Scholarships,
fellowships and teaching assistantships
Emily R. Murphy Scholarship
in Forensic Science
When Emily Murphy was three years old, she dreamed
of growing up to be an elephant. But, since that
seemed a bit implausible, she opened her mind and
began to dream of an occupation more fitting for
humans — she decided to become a forensic scientist.
Emily received a full tuition scholarship for graduate
studies in forensic science at Virginia Commonwealth
University and earned a teaching assistantship.
But that is where Emily’s dream ended.
On Nov. 2, 2002, Emily Murphy died in a car accident
in Washington, D.C. Always in pursuit of knowledge,
she had traveled to Washington that day to tour the
Spy Museum.
Emily was a vibrant young woman with a promising future.
She was a smart, dedicated student and an inspiration
to faculty and students alike. She was only 22 years
old.
The Emily R. Murphy Scholarship in Forensic Science
was established in her honor. Family, friends,
alumni,
students and faculty have contributed
to this
fund
to bring
it to endowment — ensuring that the Emily R.
Murphy Scholarship will be available into perpetuity.
The scholarship is awarded each spring to a graduate
student in forensic science. The award is based on
merit.
To learn more about the scholarship, e-mail fos@vcu.edu.
Kelly R. Johnson
2006–07 Emily R. Murphy Scholarship recipient
Catherine M. Cupples
2005–06 Emily R. Murphy Scholarship recipient
Kristen E. Lewis
2004–05 Emily R. Murphy Scholarship recipient
Jocelyn R. Carlson
2003-04 Emily R. Murphy Scholarship recipient
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