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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 will, after due warning to the holder, declare any scholarship
or fellowship vacant at any time, if the holder's scholastic record is
such as to necessitate scholastic discipline in his case.
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 of Arts and Sciences,
Education and Engineering: 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. Tenure, one year. Emolument, for Virginians,
in the College of Arts and Sciences, the remission of the tuition fee,
forty dollars ($40); Department of Education, the remission of thirty dollars
($30) of the University fee, and in the Engineering Department, thirty dollars
($30) of the University fee; for non-Virginians in the College of Arts and
Sciences, or Department of Education, the remission of one hundred and
eighty ($180) of the tuition fee, and in the Engineering Department, remission
of seventy dollars ($70) of the tuition fee. 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. A list of the accredited schools may be had
upon application to the Dean.
Any school conferring this scholarship shall make due announcement
of it both to the scholars of the school and through the local papers; and
at the end of the session shall, during the graduating exercises and through
the public press, announce the award; and this appointment shall be
promptly certified to the dean of the university.
The holder of an Accredited School Scholarship must rank in the highest
tenth of the graduating class of his school.
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 Alumni Scholarships in the College of Arts and Sciences: one for
each alumni chapter, twenty-five per cent. of whose local alumni are active
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,
remission of forty dollars ($40) of the University fee; for non-Virginians,
remission of one hundred and eighty dollars ($180) of the tuition
fee. 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 may 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.
It is felt that the chapters may do good service with their scholarships
if they select for incumbents young men of brilliant—or at least more than
average—promise.
The Armenian Students' Association of America Scholarships in the
College of Arts and Sciences. Four: Emolument, the remission of the tuition
fee and one-half of the University fee. Founded in 1923.
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 Dr.
Charles S. Venable, of San Antonio, Texas.
The Thomas Pinckney Bryan Memorial Scholarship, with an income of
three hundred dollars. Founded in 1923 upon the gift of Mrs. Helen Hamilton
Bryan, of Richmond, Va. The award shall be made to a student of the
Episcopal High School of Virginia by its Principal, with the approval of
the donor. The appointment shall be made annually but the beneficiary
may receive the benefit of the scholarship for three regular sessions.
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 George Cameron Memorial Scholarship with an income of $300.00.
Founded in 1921 by the children of George Cameron of Petersburg, Va. Appointments
are made from 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 Richard Eppes Memorial Scholarship with an income of $250.00.
Founded in 1921 by the daughters of Richard Eppes, of Petersburg, Va.
Appointments are made by Miss Mary Eppes, of Hopewell, Va.
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 Franco-American Exchange Scholarship. Founded in 1924. Appointment
American Council on Education. Emolument, free tuition.
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 D. J. Hennessy Scholarship. Founded in 1927, with an emolument
of $500. The recipient must be a resident of Silver Bow County, Montana.
Award will be made by the Rector and Visitors in any department of the
University.
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 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.
The Dr. Edward May Magruder Medical Scholarship. Founded in 1927
by the American Clan Gregor Society, with an emolument of $60. Appointment
will be made upon the recommendation of the Society.
The Miller Scholarships in the College of Arts and Sciences (three):
one with a tenure of one year, two with a tenure of two years, each. The
emolument is 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,
the recommendation of the Superintendent and Faculty of the Miller
School, who select the nominee from among the honor graduates of that
school. The two-year scholarships are awarded by the Trustees of the
Miller Fund, one at the end of each academic year, in recognition of excellence
in class work in the Miller School of Biology and personal fitness for
the duties assigned to the Miller scholars. The holder of any one of the
scholarships is required, during the 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 Netherland-American Scholarship. Founded in 1924. Appointment
of a Dutch student is made on the recommendation of the Netherland-American
Foundation, of New York. Emolument, free tuition.
The Rinehart Scholarship with an income of $300.00. Founded in 1925
upon the gift of Mr. Hollis Rinehart, of Charlottesville, Va. Appointment
is made by the Rector and Visitors to a needy boy from Albemarle County
or the City of Charlottesville.
The Bartlett Roper Scholarship, with an income of two hundred and
fifty dollars ($250.00). Founded in 1927 by the children of Bartlett Roper,
of Petersburg, Virginia. Any young man of good character is eligible, who
has lived at least five years in the city of Petersburg, who is himself unable,
and whose parents are unable, financially to pay his way through college.
Appointments are made upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of
Schools of the city of Petersburg and approved by the City School Board.
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 suitable
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 Seven Society Alumni Scholarship in Medicine. Founded in 1926
by the Alumni of the Seven Society, with an annual emolument of three
hundred and fifty dollars. Award to be made to a student in the Department
of Medicine upon nomination by the Dean of the Medical Department.
The Cephas H. Sinclair Scholarship. Founded in 1927. Award will be
made by the Rector and Visitors to a descendent of George Sinclair, if there
be an applicant, or, to another, if there be no such applicant. Emolument $30.
The James H. Skinner Scholarships: eight, with an income of two 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 Southern Woman's Educational Alliance Scholarships. These two
scholarships were founded in 1923 and are filled on the recommendation of
the Southern Woman's Educational Alliance, of Richmond, Va. Emolument,
free tuition.
The United Daughters of the Confederacy Scholarships in the College of
Arts and Sciences: 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 recommendations 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 Department of Education
with a value of $100. 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 to teach or
engage in some other form of public school work in Virginia for at least two
years, or, failing this, to repay to the University the full value of the scholarship.
Blank forms of application may be had upon request to Dean John
L. Manahan, Chairman of the Committee on State Teachers' Scholarships.
Appointment prior to September 1 of each year are made upon the recommendation
of division superintendents. Any scholarships unassigned on September
1 are open to applicants from the State at large.
The Richard Henry Whitehead Scholarships in the Department of Medicine:
two, with a tenure of not to exceed four years, with a yearly income of
approximately two hundred and fifty dollars each. Founded in 1923 upon the
gift of an anonymous donor to establish a memorial to the late Dr. Richard
Henry Whitehead, Professor of Anatomy and Dean of the Department of
Medicine in the University of Virginia, "in harmony with the ideals of service
which characterized his life work." For regulations governing the awarding
of these scholarships address the Dean of the Department of Medicine.
The Jesse Parker Williams Scholarship with an income of $600.00.
Founded in 1924 upon the bequest of Mrs. Cora B. Williams, of Atlanta, Ga.
The holder must be a resident of the State of North Carolina. Appointments
are made by the Rector and Visitors upon the recommendation of the Dean
in any department of the University.
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.
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
$50; for non-Virginians, the remission of $180 of the tuition fee and $30 of
the university fee. 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 Dean of the University.
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 Department
of Graduate Studies.
The Bennett Wood Green Fellowships: two, with a maximum tenure of
four years, and a yearly income of six hundred dollars each. Founded in 1914
upon the bequest of Dr. Bennett 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 Master of Arts of the University; (2) to Masters of
Arts of the University; (3) to Bachelors of Laws of the University who are
also Master 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,
who was born in Virginia, 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 lectures approved in advance by the committee; prepare a
report embodying the results of his work during 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
of the professors in charge.
Research Fellowships in Biology: five; two with an income of $1,000
each, three with an income of $500 each, all with free tuition. For particulars,
see statement on page 169. Applications should be made to the Director
of the Blandy Experimental Farm, University, Va., not later than
April 1.
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 Professors of History.
The Teaching Fellowships in Chemistry: six, 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 Faculty of Chemistry.
The Teaching Fellowships in Economics: two, with an income of
$500.00 each. Founded in 1925. The holder must be a graduate student in
Economics and related subjects, and must devote a portion of his time to
instructional work in the Schools of Economics and Commerce. Appointments
are made upon the recommendation of the School of Economics.
Teaching Fellowships in Physics. There are three of these with an
average income of $500 each. The amount in any one case is determined by
the special fitness of the applicant and is subject to a possible increase from
year to year. The holder must have a baccalaureate degree and must pursue
graduate studies with physics for his major subject. Should he develop
a special aptitude for research, his teaching duties will be lightened as much
as possible. Applications should be sent to the Director, Rouss Physical
Laboratory, University, Virginia.
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.
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