteria: 
  • Full-time undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in the Department of Classical Studies within the Faculty of Arts.
  • Students should be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative average of 75%.
  • Candidates must be pursuing an immersive experiential activity to support their interest and academic journey related to archeology and/or material culture.
  • Activities for consideration may include, but are not limited to:
    • An archeological dig
    • Classical Studies travel abroad course
    • Internship at CIG (Canadian Institute in Greece).
  • Recipients will be selected by a committee within the Department of Classical Studies.
Level: 
Masters, Doctoral
Program:
Arts→Classical Studies
Citizenship: 
Canadian/Permanent resident, International/study permit student
Selection process: 
Application required
Additional instructions: 
  • Interested students are to complete an application that can be found on the Department of Classical Studies website. Applicants must provide a description of the activity, an outline of what they will learn, an anticipated budget, and how they will benefit from the experience. Applications should be submitted at least two-months prior to the activity.
  • Applications will be accepted at any time throughout the year.
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