Michael L. Allain Scholarship Endowment in Classical Studies

An endowed scholarship established by Prof. Violet Allain and Anastasia Allain in honor of Prof. Michael L. Allain. This scholarship will provide financial resources annually to undergraduate students pursuing a minor in Classical Studies.

Each year, one student is appointed to receive this scholarship. Recipients must demonstrate, as a first priority, an outstanding record of academic achievement in the pursuit of a minor in Classical Studies. Financial need is not mandatory and can be waived. The selection of Michael L. Allain Classical Studies Scholars will be made in a manner determined at the discretion of the coordinator for the minor in Classical Studies program, in consultation with the Dean for the College of Arts & Letters.

The award can be split equally between two or more recipients based on the selection committee’s recommendation. Beyond the above criteria, the appointment of a student to receive this scholarship will follow the University’s guidelines for the awarding of scholarships.

Award
Varies
Deadline
05/01/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Have you completed or are you in the process of completing at least one year of Latin or Greek at JMU?
  2. Please list the Latin or Greek courses you have completed or are in the process of completing at JMU. Course name and grade received (if completed).
  3. Please comment on the importance of the Classical Studies in your life and studies.