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Students : Graduate
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The College of Humanities and Sciences is committed to rewarding
academic excellence. Each year, through the generosity of
our donors, the financial burdens of pursuing a graduate degree
are eased for many students through scholarships.
Each of the scholarships listed on this page was made possible
by an individual or group dedicated to the rewards of higher
education. Many scholarships are specific to a department
or course of study, while some are available to any student
in the College.
Please review each of the scholarships listed to find those
for which you are eligible. If you are interested in applying,
or have questions, please call the appropriate department.
For additional financial and funding information, visit the Graduate School.
Humanities & Sciences
Edward E. Willey Scholarship
Established in honor of Sen. Edward A. Willey, member of
the Virginia Senate from 1952-83, by the VCU Board of Visitors,
this scholarship is awarded to a graduate student in the following
programs: Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Urban Studies
and Planning, Recreation or Rehabilitation Counseling. Applicants
must be recommended by their respective department chair.
Amount: $ varies
Deadline: February 1
Chemistry
Gerald and Susan Bass Scholarship
Upon his retirement from the Department of Chemistry in 1998,
Dr. R. Gerald Bass and his wife, Susan, established this endowment.
The scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate or graduate
chemistry student based on need or merit.
Amount: $500
Deadline: February 1
For more information contact the Department of Chemistry
at (804) 828-1298.
AdCenter
Michael and Larissa Chaney Merit Scholarship
Established in 2000 by Michael (B.S., '81, Mass Communications)
and Larissa Chaney, this scholarship is awarded to a first
semester graduate student in the Adcenter.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: November 15
Leo Burnett Scholarship
Established in 1998 by Leo Burnett USA, these scholarships
are awarded to third-semester graduate students in the Adcenter.
Amount: $1,000 – $5,000
Deadline: April 15
One Club Scholarship for Creative Advertising
Established in 1998 by The One Club for Art & Copy Inc.,
two of these scholarships are awarded to third-semester graduate
students in the Adcenter.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: April 15
The Richards Group Scholarship
Established in 1999 by The Richards Group, this scholarship
is awarded to a third-semester gradate student in the Adcenter.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: April 15
Jerry Torchia Merit Scholarship
Created by friends and colleagues to honor Jerry Torchia
at his retirement from the Adcenter, this scholarship is awarded
to a first-semester graduate student in the Adcenter.
Amount: $500
Deadline: July 1
Ogilvey & Mather
Established in 2001 by Ogilvy & Mather, this scholarship
is awarded to a third-semester graduate student in the Adcenter.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: April 15
For more information contact the Adcenter at (804) 828-8384.
Political Science and Public Administration
ICMA, T. Edward Temple Scholarship in Public Administration
In memory of T. Edward Temple, a former Richmond City Manager
and president of VCU, this scholarship was created by the
International City Management Association. It is awarded to
a graduate student in the Public Administration program who
is a resident of Virginia and committed to working in Virginia
local government. Based on financial need, academic achievement
and career promise.
Amount: $1,800
Deadline: February 1
Nonprofit Mangement Scholarships
Established in 1999 by Mr. Alan Kirschner and The Markel
Corporation, these scholarships are awarded to part-time students
in the Nonprofit Management Program.
Amount: $ varies
Deadline: February 1
For more information contact the Department of Political
Science and Public Administration at (804) 828-1046.
Psychology
Deborah Braffman Schroeder Research Scholarship
This scholarship was established in memoriam in 1990 by the
family of Ms. Schroeder, a former Ph.D. candidate in the Department
of Psychology. It is awarded to a graduate student in Clinical
Psychology who has a demonstrated financial need. Preference
is given to students who pursue research.
Amount: $500
Deadline: February 1
The Evelyn E. Gunst Scholarship
Established by an anonymous donor in 1998 in honor of Mrs.
Evelyn E. Gunst, this scholarship is awarded to a master's-level
graduate student. It is based on merit and financial need.
Amount: $500
Deadline: February 1
The John P. Hill Award for the Study of Adolescent Development
This scholarship was established in 1989 in honor of Dr.
John P. Hill, former chairman of the Department of Psychology
and internationally acclaimed scholar in the field of adolescence.
The award is given each year to a graduate student in psychology
who exhibits high academic standards and evidence of promise
in research in adolescent or family development.
Amount: $500
Deadline: February 1
For more information contact the Department of Psychology
at (804) 828-1193.
Urban Studies and Planning
VCPA - T. Edward Temple Scholarship
Named for former president of VCU, T. Edward Temple, this
scholarship was established in 1989 by the Virginia Citizen
Planning Association. It is awarded to the second-year graduate
student with the best academic record in Urban Studies and
Planning.
Amount: $750
Deadline: February 1
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