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, $40; Department
of Education, the remission of $30 of the University fee, and in the Engineering
Department, $30 of the University fee; for non-Virginians in the College of
Arts and Sciences, or Department of Education, the remission of $180 of the tuition
fee, and in the Engineering Department, remission of $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 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, remission of $40 of the University fee; for non-Virginians,
remission of $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 condition 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 American Chemical Society Scholarship: Established in 1927 with
remission of University fee. Tenure, four years. Award is made to the Virginia
student who is winner of the American Chemical Society Prize Essay Contest
for Virginia, by the faculty of the Chemical School of the University of Virginia
upon presentation of the winning essay.
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 $250. 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 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 $250. 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 $90. 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
$300. 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 $100. 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 $570 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 $68. 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 $450.00 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
of a French student is made on the recommendation of the 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 $500 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 $60. Founded in 1920 upon the bequest of Peter P. Homes, '13,
in honor of his father, Judge William E. Homes, '69, of Boydton, Virginia.
Annually awarded to the Notes Editor of the Virginia Law Review.
The James Rufus Humphrey Scholarship, with an income of $300.00.
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 $250 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, 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 $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 $300 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 $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.
The Doctor William Seldon Memorial Scholarship in the Department of
Medicine, with an emolument of $500. Established through the Centennial Endowment
Fund. Appointment made by the Rector and Visitors upon the nomination
of the Dean of the Department of Medicine.
The Seven Society Alumni Scholarship in Medicine. Founded in 1926 by
the Alumni of the Seven Society, with an annual emolument of $350. Award to
be made to a student in the Department of Medicine upon nomination by the
Dean of the Department of Medicine.
The Simon Seward Memorial Scholarship, and the Sarah Anne Seward
Scholarship, in the College of Arts and Sciences. Founded in 1927 by J. W.,
Harvey and Hatcher S. Seward, sons of Simon Seward. Each scholarship is to
be awarded to graduates of the Petersburg, Virginia, High School, who, in the
opinion of the School Board of Petersburg, are entitled to them on account of
general standing in the school. The awards are to be made preferably to those
who could not attend the University without their benefits. Emoluments, $250
each. Tenure, not to exceed four sessions.
The Cephas H. Sinclair Scholarship. Founded in 1927. Award will be
made by the Rector and Visitors to a descendant 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 $250.00 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 $200. Founded in 1914. Annually awarded to the Editor-in-Chief of
the Virginia Law Review.
The Virginia State Medical Scholarships: Established in 1925 by the
Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia. Two scholarships are awarded
annually in the Department of Medicine, towards the close of the session, to the
students from Virginia on the basis of rank and need, retroactive for the session.
Tenure, four years, conditioned upon maintenance of satisfactory scholastic record.
Emolument, remission of tuition fee.
The Virginia State Teachers' Scholarships in the Department of Education
and the College of Arts and Sciences: fifty scholarships annually, each 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. Appointments 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 Samuel Watts Scholarship in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Founded in 1928 by W. J. and O. W. Howland, Mrs. Mary Zimmer Moyler,
Mrs. Louise Zimmer Rogers, Miss Margaret N. Zimmer, Williams L. Zimmer,
Jr., and Samuel W. Zimmer. Award to be made to the graduate of the Woodrow
Wilson High School of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, who, in the opinion of
the majority of the School Board of Portsmouth, is entitled to it on account of
general standing in the school, and who could probably not attend the University
without its benefits. Emolument, $250. Tenure, three sessions.
The Richard Henry Whitehead Scholarships in the Department of Medicine:
three, with a tenure of not to exceed four years, with a yearly income of
approximately $250 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 Woodrow Wilson Scholarship: Established in 1925 by the United
Daughters of the Confederacy with an emolument of $400. Appointment is made
upon the recommendation of the Scholarship Division of the U. D. C., P. O. Box
556, Richmond, Va.
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 Wickliffe Yulee Memorial Scholarship in the School of English, with
an income of $250 per session and a maximum tenure of three years. Founded
in 1929 by a bequest of Mrs. William Beldon Noble as a memorial to her brother,
Wickliffe Yulee. Award to be made to the student at the end of his first year in
English who, in the judgment of the committee, has shown marked ability in
English Composition with promise of increasing accomplishment. Qualifications
required of the applicant are accomplishment, initiative, talent for creative writing,
and need of financial aid.
