Our take
O'Donnell: $2K/yr renewable. NLE Gold Medal required. Very good fit if the Classics thread is real.
About this scholarship
The National Latin Exam (NLE) O'Donnell, Montross, and CAMWS Teacher Training awards support students continuing study in Latin, Greek, or classics teacher preparation in college. Award amounts range from $500 to $2,000 per year and the O'Donnell is renewable across four years.
Scholarship details
- Award range: $500 to $2,000 per year
- O'Donnell renewable annually
- NLE Gold Medal recognition opens the strongest tier
- Stacks freely with institutional aid
Eligibility criteria
- High school senior with documented Latin or Greek study
- NLE Gold Medal preferred for top awards
- Plans to continue Classics or Classical Languages in college
- Submits academic recommendations from a Classics teacher
Application process
- Confirm NLE recognition history and request copies of award letters
- Identify the specific award track that fits (O'Donnell, Montross, or CAMWS)
- Complete the application directly through the National Latin Exam or CAMWS site
- Have the Classics teacher submit a recommendation by the published deadline
Why this fits you
Medium fit
- Emma's classics-leaning profile makes the academic case credible.
- The award only pays off if she continues Latin or Greek formally in college.
Stacking impact at your schools
| School | Policy | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Christian University | Reduces loans first TCU directs outside scholarships to reduce loans before institutional aid when possible. | Source |
| The Master's University | Additive (stacks on top) TMU has no documented punitive displacement rule; outside awards generally layer on top. | – |
| Southern Methodist University | Reduces institutional grants SMU caps gift aid at tuition and fees and may reduce institutional grant when outside awards arrive. | Source |