CAMWS Manson A. Stewart Undergraduate Award
Offered by Classical Association of the Middle West and South
About This Scholarship
The Classical Association of the Middle West and South (CAMWS), the largest regional classics organization in North America, awards Manson A. Stewart scholarships each year to outstanding undergraduate classics majors. Each award is $1,000 plus a one-year CAMWS membership, funded by a bequest from Manson A. Stewart, a longtime benefactor of classical studies.
The award targets students in the middle of their degree: applicants must be current sophomores or juniors who have declared a classics major at a college or university within CAMWS territory, which spans more than 30 states across the Midwest and South plus parts of Canada. Students cannot apply cold; a faculty member in their department must nominate them, and no institution may put forward more than two students per year.
After nomination, the student completes a dossier with an application form, a brief essay, a transcript, and two letters of recommendation. The structure rewards students who build relationships with their classics faculty early, since the nomination deadline falls several weeks before the application materials are due.
Eligibility
- Current sophomore or junior at a college or university in the CAMWS region
- Declared major in Classics or a closely related classical field
- Must be nominated by your department or program (maximum two nominees per institution per year)
- Dossier requires a brief essay, transcript, and two letters of recommendation
How To Apply
- Ask your classics department to nominate you; nominations are due January 6
- Complete the application form and write the required brief essay
- Have your transcript and two recommendation letters submitted with your dossier
- Ensure the complete dossier reaches the Undergraduate Awards Subcommittee chair by January 30
Frequently Asked Questions
Which states count as CAMWS territory?
CAMWS covers more than 30 states in the Midwest and South, from Ohio and Minnesota down through Texas and the Southeast, plus several Canadian provinces. Check the CAMWS website's membership map to confirm your school qualifies.
Can seniors or freshmen apply?
No. The Manson A. Stewart Undergraduate Award is limited to current sophomores and juniors who have declared a classics major.
Do I apply directly?
No. Your department nominates you first (by January 6), and each institution may nominate at most two students. You then complete the application dossier by January 30.