Classics Student Awards
The Classics Department annually offers a combination of competitive and automatic awards. They are merit-based and are specific to our program. We can only consider students who have declared their major for awards (except for Classics Department Prizes). The University of Winnipeg has academic advisors who can help you determine your major and plan your degree.
Some awards require an essay submission, references or descriptions of your extra-curricular activities. Please read the award description for more information.
- You can apply for these awards by completing a General Application.
- and any specific award applications in the “Recommended Opportunities” available to you through our online portal.
The Awards and Financial Aid Office also has numerous awards available for current UW students. Apply online every term.
This Scholarship will be awarded to a deserving undergraduate student majoring in Classics who meets the following criteria: a full-time or part-time student with a minimum grade point average of 3.75 in various Classics courses, a minimum of 18 Classics credit hours completed, an active member of The University of Winnipeg Classics Students' Association, and an active volunteer on campus.
Past Recipients:
- Ben Steiman and Lyndsay Green (2022/23)
- Ari Haalboom (2020/21)
This prize has been established by the Seniors Winnipeg Arts Group (SWAG) to mark the occasion of Dr. Robert Gold's retirement and to honour his dedication as a teacher. Dr. Gold taught Classics at United College from 1960 to 1964 at The University of Winnipeg from 1969 to 1995. The prize will be awarded annually to the student who achieves the highest standing in Classics 2002, Greek Art and Architecture and Classics 2003, Roman Art and Architecture. In the event that no student meets these criteria, the prize will be awarded to the student who obtains the highest standing in one of the two courses.
Past Recipients:
- Lyndsay Green (2023/24)
- Fiona McNicol (2022/23)
- Nolan Valgardson (2020/21)
- Ryan Wark (2018/19)
- Brittany Bauer (2015/16)
- Emma Kunkel (2014/15)
- Rebecca Heller (2013/14)
- Katharina Klassen (2012/13)
A fund has been established by relatives and friends in memory of Colleen Madson who attended The University of Winnipeg from 1973 to 1975. The prize is to be presented to the student who achieves the highest standing in the course Classics 2701, Classical Mythology.
Past Recipients:
- Sara Bostick (2023/24)
- Erin Regehr (2022/23)
- Cassidy Roberts (2020/21)
- Katie Stewart (2018/19)
- Teri-Lynn Wood (2015/16)
- Toni Moritz (2014/15)
- Royce Murray (2013/14)
- Tara Karasewich (2012/13)
This prize will be awarded to the student who obtains the highest standing in one of the courses: Classics 3754 - Ancient Epic in Translation, Classics 3755 - Ancient Drama in Translation, and Classics 3756 - Topics in Ancient Literature.
Past Recipients:
- Noah Kaldeway and Deirdre Rooney (2023/24)
- Laura Garand (2020/21)
- Rachel Head (2018/19)
- Evan Taylor (2014/15)
- Kezia Stoesz (2013/14)
- Sterdan Makrenna (2012/13)
This scholarship commemorates Edwin & Anne Eagle's dedication to the University, and will be awarded to an outstanding student in the Department of Classics. Professor Emeritus Edwin Eagle taught Classics at United College, which became The University of Winnipeg, for over 40 years. He served as the Department's only member from 1940-60, as Dean of Arts and Science from 1960-68, and as Department Head in Classics until his retirement in 1976. Dr. Edwin Eagle served faithfully as the last Dean of Arts and Science of United College, and as the first Dean of Arts and Science at The University of Winnipeg, and his efforts were instrumental in establishing The University of Winnipeg. Dr. Eagle also demonstrated his strong support for Women's and Gender Studies programs. In the event that a suitable candidate is not found in the Department of Classics, the award may be given to a student enrolled in Women's and Gender Studies.
Past Recipients:
- Erin Regehr (2023/24)
- Colton van Gerwen (2022/23)
- Ari Haalboom (2020/21)
- Brittany Bauer (2019/20)
- Jazz Demetrioff (2018/19)
- Daniel Russell (2015/16)
- Myla Held (2014/15)
- Ruth Dickinson (2013/14)
- Jesse Hill (2012/12)
This scholarship in provided by the Erica and Arnold Rogers Fund for Academic Excellence. It will be awarded annually to the most promising student entering the Final year of the 4-year or Honours Classics program.
Past Recipients
- Elijah Casey (2023/24)
- Marina Milne (2022/23)
- Ryan Wark (2020/21)
- Spencer Paddock (2019/20)
- Kyle Barnes (2018/19)
- Simone Reis (2015/16)
- Drea Daniels (2014/15)
- Leyna Shnier (2013/14)
- Christian Boulley (2012/13)
This scholarship will be awarded to a Classics major who shows academic promise, scholarly potential, and an interest in community engagement. Candidates must have completed a minimum of 60 credit hours and be enrolled in the Honours or 4-year Major. A minimum major-GPA of 3.5 is required to be considered; the GPA requirement is competitive. Preference will be given to students enrolled in the Honours degree program and who have a strong record of on- or off-campus volunteer activity and community involvement. This scholarship commemorates Mark Golden, Emeritus Professor of Classics, who served with distinction as a member of the faculty of the Department of Classics from 1982-2015. Across his three decades of service to the University, Mark was well known as a generous colleague, distinguished scholar, and inspiring teacher. Mark’s scholarship helped to redefine our knowledge of the past, and he was a ground-breaking researcher with an international and interdisciplinary reputation in the areas of childhood and sport in Ancient Greece and Rome. Amid a slew of awards and fellowships throughout his career, he was the Honorary President of the Classical Association of Canada from 2018-2020. His contributions, however, went far beyond scholarship and the discipline of Classics, and his focus was always on others, especially students, many of whom remember him with fondness and delight decades later. Moreover, Mark was a tireless advocate for social change and action within the University, in Winnipeg and more broadly in Canada.
Past Recipients
- Shoki Onosson (2023/24)
Each year the Department awards prizes to students who gained the highest mark in the previous year's classes.
You do not need to have declared a major in Classics to be eligible for these prizes.