Awards for Excellence in Teaching at the K-12 Level
This grant honors outstanding K-12 teachers in the US and Canada for exceptional and innovative teaching of Latin, Greek, or classics.
Funder: Society for Classical Studies
Due Dates: October 31, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to two awards of $500 each, plus travel and lodging for a major conference; $200 for educational resources to each winner's institution.
Summary: Honors outstanding K-12 educators in the US and Canada for excellence in teaching Latin, Greek, or classics.
Key Information: Open to both self-nominations and nominations by others; SCS membership not required.
Description
The Awards for Excellence in Teaching at the K-12 Level, offered by the Society for Classical Studies (SCS), recognize exemplary educators who demonstrate outstanding teaching of Latin, Greek, or classics to primary and secondary students in the United States and Canada. The awards aim to honor and promote high standards in classics education at the K-12 level, highlighting innovative, inclusive, and impactful teaching practices.
