Funder: Society for Classical Studies
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 (Applications open) | November 15, 2026, 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $30,000 for one year of graduate study
Summary: Supports American- and Canadian-trained classicists pursuing a year of graduate study that develops their knowledge of Greek and Latin texts.
Key Information: Applicants must complete undergraduate studies in 2025–2026 or 2026–2027 and obtain university admission independently.
Description
The Lionel Pearson Fellowship, administered by the Society for Classical Studies (SCS), supports the continuing education of American- and Canadian-trained classicists through one year of graduate study. The 2026–2027 application cycle selects a fellow for 2027–2028. The program focuses on study at an English or Scottish university, and its funding provisions allow use at any university in the United Kingdom.
The fellowship is intended for outstanding students in Greek, Latin, Classics, or closely related fields. During the fellowship year, the recipient undertakes a course of study that broadens and develops their knowledge of Greek and Latin texts in the original languages. SCS encourages applications from groups traditionally underrepresented in classical studies.
