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SCHOLARSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS.

All inquiries concerning and all applications for scholarships and fellowships
should be addressed to the Dean of the University.

Applicants for scholarships and fellowships, if not already registered as
students of the University, must comply with the entrance requirements.

The President may, after due warning to the holder, declare any scholarship
or fellowship vacant at any time, if, in the judgment of the President
and Faculty, the holder fails to give satisfactory evidence of diligence in the
performance of his duties.

Unless otherwise stated, the tenure of each scholarship or fellowship is
one year, and the holder may be a student in any department of the University.

SCHOLARSHIPS.

The Accredited School Scholarships in the College: one for each of
the accredited public or private secondary schools in Virginia, and one for
each of a list of accredited secondary schools located in other states; emolument,
for Virginians, the remission of the university fee ($10); for non-Virginians,
the remission of the tuition fee ($160) and one-half the university
fee ($20). The holder must be a graduate of one of the designated schools,
and must enter the University the session following his graduation. Appointments
are made upon the recommendation of these schools. For the
accredited schools in Virginia, see page 95. A list of the accredited schools
outside of Virginia may be had upon application to the Dean; the faculty
invites application for enrollment in this list.

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 Alumni Scholarships in the college: one for each alumni chapter,
twenty-five per cent. of whose local alumni are active members of the General
Alumni Association, provided that such percentage equals ten alumni
or more. Every chapter, twenty-five per cent. of whose local alumni are
active members of the General Alumni Association, provided this percentage
equals fifty alumni or more, is entitled to name two incumbents, and
an additional incumbent for every fifty members in excess of the above.
Tenure, one year, but an incumbent may be eligible for reappointment upon
the recommendation of the Dean. Emolument: for Virginians, the remission

of the university fee ($10); for non-Virginians, the remission of the
tuition fee ($160) and one-half the university fee ($20). The holder must
need financial aid in order to enter the University, and must file a written
statement to this effect, together with a similar statement from his parent
or guardian. He must, furthermore, hold no endowed scholarship or fellowship,
nor any position as assistant or instructor in any department of the
University. He must be studious and of good moral character, and must
make application on a blank form provided by the Secretary of the General
Alumni Association. The holder may be called on by the Secretary of the
General Alumni Association to render to the local chapter, the Association,
and the University such reasonable assistance as lies in his power towards
the advancement of university and alumni interests. Appointments are
made upon the nomination of the executive committees of the chapters, and
should be reported not later than August 15 to the Secretary of the General
Alumni Association, on a form provided by him. In case chapters qualified
to nominate incumbents fail to do so by September 1, the President of the
University and the Secretary of the General Alumni Association will in
conference fill such vacancies. Every alumni chapter shall announce each
year in its local daily papers the nature and conditions of the scholarship,
and shall invite applications therefor.

The Louis Bennett Scholarship in the Department of Law, with a
yearly income of two hundred and fifty dollars. Founded in 1920 by Mrs.
Sallie Maxwell Bennett in memory of her husband, Hon. Louis Bennett,
'71, of Weston, W. Va. The holder must be a deserving young man, preference
being given to students from West Virginia. In case there are no
applicants from West Virginia the award is to be made to a student from
Virginia. Appointment will be made upon the recommendation of the Dean
of the Department of Law.

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 George Cameron Memorial Scholarship with an income of $212.50.
Founded in 1921 by the children of George Cameron of Petersburg, Va.
Appointments are made from the graduates of the Petersburg, Virginia, High
School upon the recommendation of the Principal.

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 Kate Cabell Cox Scholarship in American History, with an income
of sixty-eight dollars. Founded in 1916 upon the gift of the National Society
of the Colonial Dames of America in honor of Mrs. William Ruffin
Cox, of Richmond, Va., President of the Society. Appointments are made
upon the recommendation of the Professor of History. The holder must
be a student of American history, preferably of the colonial period. In
making the award, preference will be given to students from schools in the
mountain regions of the Southern States.

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 Daniel Harmon Scholarship in the Department of Law; emolument,
the remission of the tuition and university fees. Founded in 1912
"in consideration of the distinguished service rendered by Daniel Harmon,
'82, as a member of the Board of Visitors." The holder must be "a young
Virginian of ability, character, and need."

The William A. Herndon Scholarships in the Department of Medicine:
two, with a tenure of four years and a yearly income of five hundred dollars
each. Founded in 1914 upon the bequest of Dr. Cumberland George Herndon,
'72, U. S. N., in honor of his father, Dr. William A. Herndon, '47. The holder
must be a deserving young man, who desires to enter the medical service of
the army or navy, but is unable to meet the expenses of a medical education.
He must be qualified to pass the army or navy physical examination. Appointments
are made upon the recommendation of the Medical Faculty, who
select the candidate by means of a competitive examination held during the
summer vacation.

The William E. Homes Scholarship in the Department of Law, with
a yearly income of sixty dollars. Founded in 1920 upon the bequest of Peter
P. Homes, '13, in honor of his father, Judge William E. Homes, '69, of
Boydton, Virginia.

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.

The Miller Scholarships in the College (three): one with a tenure of
one year, two with a tenure of two years each. Emolument, two hundred
and fifty dollars a year, with free tuition. Founded in 1869 by the Trustees
of the Miller Fund in honor of Samuel Miller, donor of this fund. The
one-year scholarship is awarded each year upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent and Faculty of the Miller School of Albemarle, who select
the nominee from among the honor graduates of that school. The two-year
scholarships are awarded, one at the end of each academic year, to the
candidate who passes, with the highest aggregate of grades, Biology B1
and Chemistry B1. The holder of any one of the Miller scholarships must
elect each year one course in either the School of Chemistry or the School
of Biology; the laboratory fees are not remitted. Each Miller scholar is
required, during his tenure of the scholarship, to serve as a student assistant
in the Biological Laboratory for three afternoons a week, or for an equivalent
amount of time distributed in such a way as may be agreed upon by the
holder and the professor in charge.

The Pi Kappa Alpha Scholarship: this scholarship, established in June,
1920, by the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity, consists of rent, heat, light and janitor
service of Dormitory No. 31 West Range, the room in which the fraternity
was originally founded. It is awarded yearly to a member of the fraternity
by the Scholarship Committee consisting of Charles H. H. Thomas,
Chairman, Dr. R. M. Bird and the S. M. C. of Alpha Chapter of P. K. A. at
the University, to which committee applications should be made.

The Thomas Fortune Ryan Scholarships: ten, with a tenure of one year
Founded in 1914 upon the gift of Mr. Thomas Fortune Ryan, of New York.
(maximum, two years), and a yearly income of three hundred dollars each.
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.

The Isabella Merrick Sampson Scholarship in the Department of Engineering,
with an income of one hundred dollars. 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.

The James H. Skinner Scholarships: eight, with an income of three hundred
and fifty dollars each. Founded in 1914 upon the bequest of James H.
Skinner, of Staunton, Virginia. The holders must be persons who purpose

to become ministers of the Protestant Episcopal Church in America, and
desire to obtain a liberal education to that end. Preference is given to sons
of ministers. Appointments are made upon the recommendation of the
Trustees of the Protestant Episcopal Education Society of Virginia, and
the beneficiaries are expected to pursue their theological studies at the Episcopal
Theological Seminary at Alexandria, Virginia.

The Lieut. Robert Hancock Wood, Jr., Aviator (U. S. A.) Scholarship
with an income of $55 and a maximum tenure of one year. Founded in
1916 upon the gift of the Albemarle Chapter of Daughters of the American
Revolution and renamed in 1919 in honor of Lieut. Wood, who met his
death on the French front. Appointments are made upon the recommendation
of the Faculty of the Charlottesville High School in conjunction with a
committee of the Albemarle Chapter of the D. A. R. The holder must be
the best male graduate of the Charlottesville High School, who is also a
resident of Charlottesville or of Albemarle County. In making the award,
not only scholarship, but also excellence in athletics, literary society work
and other school activities, will be considered.

The United Daughters of the Confederacy Scholarships in the College:
one from each of the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, California,
Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana,
Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma,
South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington and West Virginia.
Emolument, the remission of the tuition fee. Tenure, one year (maximum.
two years). Founded in 1915. The applicant must be at least seventeen
years of age and in robust health, must be the lineal descendant of a Confederate
veteran, and must give suitable proof of his need of financial assistance.
The holder must report his progress in a personal letter to the
General Chairman of Education, U. D. C., on October 1, February 1, and
July 1, of each year of his tenure. Appointments are made upon the recommendation
of the divisions of the U. D. C. in the several states named
above. Women satisfying the entrance requirements of the University are
eligible for these scholarships.

The Virginia Division of the United Daughters of the Confederacy
Scholarship in Medicine or Law, founded in 1921 by the Rector and Visitors.
Appointment of one scholar each year in either Medicine or Law with the
emolument of free tuition, is made by the Division Officers.

The Virginia Law Review Scholarship in the Department of Law, with
an income of two hundred dollars. Founded in 1914. The holder is the
Editor-in-Chief of the Virginia Law Review.

The Virginia State Teachers' Scholarships in the College: 119, one for
each School Division in Virginia. Emolument, free lodging, heat, light and
janitor service in the university dormitories. Founded in 1918 by action
of the General Assembly of Virginia. The holder must be a Virginian in
need of financial assistance in order to attend the University; and he must

pledge himself, provided he holds the scholarship for two years or more,
to teach or engage in some other form of school work in the State for at
least two years, or, failing this, to repay to the University the value of the
scholarship. Blank forms of application may be had upon request. Appointments
are made prior to September 1, upon the recommendation of the
division superintendents. In case any superintendent fails to make a recommendation,
the vacancy thus created may be filled from the State at
large by the President of the University. If there are two or more applications
from one division, the Division Superintendent shall hold a competitive
examination on May 22, 23 and 24, and recommend the applicant
making the highest grade. Copies of the examination questions will be
forwarded to superintendents upon request.

FELLOWSHIPS.

The College Fellowships: one for each of a list of colleges selected by
the faculty; emolument, for Virginians, the remission of the university fee
($10); for non-Virginians, the remission of the tuition fee ($160) and one-half
the university fee ($20). The holder must be a graduate of one of the
designated colleges, and must enter the University the session following his
graduation. Appointments are made upon the recommendation of these
colleges, a list of which may be had upon application to the Bursar.

The Du Pont Fellowship in Chemistry, with an income of seven hundred
and fifty dollars, given by the E. I. du Pont de Nemours Company of
Wilmington, Del., with the object of encouraging research in Chemistry.

The Elizabeth B. Garrett Fellowship. Founded in 1918 upon the bequest
of Mrs. Elizabeth B. White of Baltimore, Maryland. Emolument,
$280. Appointments are made upon the recommendation of the Dean of
the Graduate Department.

The Bennet Wood Green Fellowships: two, with a tenure of four years,
and a yearly income of six hundred dollars each. Founded in 1914 upon the
bequest of Dr. Bennet Wood Green, '55, of Warwick County, Virginia.
The holder must have received one of the degrees mentioned below not
more than four years previous to his application, and must spend the tenure
of his scholarship in study abroad or wherever else the faculty may require.
The holders are appointed upon the recommendation of the faculty. In
making appointments, preference will be given: (1) to Doctors of Medicine
of this university who are also Masters of Arts of the University; (2) to
Masters of Arts of the University; (3) to Bachelors of Laws of the University
who are also Masters of Arts of the University; and in all cases to
native Virginians, and then to native residents of other Southern States.

The John Y. Mason Fellowship, with an income of three hundred and
fifty 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 be a graduate
student in residence at this university, and must plan his courses in accordance
with certain specific requirements of the Phelps-Stokes Fellowship Committee.
He must, furthermore, pursue research work concerning the negro
in the South; encourage investigation and a wider general interest in the
negro problem among the students of the University and of other colleges in
Virginia; procure lectures upon negro topics for the University, to be delivered
by lecturers approved in advance by the committee; prepare a report
embodying the results of his incumbency; and write a thesis upon some
subject approved in advance by the committee, which thesis must be submitted
in completed form or in satisfactory abstract not later than May 15
of the year of the holder's incumbency. In awarding the fellowship, preference
will be given to students in the Department of Graduate Studies, but
applications from students in the professional departments will also be considered.

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 Teaching Fellowships in Chemistry: five, with an income of five
hundred dollars each. Founded in 1919. The holder must have a baccalaureate
degree from a college or university of recognized standing, and
must have received a thorough undergraduate training in chemistry and
physics. He will pursue graduate work in chemistry and related subjects,
and devote not more than fifteen hours a week to instructional work. Appointments
are made upon the recommendation of the School of Chemistry.
Applications should be sent to the Secretary of the Chemical Faculty.

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.