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SCHOLARSHIPS

The Accredited School Scholarships in the College of Arts and Sciences,
and the Department of Engineering: one for each accredited public or private
secondary school. Tenure, one year. Emolument, for Virginians, in the College
of Arts and Sciences or the Department of Engineering, the remission of $60 in
fees; for non-Virginians, in the College of Arts and Sciences, the remission of
$200 in fees; for non-Virginians, in the Department of Engineering, the remission
of $150 in fees.

The holder must be a graduate of his school, he must rank in the highest
quarter of his class, he must need financial assistance to attend the University,
and he must enter the University the session immediately following his graduation.

Appointments are made upon recommendation of the accredited schools. Any
school nominating a candidate for an Accredited School Scholarship must make due
announcement of it to the pupils of the school during the graduating exercises,
and the nomination must be promptly certified to the Dean of the College or the
Dean of the Department of Engineering.

The Alabama Federation of Women's Clubs Scholarship in the College of
Arts and Sciences, or the Department of Graduate Studies: Emolument, the
remission of the tuition fee. Founded in 1916. The holder must be a student
from Alabama who is in need of financial assistance. Appointments are made
upon the recommendation of the Scholarship Committee of the Alabama Federation
of Women's Clubs.

The Alumni Scholarships in the College of Arts and Sciences and the
Department of Engineering: one for each alumni chapter, twenty-five per cent. of
whose local alumni are active members of the Alumni Association, provided that
such percentage equals ten alumni or more. Every chapter, twenty-five per cent. of
whose local alumni are active members of the Alumni Association, provided this percentage
equals fifty alumni or more, is entitled to name two incumbents, and an
additional incumbent for every fifty members in excess of the above.

Tenure, one year, but an incumbent may be reappointed from year to year,
upon application to the Dean, if he has passed all of his courses. Emolument,
for Virginians, in the College of Arts and Sciences, remission of $60 in fees, and
for non-Virginians, remission of $200 in fees; in the Department of Engineering,
for Virginians, remission of $60 in fees, and for non-Virginians, remission of
$150 in fees.

Appointments are made upon the nomination of the executive committees of
the alumni chapters, and must be reported not later than August 1 to the Dean
of the Department concerned. In case chapters qualified to nominate incumbents
fail to do so by August 1, the President of the University may fill vacancies.

A nominee must reside in the locality of the chapter nominating him; he
must expect to enter the University the session immediately following his graduation
from secondary school; he must have ranked in the upper half of his graduating
class; and he must give evidence of financial need. Students who have
attended the University are not eligible for nomination by chapters.

The Armenian Students' Association of America Scholarships in the College
of Arts and Sciences: four: Emolument, the remission of the tuition fee
and one-half of the University fee. Founded in 1923.

The Bayly-Tiffany Scholarships: Established in 1930 by a bequest of
Mrs. Evelyn May Bayly Tiffany as a memorial to Thomas Henry Bayly and
Evelyn and Louis McLane Tiffany. There are twenty-five of these scholarships
with a stipend of $300 each, and they may be held in any department of the
University. In making awards, preference is given to applicants from Northampton
and Accomac Counties, Virginia. In the event of vacancies in the scholarships,
not availed of by students from these counties, awards may be made to
applicants from other portions of Virginia or from the State of Maryland; such
awards, however, usually carry reduced stipends.

Applications from students who have not previously attended the University
must be received not later than July 1. An applicant from Northampton or
Accomac must have ranked in the upper half of his school class; an applicant
from another portion of Virginia or from Maryland must have ranked in the
highest quarter of his class. Any applicant must present adequate evidence of financial
need. The scholarships may be renewed from year to year, upon application
to the Dean of the Department concerned, if all courses have been passed. Applications
for renewal must be received not later than May 1.

The Louis Bennett Scholarship in the Department of Law, with a yearly
income of $200: Founded in 1920 by Mrs. Sallie Maxwell Bennett in memory
of her husband, Hon. Louis Bennett, '71, of Weston, W. Va. The holder

must be a deserving young man, preference being given to students from
West Virginia. In case there are no qualified applicants from West Virginia
the award is made to a student from Virginia. Appointment will be made
upon the recommendation of the Dean of the Department of Law.

The Valentine Birely Scholarship, with an income of $225: Founded in
1888 upon the bequest of Mrs. Evelina Seevers Birely, in honor of her husband,
Valentine Birely, of Frederick, Maryland. Awarded to a young man
from the State of Maryland, preference being given to an applicant from the
city or county of Frederick.

The Thompson Brown Scholarship, with an income of $75: Founded in
1871. Appointments are made upon the recommendation of Dr. Charles S.
Venable, of San Antonio, Texas.

The Thomas Pinckney Bryan Memorial Scholarship, with an income of
$250: Founded in 1923 upon the gift of Mrs. Helen Hamilton Bryan, of
Richmond, Va. The award shall be made to a student of the Episcopal High
School of Virginia by its Principal, with the approval of the donor. The
appointment shall be made annually but the beneficiary may receive the benefit
of the scholarship for three regular sessions.

The Henry Coalter Cabell Scholarship in the Department of Graduate
Studies, with an income of $65: Founded in 1903 upon the gift of Mrs. Kate
Cabell Claiborne and Captain Henry Cabell, of Richmond, Va. Appointments
are made upon the recommendation of the Professor of English
Literature.

The George Cameron Memorial Scholarship, with an income of $250:
Founded in 1921 by the children of George Cameron of Petersburg, Va. Appointments
are made from graduates of the Petersburg, Virginia, High School
upon the recommendation of the Principal.

The Isaac Cary Scholarships: two or more at the discretion of the Cary
trustees, who have at their disposal for this purpose $600 a year. Founded in
1883 upon the bequest of Isaac L. Cary, of Richmond, Va. The holder
must be "a poor and deserving young man." Appointments are made upon
the recommendation of the trustees.

The Kate Cabell Cox Scholarship in American History, with an income
of $70: Founded in 1916 upon the gift of the National Society of the Colonial
Dames of America, in honor of Mrs. William Ruffin Cox, of Richmond, Va.,
President of the Society. Appointments are made upon the recommendation
of the Professor of History. The holder must be a student of American
history, preferably of the Colonial period. In making the award, preference
will be given to students from schools in the mountain regions of
the Southern States.

The Philip Francis du Pont Scholarships. Founded in 1928 upon the
generous bequest of Philip Francis du Pont, '00.

In the College of Arts and Sciences, about one hundred scholarships, with
stipends varying, in the main, from $100 to $200.

The tenure of each scholarship is one year, but an incumbent may be reappointed
from year to year, upon application to the Dean, if he has passed
all of his courses.

About one-third of these scholarships are awarded to students who have
not previously attended the University. Such students must have complied
with the entrance requirements before their applications can be considered;
they must give evidence of financial need; and they must have ranked in the highest
quarter of their class.

Applications must be made on a blank form supplied by the Dean. Students
who have not attended the University must submit their applications not later than
July 1; students attending the University must apply not later than May 1.

In the Department of Education, these scholarships are awarded to both new
and old students with the emolument varying depending upon the income available
and upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Education. Three scholarships
are allotted to students of Nursing Education, with a tenure of two years.

In the Department of Engineering a number of these scholarships are awarded
annually to both new and old students. The emolument will vary from $100 to
$150, depending upon the income available, with apportionment at the discretion
of the Faculty of Engineering. Conditions of tenure and award are similar to
those stated above for the College of Arts and Sciences. Students who have not
attended the University must submit their applications not later than July 1;
students attending the University must apply not later than May 1.

In the Department of Law there will be approximately thirty-two of these
scholarships awarded. The division of income available for these scholarships
will be on the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Applications for these scholarships in Law must be made to the Dean of the
Department of Law. Such applications, made by students who have attended the
University, must be received not later than May 1.

In the Department of Medicine these scholarships are awarded to both new
and old students. The emolument will vary somewhat depending upon the income
available and at the recommendation of the faculty of Medicine. Applications
from students who have attended the University must be received not later than
May 1.

The Richard Eppes Memorial Scholarship with an income of $250:
Founded in 1921 by the daughters of Richard Eppes, of City Point, Va. Appointments
are made by Miss Mary Eppes, of Hopewell, Va.

The William C. Folkes Scholarships: four, with an income of $450
each. Founded in 1913 upon the bequest of Edward J. Folkes, of Lynchburg,
Va., in honor of William C. Folkes, '65. The holders must be residents
of Lynchburg or of Campbell County, Va. Appointments are made
upon the recommendation of the Judge of the Corporation Court of Lynchburg,
the Judge of the Circuit Court, and the Judge of the County Court
of Campbell County.

The Franco-American Exchange Scholarship: Founded in 1924. Appointment
of a French student is made on the recommendation of the
American Council on Education. Emolument, free tuition.

The Franklin Stringfellow Hall Scholarship: Founded in 1932 by a bequest
of Franklin Stringfellow Hall, of Culpeper, Va. Awards will be made
by the Rector and Visitors to needy and deserving male students, native and
resident of Virginia, in any department of the University.

The Daniel Harmon Scholarship in the Department of Law: Emolument,
the remission of the tuition and University fees. Founded in 1912 "in consideration
of the distinguished service rendered by Daniel Harmon, '82, as a
member of the Board of Visitors." The holder must be "a young Virginian
of ability, character, and need."

The Gessner Harrison Scholarship in the School of Greek: Founded in
1933 by a bequest of Robert Lewis Harrison, with an emolument of $450.
Appointment will be made upon the recommendation of the head of the
School of Greek.

The D. J. Hennessy Scholarship: With a tenure of two years and a
yearly income of $500. Founded in 1927 by the late Dan. J. Hennessy, '23,
and Paul Kirby Hennessy, '26, in honor of their father, D. J. Hennessy.
The recipient must be a resident of Silver Bow County, Montana. Award
will be made in any department of the University by the Rector and Visitors
upon recommendation of a selection committee.

The William A. Herndon Scholarships in the Department of Medicine:
two, with a tenure of four years and a yearly income of $430 each. Founded
in 1914 upon the bequest of Dr. Cumberland George Herndon, '72, U. S. N.,
in honor of his father, Dr. William A. Herndon, '47. The holder must be
a deserving young man, who desires to enter the medical service of the army
or navy, but is unable to meet the expenses of a medical education. He must be
qualified to pass the army or navy physical examination. Appointments are made
upon the recommendation of the Medical Faculty, who select the candidate by
means of a competitive examination held during the summer vacation.

The William E. Homes Scholarship in the Department of Law, with a
yearly income of $40: Founded in 1920 upon the bequest of Peter P. Homes,
'13, in honor of his father, Judge William E. Homes, '69, of Boydton, Va. Annually
awarded to the Notes Editor of the Virginia Law Review.

The Estes Vaughan Howard Memorial Scholarship, with an income of
$250: Established in 1932 by Mrs. Nannie Vaughan Howard, of Lynchburg, Va.,
in memory of her son, Estes Vaughan Howard, a former student of this University.
It shall be awarded to a student in the College of Arts and Sciences, from
Virginia, and shall be available during the student's graduating year. The basis
of the award shall be the highest scholastic average during the first three years
of the student's course in the College.

The James Rufus Humphrey Scholarship, with an income of $250:
Founded in 1923 upon the bequest of James Rufus Humphrey, of Loudoun County,
Va. Award will be made by the Rector and Visitors to a needy and deserving
male student in any department of the University.

The McCormick Scholarship: Emolument, the remission of the tuition and
University fees. Founded in 1882 in honor of the late Leander J. McCormick,
to whose generosity the University owes the astronomical observatory. Appointments
are made upon the recommendation of Mr. Robert Hall McCormick, of
Chicago.

The Doctor Edward May Magruder Medical Scholarship: Founded in
1927 by the American Clan Gregor Society, with an emolument of $60. Appointment
will be made upon the recommendation of the Society.

The Henry Clay Marchant Scholarships: two, with an emolument of
$360 each. For detailed information see Henry Clay Marchant Fellowships.
If appointments cannot be made from the Department of Graduate Studies
as therein set forth, then applications will be considered in the following order
from undergraduates: (1) from those in the Medical Department who may be
preparing to be medical missionaries; (2) from those in the College preparing
to enter the ministry.

The Miller Scholarships in the College of Arts and Sciences: three, one
with a tenure of one year, two with a tenure of two years, each. The emolument
is $250 a year, with free tuition. Founded in 1869 by the Trustees of
the Miller Fund in honor of Samuel Miller, donor of this fund. The one-year
scholarship is awarded each year upon the recommendation of the Superintendent
and Faculty of the Miller School, who select the nominee from among
the honor graduates of that school. The one-year scholarship may be awarded
in the Department of Engineering with an emolument of $250 a year with free
tuition. The two-year scholarships are awarded by the Trustees of the Miller
Fund, one at the end of each academic year, in recognition of excellence in
class work in the Miller School of Biology and personal fitness for the duties
assigned to the Miller scholars. The holder of any one of the scholarships
is required, during the tenure of the scholarship, to serve as a student assistant
in the Biological laboratory for three afternoons a week, or for an equivalent
amount of time distributed in such a way as may be agreed upon by the holder
and the professor in charge.

The Netherland-American Scholarship: Founded in 1924. Appointment
of a Dutch student is made on the recommendation of the Netherland-American
Foundation, of New York. Emolument, free tuition.

The Joanna Davidge Randall-MacIver Scholarship, with a yearly income
of $300: Founded in 1932 by a gift of $6,000 from the Alumnae Association of
the former Mrs. Randall-MacIver's School, located in New York City. Award
will be made by the Rector and Visitors to a woman student of outstanding intellectual
ability and fine character in any department of the University.

Each recipient of the scholarship will be presented with a sketch of the life
and work of Mrs. Randall-MacIver.

The Rinehart Scholarship with an income of $250: Founded in 1925
upon the gift of Mr. Hollis Rinehart, of Charlottesville, Va. Appointment is
made by the Rector and Visitors to a needy boy from Albemarle County or the
City of Charlottesville.

The Bartlett Roper Scholarship, with an income of $250: Founded
in 1927 by the children of Bartlett Roper, of Petersburg, Va. Any young man
of good character is eligible, who has lived at least five years in the city of
Petersburg, who is himself unable, and whose parents are unable, financially to
pay his way through college. Appointments are made upon the recommendation
of the Superintendent of Schools of the city of Petersburg and approved by the
City School Board.

The Thomas Fortune Ryan Scholarships: ten, with a tenure of one year
(maximum, two years), and a yearly income of $300 each. Founded in 1914
upon the gift of Mr. Thomas Fortune Ryan, of New York. Appointments are
made each year before July 1, and applications should be submitted before
May 1. If possible, the scholarships will be distributed among the ten congressional
districts of Virginia, as they existed prior to the 1934 Virginia
Assembly, but in case there is no suitable applicant from any one district, the
vacancy may be filled from some other district. The holder must have been a
bona fide resident of the congressional district from which he makes application
for two years prior to such application. He must submit at least two testimonials
of good character and promise from authoritative sources, and a letter
of his own stating that he needs financial aid in order to attend the University.

The Isabella Merrick Sampson Scholarship in the Department of Engineering,
with an income of $100: Founded in 1910 upon the gift of Mr.
W. Gordon Merrick, of Glendower, Albemarle County, Va. Appointments are
made upon the recommendation of the trustees of the Isabella Merrick Sampson
Endowment. Preference is given to an applicant from Albemarle County.

The Doctor William Seldon Memorial Scholarship in the Department of
Medicine, with an emolument of $500: Established through the Centennial
Endowment Fund. Appointment made by the Rector and Visitors upon the
nomination of the Dean of the Department of Medicine.

The Simon Seward Memorial Scholarship, and the Sarah Anne Seward
Scholarship, in the College of Arts and Sciences: Founded in 1927 by J. W.
Harvey and Hatcher S. Seward, sons of Simon Seward. These scholarships are
to be awarded to graduates of the Petersburg, Virginia, High School, who,
in the opinion of the School Board of Petersburg, are entitled to them on account
of general standing in the school. The awards are to be made preferably to
those who could not attend the University without their benefits. Emolument,
$250 each. Tenure, not to exceed four sessions.

The Cephas H. Sinclair Scholarship: Founded in 1927. Award will be
made by the Rector and Visitors to a descendant of George Sinclair, if there
be an applicant, or, to another, if there be no such applicant. Emolument $30.

The James H. Skinner Scholarships: eight, with an income of $300
each. Founded in 1914 upon the bequest of James H. Skinner, of Staunton,
Va. The holders must be persons who purpose to become ministers of the
Protestant Episcopal Church in America, and desire to obtain a liberal education
to that end. Preference is given to sons of ministers. Appointments are made upon

the recommendation of the Trustees of the Protestant Episcopal Education Society
of Virginia, and the beneficiaries are expected to pursue their theological studies
at the Episcopal Theological Seminary at Alexandria, Virginia.

The Southern Woman's Educational Alliance Scholarships: These two
scholarships were founded in 1923 and are filled on the recommendation of the
Southern Woman's Educational Alliance, of Richmond, Va. Emolument, free
tuition.

The Daniel Kerr Stewart Scholarships: Founded in 1933 by a bequest of
Jonathan Bryan, of Richmond, Va. Awards will be made by the Rector and
Visitors to worthy students in any department of the University. The emolument
will be determined in each case by the Rector and Visitors.

The United Daughters of the Confederacy Scholarships in the College of
Arts and Sciences: one from each of the following states: Alabama, Arkansas,
California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky,
Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri. North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma,
South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington and West Virginia.
Emolument, for Virginians, the remission of $60 in fees; for non-Virginians,
the remission of $200 in fees. Tenure, one year, but an incumbent may be
reappointed from year to year, upon application to the Dean, if he has passed
all of his courses. Founded in 1915. The applicant must be at least sixteen
years of age and in robust health, must be the lineal descendant of a Confederate
veteran, and must give suitable proof of his need of financial assistance. He
must have ranked in the upper half of his graduating class, and must enter the
University the session immediately following his graduation. Appointments are
made upon recommendation of the Chairmen of the Committees on Education of
the Divisions of the U. D. C. in the several states named above. Women satisfying
the entrance requirements of the University are eligible for recommendation
by the Divisions, but students who have attended the University are not eligible
for such recommendation.

The Virginia Division of the United Daughters of the Confederacy
Scholarship in the Departments of Medicine or Law, founded in 1921 by the
Rector and Visitors: Appointment of one scholar from Virginia each year in
either Medicine or Law, with the emolument of free tuition, is made upon application
to Mrs. R. Sidney Cox, Chairman, Committee on Education, Virginia
Division, U. D. C., Smithfield, Va.

The Virginia Law Review Scholarship in the Department of Law, with
remission of $200 of the fees: Founded in 1914. Annually awarded to a member
of the Virginia Law Review, usually the Editor-in-Chief.

The Virginia State Medical Scholarships: Established in 1925 by the
Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia. Two scholarships are awarded
annually in the Department of Medicine, towards the close of the session, to
students from Virginia on the basis of rank and need, retroactive for the session.
Tenure, four years, conditioned upon maintenance of satisfactory scholastic record.
Emolument, remission of tuition fee.

The Virginia State Teachers' Scholarships in the Department of Education:
thirty scholarships annually, twenty each with a value of $200 and ten each
with a value of $100. Founded in 1918 by action of the General Assembly of
Virginia. The holder must be a Virginian in need of financial assistance in order
to attend the University; and he must pledge himself to teach or engage in some
other form of public school work in Virginia for at least two years, or, failing
this, to repay to the University the full value of the scholarship. Blank forms of
application may be had upon request to Dean John L. Manahan, Chairman of the
Committee on State Teachers' Scholarships. Appointments prior to September 1
of each year are made upon the recommendation of division superintendents. Any
scholarships unassigned on September 1 are open to applicants from the State at
large.

The Robert Burns Waddy Scholarship, with an income of $80: Founded
in 1933 by a bequest of Robert Burns Waddy, of Lexington, Ky. Award
is to be made by the Circuit Judge of Louisa County, Va., to some worthy
relative of the testator, if any should be eligible, or else to some worthy
boy of said Louisa County.

The Samuel Watts Scholarship in any department of the University:
Founded in 1928 by W. J. and O. W. Howland, Mrs. Mary Zimmer Moyler, Mrs.
Louise Zimmer Rogers, Miss Margaret N. Zimmer, William L. Zimmer, Jr.,
and Samuel W. Zimmer. The beneficiaries of this scholarship will be named
by William L. Zimmer, Jr., of Petersburg, Va. Emolument, $250.

The Richard Henry Whitehead Scholarships in the Department of Medicine:
three, with a tenure of not to exceed four years, with a yearly income of
approximately $250 each. Founded in 1923 upon the gift of an anonymous donor
to establish a memorial to the late Dr. Richard Henry Whitehead, Professor of
Anatomy and Dean of the Department of Medicine in the University of Virginia,
"in harmony with the ideals of service which characterized his life work."
For regulations governing the awarding of these scholarships address the Dean of
the Department of Medicine.

The Jesse Parker Williams Scholarship with an income of $520.
Founded in 1924 upon the bequest of Mrs. Cora B. Williams, of Atlanta, Ga.
The holder must be a resident of the State of North Carolina. Appointments
are made by the Rector and Visitors upon the recommendation of the Dean in
any department of the University.

The Woodrow Wilson Memorial Scholarship in the Department of Law:
Established in 1925 by the United Daughters of the Confederacy with an
emolument of $400. Appointment is made upon the recommendation of the
Chairman of the Committee on Education in the state in which the applicant
resides.

The Lieut. Robert Hancock Wood, Jr., Aviator (U. S. A.) Scholarship
with an income of $60 and a maximum tenure of one year: Founded in 1916
upon the gift of the Albemarle Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution
and renamed in 1919 in honor of Lieut. Wood, who met his death on the
French front. Appointments are made upon the recommendation of the Faculty

of the Charlottesville High School in conjunction with a committee of the
Albemarle Chapter of the D. A. R. The holder must be the best male graduate
of the Charlottesville High School, who is also a resident of Charlottesville or of
Albemarle County. In making the award, not only scholarship, but also excellence
in athletics, literary society work and other school activities, will be considered.

The Captain Micajah Woods Scholarship in the Department of Law:
Founded in 1933 by a bequest of his daughter, Mrs. Sallie Woods Rucker,
with an emolument of $400. Appointment will be made upon the recommendation
of the Dean of the Department of Law.

The Samuel Baker Woods, Jr., Scholarship in the Department of Law,
with an annual emolument of $250: Established in 1930 by Forrest J. Hyde, Jr.,
as a memorial to his friend, the late Samuel Baker Woods, Jr., of Charlottesville,
Va., a graduate of the Law School, class of 1908. During the final term of
each session the law faculty shall make the award to a male student who will
be an applicant for the degree of Bachelor of Laws in the following session with
the following qualifications: (a) Marked ability as evidenced by his scholastic
standing; (b) Distinguished accomplishments in the affairs of the Law School
of the University; (c) Highly respected by his associates; and, (d) Likelihood
of his being a credit to the profession after his granduation.

The Wickliffe Yulee Memorial Scholarship in the School of English, with
an income of $250 per session and a maximum tenure of three years: Founded
in 1929 by a bequest of Mrs. William Beldon Noble as a memorial to her
brother, Wickliffe Yulee. Award to be made to the student at the end of his
first year in English who, in the judgment of the committee, has shown marked
ability in English Composition with promise of increasing accomplishment. Qualifications
required of the applicant are accomplishment, initiative, talent for
creative writing, and need of financial aid.