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SCHOLARSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS.

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

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

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

GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS.

Accredited School Scholarships in the College: one for each of the
schools designated below; emolument, for Virginians, the remission of
the university fee, for non-Virginians, the remission of the tuition fee
(except in Analytical Chemistry) and one-half the university 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. The list which here
follows may be extended from time to time, and the Faculty invites application
for enrollment therein:

                                                                                                                                     

Asheville High School	Asheville, N. C.
Augusta Military Academy	Fort Defiance, Va.
Ball High School	Galveston, Texas
Bingham School	Asheville, N. C.
Birmingham High School	Birmingham, Ala.
Blackstone Academy	Blackstone, Va.
Brandon Training School	Shelbyville, Tenn.
Central High School	Washington, D. C.
Chamberlayne School	Richmond, Va.
Charleston High School	Charleston, S. C.
Chatham Training School for Boys	Chatham, Va.
Chattanooga University School	Chattanooga, Tenn.
Clarksburg High School	Clarksburg, W. Va.
Cluster Springs Academy	Cluster Springs, Va.
Culver Military Academy	Culver, Ind.
Danville School for Boys	Danville, Va.
Eastern High School	Washington, D. C.
El Paso High School	El Paso, Texas
Emerson Institute	Washington, D. C.
Episcopal High School	Alexandria, Va.
Fishburne Military Academy	Waynesboro, Va.
Fork Union Academy	Fork Union, Va.
Gainesville High School	Gainesville, Texas
Greenville High School	Greenville, Miss.
High Point High School	High Point, N. C.
Hillsborough County High School	Tampa, Fla.
Hope High School	Hope, Ark.
Hopkinsville High School	Hopkinsville, Ky.
Jefferson School for Boys	Charlottesville, Va.
Laurel High School	Laurel, Miss
Little Rock High School	Little Rock, Ark.
Louisville High School	Louisville, Ky.
Lowndes County High School	Fort Deposit, Ala.
Marion Institute	Marion, Ala.
Marshall Training School	San Antonio, Texas
Massanutten Academy	Woodstock, Va.
Maysville High School	Maysville, Ky.
McCallie School	Chattanooga, Tenn.
McGuire's School	Richmond, Va.
Memphis University School	Memphis, Tenn.
Miller School	Miller School, Va.
Monroe City High School	Monroe, La.
Montgomery University School	Montgomery, Ala.
Norfolk Academy	Norfolk, Va.
Opelika High School	Opelika, Ala.
Parkersburg High School	Parkesburg, W. Va.
Peacock School	Atlanta, Ga.
Pine Bluff High School	Pine Bluff, Ark.
Randolph-Macon Academy	Bedford City, Va.
Randolph-Macon Academy	Front Royal, Va.
Richmond Academy	Richmond, Va.
San Antonio High School	San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio Academy	San Antonio, Texas
Sandy Valley Seminary	Paintsville, Ky.
Shenandoah Collegiate Institute	Dayton, Va.
Shenandoah Valley Academy	Winchester, Va.
Stanford High School	Stanford, Ky.
Staunton Military Academy	Staunton, Va.
Sturgis High School	Sturgis, Ky.
Stuyvesant School	Warrenton, Va.
Sumter High School	Sumter, S. C.
Union City Training School	Union City, Tenn.
University Military School	Mobile, Ala.
West Texas Military Academy	San Antonio, Texas
Western High School	Washington, D. C.
Wicomico High School	Salisbury, Md.
Woodberry Forest School	Woodberry Forest, Va.

Alumni Scholarships in the College: one for each chapter of the General
Alumni Association which conforms to the conditions prescribed below;
emolument, for Virginians, the remission of the university fee, for nonVirginians,
the remission of the tuition fee (except in Analytical Chemistry)
and one-half the university fee. The holder must be eighteen years
of age, must need financial aid in order to attend the University, must
hold no endowed scholarship or fellowship and must enter the University
the session following his appointment. Appointments are made upon the
recommendation of those chapters of the Alumni Association which are
reported by the Secretary of the Association as members in good standing
of that body, and which have on their rolls as many as ten active members.
A chapter having fifty active members may name two incumbents. The
final recommendation of each incumbent must be made by a majority vote
of the active members of a chapter. The secretary of each chapter making
a recommendation must put into the hands of the Dean of the University
not later than August fifteenth, a certificate bearing the candidate's name
and address and stating the specific compliance of the chapter and of the
candidate in question with the conditions above stated. Printed forms of
such certificates will be sent upon request.

College Scholarships in the Department of Graduate Studies: one
for each of a list of colleges selected by the Faculty; emolument, for
Virginians, the remission of the university fee, for non-Virginians, the
remission of the tuition fee (except in Analytical Chemistry) and one-half
the university fee. The holder must be a graduate of one of the designated
colleges, and must enter the University the session following his graduation.
Appointments are made upon the recommendation of these colleges,
a list of which may be had upon application to the Bursar.

Virginia Public High School Scholarships in the College: one for
each accredited public high school in the State; emolument, the remission
of the university 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, the principals of which must duly certify the same to the Dean
of the University. Any school accepting one of these scholarships shall
make due announcement of it to its pupils and through the local papers
to the public, and at the end of the session shall, during the graduating
exercises and through the public press, announce the award. A list of the
schools entitled to this scholarship here follows:

                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Abingdon High School	Abingdon, Va.
Accomac High School	Accomac, Va.
Alexandria High School	Alexandria, Va.
Amelia High School	Amelia, Va.
Appomattox Agricultural High School	Appomattox, Va.
Barton Heights High School	Richmond, Va.
Bedford City High School	Bedford City, Va.
Big Stone Gap High School	Big Stone Gap, Va.
Blacksburg High School	Blacksburg, Va.
Blackstone High School	Blackstone, Va.
Bristol High School	Bristol, Va.
Buchanan High School	Buchanan, Va.
Buena Vista High School	Buena Vista, Va.
Burkeville High School	Burkeville, Va.
Cape Charles High School	Cape Charles, Va.
Charlotte High School	Charlotte, Va.
Charlottesville High School	Charlottesville, Va.
Chase City High School	Chase City, Va.
Chester Agricultural High School	Chester, Va.
Christiansburg High School	Christiansburg, Va.
Churchland High School	Churchland, Va.
Clifton Forge High School	Clifton Forge, Va.
Covington High School	Covington, Va.
Crewe High School	Crewe, Va.
Danville High School	Danville, Va.
Deep Creek High School	Portsmouth, Va., R. F. D. No. 2
Driver High School	Driver, Va.
Dublin Institute	Dublin, Va.
East Stone Gap High School	East Stone Gap, Va.
Elk Creek High School	Elk Creek, Va.
Emporia High School	Emporia, Va.
Farmville High School	Farmville, Va.
Fincastle High School	Fincastle, Va.
Franklin High School	Franklin, Va.
Franktown-Nassawadox High School	Franktown, Va.
Fredericksburg High School	Fredericksburg, Va.
Front Royal High School	Front Royal, Va.
Galax High School	Galax, Va.
Graham High School	Graham, Va.
Hampton High School	Hampton, Va.
Harrisonburg High School	Harrisonburg, Va.
Highland Park High School	Richmond, Va.
Highland Springs High School	Highland Springs, Va.
Lafayette High School	Norfolk, Va.
Lawrenceville High School	Lawrenceville, Va.
Lebanon High School	Lebanon, Va.
Leesburg High School	Leesburg, Va.
Lexington High School	Lexington, Va.
Lincoln High School	Lincoln, Va.
Louisa High School	Louisa, Va.
Luray High School	Luray, Va.
Lynchburg High School	Lynchburg, Va.
Manassas Agricultural High School	Manassas, Va.
Martinsville High School	Martinsville, Va.
Middletown High School	Middletown, Va.
Monterey High School	Monterey, Va.
Morrisville High School	Morrisville, Va.
New London Academy	Forest Depot, Va.
Newport News High School	Newport News, Va.
Norfolk High School (Maury)	Norfolk, Va.
Norton High School	Norton, Va.
Oceana High School	Oceana, Va.
Onancock High School	Onancock, Va.
Orange High School	Orange, Va.
Palmyra High School	Palmyra, Va.
Pearisburg High School	Pearisburg, Va.
Petersburg High School	Petersburg, Va.
Pocahontas High School	Pocahontas, Va.
Portsmouth High School	Portsmouth, Va.
Pulaski High School	Pulaski, Va.
Radford High School	Radford, Va.
Randolph-Macon Academy	Bedford City, Va.
Randolph-Macon Academy	Front Royal, Va.
Reedville High School	Reedville, Va.
Richlands High School	Richlands, Va.
Richmond High School (John Marshall)	Richmond, Va.
Roanoke High School	Roanoke, Va.
Rural Retreat High School	Rural Retreat, Va.
Salem High School	Salem, Va.
Scottsville High School	Scottsville, Va.
Shoemaker High School	Gate City, Va.
Smithfield High School	Smithfield, Va.
South Boston High School	South Boston, Va.
South Hill High School	South Hill, Va.
South Norfolk High School	South Norfolk, Va.
Staunton High School	Staunton, Va.
Strasburg High School	Strasburg, Va.
Suffolk High School (Jefferson)	Suffolk, Va.
Tazewell High School	Tazewell, Va.
Toano High School	Toano, Va.
Turbeville Agricultural High School	Turbeville, Va.
Wakefield High School	Wakefield, Va.
Warrenton High School	Warrenton, Va.
Waverly High School	Waverly, Va.
Western Branch High School	Portsmouth, Va.
Whaleyville High School	Whaleyville, Va.
White Stone High School	White Stone, Va.
Wicomico High School	Wicomico, Va.
Winchester High School	Winchester, Va.
Woodlawn High School	Woodlawn, Va.
Woodstock High School	Woodstock, Va.
Wytheville High School	Wytheville, Va.

SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIPS.

The Valentine Birely Scholarship, with an income of two hundred
and fifty dollars. Founded in 1888 upon the bequest of Mrs. Evelina
Seevers Birely, in honor of her husband, Valentine Birely, of Frederick,
Maryland. Awarded to a young man from the State of Maryland, preference
being given to an applicant from the city or county of Frederick.

The Thompson Brown Scholarship, with an income of ninety dollars.
Founded in 1871. Appointments are made upon the recommendation of
the donor.

The Henry Coalter Cabell Scholarship in the Department of Graduate
Studies, with an income of sixty-eight dollars. Founded in 1903 upon the
gift of Mrs. Kate Cabell Claiborne and Captain Henry Cabell, of Richmond,
Virginia. Appointments are made upon the recommendation of
the Faculty of the School of English Literature.

The Isaac Cary Scholarships: two or more at the discretion of the
Cary trustees, who have at their disposal for this purpose five hundred
and seventy dollars a year. Founded in 1883 upon the bequest of Isaac L.
Cary, of Richmond, Virginia. The holder must be "a poor and deserving
young man." Appointments are made upon the recommendation of the
trustees.

The William C. Folkes Scholarships: two, with an income of six
hundred dollars each. Founded in 1913 upon the bequest of Edward J.
Folkes, of Lynchburg, Virginia, in honor of William C. Folkes, '65. The
holders must be residents of Lynchburg or of Campbell County, Virginia.
Appointments are made upon the recommendation of the Judge of the
Corporation Court of Lynchburg, the Judge of the Circuit Court, and the
Judge of the County Court of Campbell County.

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

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

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

The McCormick Scholarship: emolument, the remission of the tuition
and university fees. Founded in 1882 in honor of the late Leander J.
McCormick, to whose generosity the University owes the astronomical
observatory. Appointments are made upon the recommendation of Mr.
Robert Hall McCormick, of Chicago.

The Miller Scholarships in the College (three): two with a tenure
of two years, and a yearly income of two hundred and fifty dollars each,
with free tuition; one with a tenure of one year and an income of two
hundred and fifty dollars, with free tuition. Founded in 1869 in honor
of Samuel Miller. The two-year scholarships are awarded, one at the end
of each academic year, to the candidate who passes, with the highest
aggregate of grades, Physics B1, Chemistry B1, and Botany B1. 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 the preceding session. The holder of
any one of these scholarships must elect each year one course in either the
School of Analytical and Industrial Chemistry or the School of Biology;
the laboratory fees are not remitted. There is no other restriction upon
his election of courses, and all the courses required for candidacy and
tenure can be included in a programme for a baccalaureate degree. He
is required, during each year of his tenure, 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 Thomas Fortune Ryan Scholarships: ten, with a tenure of one
year (maximum, two years), and a yearly income of three hundred dollars
each. Founded in 1914 upon the gift of Mr. Thomas Fortune Ryan, of
New York. Appointments are made each year before July first, and applications
should be submitted before June first. If possible, the scholarships
will be distributed among the ten Congressional districts of Virginia,
but in case there is no applicant from any one district, the vacancy may
be filled from some other district. The holder must have been a bona fide
resident of the Congressional district from which he makes application for
two years prior to such application. He must submit at least two testimonials
of good character and promise from authoritative sources, and a
letter of his own stating that he needs financial aid in order to enter the
University.

The Isabella Merrick Sampson Scholarship in the Department of Engineering,
with an income of one hundred dollars. Founded in 1910 upon
the gift of Mr. W. Gordon Merrick, of Glendower, Albemarle County, Virginia.
Appointments are made upon the recommendation of the trustees
of the Isabella Merrick Sampson Endowment. Preference is given to an
applicant from Albemarle County.

The James H. Skinner Scholarships: eight, with an income of two
hundred and fifty dollars each. Founded in 1914 upon the bequest of
James H. Skinner, of Staunton, Virginia. The holders must be persons
who purpose to become ministers of the Protestant Episcopal Church in
America and desire to obtain a liberal education to that end. Preference
is given to sons of ministers. Appointments are made upon the recommendation
of the Trustees of the Protestant Episcopal Education Society
of Virginia.

FELLOWSHIPS.

The John Y. Mason Fellowship, with an income of two hundred and
ten dollars. Founded in 1892 upon the gift of Col. Archer Anderson, '58,
of Richmond, Virginia. The holder must be a competent and deserving
student, in need of such assistance.

The Phelps-Stokes Fellowship in Sociology for the Study of the
Negro, with an income of five hundred dollars. Founded in 1911, upon
the gift of the Trustees of the Phelps-Stokes Fund. The holder must pursue
such advanced studies in the Social Sciences, as may be determined in
each case by the Academic Faculty, and must prepare a paper or thesis
embodying the results of his investigations, which shall be published by
the University with assistance from the income of the fund.

The Rector and Visitors Fellowships in the Schools of English, English
Literature, and Romanic Languages: three, with an income of two
hundred dollars each, and the remission of all fees. The holder must
be a graduate student, and must devote a portion of his time to work
connected with one of the designated Schools. Appointments are made
upon the recommendation of the professors in charge.

The William Cabell Rives Fellowship in History, with an income of
two hundred and fifty dollars, and the remission of all fees. Founded in
1905 upon the gift of Dr. William Cabell Rives, of Washington, D. C., in
honor of his grandfather, William Cabell Rives, the distinguished statesman.
The holder must be a graduate student, and must devote a portion
of his time to work connected with the School of History. Appointments
are made upon the recommendation of the President of the University.

The Vanderbilt Fellowships in Astronomy: three, with an income
of three hundred and fifty dollars each, and the remission of all fees.
Founded in 1896 in honor of William Henry Vanderbilt, of New York.
The holder must be a graduate student taking Astronomy as his major
subject, and must occupy a portion of his time in work connected with the
observatory. Appointments are made upon the recommendation of the
Director of the Observatory.

LICENTIATESHIPS.

Any person of unexceptionable character and habits, upon producing
to the Faculty satisfactory evidence of suitable capacity and attainments,
may be licensed by the Faculty to form classes for private instruction in
any School of the University, in aid of and in conformity to the public
teachings of the professor upon any subject taught therein. The employment
and compensation of any such licentiate are matters of private
agreement between him and the student. Students whose preparation for
the work of the university courses is inadequate, may often economize time
and energy by securing the services of a licentiate at the same time that
they are attending the regular lectures.