Receive funding for a SALVI immersion event!
The Amy High Fellowship supports candidates who otherwise could not afford to attend Rusticatio Omnibus in the summer of 2026.
About Amy High:
Amy (pictured in Rome in 2003 with daughters Maddie and Phoebe) was an enthusiastic supporter of SALVI and a close friend of many who helped SALVI get where we are today. You may have known her by her Latin name–Amalia Alta–and you may also remember her for her vibrant performances as Iulia Pauli, the anchorwoman of the Forum Romanum classroom video series, or her translation of the children’s classic Olivia into Latin. Amy had made a name for herself teaching elementary-school Latin in the Washington, DC, area and was still ascending to the peak of her career when she was taken from us suddenly and much too soon. Amy High Fellowships allow her vision of joyful Latin learning to continue to spread.
Previous Winners and their AHF Experiences:
- 2025 Trinity Roach – “I could not recommend this opportunity higher. It is one of the best decisions I ever made.” (read full statement here)
- 2025 John Burgess – “I did not study any spoken Latin before 2025, so if you are on the fence about whether you are the right candidate, I strongly urge you to put any doubts aside and apply.” (read full statement here)
- 2024 Joanne Fairhurst of Kentucky (read statement here)
- 2023 Phillip McLean of Louisiana (read statement here)
- 2019 Brother Paschal of Alabama (read statement here)
- 2018 Rachel Clark, Garland ISD, Texas (read statement here)
- 2017 Walter Melvin Roberts, Detroit Greek and Latin, Michigan (read statement here)
- 2016 Eleanor Arnold, Athol High School, Massachusetts (read statement here)
- 2015 Eric Mentges, Northwest Pennsylvania Collegiate Academy (read statement here)
Eligibility:
Amy High Fellowships are for current Latin teachers and for students at least 18 years of age at the time their SALVI program begins who have graduated from high school and are enrolled in undergraduate or graduate study, and who, having progressed in Latin beyond the basic level, are planning to pursue a career teaching Latin.
Funding:
In this ninth year of the program, there will be two awards of up to $1500 granted to cover tuition, room and board, and associated travel for Rusticatio Omnibus 2026, provided that a qualified candidate applies.
Application Process:
Applicants must submit the online application form and request a single letter of recommendation, which must also be submitted online. Applications must be fully completed by 11:59 P.M. Eastern time on April 11, 2026 .Completed applications will be read by SALVI’s Amy High Fellowship Committee. Applicants will be notified of the award by email and on the SALVI website no later than April 19, 2026. Only complete applications will be considered.
To apply for the 2026 Amy High Fellowship:
- Complete the online application form.
- Have your recommender complete the online recommendation form.
Please direct any further inquiries to amyhighfund@latin.org.
After submitting your application:
You will receive two emails: the first acknowledging receipt of your application; the second stating that your recommendation has been received and that your application is complete. Please contact us and/or your referrer if you do not receive these acknowledgements.