AIA-APA Minority Summer Fellowship

AIA-APA Minority Summer Fellowship

Overview: A scholarship for minority students to participate in summer classical studies programs, particularly intensive field programs in classical archaeology and classical studies.

Focus Areas:

Geographic Scope: International, with programs at institutions such as the American Academy in Rome

Eligibility: Minority students pursuing studies in classics and archaeology

What is Funded: Support for participation in classical summer schools and intensive archaeological programs

Sponsors: Co-sponsored by the Archaeological Institute of America (AIA) and the American Philological Association (APA)

Background: The fellowship supports students in intensive summer programs such as the Classical Summer School Program at the American Academy in Rome. An example recipient was Manuel Andino (2009), who participated in a six-week Classical Summer School Program at the American Academy in Rome.