NJCL Scholarships

The NJCL annually grants several scholarships between the amounts of $1000 and $2000 to NJCL members.  While most of the scholarships are announced at the NJCL Convention, students need not be present to win.

Application forms are available on-line or can be obtained from the NJCL Administrator.  Completed applications must be returned by May 1st to

David Volk
NJCL Programs & Scholastic Services Chair
1122 Oak Street North
Fargo, ND  58102
 
Scholarship Name Amount
Belle Gould NJCL Scholarship

Established in honor of Miss Belle Gould, the first editor of the TORCH: U.S., who served for many years as the Chairman of the Committee on the National Junior Classical League.  This scholarship was established many years before Miss Gould's death in 1974.

 $1000
Jessie Chambers NJCL Scholarship

Established upon the retirement of Miss Chambers who served many years as Federations Chairman of the Committee on the National Junior Classical League.

 $1000
Rhea Miller NJCL Scholarship

Established in 1980 to honor Mrs. Miller's retirement after many years as Convention Adviser to the National Junior Classical League.

 $1000
Red & Rhea Miller NJCL Scholarship

Established in 1986 during the NJCL Convention in Indiana, where Mr. and Mrs. Miller presented a generous check to the NJCL to begin a new scholarship because of their great love for the National Junior Classical League.

 $1000
Sr. Jeanette Plante Scholarship

This scholarship was established in 2002 in memory of Sr. Jeanette, a past National Committee member and long-time friend of JCL.

 $1000
Renata Motiu Scholarship

Established in honor of Renata Motiu by Arvind Venkat, 1991-1992 NJCL President.   Ms. Motiu taught Latin in Michigan for 33 years.   A long-time member of the American Classical League and JCL sponsor, she taught two former NJCL national officers.

 $1200
Margaret & Eugene Halligan NJCL Scholarship

Funded by an endowment established by Mrs. Halligan's husband in memory of his wife's devoted service to JCL in Illinois. This scholarship was further endowed by Eileen Halligan Farrell in memory of her brother and sister-in-law.

 $1500
Maureen O'Donnell NJCL Scholarship

Established in 1989 by the Virginia JCL and Pro Scientia in memory of Mrs. O'Donnell for her years of service in the classroom.  Mrs. O'Donnell, beloved Latin teacher and VJCL co-chair, was dedicated to the Classics and to teaching.

 $1500
Susan and Dennis Webb Scholarship

Established in 2003, when Mr. and Mrs. Webb made a generous gift to NJCL.  Dennis Webb was the 1969-1970 NJCL President.

 $2000

Scholarships are awarded on the following criteria:

  • financial need

  • JCL service at local, state, and national levels

  • academic record

  • recommendations from teachers, principals, counselors, and other adults

Special consideration will also be given to those applicants who intend to teach Latin, Greek, or the Classical Humanities.  Applications will be screened by a selection committee over the summer, and recipients will be informed of the results by the time of the NJCL Convention.

NJCL Scholarship Selection Committee
The NJCL Scholarship Selection Committee is an annual special committee, functioning at the NJCL National Convention.  It is composed of a chair, who is the NJCL Chair of Scholastic Services/Programs, and four NJCL chapter sponsors from different states who are in attendance at the National Convention.  Scholarship recipients are chosen on the basis of returned applications and recommendations, and selection is made on a point system awarded for grades, service to JCL, etc.  The Committee also announces the recipients at the NJCL Convention.