The Classical Association of Virginia is pleased to offer TWO SCHOLARSHIPS for Latin Students.

The Wayne Wray Student Scholarship is awarded thanks to an ongoing generous gift from Wayne W. Wray. This $500.00 scholarship will be awarded to the student who most exemplifies the principle on which our organization was founded almost a century ago: a love of and the promotion of the classics. The Wayne Wray Scholarship will be awarded to a student who is passionate about Latin and has demonstrated enthusiasm on every level: in their daily classroom work, participation in club activities, and promotion of Latin within their school and/or community. While participation in CAV (and other) contests is preferred, the primary focus of this scholarship remains the student’s ability to “spread the word” about classics and encourage others to study Latin.

The Jim Bigger Memorial Scholarship, funded by donations from CAV members is awarded to honor the memory of long-time Virginia teacher and CAV member Jim Bigger. This $500 scholarship will be awarded to a deserving senior who excels academically who intends to continue their study of Latin and/or Greek in college. 

Any CAV member may nominate any student who is taking or has completed four or more years of Latin and/or Greek. There may be more than one nominee per school. These scholarships are not based on financial need and are not renewable. Students and teachers do not need to indicate which award they are applying to – the selection committee will determine the two awards from all applicants. Send the teacher’s nominating letter, the student’s letter explaining his or her relationship with Latin and worthiness for either scholarship, and a list of honors and awards the student has earned to Donald Brewster at donald_brewster@woodberry.org. The deadline for submission is April 1.

Send nominations to:

Donald Brewster

4 Woodberry Station

Woodberry Forest, VA 22989

donald.brewster@woodberry.org