Prizes

Stinnecke Prize

Exam Date:

May 1, 2025 | 1:30-5:00pm (EST)

The Stinnecke Prize, established at Princeton in 1870, is given to the sophomore or junior who passes the best examination based on the Odes of Horace, Eclogues of Vergil, and the Latin Grammar and Prosody, as well as the Anabasis of Xenophon or Plato’s Euthyphro, Crito, Apology and Phaedo and the Greek Grammar. The winner receives a one-time stipend of $3,000 in addition to any scholarship or other financial assistance, which they may be receiving.

The exam lasts three hours and involves translation of Greek and Latin passages as well as grammatical questions on both languages. Students are expected to have at least 108-level competence in both languages.

Sophomores and juniors in all departments are eligible to compete.

For further information contact:
Andrew Feldherr
Director of Undergraduate Studies

[email protected]
 

The John J. Keaney Prize

The John J. Keaney Prize is the departmental prize for the best senior thesis. This award is in fond memory of Professor John Keaney, who served the Department as colleague, teacher, and mentor for 41 years, from 1959 to 2000. The award was established in 2010 to replace the Atkins Prize for the best senior thesis, which was awarded until 2009. Initial funding has been provided by a grateful alumnus, one of the many who learned so much from Professor Keaney.

Past Winners