The Classical Association of the Middle West and South

Teaching and teacher training

CAMWS New Teacher Awards

CAMWS invites new K-12 teachers of Latin and ancient Greek to apply for the following awards, administered by the Subcommittee on the Manson Stewart Teacher Training and Travel Awards.

This year · 2026–27

  • JAN 30 Application deadline Due in 114 days

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Two awards in this program

  • New Teacher Start-Up Funds Award

    $500

    The New Teacher Start Up Funds Award is a start-up grant for new teachers designed to offset the costs of materials and supplies purchased for classroom instruction.

  • Student Loan Assistance for New Teachers Award

    Up to $1000.00

    The Student Loan Assistance for New Teachers award, worth up to $1000.00 which may be awarded to one or more successful applicants, is designated to offset student loan debt for recent baccalaureate or M.A.T. recipients who are entering the teaching profession. This award is designed to ease the transition into employment and to enable young teachers to perform effectively despite financial constraints.

Who can apply

  • Eligible applicants are new primary and secondary school Latin teachers within the first five years of their profession.
  • This award can only be received once.
  • Applicants and nominees must be current CAMWS members. Join or Renew

How to apply

Applicants must be members in good standing of CAMWS and must submit a receipt of purchase for classroom materials, a letter of application that details the use of said materials for classroom instruction,and the educational goals to be met by classroom utilization of these materials, a letter of support from the principal, and a current CV providing information of education and relevant employment history.

Funds from the Award may be used to reimburse purchase of texts and research materials, classroom supplies, or classroom technology (including computer software or subscription fees for online materials) to be used in classroom instruction; the award may not be used for purchase of computer or tablet for personal use.

Award for reimbursement of pedagogical and classroom materials.

May not include computer or tablet for personal use.

Books, promotional materials, art supplies for class enrichment activities, software or database subscriptions with clear classroom applicability

Must be for durable goods, not consumable items (e.g., refreshments for a party)

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