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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,
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, the remission of the tuition fee, $40; Department
of Education, the remission of $30 of the University fee, and in the Engineering
Department, $30 of the University fee; for non-Virginians in the College of
Arts and Sciences, or Department of Education, the remission of $180 of the tuition
fee, and in the Engineering Department, remission of $70 of the tuition fee. The
holder must be a graduate of one of the designated schools, and must enter the
University the session immediately 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 nominating a candidate for this scholarship shall make due
announcement of it to the scholars of the school, during the graduating exercises,
and through the local papers; and the nomination shall be promptly
certified to the Dean of the University.
The holder of an Accredited School Scholarship must rank in the highest
quarter of the graduating class of his school.
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
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,
remission of the tuition fee, $40; for non-Virginians, remission of
$180 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
scholarship, and shall invite applications therefor.
The American Chemical Society Scholarship: Established in 1927 with
remission of University fee. Tenure, four years. Award is made to the Virginia
student who is winner of the American Chemical Society Prize Essay
Contest for Virginia, by the faculty of the Chemical School of the University
of Virginia upon presentation of the winning essay.
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 $250: 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 $90: 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
$300: 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 $100: 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 $300:
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 $570 a year. Founded in
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 $68: 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, these scholarships are divided into three
classes, as follows:
Class A: Forty scholarships with an emolument of $300 each.
Class B: Fifty scholarships with an emolument of $200 each.
Class C: Sixty scholarships with an emolument of $100 each.
(The number of scholarships in each class may vary somewhat from year
to year.)
The tenure of each scholarship is one year, but any incumbent may be reappointed
upon recommendation of the Dean.
Approximately one-half 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, Preference is given to applicants who ranked in the
highest tenth 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 $300, 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
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,
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
of a French student is made on the recommendation of the
American 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 D. J. Hennessy Scholarship: Founded in 1927, with an emolument
of $500. The recipient must be a resident of Silver Bow County, Montana.
Award will be made by the Rector and Visitors in any department of the
University.
The William A. Herndon Scholarships in the Department of Medicine:
two, with a tenure of four years and a yearly income of $500 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 $60: Founded in 1920 upon the bequest of Peter P. Homes,
'13, in honor of his father, Judge William E. Homes, '69, of Boydton, Virginia.
Annually awarded to the Notes Editor of the Virginia Law Review.
The James Rufus Humphrey Scholarship, with an income of $300:
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 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 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 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 Chester D. Pugsley Consular Scholarship in the College of Arts and
Sciences, with an income of $200, and remission of tuition fee. Established in
1930 by Chester D. Pugsley, of Peekskill, N. Y. Award will be made to a son
of an American Consul or Vice-Consul of career. Application should be made
to the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.
The Rinehart Scholarship with an income of $300: 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, Virginia. 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
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 15. 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, 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 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 $250
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
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 eligible for reappointment upon the recommendation
of the Dean. 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. He must have ranked in the highest quarter of his graduating
class, and must enter the University the session immediately following his
graduation. 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
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 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
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 the College of Arts and Sciences:
Founded in 1928 by W. J. and O. W. Howland, Mrs. Mary Zimmer Moyler,
Mrs. Louise Zimmer Rogers, Miss Margaret N. Zimmer, Williams L. Zimmer,
Jr., and Samuel W. Zimmer. Award to be made to the graduate of the
Woodrow Wilson High School of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, who, in
the opinion of the majority of the School Board of Portsmouth, is entitled to
it on account of general standing in the school, and who could probably not
attend the University without its benefits. Emolument, $250. Tenure, three
sessions.
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 $600:
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 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 $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 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,
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.
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