FELLOWSHIPS.
The John Y. Mason Fellowship, with an income of two hundred and
ten dollars. Founded in 1892 upon the gift of Col. Archer Anderson, '58,
of Richmond, Virginia. The holder must be a competent and deserving
student, in need of such assistance.
The Phelps-Stokes Fellowship in Sociology for the Study of the
Negro, with an income of five hundred dollars. Founded in 1911, upon
the gift of the Trustees of the Phelps-Stokes Fund. The holder must pursue
such advanced studies in the Social Sciences, as may be determined in
each case by the Academic Faculty, and must prepare a paper or thesis
embodying the results of his investigations, which shall be published by
the University with assistance from the income of the fund.
The Rector and Visitors Fellowships in the Schools of English, English
Literature, and Romanic Languages: three, with an income of two
hundred dollars each, and the remission of all fees. The holder must
be a graduate student, and must devote a portion of his time to work
connected with one of the designated Schools. Appointments are made
upon the recommendation of the professors in charge.
The William Cabell Rives Fellowship in History, with an income of
two hundred and fifty dollars, and the remission of all fees. Founded in
1905 upon the gift of Dr. William Cabell Rives, of Washington, D. C., in
honor of his grandfather, William Cabell Rives, the distinguished statesman.
The holder must be a graduate student, and must devote a portion
of his time to work connected with the School of History. Appointments
are made upon the recommendation of the President of the University.
The Vanderbilt Fellowships in Astronomy: three, with an income
of three hundred and fifty dollars each, and the remission of all fees.
Founded in 1896 in honor of William Henry Vanderbilt, of New York.
The holder must be a graduate student taking Astronomy as his major
subject, and must occupy a portion of his time in work connected with the
observatory. Appointments are made upon the recommendation of the
Director of the Observatory.
