SCHOLARSHIPS
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 $300, 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.
