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SCHOLARSHIPS

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 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 Dr.
Charles S. Venable, of San Antonio, Texas.

The Henry Coalter Cabell Scholarship in the Department of Graduate
Studies, with an income of one hundred 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
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.