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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. of
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, in the
College of Arts and Sciences, remission of the tuition fee, $60; for non-Virginians,
remission of $180 of the tuition fee; in the Department of Engineering, for Virginians,
remission of $30 of the tuition fee, and for non-Virginians, remission of
$120 of the tuition fee.
The holder must need financial aid in order to attend the University, and must
file a written statement to this effect, together with a similar statement from his
parent or guardian. He must have ranked in the highest quarter of the graduating
class of his school, and must enter the University the session immediately following
his graduation.
Appointments are made upon the nomination of the executive committees
of the chapters, and must be reported not later than July 1 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 July 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.
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 Louise McLean 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 $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 $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 $200.
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
of $300 each 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
$200, 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. Of these some will have an income of $250 and others an
income of $200. The division of income available for these scholarships into the
two classes stated above 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 Scholarship, with a yearly income of
$400: Founded in 1932 by a bequest of Franklin Stringfellow Hall, of Culpeper,
Va. Award will be made by the Rector and Visitors to a needy and
deserving male student, 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 D. J. Hennessy Scholarship: With a tenure of two years and a
yearly income of $500. 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 $55: 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
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
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, 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, 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 Seven Society Alumni Scholarship in the Department of 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. 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 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, 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
seed 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 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,
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 by the
Division Officers.
The Virginia Law Review Scholarship in the Department of Law, with
remission of $200 of the fees: 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
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 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 $500:
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
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 $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 Samuel Baker Woods, Jr., Scholarship in the Department of Law,
with an annual emolument of $500: 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
the following qualifications: (a) Marked ability as evidenced by his scholastic
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.
What are known as Service Fellowships, that is, those entailing a certain
account of teaching or other assistance, are administered from the Office of the
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 (20): These fellowships
carry a stipend of $300 for Virginians and $360 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 (12): These fellowships
carry a stipend of $500 each. 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 $750 to $1,200, 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.
Ordinarily, these Research Fellowships are not renewable. These fellowships
are exempt from the University and tuition fees.
The Bayly-Tiffany Fellowships: Established in 1930 by a bequest of
Mrs. Evelyn May Bayly Tiffany as a memorial to Thomas Henry Bayly and
Evelyn and Louise McLean 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. Emolument of
the fellowships will be determined by the Faculty Committee on Fellowships in
each individual case.
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 195. Applications 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, $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 $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 MacDonald 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 $350: 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 lecturers 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
lter 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 $200 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 $250,
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 Service Fellowships in Biology: five, with an income of $500 to
$750 each. Founded in 1929. 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
work. Appointments are made upon the recommendation of the School
of Biology.
The Service Fellowships in Chemistry: several, with an income of $650,
and exemption from tuition. Founded in 1919. 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 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 $500
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.
The Service Fellowships in Physics: seven, with incomes varying from
$342 to $578 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 Professor in charge, Rouss Physical Laboratory, University,
Va.
The Vanderbilt Fellowships in Astronomy: three, with an income of $350
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.
| The University of Virginia record March 15, 1933 | |