SCHOLARSHIPS
The Accredited School Scholarships from accredited public or private
secondary schools may be assigned to the Department of Engineering. Tenure,
one year. Emolument, for Virginians, the remission of $60 in fees; for nonVirginians,
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, and he must enter the University the session immediately
following his graduation.
The Alumni Scholarships may be assigned to the Department of Engineering.
Tenure, one year, but an incumbent may be eligible for reappointment upon
recommendation of the Dean. Emolument, for Virginians, the remission of $30
of the tuition fee; for non-Virginians, the remission of $120 of the tuition fee.
The holder must need financial aid in order to attend the University, and
must file a written statement to this effect, together with a similar statement from
his parent or guardian. He must have ranked in the highest quarter of the
graduating class of his school, and must enter the University the session immediately
following his graduation.
The Philip Francis duPont Scholarships: Founded in 1928 upon the
generous bequest of Philip Francis duPont, '00:
In the Department of Engineering a number of these scholarships are
awarded annually to both new and old students of the department. The emolument
will vary from $100 to $200, depending upon the income available, with
apportionment at the discretion of the Faculty of Engineering.
The tenure of each scholarship is one year, but any incumbent may be reappointed
upon recommendation of the Dean.
Applicants for these scholarships who have not previously attended the University
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. Preference is given to
applicants who ranked in the highest tenth 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.
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, Virginia. Appointments are
made upon the recommendation of the trustees of the Isabella Merrick Sampson
Endowment. Preference is given to an applicant from Albemarle County.
A limited number of additional scholarships may be granted in the Department
of Engineering from those general scholarships open to any department of the
University. A complete statement regarding all scholarships will be found in the
General Catalogue.
