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SCHOLARSHIPS.
The Alabama Federation of Women's Clubs Scholarship in the College
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 Valentine Birely Scholarship, with an income of two hundred and
fifty dollars. 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 ninety dollars.
Founded in 1871. Appointments are made upon the recommendation of
the donor.
The Henry Coalter Cabell Scholarship in the Department of Graduate
Studies, with an income of sixty-eight dollars. Founded in 1903 upon the
gift of Mrs. Kate Cabell Claiborne and Captain Henry Cabell, of Richmond,
Virginia. Appointments are made upon the recommendation of the
Professor of English Literature.
The Isaac Cary Scholarships: two or more at the discretion of the Cary
trustees, who have at their disposal for this purpose five hundred and seventy
dollars a year. Founded in 1883 upon the bequest of Isaac L. Cary, of
Richmond, Virginia. The holder must be "a poor and deserving young
man." Appointments are made upon the recommendation of the trustees.
The William C. Folkes Scholarships: four, with an income of four
hundred and fifty dollars each. Founded in 1913 upon the bequest of Edward
J. Folkes, of Lynchburg, Virginia, in honor of William C. Folkes, '65. The
holders must be residents of Lynchburg or of Campbell County, Virginia.
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 James Rufus Humphrey Scholarship, with an income of three
hundred dollars. Founded in 1923 upon the bequest of James Rufus Humphrey,
of Loudoun County, Virginia. 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
to whose generosity the University owes the astronomical observatory.
Appointments are made upon the recommendation of Mr. Robert
Hall McCormick, of Chicago.
The Thomas Fortune Ryan Scholarships: ten, with a tenure of one
year, (maximum, two years), and a yearly income of three hundred dollars
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 June 1. If possible, the scholarships will be distributed
among the ten congressional districts of Virginia, but in case there is no 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
enter the University.
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