Harvard University’s Center for Hellenic Studies (CHS) offers an exciting opportunity for high school students from the Washington. D.C./Maryland/Virginia area who are interested in exploring the humanities through the study of Greco-Roman antiquity. Accepted students will take an introductory course (non-credit) to the Ancient Greek language, explore different aspects of classical studies in the twenty-first century, and take part in professional development workshops.
Students must be able to commute daily to the Center for Hellenic Studies in Washington, D.C.’s Embassy Row.
Location(s)
- Center for Hellenic Studies, Washington, D.C.
Schedule
- June 29, 2026 to August 7, 2026
Cost/Compensation
- Participants receive a $3,000 stipend
Eligibility Requirements
- At least 16 years old by the start of the program
- Enrolled full-time in an accredited public or private high school in the United States
- In good academic standing
- A U.S. citizen or permanent resident, or be granted Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status. International citizens studying in the United States with an F-1 Visa are not eligible.
Deadline
- March 13, 2026
Application or Entry Requirements
- Completed online application
- Resume
- Contact information of two references
- Transcript
- Essay responding to the following prompts:
- What do you hope to gain from this program? How will this program help you accomplish your goals? (Please write no more than one paragraph.)
- A core part of our educational mission is to identify and attract the most promising students from the broadest possible range of backgrounds. We are committed to educating individuals who reflect the variety of perspectives and life experiences represented in society today and who are interested in making contributions to access and inclusion in the field of Classics. Please share how your experiences or activities will advance these goals. (Please write no more than 500 words.)
- Please identify a topic relating to the Ancient Greek and/or Roman worlds that you would be especially excited to explore. What interests you about this topic? (Please write at least three paragraphs.)
Notifications of Decisions
- Applicants will be notified at the end of March
- Applicants will be notified at the end of March
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The Center for Hellenic Studies is a research institute affiliated with Harvard University and located in Washington, D.C., dedicated to advancing the study of Hellenic civilization. Founded through an endowment to establish an educational center focused on rediscovering the humanism of the ancient Greeks, the Center supports fellowships, conferences, publications, and digital initiatives while maintaining an extensive research library that covers fields such as literature, history, philosophy, art, and archaeology.
