Bluhm Scholars Program

The Solomon Bluhm Scholars Program at Hunter College is designed for high-achieving students who are majoring in Greek, Latin, Greek and Latin, Classical Archaeology, or Classical Studies, and who will have at least 60 credits and a 3.5 GPA or above by the fall semester when they enter the Program. Bluhm Scholars will receive financial support that covers the difference between tuition and the financial aid that a student receives from state, federal, or Hunter TAP, up to the amount of in-state tuition. Students will receive the support for four semesters, or until they have earned 120 credits. Bluhm Scholars must be enrolled full-time in each semester during which they hold the scholarship.

To apply, please submit the following three documents by April 15:

1. A cover letter expressing your interest in the program and stating your declared Classics major. It should also contain a list, by semester, of the courses you’ve taken in that major; your year in college (e.g., upper sophomore, lower junior); and your contact information.
2. A 500-word statement of intent that addresses the questions: Why are you applying for the Bluhm Scholarship? Why have you chosen to major in Classics? And what do you hope to achieve through the Bluhm Scholarship?
3. A copy of your transcript.

Applicants will be notified of the decision before the end of the spring semester. Any inquiries are to be directed—and all materials are to be sent—to the Bluhm Scholarship Program via Brian S. Kunkel at bkunkel@hunter.cuny.edu.