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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.
Applicants for scholarships and fellowships, if not already registered
as students of the University, must comply with the entrance requirements.
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 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, Education and Engineering:
one for each of the accredited public or private secondary schools in
Virginia, and one for each of a list of accredited secondary schools located in
other states. Emolument, for Virginians, in the College or Department of Education,
the remission of thirty dollars ($30) of the university fee, and in the
Engineering Department, twenty dollars ($20) of the university fee; for nonVirginians,
in the College or Department of Education the remission of the
tuition fee, one hundred and sixty dollars ($160) and twenty dollars ($20)
of the university fee, and in the Engineering Department, remission of the
tuition fees for courses in the college and thirty dollars ($30) 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. For the accredited schools in Virginia,
see page 10. A list of the accredited schools outside of Virginia may be had
upon application to the Dean; the faculty invites application for enrollment in
this list.
The Alabama Federation of Women's Clubs Scholarship in the College
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: one for each alumni chapter,
twenty-five per cent. of whose local alumni are active members of the General
Alumni Association, provided that such percentage equals ten alumni
or more. Every chapter, twenty-five per cent. of whose local alumni are
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, the remission
of the university fee ($40); for non-Virginians, the remission of
the tuition fee ($160) and one-half of the university fee ($30). The
holder must need financial aid in order to enter the University, and must
file a written statement to this effect, together with a similar statement
from his parent or guardian. He must, furthermore, hold no endowed
scholarship or fellowship, nor any position as assistant or instructor in any
department of the University. He must be studious and of good moral
character, and must make application on a blank form provided by the
Secretary of the General Alumni Association. The holder may be called
on by the Secretary of the General Alumni Association to render to the
local chapter, the Association, and the University such reasonable assistance
as lies in his power towards the advancement of university and alumni
interests. Appointments are made upon the nomination of the executive
committees of the chapters, and should be reported not later than August 15
to the Secretary of the General Alumni Association, on a form provided by
him. In case chapters qualified to nominate incumbents fail to do so by
September 1, the President of the University may fill such vacancies. Every
alumni chapter shall announce each year in its local daily papers the nature
and conditions of the scholarship, and shall invite applications therefor.
The Louis Bennett Scholarship in the Department of Law, with a
yearly income of two hundred and fifty dollars. Founded in 1920 by Mrs.
Sallie Maxwell Bennett in memory of her husband, Hon. Louis Bennett,
'71, of Weston, W. Va. The holder must be a deserving young man, preference
being given to students from West Virginia. In case there are no
applicants from West Virginia the award is to be 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 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 Thomas Pinckney Bryan Memorial Scholarship, with an income of
three hundred dollars. Founded in 1923 upon the gift of Mrs. Helen Hamilton
Bryan, of Richmond, Va. The award shall be made to a student of the
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 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
Professor of English Literature.
The George Cameron Memorial Scholarship with an income of $212.50.
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 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 Kate Cabell Cox Scholarship in American History, with an income
of sixty-eight dollars. 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 William C. Folkes Scholarships: four, with an income of four
hundred and fifty 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 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 five hundred 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
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 sixty dollars. Founded in 1920 upon the bequest of
Peter P. Homes, '13, in honor of his father, Judge William E. Homes, '69,
of Boydton, Virginia.
The James Rufus Humphrey Scholarship, with an income of three
hundred dollars. Founded in 1923 upon the bequest of James Rufus Humphrey,
of Loudoun County, Virginia. Award will be made by the Rector and Visitors
to a needy and deserving male student in any department of the University.
The McCormick Scholarship: emolument, the remission of the tuition
and university fees. Founded in 1882 in honor of the late Leander J. McCormick,
to whose generosity the University owes the astronomical observatory.
Appointments are made upon the recommendation of Mr. Robert
Hall McCormick, of Chicago.
The Miller Scholarships in the College (three): one with a tenure of
one year, two with a tenure of two years each. The emolument is two
hundred and fifty dollars 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 of
Albemarle, who select the nominee from among the honor graduates of that
school. The two-year scholarships are awarded by the Trustees of the
Miller Fund, one at the end of each academic year, in recognition of excellence
in class work in the Miller School of Biology and personal fitness for the
duties assigned to the Miller scholars. The holder of any one of the scholarships
is required, during his 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 Pi Kappa Alpha Scholarship: this scholarship, established in June,
1920, by the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity, consists of rent, heat, light and janitor
service of Dormitory No. 31 West Range, the room in which the fraternity
was originally founded. It is awarded yearly to a member of the fraternity
by the Scholarship Committee consisting of Charles H. H. Thomas,
Chairman, Dr. R. M. Bird and the S. M. C. of Alpha Chapter of P. K. A. at
the University, to which committee applications should be made.
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 1, and applications should
be submitted before June 1. If possible, the scholarships will be distributed
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, and
the beneficiaries are expected to pursue their theological studies at the
Episcopal Theological Seminary at Alexandria, Virginia.
The Lieut. Robert Hancock Wood, Jr., Aviator (U. S. A.) Scholarship
with an income of $55 and a maximum tenure of one year. Founded
in 1916 upon the gift of the Albemarle Chapter of Daughters of the American
Revolution and renamed in 1919 in honor of Lieut. Wood, who met
his death on the French front. Appointments are made upon the recommendation
of the Faculty of the Charlottesville High School in conjunction
with a committee of the Albemarle Chapter of the D. A. R. The
holder must be the best male graduate of the Charlottesville High School,
who is also a resident of Charlottesville or of Albemarle County. In making
the award, not only scholarship, but also excellence in athletics, literary
society work and other school activities, will be considered.
The United Daughters of the Confederacy Scholarships in the College:
one from each of the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, California,
Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana,
Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma,
South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington and West Virginia.
Emolument, the remission of the tuition fee. Tenure, one year (maximum,
two years). Founded in 1915. The applicant must be at least seventeen
years of age and in robust health, must be the lineal descendant of a Confederate
veteran, and must give suitable proof of his need of financial assistance.
The holder must report his progress in a personal letter to the
General Chairman of Education, U. D. C., on October 1, February 1, and
July 1, of each year of his tenure. Appointments are made upon the recommendation
above. Women satisfying the entrance requirements of the University are
eligible for these scholarships.
The Virginia Division of the United Daughters of the Confederacy
Scholarship in Medicine or Law, founded in 1921 by the Rector and Visitors.
Appointment of one scholar each year in either Medicine or Law
with the emolument of free tuition, is made by the Division Officers.
The Virginia Law Review Scholarship in the Department of Law, with
an income of two hundred dollars. Founded in 1914. The holder is the
Editor-in-Chief of the Virginia Law Review.
The Virginia State Teachers' Scholarships in the College: 119, one for
each School Division in Virginia. Emolument, free lodging, heat, light
and janitor service in the university dormitories. 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, provided he holds the scholarship for two
years or more, to teach or engage in some other form of school work in
the State for at least two years, or, failing this, to repay to the University
the value of the scholarship. Blank forms of application may be had upon
request. Appointments are made prior to September 1, upon the recommendation
of the division superintendents. In case any superintendent
fails to make a recommendation, the vacancy thus created may be
filled from the State at large by the President of the University. If there
are two or more applications from one division, the Division Superintendent
shall hold a competitive examination on May 22, 23 and 24, and recommend
the applicant making the highest grade. Copies of the examination
questions will be forwarded to superintendents upon request.
The Richard Henry Whitehead Scholarships: two, with a tenure of
not to exceed four years, with a yearly income of approximately two hundred
and fifty dollars 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.
FELLOWSHIPS.
The College Fellowships: one for each of a list of colleges selected by
the faculty; emolument, for Virginians, the remission of the university fee
$40; for non-Virginians, the remission of the tuition fee ($160) and one-half the
university fee ($30). 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.
The Du Pont Fellowship in Chemistry, with an income of seven hundred
and fifty dollars, given by the E. I. du Pont de Nemours Company of
Wilmington, Del., with the object of encouraging research in Chemistry.
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 Graduate Department.
The Bennett Wood Green Fellowships: 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 John Y. Mason Fellowship, with an income of three hundred and
fifty 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 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 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 two
hundred dollars each, and the remission of all fees. The holder must be a
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 Teaching Fellowships in Chemistry: five, with an income of five
hundred dollars each. Founded in 1919. 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 Chemical Faculty.
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 Schools of the University, in aid of and in conformity with 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.
LOAN FUNDS.
Applicants for loans, if not already registered as students in the University,
must have complied with all the requirements for entrance. All inquiries
concerning loans should be addressed to the Bursar.
Harvard Loan Fund.—The Harvard Loan Fund was established in February,
of Virginia the sum of five thousand dollars as an evidence of the
friendship and kindly relations existing between the two institutions. Loans
from this fund will be made to needy and deserving students pursuing or intending
to pursue studies in any department of the University, in amounts
not to exceed one hundred dollars in any one session to a single student, at
an annual rate of interest of four per cent.
Virginia Students' Loan Fund.—The Virginia Students' Loan Fund was
established by an act of the General Assembly of Virginia, approved March
14, 1908, and amounts each year to one per cent. of the annual appropriation
made by the Legislature for the support of the University. In accordance
with the terms of this act, loans will be made "to needy and deserving
students of talent and character, from Virginia," in amounts not to exceed one
hundred and fifty dollars in any one session to a single student, at an annual
rate of interest of four per cent.
Robert E. Lee Loan Fund.—In October, 1914, a gift of ten thousand
dollars was made to the University by a veteran of the Federal Army, who
wished in this way to express his interest in this institution and his admiration
for General Lee. Loans from this fund will be made to deserving
students in any department who stand in need of such assistance.
Seven Club Loan Fund.—Established in June, 1915, by a gift of $500
from the Seven Club of the University. Loans are made to deserving students
in any department of the University.
Sarah E. Wright Memorial Loan Fund.—Established in 1915 by a gift of
$750. Loans from this fund are made to deserving students in any department
of the University.
Fairfax Harrison Loan Fund.—Established in 1915 by the gift of $200
from Fairfax Harrison, of Washington, D. C. Loans from this fund are made
to deserving students in any department of the University.
Lynchburg Alumni Chapter Loan Fund.—Established in 1915 by the
gift of $200, with an approximately equal sum annually, to be loaned to students
from Lynchburg and vicinity, upon the recommendation of the officers of the
Chapter.
Kiwanis Club Loan Fund.—Established in 1922 by the gift of $100
annually from the Charlottesville, Va., Kiwanis Club. Loans are made to
deserving Virginia students in any department of the University.
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