The Classical Association of the Middle West and South

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Anthony Fauci Award in STEM and Classics

The Classical Association of the Middle West and South invites applications for the Dr. Anthony Fauci Award in STEM and Classics. This $500 annual award recognizes an undergraduate student who demonstrates outstanding work in both Classics and a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) or pre-med/pre-health/social science discipline.

This year · 2026–27

  • BEFORE JAN 15 Applications close Due in 98 days

Award $500

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Who can apply

  • Any undergraduate who is currently enrolled with Junior or Senior standing at a university or college in the USA or Canada is eligible for this award.
  • The applicant must be a major in Classics/Classical Studies/Ancient Mediterranean Studies and/or a STEM discipline or pre-med/pre-health coursework track; the latter may also include a social science or public health discipline, as long as the relevant coursework involves significant quantitative analysis.
  • The applicant must have undertaken significant coursework in the other field (e.g., a Classics major must demonstrate significant coursework in a STEM/pre-med/pre-health/social science discipline; or a STEM/pre-med/pre-health/social science major must demonstrate significant coursework in Classics).
  • Preference may (but will not necessarily) be given to applicants who reflect Dr. Anthony Fauci's own path, including training in Greek and/or Latin, pre-med/pre-health coursework, and/or work in the areas of public health or scientific communications.

How to apply

Complete applications shall consist of an application form, a 500-word essay, a university transcript, and a letter of recommendation from one recommender.

The Committee, at its discretion, may also confer prizes for first runner up ($200) and second runner up ($100).

Please direct any questions to the Chair of the Award Subcommittee, Dr. Michael Goyette, at fauci@camws.org.

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