NLE — Maureen O’Donnell Scholarship for Academic Excellence

Best for: High school seniors who earn gold medals on specific advanced National Latin Exam levels and want a major scholarship tied to continuing Classics in college. Day to day: Eligible gold medal winners receive application materials and apply for the Maureen O'Donnell Scholarship for Academic Excellence. Common pitfalls: Recipients must agree to take at least one course per semester of Latin or classical Greek during the first year of college, and Classics in translation does not count toward that requirement, so students should be sure the commitment fits their likely college schedule. Verify details on the official page.