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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 of Arts and Sciences,
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. Tenure, one year. Emolument, for
Virginians, in the College of Arts and Sciences 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 of Arts and Sciences or Department of Education
the remission of the tuition fee, one hundred and ninety dollars ($190) and
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. A list of the accredited schools may be had upon application
to the Dean.
Any school conferring this scholarship shall make due announcement
of it both to the scholars of the school and through the local papers; and
at the end of the session shall, during the graduating exercises and through
the public press, announce the award; and this appointment shall be promptly
certified to the dean of the university.
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: 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
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,
the remission of forty dollars ($40) of the university fee; for nonVirginians,
the remission of the tuition fee one hundred and ninety dollars
($190). 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.
It is felt that the chapters may do good service with their scholarships
if they select for incumbents young men of brilliant—or at least more than
average—future promise.
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 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 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 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 Professors 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 Richard Eppes Memorial Scholarship with an income of $250.00.
Founded in 1921 by the daughters of Richard Eppes, of Petersburg, Va. Appointments
are made by Miss Mary Eppes, of Hopewell, Va.
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 Franco-American Exchange Scholarship. Founded in 1924. Appointment
Council on Education. Emolument, free tuition.
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 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 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 John Horsley Memorial Prize in Medicine with the emolument of
$1,000. Founded in 1925 by Dr. J. Shelton Horsley, of Richmond, Va., as
a memorial to his father, Mr. John Horsley of Nelson County, Virginia.
The prize will be awarded every two years by a committee of the Medical
Faculty of the University of Virginia for the best thesis upon some subject
in general surgery. The term "general surgery" is used in a broad
way and includes the specialties commonly associated with general surgery
such as orthopedic surgery, urology and gynecology but not the specialties
of the surgery of the eye, ear, nose and throat.
The prize is open to all graduates of the Medical Department of the
University of Virginia of not more than fifteen years' standing. The award
for the first time will be made at the finals exercises in June, 1927. For
further information address the Dean of the Medical Department, University,
Va.
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.
Hall McCormick, of Chicago.
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 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,
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 of 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 mey 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 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 President and Visitors' Prize with an income of $100.00 in gold.
Established in 1925 upon the gift of Mr. Hollis Rinehart, of Charlottesville,
Va. Award to be made to a member of the academic staff of the University
of Virginia for the most meritorious piece of scientific research during the
year.
The Rinehart Scholarship with an income of $300.00. 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 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
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 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 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 (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 recommendations 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 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
Editor-in-Chief of the Virginia Law Review.
The Virginia State Teachers' Scholarships in the Department of Education
and the College of Arts and Sciences: fifty scholarships annually, 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 Richard Henry Whitehead Scholarships in the Department of Medicine:
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 serice
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 $600.00. 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 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.
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
$50; for non-Virginians, the remission of the tuition fee ($190) 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,
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 Department
of Graduate Studies.
The Bennett Wood Green Fellowships: two, with a maximum tenure of
four years, and a yearly income of six hundred dollars each. Founded in
1914 upon the bequest of Dr. Bennett 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 Master of Arts of the University;
(2) to Masters of Arts of the University; (3) to Bachelors of Laws
of the University who are also Master 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 work during incumbency; and write a
thesis upon some subject approved in advance by the committee; which thesis
must be submitted in completed from 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
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 Professors of History.
The Teaching Fellowships in Chemistry: six, 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 Teaching Fellowships in Economics: two, with an income of $500.00
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 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 unexceptional 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,
1909, by an alumnus of Harvard University, who gave to the University
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.
Dr. Charles Hooks Harris Medical Student Loan Fund.—Established in
1923 by a gift of $100 per year for a period of ten years, from Dr. Seale,
Harris, of Birmingham, Ala., in memory of his father. In making awards
from the fund preference will be given to applicants from Cedartown, Ga.,
upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and Principal of the Cedartown
High School and Mr. J. C. Harris, Superintendent of the Georgia
School for the Deaf, Cave Springs, Ga. If there be no applicant from Cedartown
High School, then the award will be made by the President and the
Dean of the Medical Department of the University.
UNIVERSITY PRIZES.
The Bryan Prize, established by William Jennings Bryan, consists of
books, and is awarded each year for the best essay upon some topic connected
with the theory of government. All essays should contain between
five and ten thousand words, must be typewritten, and must be handed to
the chairman of the Bryan Prize Committee not later than May 1. The
award is made by judges chosen by the committee and is announced at
Finals.
The Colonial Dames Prize is awarded for the best essay on any subject
dealing with the history or literature of Colonial Virginia.
The Charles Minor Blackford Prize in the Department of Law was established
through the liberality of Mrs. Susan Colston Blackford, of Lynchburg,
Va., in memory of her husband, the late Charles Minor Blackford, a
distinguished alumnus of this department. The prize consists of fifty dollars
in cash, and is awarded each year to a student in the Department of
Law for the best essay on some legal or sociological subject. Each competitor
must file with the Dean of the Department of Law not later than
April 15 his name and the title of his essay, and must file his completed
essay not later than May 1. All essays must be typewritten, must contain
not more than fifteen thousand words, and must not be folded. The award
is made by a committee of three competent persons, not locally connected
with the University, to be selected annually by the Law Faculty. In making
the award, the literary form as well as subject matter is taken into consideration.
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