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.
