 | The University of Virginia record April 1, 1935 |  |
SCHOLARSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS
All inquiries concerning and all applications for scholarships should be
addressed to the Dean of the Department in which the scholarship is to be
held.
All inquiries concerning and all applications for fellowships, except
Service Fellowships, should be addressed to the Dean of the Department of
Graduate Studies. For Service Fellowships address the professor in charge
under whom the service is to be rendered.
Application blanks for scholarships may be obtained from the offices of
the Deans of the various Departments or from the Departmental representatives
on the Committee for Award of Scholarships.
Application blanks for fellowships may be obtained from the office of
the Dean of the Department of Graduate Studies.
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,
and the Department of Engineering: one for each accredited public or private
secondary school. Tenure, one year. Emolument, for Virginians, in the College
of Arts and Sciences or the Department of Engineering, the remission of $60 in
fees; for non-Virginians, in the College of Arts and Sciences, the remission of
$200 in fees; for non-Virginians, in the Department of Engineering, 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.
Appointments are made upon recommendation of the accredited schools.
Any school nominating a candidate for an Accredited School Scholarship must
make due announcement of it to the pupils of the school during the graduating
exercises, and the nomination must be promptly certified to the Dean of the
College or the Dean of the Department of Engineering.
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 and the
Department of Engineering: one for each alumni chapter, twenty-five per cent.
that such percentage equals ten alumni or more. Every chapter, twenty-five per
cent. of whose local alumni are active members of the 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 reappointed upon recommendation
of the Dean. Emolument, for Virginians, in the College of Arts and
Sciences, remission of $60 in fees, and for non-Virginians, remission of $200 in
fees; in the Department of Engineering, for Virginians, remission of $60 in fees,
and for non-Virginians, remission of $150 in fees.
Appointments are made upon the nomination of the executive committees of
the alumni chapters, and must be reported not later than August 1 to the Secretary
of the Alumni Association. In case chapters qualified to nominate incumbents
fail to do so by August 1, the President of the University may fill vacancies.
A nominee must reside in the locality of the chapter nominating him; he
must expect to enter the University the session immediately following his graduation
from secondary school; he must have ranked in the upper half of his graduating
class; and he must give evidence of financial need. Students who have
attended the University are not eligible for nomination by chapters.
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 Bayly-Tiffany Scholarships: Established in 1930 by a bequest of Mrs.
Evelyn May Bayly Tiffany as a memorial to Thomas Henry Bayly and Evelyn
and Louis McLane Tiffany, applicable to any department of the University. In
making awards preference will be given, where practicable, to students from
Northampton and Accomac Counties, Virginia. Vacancies may be filled by the
Faculty Committee on Scholarships from applicants from other portions of
Virginia or from the State of Maryland. Emolument of the scholarships will be
determined by the Faculty Committee on Scholarships in each individual case.
The Louis Bennett Scholarship in the Department of Law, with a yearly
income of $200: 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 qualified 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 $225: 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 $75: 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
$250: 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 $65: Founded in 1903 upon the gift of Mrs. Kate
Cabell Claiborne and Captain Henry Cabell, of Richmond, Va. Appointments
are made upon the recommendation of the Professor of English Literature.
The George Cameron Memorial Scholarship, with an income of $250:
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 $600 a year. Founded in
1883 upon the bequest of Isaac L. Cary, of Richmond, Va. 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 $70: 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 Philip Francis du Pont Scholarships: Founded in 1928 upon the generous
bequest of Philip Francis du Pont, '00.
In the College of Arts and Sciences, about one hundred scholarships, with
stipends varying, in the main, from $100 to $150.
The tenure of each scholarship is one year, but an incumbent may be reappointed
upon recommendation of the Dean.
About one-third of these scholarships are awarded to students who have
not previously attended the University. Such students 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.
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.
In the Department of Education, these scholarships are awarded to both new
and old students with the emolument varying depending upon the income available
and upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Education. Three scholarships
are allotted to students of Nursing Education, with a tenure of two years.
In the Department of Engineering a number of these scholarships are
awarded annually to both new and old students. The emolument will vary from
$100 to $150, depending upon the income available, with apportionment at the
discretion of the Faculty of Engineering. Conditions of tenure and award are
similar to those stated above for the College of Arts and Sciences. 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.
In the Department of Law there will be approximately thirty-two of these
scholarships awarded. The division of income available for these scholarships
will be on the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.
Applications for these scholarships in Law must be made to the Dean of the
Department of Law. Such applications must be received not later than June 10.
In the Department of Medicine these scholarships are awarded to both new
and old students. The emolument will vary somewhat depending upon the income
available and at the recommendation of the faculty of Medicine. Applications
must be received not later than June 1.
The Richard Eppes Memorial Scholarship with an income of $250;
Founded in 1921 by the daughters of Richard Eppes, of City Point, Va. Appointments
are made by Miss Mary Eppes, of Hopewell, Va.
The William C. Folkes Scholarships: four, with an income of $450 each.
Founded in 1913 upon the bequest of Edward J. Folkes, of Lynchburg, Va., in
honor of William C. Folkes, '65. The holders must be residents of Lynchburg or
of Campbell County, Va. 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 Franklin Stringfellow Hall Scholarships: Founded in 1932 by a
bequest of Franklin Stringfellow Hall, of Culpeper, Va. Awards will be made
by the Rector and Visitors to needy and deserving male students, native and
resident of Virginia, in any department of the University.
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 Gessner Harrison Scholarship in the School of Greek: Founded in
1933 by a bequest of Robert Lewis Harrison, with an emolument of $450. Appointment
Greek.
The D. J. Hennessy Scholarship: With a tenure of two years and a
yearly income of $500.00. Founded in 1927 by the late Dan. J. Hennessy, '23, and
Paul Kirby Hennessy, '26, in honor of their father, D. J. Hennessy. The
recipient must be a resident of Silver Bow County, Montana. Award will be
made in any department of the University by the Rector and Visitors upon recommendation
of a selection committee.
The William A. Herndon Scholarships in the Department of Medicine:
two, with a tenure of four years and a yearly income of $430 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 $40: Founded in 1920 upon the bequest of Peter P. Homes,
'13, in honor of his father, Judge William E. Homes, '69, of Boydton, Va. Annually
awarded to the Notes Editor of the Virginia Law Review.
The Estes Vaughan Howard Memorial Scholarship. with an income of
$250: Established in 1932 by Mrs. Nannie Vaughan Howard, of Lynchburg,
Va., in memory of her son, Estes Vaughan Howard, a former student of this
University. It shall be awarded to a student in the College of Arts and Sciences,
from Virginia, and shall be available during the student's graduating year. The
basis of the award shall be the highest scholastic average during the first three
years of the student's course in the College.
The James Rufus Humphrey Scholarship, with an income of $250:
Founded in 1923 upon the bequest of James Rufus Humphrey, of Loudoun
County, Va. 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 Doctor 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
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 one-year scholarship may be awarded in
the Department of Engineering with an emolument of $250 a year, with free
tuition. 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 Joanna Davidge Randall-MacIver Scholarship, with a yearly income
of $300: Founded in 1932 by a gift of $6,000 from the Alumnae Association
of the former Mrs. Randall-MacIver's School, located in New York City.
Award will be made by the Rector and Visitors to a woman student of outstanding
intellectual ability and fine character in any department of the University.
Each recipient of the scholarship will be presented with a sketch of the life
and work of Mrs. Randall-MacIver.
The Rinehart Scholarship with an income of $250: 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: Founded in
1927 by the children of Bartlett Roper, of Petersburg, Va. 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 May
1. If possible, the scholarships will be distributed among the ten congressional
districts of Virginia as they existed prior to the 1934 Virginia Assembly, 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
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, Va. 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 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. These scholarships
are 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.
Emolument, $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 $300 each.
Founded in 1914 upon the bequest of James H. Skinner, of Staunton, Va., 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 Daniel Kerr Stewart Scholarships: Founded in 1933 by a bequest of
Jonathan Bryan, of Richmond, Va. Awards will be made by the Rector and
Visitors to worthy students in any department of the University. The emolument
will be determined in each case by the Rector and Visitors.
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,
Virginia. Emolument, for Virginians, the remission of $60 in fees; for nonVirginians,
the remission of $200 in fees. Tenure, one year, but an incumbent
may be reappointed upon recommendation of the Dean. Founded in 1915. The
applicant must be at least sixteen 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. He must have ranked in the upper half of his
graduating class, and must enter the University the session immediately following
his graduation. Appointments are made upon recommendation of the
Chairmen of the Committees on Education 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 recommendation by the Divisions, but students
who have attended the University are not eligible for such recommendation.
The Virginia Division of the United Daughters of the Confederacy
Scholarship in the Departments of Medicine or Law, founded in 1921 by the
Rector and Visitors: Appointment of one scholar from Virginia each year in
either Medicine or Law, with the emolument of free tuition, is made upon
application to Mrs. R. Sidney Cox, Chairman, Committee on Education, Virginia
Division, U. D. C., Smithfield, Va.
The Virginia Law Review Scholarship in the Department of Law, with
remission of $200 of the fees: Founded in 1914. Annually awarded to a member
of the Virginia Law Review, usually the Editor-in-Chief.
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 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:
thirty scholarships annually, twenty each with a value of $200 and ten
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 Robert Burns Waddy Scholarship, with an income of $80: Founded
in 1933 by a bequest of Robert Burns Waddy, of Lexington, Ky. Award is to
be made by the Circuit Judge of Louisa County, Va., to some worthy relative
of the testator, if any should be eligible, or else to some worthy boy of said
Louisa County.
The Samuel Watts Scholarship in any department of the University:
Founded in 1928 by W. J. and O. W. Howland, Mrs. Mary Zimmer Moyler,
Mrs. Louise Zimmer Rogers, Miss Margaret N. Zimmer, William L. Zimmer, Jr.,
and Samuel W. Zimmer. The beneficiaries of this scholarship will be named
by William L. Zimmer, Jr., of Petersburg, Va. Emolument, $250.
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 $520. 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 Memorial Scholarship in the Department of
Law: Established in 1925 by the United Daughters of the Confederacy with an
emolument of $400. Appointment is made upon the recommendation of the
Chairman of the Committee on Education in the state in which the applicant
resides.
The Lieut. Robert Hancock Wood, Jr., Aviator (U. S. A.) Scholarship
with an income of $60 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 Captain Micajah Woods Scholarship in the Department of Law:
Founded in 1933 by a bequest of his daughter, Mrs. Sallie Woods Rucker with
an emolument of $400. Appointment will be made upon the recommendation
of the Dean of the Department of Law.
The Samuel Baker Woods, Jr., Scholarship in the Department of Law,
with an annual emolument of $250: Established in 1930 by Forrest J. Hyde, Jr.,
as a memorial to his friend the late Samuel Baker Woods, Jr., of Charlottesville,
Va., a graduate of the Law School, class of 1908. During the final term
of each session the law faculty shall make the award to a male student who will
be an applicant for the degree of Bachelor of Laws in the following session with
standing; (b) Distinguished accomplishments in the affairs of the Law School
of the University; (c) Highly respected by his associates; and, (d) Likelihood
of his being a credit to the profession after his graduation.
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.
FELLOWSHIPS
The following fellowships are available for graduate students. Application
for a fellowship should be made on a regular form which may be obtained from
the Secretary to the Dean of the Department of Graduate Studies, Graduate
House, West Lawn. The application, after being filled out by the applicant in
accordance with directions, should be returned to the Secretary to the Dean not
later than March 15. Fellowships will be awarded by the Fellowship Award
Committee as soon thereafter as practicable and the successful applicants will be
notified.
Successful applicants for non-service fellowships must signify their acceptance
of appointments by April 15. Attention is particularly called to this ruling
in regard to fellowships by the Association of American Universities (of which
the University of Virginia is a member): "Those who have accepted fellowships
at a member institution shall not be eligible to appointment to a vacancy in another
(member) institution except by consent of the former."
Fellowship appointments are for a full academic year.
What are known as Service Fellowships, that is, those entailing a certain
amount of teaching or other assistance, are administered from the Office of the
President of the University. Applications for such fellowships should be addressed
to the professor in charge under whom the service is to be rendered.
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 the tuition fee, $90. 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.
The Philip Francis du Pont Junior Fellowships (12): These fellowships
carry a stipend of $250 for Virginians and $310 for non-Virginians. They are
intended for students holding Bachelors' degrees who are entering the Graduate
Department. A University and tuition fee of $90 for Virginians and $150 for
non-Virginians is payable out of these fellowships. Junior Fellowships are not
renewable.
The Philip Francis du Pont Senior Fellowships (15): These fellowships
carry a stipend of $400 for Virginians and $460 for non-Virginians. They are
intended for students who have had at least one full year of graduate study and
who have accomplished work equivalent to that required for the Master's degree.
The University and tuition fee of $90 for Virginians and $150 for non-Virginians
is payable out of the stipends. These fellowships may be renewed at the discretion
of the Fellowship Award Committee.
The Philip Francis du Pont Research Fellowships (12): These fellowships,
with incomes varying from $600 to $750, are intended for advanced graduate
students, candidates for the Ph. D. or holders of that degree, who must
devote their time to research under the direction of the School concerned. The
applicant is expected to submit a well defined project of research. Ordinarily,
these Research Fellowships are not renewable. These fellowships are exempt
from the University and tuition fees.
The Bayly-Tiffany Fellowships (7): These fellowships carry stipends
from $250 to $600, dependent upon the applicant's advancement. Most of these
fellowships rank as Junior and Senior, but one or more may be Research Fellowships,
if conditions warrant. The same regulations as to fees apply to these
fellowships as to the duPont. Established in 1930 by a bequest of Mrs. Evelyn
May Bayly Tiffany as a memorial to Thomas Henry Bayly and Evelyn and
Louis McLane Tiffany. In making awards preference will be given, where practicable,
to students from Northampton and Accomac Counties, Va. Vacancies
may be filled by the Faculty Committee on Fellowships from applicants from
other portions of Virginia or from the State of Maryland.
The Blandy 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 the statement on page 208. Appuications should be made to the Director of
the Blandy Experimental Farm, University, Va., not later than March 15.
The Elizabeth B. Garrett Fellowship: Founded in 1918 upon the bequest
of Mrs. Elizabeth B. White, of Baltimore, Maryland. Emolument, $260. 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 $600 each. Founded in 1914 upon the bequest
of Dr. Bennett Wood Green, '55, of Warwick County, Va. 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 Captain Craig Woodrow McDonald Memorial Fellowship, with an
emolument of $225: Founded in 1930 by a bequest of his sister, Susan L. Stanard,
of Charles Town, W. Va. Captain MacDonald was an alumnus of the University
of Virginia, and was killed in the battle of Cold Harbor in the "War Between
the States." In selecting the beneficiary, preference will be shown near or
blood relative of the founder. Application should be made to the Dean of the
Department of Graduate Studies.
The John Y. Mason Fellowship, with an income of $325: Founded in
1892 upon the gift of Col. Archer Anderson, '58, of Richmond, Va. 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 $500: 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 $180 each, and
the remission of 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 $250,
and the remission of 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 Service Fellowships in Biology: five, with income varying from $250
to $750 each. Founded in 1929. From the stipend awarded the holder will pay all
fees and tuition charges. The holder must have a baccalaureate degree from a
college or university of recognized standing, and must have received a thorough
under-graduate training in biology. He will pursue graduate work in Biology
and related subjects, and devote not more than fifteen hours a week to instructional
Biology.
The Service Fellowships in Chemistry: several, with incomes varying
from $550 to $610 each. Founded in 1919. From the stipend awarded the holder
will pay all fees and tuition charges. 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 Service Fellowships in Economics: two, with an income of $450 each.
Founded in 1925. From the stipend awarded the holder will pay all fees and tuition
charges. 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.
The Service Fellowships in Physics: seven, with incomes varying from
$600 to $660 each. From the stipend awarded the holder will pay all fees and
tuition charges. The amount in any 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 Professor in charge, Rouss Physical Laboratory, University,
Va.
The Vanderbilt Fellowships in Astronomy: three, with an income of $350
each, and the remission of 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.
| The University of Virginia record April 1, 1935 | |