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SCHOLARSHIPS
The Accredited School Scholarships in the College of Arts and Sciences,
and the Department of Engineering: one for each accredited public or private
secondary school. Tenure, one year. Emolument, for Virginians, in the College
of Arts and Sciences or the Department of Engineering, the remission of $60 in
fees; for non-Virginians, in the College of Arts and Sciences, the remission of
$200 in fees; for non-Virginians, in the Department of Engineering, the remission
of $150 in fees.
The holder must be a graduate of his school, he must rank in the highest
quarter of his class, and he must enter the University the session immediately
following his graduation.
Appointments are made upon recommendation of the accredited schools.
Any school nominating a candidate for an Accredited School Scholarship must
make due announcement of it to the pupils of the school during the graduating
exercises, and the nomination must be promptly certified to the Dean of the
College or the Dean of the Department of Engineering.
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 and the
Department of Engineering: one for each alumni chapter, twenty-five per cent.
of whose local alumni are active members of the 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 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 reappointed upon recommendation
of the Dean. Emolument, for Virginians, in the College of Arts and
Sciences, remission of $60 in fees, and for non-Virginians, remission of $200 in
fees; in the Department of Engineering, for Virginians, remission of $60 in fees,
and for non-Virginians, remission of $150 in fees.
Appointments are made upon the nomination of the executive committees of
the alumni chapters, and must be reported not later than August 1 to the Secretary
of the Alumni Association. In case chapters qualified to nominate incumbents
fail to do so by August 1, the President of the University may fill vacancies.
A nominee must reside in the locality of the chapter nominating him; he
must expect to enter the University the session immediately following his graduation
from secondary school; he must have ranked in the upper half of his graduating
class; and he must give evidence of financial need. Students who have
attended the University are not eligible for nomination by chapters.
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 Bayly-Tiffany Scholarships: Established in 1930 by a bequest of Mrs.
Evelyn May Bayly Tiffany as a memorial to Thomas Henry Bayly and Evelyn
and Louise McLean Tiffany, applicable to any department of the University. In
making awards preference will be given, where practicable, to students from
Northampton and Accomac Counties, Virginia. Vacancies may be filled by the
Faculty Committee on Scholarships from applicants from other portions of
Virginia or from the State of Maryland. Emolument of the scholarships will be
determined by the Faculty Committee on Scholarships in each individual case.
The Louis Bennett Scholarship in the Department of Law, with a yearly
income of $200: 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
the recommendation of the Dean of the Department of Law.
The Valentine Birely Scholarship, with an income of $225: 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 $75: 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
$250: 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 $65: Founded in 1903 upon the gift of Mrs. Kate
Cabell Claiborne and Captain Henry Cabell, of Richmond, Va. Appointments
are made upon the recommendation of the Professor of English Literature.
The George Cameron Memorial Scholarship, with an income of $250:
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 $600 a year. Founded in
1883 upon the bequest of Isaac L. Cary, of Richmond, Va. 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 $70: 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, about one hundred scholarships, with
stipends varying, in the main, from $100 to $150.
The tenure of each scholarship is one year, but an incumbent may be reappointed
upon recommendation of the Dean.
About one-third 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.
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
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 $150, 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. The division of income available for these scholarships
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, Va., in
honor of William C. Folkes, '65. The holders must be residents of Lynchburg or
of Campbell County, Va. 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 Franklin Stringfellow Hall Scholarships: Founded in 1932 by a
bequest of Franklin Stringfellow Hall, of Culpeper, Va. Awards will be made
resident of Virginia, in any department of the University.
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 Gessner Harrison Scholarship in the School of Greek: Founded in
1933 by a bequest of Robert Lewis Harrison, with an emolument of $450. Appointment
will be made upon the recommendation of the head of the School of
Greek.
The D. J. Hennessy Scholarship: With a tenure of two years and a
yearly income of $500. Founded in 1927 by the late Dan. J. Hennessey, '23, and
Paul Kirby Hennessey, '26, in honor of their father, D. J. Hennessy. The
recipient must be a resident of Silver Bow County, Montana. Award will be
made in any department of the University by the Rector and Visitors upon recommendation
of a selection committee.
The William A. Herndon Scholarships in the Department of Medicine:
two, with a tenure of four years and a yearly income of $430 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 $40: Founded in 1920 upon the bequest of Peter P. Homes,
'13, in honor of his father, Judge William E. Homes, '69, of Boydton, Va. Annually
awarded to the Notes Editor of the Virginia Law Review.
The Estes Vaughan Howard Memorial Scholarship. with an income of
$250: Established in 1932 by Mrs. Nannie Vaughan Howard, of Lynchburg,
Va., in memory of her son, Estes Vaughan Howard, a former student of this
University. It shall be awarded to a student in the College of Arts and Sciences,
from Virginia, and shall be available during the student's graduating year. The
basis of the award shall be the highest scholastic average during the first three
years of the student's course in the College.
The James Rufus Humphrey Scholarship, with an income of $250:
Founded in 1923 upon the bequest of James Rufus Humphrey, of Loudoun
County, Va. 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 one-year scholarship may be awarded in
the Department of Engineering with an emolument of $250 a year, with free
tuition. 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 Joanna Davidge Randall-MacIver Scholarship, with a yearly income
of $300: Founded in 1932 by a gift of $6,000 from the Alumnae Association
of the former Mrs. Randall-MacIver's School, located in New York City.
Award will be made by the Rector and Visitors to a woman student of outstanding
intellectual ability and fine character in any department of the University.
Each recipient of the scholarship will be presented with a sketch of the life
and work of Mrs. Randall-MacIver.
The Rinehart Scholarship with an income of $250: 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, Va. 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 upon the recommendation
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
1. If possible, the scholarships will be distributed among the ten congressional
districts of Virginia as they existed prior to the 1934 Virginia Assembly, 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, Va. 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 Simpson 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 $300 each.
Founded in 1914 upon the bequest of James H. Skinner, of Staunton, Va., 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
tuition.
The Daniel Kerr Stewart Scholarships: Founded in 1933 by a bequest of
Jonathan Bryan, of Richmond, Va. Awards will be made by the Rector and
Visitors to worthy students in any department of the University. The emolument
will be determined in each case by the Rector and Visitors.
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, for Virginians, the remission of $60 in fees; for nonVirginians,
the remission of $200 in fees. Tenure, one year, but an incumbent
may be reappointed upon recommendation of the Dean. Founded in 1915. The
applicant must be at least sixteen 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 upper half of his
graduating class, and must enter the University the session immediately following
his graduation. Appointments are made upon recommendation of the
Chairmen of the Committees on Education 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 recommendation by the Divisions, but students
who have attended the University are not eligible for such recommendation.
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 upon
application to Mrs. R. Sidney Cox, Chairman, Committee on Education, Virginia
Division, U. D. C., Smithfield, Va.
The Virginia Law Review Scholarship in the Department of Law, with
remission of $200 of the fees: Founded in 1914. Annually awarded to a member
of the Virginia Law Review, usually the Editor-in-Chief.
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
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 Robert Burns Waddy Scholarship, with an income of $80: Founded
in 1933 by a bequest of Robert Burns Waddy, of Lexington, Ky. Award is to
be made by the Circuit Judge of Louisa County, Va., to some worthy relative
of the testator, if any should be eligible, or else to some worthy boy of said
Louisa County.
The Samuel Watts Scholarship in any department of the University:
Founded in 1928 by W. J. and O. W. Howland, Mrs. Mary Zimmer Moyler,
Mrs. Louise Zimmer Rogers, Miss Margaret N. Zimmer, William L. Zimmer, Jr.,
and Samuel W. Zimmer. The beneficiaries of this scholarship will be named
by William L. Zimmer, Jr., of Petersburg, Va. Emolument, $250.
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 $520. 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 Memorial Scholarship in the Department of
Law: Established in 1925 by the United Daughters of the Confederacy with an
emolument of $400. Appointment is made upon the recommendation of the
Chairman of the Committee on Education in the state in which the applicant
resides.
The Lieut. Robert Hancock Wood, Jr., Aviator (U. S. A.) Scholarship
with an income of $60 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
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 Captain Micajah Woods Scholarship in the Department of Law:
Founded in 1933 by a bequest of his daughter, Mrs. Sallie Woods Rucker with
an emolument of $400. Appointment will be made upon the recommendation
of the Dean of the Department of Law.
The Samuel Baker Woods, Jr., Scholarship in the Department of Law,
with an annual emolument of $250: Established in 1930 by Forrest J. Hyde, Jr.,
as a memorial to his friend the late Samuel Baker Woods, Jr., of Charlottesville,
Va., a graduate of the Law School, class of 1908. During the final 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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