The Class of 1983 Law Scholarship
The Class of 1983 Law Scholarship Endowment, established in 2023 by members of the Class of 83L, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing scholarship awards to law students as determined by the Dean of the School of Law or his/her designee.
Class of 1986 Law Memorial Scholarship
The Class of 1986 Law Memorial Scholarship Endowment, established in 2022 by members of the Class of '86L, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing scholarship awards with preference to underrepresented minority students with financial need as determined by the Dean of the School of Law or his/her designee.
The Class of 1993 Law Scholarship
The Class of 1993 Law Scholarship Endowment, established in 2023 by members of the Class of '93L, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing scholarship awards to law students as determined by the Dean of the School of Law or his/her designee.
Class of 1997 Endowment for Pre-O Programs
The Class of 1997 Endowment for Pre-Orientation Programs, established in 2021 by the class in honor of their 25th reunion, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University. This endowment provides support for the expansion of programs, financial assistance for student participants, and other expenses related to pre-orientation programming. This endowment will be administered by the Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students in consultation with the Dean for First-Year Experience.
The Academy of Science Scholarships
The Academy of Science Scholarships are offered annually by the University to two finalists of the Student Science Talent Search, conducted under the auspices of the Virginia Academy of Science.
The Jason W. Aiken Scholarship
The Jason W. Aiken Scholarship Endowment, established in 2022 by Jason Aiken '94, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing scholarship awards to students with financial need, as determined by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid or his/her designee.
The Professor Robert E. Akins Prize in Engineering
The Robert E. Akins Engineering Prize, established in 2005 by the family of Robert E. Akins, will be awarded to the engineering student best exemplifying academic excellence, a socially responsible commitment to the greater community, and an enthusiasm for the study of engineering. Although many recipients of this prize will choose to pursue a graduate degree in engineering, pursuit of such a degree is not a requirement for the selection of the recipient. The prize commemorates Robert E. Akins, the Robert Lee Telford Professor of Engineering at Washington and Lee, who joined the faculty of W&L in 1984, heading the engineering program until his death in 2004. With a wholesale revision of the engineering curriculum, he transformed engineering at W&L from mechanical drawing and surveying to a rigorous and comprehensive curriculum which now produces highly sought-after graduates. In addition to being an internationally recognized scholar, Akins was active in service and leadership roles in the campus and local community.
The Albemarle Honor Scholarship
The Albemarle Corporation Honor Scholarship (formerly The Ethyl Corporation Honor Scholarship) was created in 1986 by a gift from the Ethyl Corporation to endow an honor scholarship to be awarded to an entering student with an interest in chemistry, chemical engineering, or business related to the petrochemical or chemical industry. The recipient will be expected to participate in a summer internship program with the Albemarle Corporation. The award is renewable for four years and will be made to a student with a record of exceptional academic and personal achievement. It is administered by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid.
The Ruth Landau Albu and Erna Landau Meyer Scholarship
The Ruth Landau Albu and Erna Landau Meyer Scholarship Endowment, established in 2010 through the generosity of an anonymous donor, is a permanently endowed undergraduate scholarship fund at Washington and Lee University providing a need-based scholarship designed to encourage the enrollment at Washington and Lee University of students from historically underrepresented groups with great financial need. This comprehensive scholarship covers tuition, room and board, student activities fees and other academic expenses. Further, it is renewable for each undergraduate year assuming satisfactory academic progress by the recipient. The scholarship will be awarded by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid or his/her designee.
The George I. Alden Scholarship
The George I. Alden Scholarship was established on January 25, 1985 by the George I. Alden Trust of Worcester, Massachusetts, and later enlarged by a gift from the Trust on January 18, 1993. The scholarship is awarded to first-years and can be renewed for each of the recipients' upperclass years.
The Robert Alexander Scholarship
The Robert Alexander Scholarship was established by the Board of Trustees in honor of the first principal of Augusta Academy and two presidents of Washington College, are awarded annually by the faculty on a competitive basis, the student's record for the previous two years being taken into consideration. The general conditions for holding this scholarship is the same as those laid down for endowed scholarships.
The Jon Devon Allen Scholarship
The Jon Devon Allen Scholarship Fund was established by the Board of Trustees to honor the memory of Jon Devon Allen, Class of 1968, who provided an unrestricted bequest for Washington and Lee. Income from the fund is used to assist undergraduate students with financial need.
The William P. Ames, Jr. Scholarship
The William P. Ames Jr. Scholarship was established in 2002 through a generous bequest from the estate of Mary Farley Ames Lee in honor and memory of Mrs. Lee's brother, W. P. Ames Jr., a 1941 graduate of Washington and Lee University. The award is made to academically qualified students who require financial assistance to attend the university.
The Dr. Charles V. Amole Scholarship
The Charles V. Amole Scholarship was established in 1998 by a generous bequest through the estate of Charles V. Amole, Class of 1929. The scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate student, based on demonstrated financial need, who has exhibited traits of character and outstanding academic achievement, or high potential.
Miriam Scott Apter Endowment
The Miriam Scott Apter Endowment, established in 2019 by Ruth and J. Scott Apter '69, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing support for students receiving financial aid in meeting unplanned experiences and those associated with activities considered part of having a full W&L experience as determined by the Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students or his/her designee in consultation with the director of the Office of Inclusion and Engagement.
The Arkansas Area\H. Tyndall Dickinson Scholarship
The Arkansas Area/H. Tyndall Dickinson Scholarship, a partial-tuition scholarship, is awarded to an entering first-year student from the state of Arkansas on the basis of character, academic promise, and school and community service. Demonstrated financial need may be a factor in the selection of the recipient. Created in 1995 through the gifts of Washington and Lee alumni in Arkansas, the tuition assistance is renewable contingent upon satisfactory personal and academic performance. The scholarship was renamed in 2002 in honor and memory of H. Tyndall Dickinson '39 '41L of Little Rock, an Honored Benefactor of the university and a recipient of the Distinguished Alumnus Award.
The Armstrong Family Scholarship
The Armstrong Family Scholarship was established in 2003 in memory of Christine M. Armstrong, PhD, an art historian. This scholarship is intended to support well-rounded and talented students, with or without financial need, with a preference for those from minority backgrounds in the southeastern United States, preferably the state of Georgia. It is hoped that these students have an interest in pursuing studies in the arts.
The George Sloan Arnold Scholarship and Loan Fund
The George Sloan Arnold Scholarship and Loan Fund was established in 1974 by Mr. G. S. Arnold, Class of 1928L, of Romney, West Virginia, to provide scholarships and loans to applicants who demonstrate financial need and academic excellence. Exceptional character and intelligence and superior academic records are recognized, with preference to residents of Hampshire County, West Virginia, and then to residents of the state of West Virginia.
The Dr. G. Ashley Allen '65 Student Research Grants Fund
The Dr. G. Ashley Allen '65 Student Research Grants Fund is a permanently endowed fund established by Dr. and Mrs. G. Ashley Allen, to provide on or off-campus summer research grants to chemistry, biochemistry and other natural sciences majors at W&L who aspire to careers in the chemical sciences, the health professions and other branches of the natural sciences. These grants will support a challenging research opportunity for the recipients with a faculty mentor at W&L or another University, with a physician or other medical professional in a hospital or medical research setting, or with a researcher in a commercial facility. Recipients will be selected in a competitive application process to include the submission of a project proposal. Additional grants will support students who have done sufficient research during the summer or academic year to create a presentation that is accepted for a national professional meeting. The fund will be administered by the Provost in consultation with chemistry and other science faculty and the Dean of the College.
The Edward and Mary Aull Scholarship Fund
The Edward and Mary Aull Scholarship Fund was created in 1985 by a testamentary trust in the estate of Edward Aull Jr., Class of 1923, of Birmingham, Alabama, in memory of his parents. The income is used for scholarship grants to Washington and Lee undergraduate and law students.
The Wendy N. and Wali C. Bacdayan Scholarship Endowment Fund
The Wendy N. and Wali C. Bacdayan Scholarship Endowment Fund, established in 2013 by Wendy Neel Bacdayan '94 and Wali C. Bacdayan '92, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing scholarship awards to students with financial need as determined by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid or his/ her designee.
The Baird Family Scholarship Fund
The Baird Family Scholarship Endowment, established in 2018 by James V. Baird '75, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing scholarship awards to students with financial need as determined by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid or his/her designee.
The David L. Baird, Jr. Law School Scholarship Fund
The David L. Baird, Jr. Law School Scholarship Fund, established in 2011 by David L. Baird, Jr., Law class of 1971, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing unrestricted support to the Law School's student financial aid budget as determined by the Dean of the Law School, or his/her designee.
The Paulina & W.H. Baldock, Jr. Scholarship
The Paulina and W.H. Baldock, Jr. Scholarship was established with a planned gift in 1994 from William Henry Baldock III '39 of Lynchburg, Virginia. The scholarship, for students with financial need, honors the memory of his mother and father.
The Baldwin Family Scholarship
The Baldwin Family Scholarship, established in 2013 by Susan C. and James L. (Jim) Baldwin, Jr. '83, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing unrestricted scholarship assistance to undergraduate students. The scholarship is administered by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid or his/her designee.
The Robert M. and Elizabeth G. Balentine Scholarship
The Robert M. and Elizabeth G. Balentine Scholarship Endowment, established in 2009 by Robert M. Balentine '79 and Elizabeth G. Balentine, is a permanently endowed fund at W&L providing financial aid for students to attend the university. If needed at times in the future, income may also be used to support students who require financial aid to study abroad.
The Sarah G. Ball Education Award Endowment Fund
The Sarah G. Ball Education Award, established in 2003 by the Ball family to honor Sarah Ball, Class of 2001, recognizes excellent preparation for teaching in elementary and secondary schools and a record of service to disadvantaged persons. The award will be presented to a graduating senior who is committed to teach in a school which services an impoverished community. The recipient of the award will receive recognition in the graduation program and a salary supplement for the first year of teaching, renewable for the second year.
The Thomas Ball Scholarship Fund
The Thomas Ball Student Aid Fund was established in 1941 by Mr. Ball's sister, Mrs. Jessie Ball duPont, and was received by the university in 1960. The income derived from this fund is used to provide scholarships and loans for the education of worthy students.
The Baltimore Scholarship
The Baltimore Honor Scholarship is awarded to recognize superior achievement in academics, extracurricular activities, and community service. The scholarship, supported by Washington and Lee alumni from Baltimore, provides full tuition assistance each year to entering first-years. The awards are renewable for each year of undergraduate study, contingent upon satisfactory personal and academic performance. A grade-point average of B (3.000) is the minimum required for renewal. In the scholarship competition, recipients will be selected on the basis of secondary school preparation and contributions outside the classroom, through joint deliberations of the Washington and Lee admissions staff and committees composed of area alumni.
The Robert L. & Anne W. Banse Law Scholarship
The Robert L. and Anne W. Banse Honor Scholarship was established in 1991 by a generous gift from Robert L. Banse, senior vice president and general counsel of Merck & Company and a member of the Law Class of 1953. The Banse Scholarship is awarded to outstanding students on the basis of academic merit, taking financial need into account where appropriate.
Dr. John Banwell Scholarship Endowment
The Dr. John Banwell Scholarship Endowment, established in 2021, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing scholarship awards to students with financial need as determined by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid or his/her designee.
The G. Holbrook Barber Scholarship Fund
The G. Holbrook Barber Scholarship Fund was established in 1977 by Mrs. Elizabeth Cross Barber and her son, G. Holbrook Barber Jr., in memory of Dr. G. Holbrook Barber, who graduated from Washington and Lee in 1917 and from the College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, in 1921. The income from the fund goes to a member of the senior class who manifests superior qualities of helpfulness and friendliness to fellow students, public spirit, scholarship, and personal character. The recipient is named by a committee consisting of the Dean of the College and two student representatives designated by the President of the University.
The Barber-Perkins Scholarship
The Barber-Perkins Scholarship was created in 1992 by Mrs. Eloise Foxworthy Barber in memory of her late husband, Lewis Briscoe Barber, and in honor of herself and her daughter, Virginia Barber Perkins. Virginia Barber Perkins is the mother of John E. Perkins IV, Class of 1990, and Lewis B. Perkins, Class of 1993. The scholarship supports students with financial need who are natives of a southeastern state. Preference will be given to students majoring or interested in fine arts, the social sciences, or engineering.
The James Paxton Barclay Scholarship
The James Paxton Barclay Scholarship was created in 1992 by a bequest from his widow, Grace Del Barclay. Barclay was a member of the Washington and Lee Class of 1911. The scholarship is for undergraduate students on the basis of need or merit.
The David Moore Barclay Scholarship
The David Moore Barclay Scholarship was established in 1972 by a bequest from the estate of Mrs. Lillian Hamilton Simpson Barclay, the widow of Mr. David Moore Barclay, Class of 1898. The income from the fund is used to provide grant assistance to Washington and Lee students of exceptional character and academic promise who have demonstrated financial need.
The Tommy Mac Baremore Debate Award
The Tommy Mac Baremore Debate Award, established in 1968 in memory of Tommy Mac Baremore, who was the victim of a drowning accident while a student at Washington and Lee, is presented in the form of a personal plaque each year to a student who has made an outstanding contribution to the University debate program.
The Tommy Mac Baremore Memorial Scholarship
The Tommy Mac Baremore Memorial Scholarships were established in 1968 following the drowning death of Thomas Mac Baremore while a student at Washington and Lee. The scholarships are awarded annually to no more than three students beyond the first year who have demonstrated financial need, promise of undergraduate distinction, and a grade-point ratio of at least 2.4.
The Carlyle Barritt & Sidney Williams Spanish Endowment
The Carlyle Westbrook Barritt and Sidney J. Williams, Jr. Spanish Prize Endowment is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University created by Dr. H. Laurent Boetsch, Jr. '69 to establish a prize to recognize an outstanding rising senior in Spanish. The student will be determined by the Spanish Department. The fund is administered by the head of the Romance Languages Department.
The Willie and Frank Barron Scholarship
The Willie and Frank Barron Scholarship was established in 1992 by Mr. W. Franklin Barron Jr., Class of 1952, of Rome, Georgia, to provide scholarship assistance to deserving undergraduate students. The scholarship honors Mr. Barron's father, William Franklin Barron, Class of 1919.
The Basile Family Scholarship
The Basile Family Scholarship is used by Washington and Lee University to provide unrestricted financial assistance to a deserving student, or students. This endowed fund was created in grateful memory of Rev. Giustino G. and Minnie H. Basile, who made many unselfish sacrifices so that their four sons, Dr. David G. Basile '36, Dr. Robert M. Basile '38, Rev. Arthur E. Basile '39 and Dr. Richard E. Basile '43, might reap the exceptional benefits of a Washington and Lee University education.
The Edgar A. Basse Jr. Scholarship
The Edgar A. Basse Jr. Scholarship was established in 1978 by Anne W. Basse in honor of her husband, Edgar A. Basse Jr., Class of 1939. The scholarship is awarded each year with preference to citizens of the United States who demonstrate high moral character and academic motivation and who require financial assistance to attend the university.
The J. D. Bassett Jr. Scholarship
The J. D. Bassett Jr. Scholarship was created in 1993 by Douglas B. Lane, Class of 1979, and The Minnie and Bernard B. Lane Foundation in honor of J. D. Bassett Jr., Class of 1924. The scholarship is to be awarded to an undergraduate, with preference given to students from Virginia.
The Bath County (Virginia) Scholarship
The Bath County (Virginia) Scholarship was established by Mr. and Mrs. Allan M. Hirsh in honor of their son, Malcolm McCallum Hirsh, Class of 1945. Preference is given to a deserving student from Bath County, Virginia.
The Frank Batten Scholarship
The Frank Batten Scholarship was established by a gift from Mr. Frank Batten of Norfolk, Virginia, to support undergraduate students with financial need.
The Bauer Family Scholarship
The Bauer Family Scholarship was created in 1999 by the Ted Bauer Family Foundation and enhanced in 2015 with a commitment from the Charles T. Bauer Foundation. This endowed scholarship supports an undergraduate student with demonstrated financial need, academic promise, and leadership qualities that are exhibited through perseverance and ingenuity.
The George Addison Baxter Scholarship
The George Addison Baxter Scholarship was established by the Board of Trustees in honor of the first principal of Augusta Academy and two presidents of Washington College, are awarded annually by the faculty on a competitive basis, the student's record for the previous two years being taken into consideration. The general conditions for holding this scholarship is the same as those laid down for endowed scholarships.
The Bays Scholarship
The Bays Scholarship was founded by William Webb Bays, Class of 1904, in memory of his father, mother, and sister, through a trust fund which came to the University in 1965.
Upton and Trixie Beall Family Scholarship
The Upton and Trixie Beall Family Scholarship, originally named the Allein and Elizabeth Beall Scholarship, was established in 1979 by Trixie and Upton Beall, Class of 1951. It provides scholarship awards to students with financial need with a preference for students from Arkansas, Mississippi or Texas.
The Theodore Lawrence and Minnie Compton Bear Honor Scholars
The Theodore Lawrence and Minnie Compton Bear Honor Scholarship Endowment was established in 1995 through the Estate of Clyde S. Bear '29 and named in loving memory of his parents. The Theodore Lawrence and Minnie Compton Bear Honor Scholarship Endowment provides full-tuition scholarship awards for entering first-years who present outstanding records of academic and extracurricular achievement in secondary school and who demonstrate unusual promise for future service and leadership. These awards are renewable annually, as long as the recipients maintain satisfactory personal and academic records. Mr. and Mrs. Bear of Montgomery, Alabama, sent six sons to Washington and Lee University: Theodore Lawrence Bear '24, Fred C. Bear '26, Clyde S. Bear '29, Carl W. Bear '33, Joe F. Bear '33 and Jack C. Bear '38.
The Harlan and Debby Beckley Internship
The Harlan and Debby Beckley Internship Endowment Fund for the Shepherd Program was established in 2006 by the Board of Trustees of Washington and Lee to express its profound gratitude to Harlan and Debby Beckley for their exemplary service to the University during his year as acting-president. This endowment's purpose is to provide funds for student internships associated with the Shepherd Poverty Program as determined by the director of the Shepherd Program or his/her designee.
The Harlan & Debby Beckley Internship Endowment-Shepherd
The Beckley Internship Endowment Fund was established in 2006 by the Board of Trustees of Washington and Lee to express its profound gratitude to Harlan and Debby Beckley for their exemplary service to the University during his year as acting-president. This endowment's purpose is to provide funds for student internships associated with the Shepherd Poverty Program as determined by the director of the Shepherd Program or his/her designee.
The Harlan R. Beckley Scholarship Endowment
The Harlan R. Beckley Scholarship Endowment is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing unrestricted scholarship assistance to undergraduate students and is administered by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid or his/ her designee. The scholarship was established in 2014 by Rogers L. Crain '75 and his wife Kelty P'09 and their son Rogers L. Crain, Jr. '09 in appreciation for the career of Harlan Beckley and the kindnesses shown to the Crain family by him during his career as faculty member and interim president.
The Benedum Scholarship
The Benedum Scholarship Fund was established by a gift from the Benedum Foundation and gifts from West Virginia alumni to provide scholarships to students in the School of Law who are residents of West Virginia.
The Bennett Family Internship Fund
The Bennett Family Internship Fund was established in 2011 as a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing support for internship experiences for undergraduate students focused on entrepreneurship.  The award is administered by the Dean of the Williams School in consultation with the Johnson Professor of Entrepreneurship and Leadership.  The endowment is the gift of Harry and Mary Anne Bennett of Basking Ridge, NJ, and was given in support of Honor Our Past, Build Our Future:  The Campaign for Washington and Lee.
The Robert O. Bentley '26L Scholarship
The Robert O. Bentley Scholarship was established in 1990 by Elizabeth M. Bentley of Lexington, Virginia, in honor of her husband, Judge Robert O. Bentley, a member of the Law Class of 1926.
The Robert O. and Elizabeth M. Bentley Honor Scholarship
The Robert O. and Elizabeth M. Bentley Honor Scholarship was created in 1993 by Elizabeth M. Bentley in memory and honor of her husband Robert O. Bentley, Class of 1926 Law. The scholarship is to be equal to Washington and Lee's tuition and is to be awarded to an undergraduate student who demonstrates unusual promise for future service and leadership. The scholarship is renewable for each of the recipient's undergraduate years upon remaining in good academic standing.
Gail S. and Joel H. Bernstein '57 Scholarship Endowment Fund
The Gail S. and Joel H. Bernstein '57 Scholarship Endowment Fund, established in 2017 by Gail and Joel Bernstein, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing scholarship awards to students with financial need as determined by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid or his/her designee. In compliance with the donor's wishes, funds from the endowment will be given to a student with a demonstrated active interest in Native American culture and history and/or to a student from the American Southwest.
Harry A. Berry, Jr. Scholarship
The Harry A. Berry Jr. Scholarship, established by Shirley Berry of Charlotte, North Carolina, honors her late husband, Harry A. (Jake) Berry Jr. '49 B.S., '51 LL.B., who was, at the time of his death, a distinguished member of the North Carolina Bar and President of the Law Council, the governing body of the Law School Alumni Association. The scholarship will be awarded to a student enrolled in the School of Law who received an undergraduate degree from Washington and Lee University. The award will be based on academic merit and financial need.
The Luther Seevers Birely Scholarship
Scholarship was given by Mrs. Evelina H. Birely of Baltimore, as a memorial to her son. It is conferred upon a student living in Virginia, West Virginia, or Maryland, preference being given to a resident of Frederick County, Virginia or Frederick County, Maryland.
The Arthur A. Birney Scholarship
The Arthur A. Birney Scholarship was established in 1986 by Arthur A. Birney '50, '52L, of Washington, D.C. Scholarship awards will be available to both undergraduate and law students, with preference for the latter during the early years of the scholarship's administration. Awards will be based on demonstrated characteristics of good citizenship and leadership in scholastic and civic affairs.
The Wilton Earle Birnie Memorial Scholarship
The Wilton Earle Birnie Memorial Scholarship was established by Joseph Earle Birnie, Class of 1927, in honor of his brother, Wilton Earle Birnie, whose death in early life prevented his contemplated enrollment at Washington and Lee University. The income from the fund is to be used to provide financial assistance to a worthy student, preferably from South Carolina — Wilton Earle Birnie's native state.
The James Blalock '37 Law Endowment
The James A. Blalock Scholarship was established by a bequest from James A. Blalock of Dallas, Texas, a member of the Law Class of 1937.
The Boardman Family Study Abroad Endowment
The Boardman Family Study Abroad Endowment, established in 2011 by James R. Boardman '65 and his wife Hsiao-lien, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing annual travel assistance to students who travel to East Asia for study abroad and internship opportunities. The Fund is administered by the Chair of the East Asian Languages and Literature Department in close consultation with the Dean of the College and the Director of International Education.
The Alexander Thomas Boehling '10 Memorial Award Endowment
THE ALEXANDER THOMAS BOEHLING '10 MEMORIAL AWARD FUND, established in 2012 by classmates, fellow students, friends and family, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing an annual commencement award to an undergraduate senior leader who best embodies Alex's passion for Washington and Lee and the concept of leadership as determined by the Vice President for Student Affairs or her/his designee.
The Laurent and Elizabeth Boetsch Honor Scholarship
The Laurent and Elizabeth Boetsch Honor Scholarship was established in 2002 by the W&L Board of Trustees to recognize the unwavering and resolute leadership Larry Boetsch provided as the 23rd president of Washington and Lee University during the 2001-02 academic year. The award recognizes, as well, the tireless service of his wife, Elizabeth, as an ambassador of the University to alumni, parents, and the Washington and Lee community at-large. Created in deep and profound gratitude for the efforts of Larry and Elizabeth Boetsch in advancing the mission of the University, this prestigious full-tuition scholarship is to be awarded to an incoming first-year who exhibits promise as a student of the Romance languages and who intends to pursue such studies at Washington and Lee University. Further, the scholarship is renewable for each year of undergraduate study, assuming satisfactory personal deportment and the maintenance good academic standing.
The Laurent & Elizabeth Boetsch Honor Scholarship
Established in 2002 by the University's Board of Trustees to recognize the unwavering and resolute leadership Larry Boetsch provided as the twenty-third president of W&L. The award recognizes as well the tireless service of his wife, Elizabeth, as an ambassador of the Univ. to alumni, parents, and the W&L community-at-large. Created in deep and profound gratitude for the efforts of Mr. & Mrs. Boetsch in advancing the mission of the Univ., this prestigious full tuition Scholarship is to be awarded to an incoming freshman who exhibits promise as a student of the Romance languages and intends to pursue such studies at W&L. Further, Scholarship is renewable for each yr of U/G study, assuming satisfactory personal deportment and maintenance of cum GPA of B (3.0).
The Bolden Family University Scholarship Fund
The Bolden Family University Scholarship Fund, established in 2013 by Dana J. Bolden '89, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing support to the general scholarship endowment as determined by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid.
The W. Henry Boley Memorial Scholarship
The W. Henry Boley Memorial Scholarship was established in 1956 under the will of Mrs. Edna Peck Hawse (sister of H. Crim Peck, l.b., 1907), in memory of W. Henry Boley, a close friend to her family, who was an honorary member of the Alumni Association of Washington and Lee University.
The T. Talbott and Ann Bond Scholarship
The T. Talbott and Ann Bond Scholarship was created in 1991 by Mr. and Mrs. T. Talbott Bond of Ruxton, Maryland. An annual scholarship is to be awarded to a student from the greater Baltimore, Maryland, area who requires financial assistance. Recipients are to be appointed based on demonstrated achievement in scholastic and extracurricular activities.
The John J. "Jack" Bowden Award
The John J. "Jack" Bowden Award was established in 1998 by the family and friends of John "Jack" Bowden, Class of 2000. A member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity, Jack was an avid tennis player and golfer who was respected by all who knew him for his friendly and enthusiastic personality. In recognition of their son and his love for Washington and Lee, the Bowden family established this memorial award to provide a stipend to an incoming work-study eligible first-years with financial need.
The John P. Bowen Jr. Scholarship Endowment
The John P. Bowen Jr. Scholarship Endowment, established in 1995 through a gift from the estate of John P. Bowen Jr. '51 of Newport News, Virginia, provides annual support for a student who demonstrates academic promise as an entering first-year. Preference will be given to students from the Presbyterian Home in Lynchburg, Virginia. If no qualified students matriculate, then the university, at its discretion, will award the Bowen Scholarship.
The Boxley Scholarship
The Boxley Scholarship was established in 1940 under the will of William W. Boxley of Roanoke, VA, the father of an alumnus. Preference for this fund is given to people from Roanoke City or County, Virginia.
The Mary C. and Scott B. Boyd Family Scholarship Endowment
The Mary C. and Scott B. Boyd Family Scholarship Endowment, established in 2016 by Dr. and Mrs. Scott Boyd '86, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing unrestricted scholarship assistance to undergraduate students. The scholarship is administered by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid or his/her designee.
The Darnall W. Boyd Jr. Memorial Scholarship
The Darnall W. Boyd Jr. '78 Memorial Scholarship Endowment was established in 1989 by the family, friends, and classmates of Darnall W. Boyd Jr. '78. The endowment provides a full-tuition, room and board scholarship award each year to an incoming first-year student. The scholarship is renewable all four years with priority first given to candidates from the Columbia, South Carolina area and, if necessary, candidates from throughout the state of South Carolina.
The Edgar M.'42 and Deborah H. Boyd Scholarship
The Edgar M. '42 and Deborah H. Boyd Scholarship was established as an endowed fund to use toward general scholarship until the fund reaches full honor scholarship level.
The John W. Boyle Family Scholarship
The John W. Boyle Family Scholarship was established in 1993 by Mr. and Mrs. John W. Boyle of Roanoke, Virginia, in honor of their son, John W. Boyle Jr. '62; their son-in-law, William J. Lemon '55, '59L; their granddaughter, Sarah L. Ludwig '86L; their grandson, Stephen W. Lemon, '84; their grandson-in-law, Kirk A. Ludwig '86L and their great granddaughters Allison M. Lemon '11 and Laura B. Lemon '16. The fund provides awards for qualified students, with preference given to those indicating an interest in majoring in economics or another discipline within the Ernest Williams II School of Commerce, Economics and Politics.
The Vincent L. Bradford Scholarship
Endowed by Mrs. Juliet S. Bradford, of Philadelphia, in memory of her husband, is conferred upon an undergraduate. The student's record during the previous two years here is taken into account.
The Robert Foster Bradley Scholarship
The Robert Foster Bradley Scholarship was created in 1971 by an anonymous donor to honor one of Washington and Lee's most distinguished professors. A student majoring in French and having not less than a B+ average shall have 80% of the income of the scholarship as an annual award. The remaining income shall be retained and reinvested into the fund. Each year the head of the Department of Romance Languages will make nomination of the proposed recipient.
The Eugene and Juanita Brady Scholarship
The Eugene and Juanita Brady Endowed Scholarship Fund was created from an estate gift in 1998 to provide scholarships to finanically assist students in securing an education.
The Oscar Cleveland Brewer & Cora Ann Humphris\Brewer Schol.
The Oscar Cleveland Brewer and Cora Ann Humphris Brewer Scholarship Fund was established in 2003 through a very generous bequest from the estate of Margaret Elizabeth Brewer to honor her mother and her father, who was an 1897 graduate of the Washington and Lee University School of Law. The fund was created to support students based on academic merit and financial need.
The Brock Family Scholarship
The Brock Family Scholarship was created in 1986 by Mrs. William E. Brock Jr. of Chattanooga, Tennessee, in honor of her sons, Paul K. Brock '54 and William E. Brock III '53. Preference will be shown to candidates from the Chattanooga area, but the award is not confined to such students.
The Charles D. Broll, Sr. and Jr. Scholarship
The Charles D. Broll Sr. and Jr. Scholarship was created in 1998 by Charles D. Broll Sr. '59, '62L and Charles D. Broll Jr.'91. The scholarship is to be awarded to undergraduate students who show promise for future service and leadership. The award is renewable for each of the recipient's upperclass years upon the attainment and maintenance of satisfactory personal and academic performance.
The Bromley Scholarship
The Bromley Scholarship was established by Marc Bromley, Class of 1971. The gift was made in 1996, the 25th anniversary of Mr. Bromley's graduation from the university. The scholarship is in honor of two women who influenced his life-Esther Baldwin Bromley, his grandmother, who was ahead of her time in women's rights and women in the workplace, and Sallie Jones Bromley, his mother, who demonstrated great determination in being a successful single mother. The scholarship is to be awarded to an incoming first-year, with preference for female students who have a demonstrated financial need, as determined by the university.
The Brookby Family Athletic Awards Ceremonies Endowment
The Brookby Family Athletics Awards Ceremony Endowment Fund, established in 2009 through gifts from Mrs. Harry D. Brookby, Mr. Harry E. Brookby '66 and Mr. Robert G. (Bo) Brookby '72, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing support to the Department of Physical Education and Athletics (Athletics) for its annual Athletics Awards Ceremony. Income from this endowment will provide funding to Athletics to underwrite the costs associated with the annual athletics awards ceremony, including the meal provided to invited guests. This fund will be administered by the Director of Athletics or her/his designee.
The Paul A. Brower M.D. Scholarship
The Paul A. Brower, M.D. Scholarship, established in 1983, is to be awarded annually to a biology major, who in the opinion of the Department of Biology, has excelled in academic achievement and University service.
The Alex Brown & Sons Incorporated Scholarship
The Alex Brown & Sons Incorporated Scholarship was created in 1993 by the Alex. Brown & Sons Charitable Foundation, Inc. and by Washington and Lee alumni within that company. The scholarship is to be awarded to one or more outstanding students on the basis of need and strong interest in the Ernest Williams II School of Commerce, Economics, and Politics. The student(s) will hold the scholarship throughout his or her undergraduate career, contingent upon continued academic excellence.
The Kelly and Robert Jeffery Brown '81 Summer Learning Endow
The Kelly and Robert Jeffrey Brown '81 Summer Learning Endowment is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing financial assistance to undergraduate students to support summer learning opportunities including research, internships and study abroad. The fund is administered by the Provost or his/her designee.
The William H. Brown Jr. Special Endowment
The William H. Brown Endowment, Class of 1902L, was created in 1981 when Washington and Lee University was the beneficiary of the Brown estate.
The Paul D. Brown Law School Scholarship Fund
The Paul D. Brown Law School Scholarship Fund, established in 2010 by his wife, Dorothy R. Brown, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing unrestricted support to the Law School's student financial aid budget as determined by the Dean of the Law School, or his/her designee.
The William E. Brown Scholarship
The William E. Brown Scholarship was established in 1986 by an estate gift of William E. Brown '30, of Warren, Ohio. Awards are to be made to deserving students, with preference for residents of the state of Ohio.
The Philip M. Browne '82 Financial Aid Fund
The Philip M. Browne Scholarship Endowment was established in 2003 by Philip Browne to provide support for undergraduate scholarships as administered by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid.
The Thomas Bryant Jr. Law Scholarship
The Thomas Braxton Bryant Jr. Scholarship was established by a bequest in the will of Thomas Braxton Bryant Jr., a member of the Law Class of 1928, and by a gift from members of his family. The scholarship is awarded to a deserving law student.
The F. Gregg Burger Scholarship Endowment
The F. Gregg Burger Scholarship Endowment is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing scholarship assistance to undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need as determined by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid or his/her designee.
F. William Burke/Mary and Daniel Loughran Scholarship
The F. William Burke/Mary and Daniel Loughran Scholarship was established in 2004 by the Mary and Daniel Loughran Foundation. The scholarship is awarded annually to law students on the basis of good character, academic achievement, and financial need.
The James A. Byers Scholarship Endowment
The Byers Scholarship Endowment, established by James A. Byers '37, provides need-based financial aid for deserving young men and women whose character and promise for success distinguish them among their peers. Awards shall be made in the first year and, pending satisfactory academic progress, will continue for the remainder of the recipient's tenure at Washington & Lee.
The Cadaver Society Scholarship
The Cadaver Society Scholarship was established in 1997 by the Cadaver Society. The scholarship will be awarded every four years to an incoming first-year. Candidates should be deserving students who evidence strong traits of character, records of academic achievement, well-rounded accomplishment, and an appreciation of the university's values and traditions. At the time the scholarship was created, honorees included deceased members Sam Bendheim '57, Jay Stull '60, Kent Frazier '61, Mason New '62, Leon Hines '69, Thomas Winn '93 and David Thompson '96.
The Earle A. Cadmus Law Scholarship
The Judge Earle Cadmus '26L Scholarship was established by a bequest from Elsie Cadmus to honor her husband, Judge Earle Cadmus, a member of the Law Class of 1926. The scholarship will be awarded annually to a Washington and Lee School of Law student based on financial need, character, and merit. Preference is to be given to students from the Virginia cities of Portsmouth and Chesapeake. If no qualifying student is available from these cities, the scholarship may be awarded to a student from the Commonwealth of Virginia.
The Jack S. Callicott '49 Honor Scholarship
The Jack S. Callicott '49 Honor Scholarship was established in 1999 in honor of Mr. Callicott at the time of his 50th reunion. This endowed fund provides an honor scholarship to an undergraduate student every four years, with the result being one Callicott Scholar enrolled at any point in time. The scholarship is to be awarded with preference to students who require financial assistance. There are no geographical or academic preferences.
The Campaign 1995 Scholarship
The Campaign 1995 Law School Scholarship was created at the conclusion of the 1990-1995 Washington and Lee Campaign with a $200,000 grant from the Lenfest/Harte Challenge Fund, which matched a gift of the same amount from an anonymous alumnus of the School of Law. A single scholarship is to be awarded annually, with preference for students from the State of California, taking both academic merit and financial need into consideration.
The Leslie Lyle Campbell Scholarship for Physics
The Leslie Lyle Campbell Scholarship for Physics was established in 1965 through a bequest from the estate of Dr. Campbell.
The Catherine Houston Campbell Scholarship in English Lit
The Catherine Houston Campbell Scholarship in English Literature was established by Leslie Lyle Campbell, M.A. 1887, in memory of his wife. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of English to a student in the University, from Rockbridge County, Virginia, or the Valley of Virginia.
The Gustave Benz Capito Research Fund
Shortly before his death in October 1960, Dr. Gustave B. Capito, Class of 1899, created the Robert E. Lee Research Fund to encourage a program of undergraduate student research and faculty-student research seminars. This fund was supplemented in 1961 and in subsequent years by generous gifts from the Charleston Foundation for Research (established by Dr. Capito), to fund research through what today is known as the Summer Research Scholars (SRS) program.
The Lt. Deverton Carpenter Endowment
The Lt. Deverton Carpenter Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of Lt. Deverton Carpenter, Class of 1937. Lt. Carpenter was born in Clifton Forge, Virginia, in  1915, the son of Virginia Senator James Clivie Carpenter and Alma Williamson Carpenter. He studied journalism at Washington and Lee. He served in World War II and was killed in action in Europe in April of 1945. The Lt. Deverton Carpenter Memorial Scholarship was established in his memory by his surviving siblings, Alma C. Lippincott and Caius Marcellus Carpenter.
The Dr. George Hopkins Carr, Jr. '28 Endowment
The Dr. George Hopkins Carr, Jr. '28 Endowment for Spring Term was established in 2015 by the Board of Trustees of Washington and Lee. This endowment honors the memory of Dr. George Hopkins Carr, Class of 1928, and was created through a bequest given by his wife, Ann Scott Carr How. This endowment's purpose is to provide funds to support Washington and Lee's Spring Term as determined by the Provost or his/her designee.
The John F. Carrere Memorial Scholarship
The John F. Carrere Memorial Honor Scholarship was created in 1994 by Mr. Carrere's family, his widow Elizabeth Lykes Havens, his daughter Margaret C. Johnson, and his three sons, Michael, John and Joseph. The scholarship is to be awarded to an incoming first-year student, with preference for students from the New Orleans area as determined by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid or his/her designee.
The Kenneth P. Carter Scholarship
The Kenneth P. Carter Family Scholarship was created in 1998 by Kenneth P. Carter, Class of 1971, of New Orleans, Louisiana. The scholarship is to be awarded to undergraduate students who have demonstrated achievement in scholastic and extracurricular activities. Preference is to be given to students from Louisiana and, more particularly, to students who are domiciled in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana.
Christopher Lawrence & Lauren Oland Casazza ’97 Scholarship
The Christopher Lawrence Casazza '97 and Lauren Oland Casazza Scholarship Endowment, established in 2022 by Chris Casazza, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing scholarship awards to undergraduate students with financial need as determined by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid or designee.
The James R. Caskie Scholarship
The James R. Caskie Scholarship was established by alumni to honor the years of devoted service rendered by James R. Caskie as a Trustee of the university. This scholarship is to be awarded to a deserving applicant, preferably from Lynchburg, Virginia, on the basis of character, scholarship, and personality.
The William Wells Chaffin Memorial Scholarship
The William Wells Chaffin Memorial Scholarship, endowed in 1970 by friends and a bequest, honors a former university professor and debate coach and is intended to assist one or more deserving students who demonstrate excellence, or the potential for excellence, in intercollegiate debate.
The Chaos Society of Washington & Lee University Scholarship
The Chaos Society of Washington and Lee University Scholarship was established in 1981 by members of the Society to express their support of Washington and Lee University.
The Charles H. Jr. and Martha Chapman Scholarship
The Charles H. Jr. and Martha Chapman Scholarship was created in 2002 through generous gifts by Charles, a 1941 graduate of Washington and Lee University, and his wife Martha. The Chapman Scholarship is awarded annually to deserving undergraduate students at the discretion of the university.
The Christopher Chenery Scholarship
Christopher Chenery, a member of the W&L Class of 1909, made an estate gift to the university that established this scholarship. Chenery was an engineer, businessman and the owner and breeder of record for thoroughbred horse racing's US Triple Crown champion Secretariat.
The Chriss Family Scholarship Fund
The Chriss Family Scholarship was established in 2008 in loving memory of Christ and Chrissie Alevizatos by their son, Evan Alevizatos Chriss '42, and their grandsons, Timothy Demetri Alevizatos Chriss '72 and Andrew Jeremy Alevizatos Chriss '74. The scholarship is to be awarded annually to a financially deserving undergraduate student who personifies the Washington and Lee spirit based on academic achievement, strength of character and leadership ability. The scholarship is renewable for up to four years contingent upon a satisfactory academic and personal record and will be administered by the Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid or his/her designee. The recipients of the scholarship are to be known as "the Chriss Scholars."
Hon. Robert E. Clapp Jr. '30 and Josephine R. Clapp Scholar
The Honorable Robert E. Clapp, Jr.'30 and Josephine R. Clapp Scholarship Endowment, established in 2018 by Richard T. Clapp '68 and James H. Clapp '73, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing scholarships to students based upon financial need, with a preference for students from Maryland interested in the study of law, as determined by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid or his/her designee.
The Class of 1929 Scholarship
The Class of 1929 Scholarship was established by members of the class in honor of their 50th Reunion in May 1979.
The Class of 1937 Scholarship
The Class of 1937 Scholarship was established in 1988 by members of the class. It is awarded to students who have exhibited superior academic talents and have contributed to the life of their schools and communities. Recipients of this award will have demonstrated exceptionally high interest in their own education and the ability to work closely with the university's faculty. The scholarship is awarded regardless of need and is renewable for each of the recipient's upperclass years given that they are in good academic standing.
The Class of 1940 Scholarship
The Class of 1940 Scholarship was established by members of the class, in honor of their 50th Reunion, to provide financial assistance to students who otherwise would be unable to attend Washington and Lee University.
The Class of 1943-Cy Twombly Scholarship
The Class of 1943-Cy Twombly Scholarship was established by members of the class in honor of their 50th Reunion and in honor of E. P. (Cy) Twombly who served 53 years as coach and athletic director. The endowed scholarship is to provide financial assistance to students who otherwise would not be able to attend Washington and Lee University.
The Class of 1949 Memorial Scholarship
The Class of 1949 Memorial Scholarship Endowment was given by members of the undergraduate Class of 1949 (the bicentennial class) and by the members of the Law Class of 1949 (the centennial law class) on the occasion of their 50th reunion and is designated to provide tuition support for students with demonstrated financial need, good character and academic promise.
The Class of 1949 Reunion Scholarship
The Class of 1949 Reunion Scholarship and W. D. Bain Fellowship was established by members of the Law Class of 1949 in 1989 to celebrate their 40th reunion year and to financially support an outstanding student in the School of Law. The W. D. Bain Fellowship provides a stipend to support a collaborative research project with a faculty member throughout the recipient's three years of law school. The fellowship was designated the W. D. Bain Fellowship to honor the generous gift of Mr. W. D. Bain of Spartanburg, South Carolina, a member of the Class of 1949.
The Class of 1950-Dean Frank J. Gilliam Memorial Scholarship
The Class of 1950 Dean Frank J. Gilliam Memorial Scholarship was established in honor and memory of Dean of Students Frank J. Gilliam by members of the Washington and Lee University Class of 1950. Awards will be given to students whose character, citizenship, and activities make them desirable as campus citizens, rather than to students whose scholarship primarily makes them eligible for admission. This scholarship shall be available for both incoming first-year and undergraduate students whose financial needs may make it difficult for them to enter or remain at Washington and Lee. Special consideration also shall be given to descendants of Washington and Lee alumni in awarding this scholarship.
The Class of 1952 Law Scholarship
The Class of 1952 Law Scholarship was created by the class during their 50th reunion effort with the intent to create an endowed scholarship fund with a goal of $100,000.
The Class of 1953 Scholarship
The Class of 1953 Scholarship was established by members of the class in honor of their 25th Class Reunion and enhanced by the class members in celebration of their 50th Class Reunion.
The Class of 1954 William A. Jenks Scholarship
The Class of 1954 William A. Jenks Scholarship was established by members of the class as part of their 50th Reunion celebration. The scholarship honors William A. Jenks '39, William R. Kenan Professor of History, Emeritus, a dedicated teacher, scholar and fellow alumnus.
The Class of 1955 Scholarship
The Class of 1955 Scholarship is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing scholarship awards to students with financial need as determined by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid or his/her designee.
The Class of 1958 Lew & Annette John Honor Scholarship
The Class of 1958 Lew and Annette John Honor Scholarship was established in 1998 in celebration of the class's 40th Reunion. The scholarship was renamed in 2008 to honor Lew and Annette John in celebration of the class's 50th Reunion. The late Lew John is a member of the Class of 1958 who taught at W&L for more than 40 years and served as dean of students for 21 years. This is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing scholarship support for an undergraduate student each year as determined by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid.
The Class of 1959 Francis Pendleton Gaines Scholarship
The Class of 1959 Francis Pendleton Gaines Scholarship celebrates and honors its 50th Reunion. The Class of 1959 changed the name and increased the funding for the scholarship established at its 40th Reunion. The Class of 1959 Francis Pendleton Gaines Scholarship recognizes Dr. Gaines and acknowledges the class's unique position as the last to graduate under his outstanding leadership of Washington and Lee University from 1930 to 1959. The scholarship will continue to recognize a student with exceptional academic promise, outstanding leadership potential and a zest for life exhibited through various extracurricular interests. The scholarship is renewable for four years contingent upon a satisfactory academic and personal record. The award is made without geographic restriction.
The Class of 1964 Endowment For Arts
The Class of 1964 Endowment for the Arts was established and permanently endowed in 1989 by members of the class in honor of their 25th reunion. This endowment supports performing arts productions and the Class of 1964 Fine Arts Prize. The Class of 1964 Performing Arts Productions feature performing artists on tour. These productions are normally to be presented in the University's Lenfest Center for the Performing Arts. To be held at least annually, these major events may be in the realm of drama, comedy, music, dance, or multimedia format. The Class of 1964 Fine Arts Prize is awarded annually to a junior or senior. The recipients' names will be displayed in a public area of the Lenfest Center for the Performing Arts.
The Class of 1964 Reunion Law Scholarship
The Class of 1964 Scholarship was established by members of this law class in 1989 to commemorate their 25th reunion year. The scholarship is awarded annually to an outstanding student in the School of Law.
The Class of 1967 Scholarship
The Class of 1967 Scholarship was established as a 25th reunion gift to strengthen Washington and Lee's ability to support students with financial need.
The Class of 1968 Scholarship
The Class of 1968 Scholarship was established in 1993 by members of the class in celebration of their 25th reunion. Income from the fund is to be used for undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need.
The Class of 1969 Leyburn Honor Scholarship
The Class of 1969 Leyburn Honor Scholarship was established in 1994 by members of the class as part of their 25th reunion celebration. The purpose of the fund is to recognize outstanding academic and personal achievement worthy of a Washington and Lee Honor Scholar. Awards are made to students with financial need whose intellectual strength, character, and leadership recall the ideals exemplified by James G. Leyburn, former dean of the university and professor of sociology and anthropology. The scholarship is renewable for four years contingent upon a satisfactory academic and personal record.
The Class of 1970 Robert E. R. Huntley Scholarship
The Class of 1970/Robert E. R. Huntley Scholarship was established by members of the class in 1995 as a part of their 25th reunion celebration. The purpose of the fund is to recognize outstanding academic and personal achievement. Awards are made to students with financial need whose intellectual strength, character, and leadership ability recall the ideals exemplified by Robert E.R. Huntley, President of Washington and Lee University from 1968-83. The scholarship is renewable for four years, contingent upon a satisfactory academic and personal record.
The Class of 1971 Skip Nottberg Scholarship
The Class of 1971 Skip Nottberg Scholarship was established by members of the class in celebration of their 25th reunion. The scholarship honors the memory of their classmate Skip Nottberg, who died in the year following their reunion. Preference will be given to children of alumni who have financial need.
Class of 1972 Full W&L Experience Endowment
The Class of 1972 Full W&L Experience Endowment, established in 2022 by the class in honor of their 50th reunion, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing support for students to take part in all aspects of the W&L experience regardless of financial circumstances. This endowment will be administered by the Provost in consultation with the Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students.
The Class of 1973 Honor Scholarship
The Class of 1973 Honor Scholarships were established by members of the class in 1998 as part of their 25th reunion celebration. The scholarships are to be awarded to first-year students who demonstrate superior achievement in academics, extracurricular activities, and community service and who emulate the University's commitment to honor, integrity, and service to others. These full-tuition awards, made without regard to financial need, are renewable each year of the recipients' undergraduate career, contingent upon the maintenance of high standards of character and academic success. Students must remain in good academic standing.
The Class of 1974 James D. Farrar Sr. Scholarship
The Class of 1974/James D. Farrar Sr. Scholarship recognizes outstanding leadership potential, integrity, academic promise, and a zest for life as exhibited through varied extracurricular interests. The scholarship was created by the members of the Class of 1974 on the occasion of their 25th reunion to honor the memory of James D. Farrar Sr., a member of the Class of 1949, long-time dean of admissions, and a lifelong friend to generations of W&L students. The scholarship is renewable for four years contingent upon a satisfactory academic and personal record. The award is made without geographic restriction to a student with significant financial need.
The Class of 1974 Shepherd Internship Endowment
The Class of 1974 Shepherd Internship Endowment is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing support for students pursuing internships through the Shepherd Program. 
The Class of 1975 Shepherd Poverty Alliance Sum. Intern. End
The Class of 1975 Shepherd Poverty Alliance Summer Internship Endowment was established by the class in honor of its 25th reunion. The endowment provides financial support for students participating in full-time, summer service-learning internship programs throughout the United States and in Latin America.
The Class of 1976 Fund for International Studies
The Class of 1976 Fund for International Studies was established in 2001 as a 25th Reunion gift to provide scholarship funds for students to strengthen their education through international study and service learning opportunities. This is a permanently endowed fund administered by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid.
The Class of 1978 Laurent Boetsch Scholarship
The Class of 1978 Laurent Boetsch Scholarship was established by members of the class in celebration of their 25th reunion. The scholarship honors Laurent Boetsch '69, who served as acting president and university provost. It will support students who require financial assistance to attend W&L as determined by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid or her/his designee.
Class of 1978 Law - Mary DePoy Harris Scholarship
The Class of 1978 Law/Mary De Poy Harris Scholarship was established by members of this law class to be awarded annually on the basis of merit to an outstanding student in the School of Law. The award was renamed in 1999 in honor and memory of Mary DePoy Harris, a member of the class.
The Class of 1980 C. William Pacy Jr. Mem. Honor Schol.
The Class of 1980 C. William Pacy, Jr. Memorial Honor Scholarship was established by members of the class as part of their 25th Reunion to honor the memory of a classmate who died at the start of his first year. The award will go to a student with financial need as determined by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid or his/her designee.
The Class of 1980 Law Scholarship Fund
The Class of 1980 Law Scholarship Fund (the "Fund"), established in 2015 by the Class of 1980 Law in honor of their 35th Reunion, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing unrestricted support to the Law School's financial aid budget as determined by the Dean of the Law School or his/her designee.
The Class of 1985 Law Sean Healy Scholarship
The Class of 1985 Law Sean Healy Scholarship is an endowed fund in honor of Sean Healy, a deceased classmate. It is to be awarded to a student who shares Sean's commitment to public service and public interest law.
The Class of 1986 Memorial Scholarship
The Class of 1986 Memorial Scholarship Endowment was established in 1991 by members and friends of the class to honor the memory of those in the Class of 1986 who have passed away. It is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing scholarship awards to students with financial need as determined by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid or his/her designee.
The Class of 1988 Law Scholarship
The Class of 1988 Law Scholarship Endowment, established in 2023 by members of the Class of '88L, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing scholarship awards to law students as determined by the Dean of the School of Law or his/her designee.
The Class of 1990 Scholarship Endowment
The Class of 1990 Scholarship Endowment is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing unrestricted scholarship assistance to undergraduate students and is administered by the Vice President of Admissions and Financial Aid or his/her designee.
The Class of 1992 Summer Opportunities Fund
The Class of 1992 Summer Opportunities Fund is a permanent endowment at Washington and Lee University providing financial assistance to undergraduate students for summer learning opportunities and is administered by the University Provost or his/her designee.
The Claytor Scholarship Endowment
The Claytor Scholarship Endowment was established in 1995 through the estate of A. B. Claytor, who owned a farm in Rockbridge County. He was the oldest descendant of William and Judith Claytor, the first generation removed from slavery. Claytor established the endowment in memory of his father, Solon L. Claytor, and his wife, Catherine Christine Williams Claytor. The scholarship provides support for meritorious students with preference for applicants who are otherwise qualified and who are descendants of the grandparents of A. B. Claytor or his wife, Catherine.
The Arthur F. Cleveland II Scholarship
The Arthur F. Cleveland II Scholarship, created in 1994 by Arthur F. Cleveland II, is a permanently endowed scholarship fund at Washington and Lee University providing financial aid to W&L students as determined by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid. Preference will be given to students from the Spartanburg, South Carolina area.
The A. B., Dolly and Ralph Cohen Honor Scholarship
The A. B., Dolly, and Ralph Cohen Honor Scholarship is made possible by the generous gift of the A.B., Dolly and Ralph Cohen Family Foundation and Julia W. Cohen. The scholarship was established in 1986 in memory of Ralph Cohen who graduated from Washington and Lee University in 1943 and died in 1974. This scholarship is awarded to students who have exhibited superior academic talents, leadership abilities, and exceptional achievement in the arts, extracurricular activities or community affairs. This prestigious award is renewable for each year of the student's undergraduate work at Washington and Lee, provided the recipient remains in good academic standing.
The Madison F. Cole Sr. Scholarship Endowment
The Madison F. Cole Sr. Scholarship Endowment was established by Mrs. Martha Merritt Cole in loving memory of her husband. The Cole Scholarship Endowment will provide scholarship assistance to a deserving student who demonstrates financial need. The Cole Scholarship will be awarded to a first-year and, pending satisfactory progress toward a degree, will be awarded annually for the duration of his or her tenure at Washington and Lee University. Recipients shall be known as Cole Scholars.
The Howard Milton Colvin Scholarship
The Howard Milton Colvin Scholarship was established in 1974 under the will of Katherine O. Colvin in honor and memory of her husband, a former professor in the School of Law. The fund was increased by gifts from her daughter, Mrs. Katherine C. Hart of Potomac, Maryland, and her sons, Mr. John T. Colvin of Wilmington, Delaware, and Professor Milton Colvin of Washington and Lee University. The stipend is awarded annually to a student in the School of Law.
The H. Milton Colvin Scholarship Endowment
The Milton Colvin Scholarship Endowment was created in 1997 by his sister, Mrs. Katharine Colvin Hart, and other members of the Colvin family to honor this distinguished teacher and his 30-year career as a professor of politics at Washington and Lee. Upon the recommendation of the head of the Politics Department, awards from the Colvin Scholarship Endowment will be made to promising upperclass politics majors who have financial aid need.
Prof. William F. Connelly, Jr. Student Opportunities End.
The Professor William F. Connelly, Jr. Student Opportunities Endowment, established in 2020 by Gary O. Giles, Class of 1990, is a permanently endowmend fund at Washington and Lee University providing support for students to take part in high-impact, co curricular engagements as determined by the Provost in consultation with the Crawford Family Dean of the Williams School of Commerce, Economics, and Politics or his/her designee.
The J. Lawrence Connolly Endowment
The J. Lawrence Connolly Endowment is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University established by Leigh and Larry Connolly '79 providing support for W&L student interns working in Atlanta through the Shepherd Poverty Alliance and administered by the Director of the Shepherd Program on Poverty and Human Capability. The Shepherd Alliance complements the academic components of the Shepherd Poverty Program through an innovative summer internship program administered by Washington and Lee University. The Alliance unites student interns from W&L and other member schools with agencies that serve impoverished persons and communities. Alliance interns experience hands-on learning about poverty by working with agencies seeking to improve their communities. The students supported by this endowment will be named Connolly Interns.
The Allie C. Conway, Sr. Scholarship Endowment
The Allie C. Conway, Sr. Scholarship Endowment was established by a testamentary gift from Allie C. Conway, Jr., and is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing scholarship support to undergraduate students as determined by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid or his/her designee. This scholarship is awarded with a preference for supporting students from Central Kentucky.
The James Tucker Cook Jr. Memorial Scholarship
The James Tucker Cook Jr. Memorial Scholarship was created in 1983, and is awarded to a student who has demonstrated financial need and is an active participant in the music curriculum of the university's Department of Fine Arts. This scholarship was established by an anonymous donor in memory of James Tucker Cook Jr., Class of 1954, and a former assistant professor of music.
The Rodney M. Cook, Sr. Scholarship
The Rodney M. Cook, Sr. Scholarship is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing unrestricted scholarship support to undergraduate students as determined by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid or his/her designee.
The Cooper - Archer Scholarship
The Cooper-Archer Scholarship was created by the Frederick E. and Helen Dykes Cooper Charitable Foundation in honor of the five members of the Frederick E. Cooper and Raleigh Archer families who have graduated from Washington and Lee. The Cooper-Archer Scholarship recognizes students who have demonstrated excellence in various secondary school activities, including but not limited to academics, student government, and other extracurricular activities.
The Linda Cooper and Bobby Henderson Prize
The Linda Cooper and Bobby Henderson Prize. Established in 2002 by Matthew Bevin '89, the Linda Cooper and Bobby Henderson Prize recognizes Cooper's and Henderson's long and faithful service to Washington and Lee University's dining services. The prize is awarded annually to a rising senior who has worked on campus for the three previous years. Preference is given to students working in dining services. The Director of Financial Aid, in consultation with the appropriate service supervisor, will select the recipient(s). In some years, the award may be split to recognize equally deserving students. It is Mr. Bevin's hope that the student(s) selected for this prize will be able to relinquish work responsibilities in their senior year and instead volunteer service in the Lexington and Rockbridge County community. Recipients of the prize are encouraged to communicate their service achievements with Cooper, Henderson and Bevin.
The Fred L. Coover Jr. Scholarship Fund
The Fred L. Coover Jr. Scholarship Fund was established in 1988 by bequest of Hylton M. Coover in memory of her son, a member of the Class of 1947. This scholarship is to be awarded annually to worthy students in good academic standing, with preference given to students from the area of Newport News and Hampton, Virginia.
The John D. Copenhaver Scholarship
The John D. Copenhaver Scholarship Fund was established in 2006 by a bequest from the Estate of John D. Copenhaver '33 35L, an attorney in Roanoke, Virginia. The Copenhaver Scholarship Fund is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee providing a partial tuition scholarship with a preference for deserving students with financial need living in the Roanoke area, as determined by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid.
The Lisa Corwin Memorial Scholarship
The Lisa Corwin Memorial Scholarship was created in 1992 by her parents, Alan M. Corwin, Class of 1962, and Robin Corwin. Their daughter Lisa, a member of the Class of 1995, was killed in a tragic accident in her first year at Washington and Lee. The scholarship is to be awarded annually to students with financial need and outstanding academic promise. Preference is to be given to graduates of the North Thurston School District in Lacey, Washington, or to students from the states of Washington, Oregon, or Idaho.
The E. Cotton\Rawls, Jr. Scholarship
The E. Cotton Rawls, Jr. Scholarship is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing unrestricted scholarship assistance to undergraduate students and is administered by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid or his/her designee.
The Sidney M. B. Coulling Prize in English
The Sidney M. B. Coulling Prize in English was established by a series of gifts started in 1986 by William C. Porth of Garden City, New York. The award is made annually to a first-year or sophomore selected by the English Department for writing the best essay on a literary topic. The fund is administered by the English Department Head.
The Sidney M. B. Coulling Scholarship
The Sidney M. B. Coulling Scholarship Endowment was established in 1993 through gifts from the estate of Mary Esther Streng, a friend of the university. The endowment is named in honor of a most distinguished teacher and scholar, Dr. Sidney Coulling, S. Blount Mason Professor of English, Emeritus, who taught at W&L from 1956-1991. Awards from the Coulling Scholarship Endowment are made to students who demonstrate the greatest promise for academic achievement and who manifest in their personal lives the sense of honor and integrity that Dr. Coulling conveyed both in and out of the classroom.
The Courtenay Scholarship
The Courtenay Scholarship was established in 2000 by Thomas A. Courtenay, Class of 1951, of Shelbyville, Kentucky, for a well-rounded undergraduate student from Jefferson, Oldham, or Shelby County in Kentucky who demonstrates promise in scholarship and leadership. If this geographic condition cannot be met for three years, the scholarship may be awarded to a student from other areas in Kentucky.
The Lewis Berkeley Cox Memorial Scholarship Fund
The Lewis Berkeley Cox Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 1959 by William Junkin Cox, B.A. 1917, B.S. in C.E. 1918, C.E. 1928; and Lewis Berkeley Cox Jr., B.A. 1914, LL.B. 1920, in memory of their illustrious father, Lewis Berkeley Cox, B.L. 1878. The income from this fund is awarded annually to a student who has completed at least one year of resident study at Washington and Lee University. In making the award, consideration shall be given to good moral character, scholastic accomplishment, and financial need, in that order.
The Dr. George B. Craddock Memorial Scholarship
The Dr. George B. Craddock Memorial Scholarship was established by the friends and family of George B. Craddock, Class of 1930. A distinguished physician, Dr. Craddock died in Lynchburg, Virginia, on December 11, 1985. The scholarship is awarded to upper-division premedical students on the basis of demonstrated commitment to a medical career, financial need, and academic records indicating acceptance by a medical school.
The Crain Family Fund for Student Health and Well-Being
The Crain Family Fund for Student Health and Well-Being was established by Kelty and Rogers Crain to support the Office of Student Affairs in its programs to promote mental health through counseling and student programs. The endowment supports students, programs and staff. The Vice President for Student Affairs oversees the endowment in consultation with direct reports in Student Affairs and with the President of the University.
The Ollie Crenshaw American History Award
The Ollinger Crenshaw Prize in American History, established by Nathan V. Hendricks III '66 '69L, in honor of beloved professor, Ollinger Crenshaw '25, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University administered by the chair of the History department. The Crenshaw Prize will be awarded each year to a history major with special interest and achievement in American history. The recipient will be selected by the faculty in the Department of History.
The John L. Crist Sr. Memorial Scholarship
The John L. Crist Sr. Memorial Scholarship was established in 1964 through a bequest from the estates of John L. Crist Sr., B.S. in Chemistry, Class of 1912, and Mrs. John L. Crist. The bequest is used to endow one or more scholarships in the Department of Chemistry, to be awarded by the university.
The John L. Crist, Jr. Honor Scholarship
The John L. Crist, Jr. Honor Scholarship was established in 1995 as a tribute to a much beloved member of the Washington and Lee family through the generosity of the friends and family of John L. Crist, Jr. '45, a trustee emeritus of the university. The scholarship is awarded to an entering first-year student on the basis of academic merit, financial need and demonstrated leadership potential. This scholarship will be renewed for each of the recipient's undergraduate years with the maintenance of a satisfactory academic record.
Ericka Shapard Croft '98 & G. Russell Croft '96 Scholarship
The Russell Croft '96 Scholarship was created in 1998 to assist students who require financial aid to pay tuition while attending Washington and Lee. The scholarship may only be awarded to students attending the physical campus of Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Va. It is to be used exclusively to pay tuition and it is to be awarded exclusively to incoming first year students who are graduates of public high schools in Charles County, Maryland. In particular, the scholarship is to be awarded only to students who are residents of southern Charles County, defined as south of Rt. 225 from La Plata to Mason Springs and south of Rt. 6 from La Plata to the St. Mary's County Line and south of La Plata. In the event that no enrolling student who requires financial assistance meets the above geographic criteria in a year when the scholarship is available, the scholarship is not to be awarded. Other geographic restrictions may be designated by Russell or Kent Croft or their assigns. The Russell Croft '96 Scholarship is renewable for a maximum of four successive academic years, assuming the recipient remains in good academic standing. Under no circumstances shall the principal of the scholarship be expended.
The Clifford B. Curtis Jr. '41 Law Scholarship
The Clifford B. Curtis Jr. '41 Law Scholarship was established in 2003 under the will of Clifford B. Curtis Jr. '41L. The Scholarship is awarded annually to a deserving law student.
The Dallas Alumni Honor Scholarship
The Dallas Alumni Honor Scholarship is awarded to recognize superior achievement in academics, extracurricular activities, and community service. The scholarship, supported by Washington and Lee alumni, provides full tuition assistance each year to entering first-years. The awards are renewable for each year of undergraduate study, contingent upon satisfactory personal and academic performance. In the scholarship competition, recipients will be selected on the basis of secondary school preparation and contributions outside the classroom, through joint deliberations of the Washington and Lee admissions staff and committees composed of area alumni.
The Dallas Honor Scholarship
The Dallas Honor Scholarship recognizes superior achievement in academics, extracurricular activities, and community service. The scholarship, supported by Washington and Lee alumni, provides full tuition assistance each year to entering first-years. The awards are renewable for each year of undergraduate study, contingent upon satisfactory personal and academic performance. In the scholarship competition, recipients will be selected on the basis of secondary school preparation and contributions outside the classroom, through joint deliberations of the Washington and Lee admissions staff and committees composed of area alumni.
The James D. Davidson Memorial Fund Scholarship
The James D. Davidson Memorial Fund Scholarship was established under the will of Mrs. Clara D. Estill in memory of her father.
The Westmoreland Davis Memorial Scholarship
The Westmoreland Davis Memorial Scholarships are made possible by generous grants from the Westmoreland Davis Memorial Foundation, Inc., set up in memory of the late Governor of Virginia. The awards are to be given to deserving students from Virginia.
The John W. Davis Scholarship
The John W. David Scholarship was established in 1999 to honor John W. Davis, a graduate of the Law Class of 1895. Davis served as Solicitor-General of the United States and Ambassador to England, and was a founding member of the law firm of Davis, Polk & Wardwell. In his career, he argued 139 cases before the U.S. Supreme Court and was regarded as one of that Court's preeminent oral advocates. The Scholarship is to be awarded to an outstanding law student, with preference to a member of the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity.
The Shelby Davis/United World Colleges Scholarships
The Shelby Davis/United World Colleges Scholarships were established in 2001 through the generosity of the Shelby Davis Foundation and an anonymous alumnus of the University. The scholarships were created to increase international student enrollments at Washington and Lee University, specifically from the various United World Colleges. The scholarships are awarded annually, on a competitive basis, to students enrolling at Washington and Lee from any of the United World Colleges.
The D. B. Dawson Law Scholarship Endowment
The D. B. Dawson scholarship was established for any student who is a resident of West Virginia and desires to study law at the Washington and Lee University.
The Day-Butler Family Scholarship
The Day-Butler Family Scholarship Endowment, established in 2015 by Anjanette Landreth Butler and William Brundage Day Butler '00, and Evelyn Day Butler P'00 and Geoffrey Comfort Butler '66, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing unrestricted scholarship assistance with a preference for undergraduate students from Fort Worth, TX. Should there not be a qualified recipient from Fort Worth, the scholarship can be awarded to a student from the greater Fort Worth/Dallas metropolitan area or another geographic location in Texas. The scholarship is administered by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid or his/her designee.
The Deans Schol. in International Legal Studies-LLM Program
The Dean's Scholarship in International Legal Studies-LLM Program was established in 2002 by Walter J. Borda '67A, '71L. The scholarship is awarded annually to a deserving Master of Laws student.
The Decade Award
The Decade Award promotes awareness of the contributions coeducation has made to the Washington and Lee community at-large. The award will be given to a rising junior who has shown involvement and leadership within the W&L academic and extracurricular communities and who has furthered discussions of women's issues on campus and beyond.
Theodore C. DeLaney '85 Scholarship
The Theodore C. DeLaney'85 Scholarship Endowment, established in 2019, provides scholarship awards based on financial need. Preference will be given to students who are interested in pursuing a major in the humanities with an interest in one or more of the following minors: Africana Studies; Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies; and the Shepherd Program.
The William Theodore Delaplaine Scholarship
The William Theodore Delaplaine Scholarship was established in memory of William T. Delaplaine, Class of 1909, and William T. Delaplaine III, Class of 1939, by the Delaplaine family of Frederick, Maryland, and friends. Preference is given to a resident of Frederick County, Maryland.
The Judge Edward S. Delaplaine Scholarship
The Judge Edward S. Delaplaine Scholarship was established by Judge Edward S. Delaplaine of Frederick, Maryland, Class of 1913. The scholarship is awarded to undergraduates in good standing.
The Delmarva Scholarship
The Delmarva Honor Scholarship, equal to the amount of tuition, will be awarded each year to a student from the Delmarva Peninsula. Provided the recipient maintains a satisfactory personal record and high academic standing, the scholarship will be renewed for each year of the student's undergraduate work at Washington and Lee. Hence, a new Delmarva Scholar will usually be named every four years. Finalists in the competition will be chosen on the basis of proven academic ability, superior achievement in extracurricular activities, and exemplary traits of character; preference will be given to students who would be unable to attend Washington and Lee without such assistance. Finalists will be invited to Lexington, at University expense, for a series of required interviews with members of the Honor Scholarship Committee.
The Delta Upsilon Fraternity Scholarship
The Delta Upsilon Fraternity Scholarship was established in 1984 by alumni of the Washington and Lee Chapter of Delta Upsilon Fraternity, in honor of Professor Emeritus Rupert N. Latture, longtime member, valued friend, and trusted chapter adviser. Preference is given to sons and daughters of Delta Upsilon Chapter alumni.
DeMott Family Scholarship
The DeMott Family Scholarship Fund, established in 2020 with a gift from Howard Raymond DeMott, Jr., is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing scholarship awards to students with financial need as determined by the vice president for Admissions and Financial Aid or his/her designee.
The Derrick Family Scholarship
The Derrick Family Scholarship was established in 2003 by Mr. and Mrs. Homer E. Derrick Jr., friends of the university, to provide scholarship assistance to undergraduate students, with preference given to those from Rockbridge County, Virginia. The scholarship honors the Derrick Family who for generations have been distinguished members of the Lexington business community.
W&L Student Professional Development Endowment
The W&L Student Professional Development Endowment, established in 2015 by Nathan K. Urquhart '01, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing support for student career development as determined by the Director for Career Development in consultation with the Vice President of Student Affairs. Income from this endowment will be used to support career preparation including but not limited to guest speakers, programs, off-campus trips, technology, interview travel support, internship support or other related needs.
The Maurice Dick Scholarship Fund
The Maurice Dick Scholarship was created in 1999 by an estate gift of Maurice Dick '50. The income from the endowment fund shall be used to provide four-year scholarships for students to cover the cost of fees and books. Preference in the selection of Maurice Dick Scholars is to be given first to students who have been residents of Pulaski County, Kentucky, for at least two continuous years, and, second, to students who have been residents of the State of Kentucky for at least two continuous years. Selection of students, within these guidelines, shall be made by the University Scholarship Committee.
The H. Tyndall and Carrie R. Dickinson Memorial Scholarship
The H. Tyndall and Carrie R. Dickinson Memorial Scholarship Fund was established by a planned gift realized in the year 2005. Honored as a 1999 Distinguished Alumnus, Tyndall (ODK, '39A, '41L) and his beloved wife, Carrie, were exceptional lifelong friends of the Washington and Lee community. Dickinson Law Scholars are selected annually, based on a combination of academic excellence, financial need, and the quality of leadership.
James Tyler Dickovick Internship
The James Tyler Dickovick Internship in International Affairs, Global Political Economy, and the Public Interest Endowment, established in 2019 by the greater Washington and Lee community, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing income to support a summer international internship for a rising sophomore, junior, or senior student at Washington and Lee University as determined by the Provost of the university. Preference will be given to students with demonstrated financial need who are pursuing internship experiences that involve intellectual exploration and community service in a developing nation.
The Herbert, Olive and Richard Dietz Scholarship
The Herbert, Olive, and Richard Dietz Scholarship was created in 1991 by the Estate of Richard Dietz, whose father, Herbert, was a member of the Class of 1936, to provide financial support for undergraduate or law students.
The Charles R. and Mary E. Disharoon Scholarship
The Charles R. and Mary E. Disharoon Scholarship was created from the maturity, October 15, 2008, of the Charles R. Disharoon Gift Annuity. The remainder interest in the gift annuity will establish an endowment supporting a scholarship fund to assist students from the Eastern Shore of Maryland and Virginia.
The Edward A. Dodd Jr. Award
The Edward Dodd Award is given to the graduating senior who, in the study of philosophy, shows most clearly the qualities demonstrated by Edward Allen Dodd Jr., Class of 1967. Among these qualities are academic excellence motivated by a concern for ideas for their own sake, vigor in intellectual pursuit and resilience in the face of criticism, goodwill toward others encouraging them to higher achievement, and courage in the face of misfortune. The recipient of the award is announced during commencement exercises, and the recipient's name is engraved on a memorial plaque in the philosophy seminar room.
The Egbert B. Doggett Scholarship Endowment
The Egbert B. Doggett Scholarship Endowment was established in 1980 under the will of Egbert B. Doggett, Class of 1914. The endowment is one of the largest scholarship funds established at an American college or university and is awarded based on academic merit, strong traits of character, and financial need.
The Fran Drake International Studies Endowment
The Fran Drake International Studies Endowment was established in 2000 by Claire and Dwight H. Emanuelson, Jr. '84 in honor of this longtime French professor and former chair of Romance Languages. Dr. Drake developed W&L's first foreign study programs and accompanied many students abroad during his 43-year teaching career here. The fund makes possible foreign study of romance languages. Preference is given to students with financial need who wish to study in France.
The Elizabeth Cave Drye Scholarship
The Elizabeth Cave Drye Scholarship was established by an alumnus, John W. Drye Jr., of New York, in memory of his mother. The income from a trust fund is to be awarded on the basis of character, ambition, and scholarly attainment of the recipient. Preference is given to a graduate of Van Alstyne High School in Van Alstyne, Texas, or to a resident of North Texas.
The E. Waller Dudley Scholarship
The E. Waller Dudley Scholarship is made possible by generous gifts from Mr. Dudley's partners and friends at his law firm, McGuire Woods, LLP, formerly Boothe, Prichard & Dudley. Mr. Dudley, a member of the undergraduate Class of 1943 and the Law Class of 1947, served for 12 years as a Trustee of the University and for an even longer time as a valued advisor to the University's presidents and deans. The award is made annually to a student in the School of Law, with preference given to those who received an undergraduate degree from Washington and Lee University.
The Catherine Ann Dugger Scholarship
The Catherine Ann Dugger Scholarship was established as an endowment by Atwell Dugger '50 as a means of honoring the memory of his beloved daughter, who died tragically while abroad. In testament to her interest in journalism, the recipients of the scholarship will be students majoring in Journalism and Mass Communications who have demonstrated financial need.
The Dulaney-Henderson Scholarship
The Dulaney-Henderson Scholarship was created in 1998 by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph D. Dulaney in memory of Mrs. Dulaney's parents, Minifred S. Henderson and Homer E. Henderson, Class of '21, and in honor of their son, Joseph D. Dulaney Jr., Class of '86, and daughter, Anna M. Dulaney, Class of '90. The scholarship is to be awarded to undergraduates on the basis of financial need.
The Thomas Duncan Scholarship Endowment
The Thomas P. Duncan Jr. Law School Scholarship Endowment was established in 1995 through the estate of Mildred Duncan of Newport News, Virginia, in loving memory of her husband, Thomas P. Duncan Jr., Law Class of 1924. The Duncan Scholarship Endowment provides financial support for deserving law students.
The Alfred I. duPont Memorial Scholarship Fund
The Alfred I. duPont Memorial Scholarship Fund was established by Mrs. Jessie Ball duPont in 1940, and in 1958, the name was adjusted in memory of her husband, Alfred I. duPont. The income from the fund is used for scholarships for deserving students.
The Jessie Ball duPont Scholarship Fund
The Jessie Ball duPont Scholarship Fund was established by Mrs. Alfred I. (Jessie Ball) duPont in 1959. The income from the fund is to be awarded as scholarships to promising and worthy students.
The duPont-Gaines Scholarship Fund
The duPont-Gaines Scholarship Fund was set up in 1954 by Mrs. Alfred I. duPont. Under the fund a certain number of scholarships will be awarded each year to worthy students, with preference given to residents of southern states. The scholarships are awarded on the recommendation of the President of Washington and Lee University. Each year one or more of these scholarships are awarded to entering first-years.
Anne Lamkin Durward '91 Student Opportunities Endowment
The Anne Lamkin Durward '91 Student Opportunities Endowment, established in 2020 by Anne and G. John Durward Jr., is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing support for students to take part in high-impact, co-curricular engagement as determined by the Provost or his/her designee.
W.O. DuVall Law Fund Scholarship
The W. O. DuVall Fund was established by Mr. W. O. DuVall of Atlanta, Georgia, in honor of the following distinguished alumni of Washington and Lee: Thomas H. Clarke, Walter McElreath, and John Bell Towill.
The James D. and Ona I. Dye Scholarship Endowment
The James D. and Ona Dye Scholarship Endowment was established in 1996 through a very generous gift from the estate of James D. Dye '34. The James D. and Ona Dye Scholarship Endowment provides financial support for students with demonstrated need. Dye Scholars will be selected on the basis of good character, academic promise and leadership potential.
The William C. Dyer Honor Scholarship Fund
The William C. Dyer Honor Scholarship Fund was established as a memorial in 1988 by the Dyer family. This endowed fund provides two full-tuition scholarships awarded in alternate years to entering first-year students. Dyer Scholars must present outstanding records of academic and extracurricular achievement in secondary school. They must also demonstrate unusual promise for future service and leadership. The awards are renewable annually for the three subsequent years of undergraduate study, provided the recipients maintain satisfactory personal and academic records.
The E.A. Morris Foundation Summer Research Scholars
The E. A. Morris Research Scholars Endowment was established in 2004 with gifts from the E. A. Morris Charitable Foundation to fund faculty-mentored summer research by highly accomplished students.  All disciplines are eligible with a preference for at least one student each summer doing research in economics or business.  The fund is administered by the Provost.
Eaker Family Endowment
The Eaker Family Endowment, established in 2019 by Mark R. Eaker '69, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing support for students receiving financial aid in meeting unplanned expenses and those associated with activities considered part of having a full W&L experience as determined by the Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students or his/her designee.
Richard B. Easley '40 Scholarship Endowment
The Richard B. Easley '40 Scholarship was established in 2019 through the bequest of his wife, Elizabeth B. Easley, to honor Easley and to provide scholarship awards to students with an interest in history as determined by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid.
Donald D. Eavenson Jr. '73 Scholarship Endowment
The Donald D. Eavenson Jr. '73 Scholarship Endowment, established in 2018 by Don and Susan Eavenson, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing scholarship awards to students with financial need as determined by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid or his/her designee.
The John Sims Edmondson Law Scholarship
The John Sims Edmondson Scholarship was established by John Sims Edmondson to give assistance to a worthy student in the School of Law.
The Edwards Family Scholarship Endowment
The Edwards Family Scholarship Endowment was established in 2015 by Dr. Charles C. Edwards II '92 and Mrs. Ann B. Edwards '92 for undergraduate students with a strong preference for students with an expressed Christian faith, a parent currently employed in full-time Christian ministry in either a pastoral or overseas missionary capacity, and who require financial assistance to attend Washington and Lee. The Edwards Family Scholarship will be administered by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid or her/his designee.
The Joseph F. Ellis Newspaper Scholarship (Journalism)
The Joseph Franklin Ellis Newspaper Scholarship was established in 1995 by Joseph F. Ellis of Clarksdale, Mississippi, Class of 1943. The income is awarded to students majoring in the Department of Journalism and Mass Communications, with preference given to students demonstrating a career interest in newspaper journalism. Typically, the scholarship is awarded during the junior year and renewed during the senior year, contingent upon a satisfactory academic and personal record.
The David G. Elmes Endowment Fund
The David G. Elmes Endowment Fund, established in 2007 in honor of Professor of Psychology David G. Elmes upon his retirement, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University that provides support for the Elmes Pathfinder Prize and for student research in psychological science, as determined by the Head of the Psychology Department. The Elmes Pathfinder Prize recognizes a rising senior who has shown extraordinary promise in psychological science or in the application of psychological science in the professions through outstanding scholarship in basic or applied psychology. Ingenuity, hard work, integrity, and commitment to the greater community are factors to be considered in making the award. The fund was created by contributions from the many alumni, colleagues, and friends who benefited from Professor Elmes' abiding integrity and commitment to learning during his 40-year career as a scientist, teacher, and mentor at Washington and Lee.
The John W. Elrod Unsung General Award
The John W. Elrod Unsung General Award. The Celebrating Student Success Committee, sponsored by the Office of the Dean of Students at Washington and Lee University, recognizes those students who contribute to University life in ways often not seen by the larger community and who bring both depth and breadth to the University community. A joint student-staff committee works throughout the year to recognize winner(s) who are involved in various campus activities.
The John M. Evans Endowment for International Studies
The John M. Evans Endowment for International Studies was established in 2001 by former students, alumni, and friends of retired English professor John M. Evans in appreciation for his commitment to teaching, his mentorship, and his friendship. The annual proceeds from this endowment are to be used to offset student need-based expenses related to international study programs, including summer study and overseas internships, with preference to 1) students participating in any English department-sponsored spring term abroad program, 2) English majors studying abroad, and 3) others participating in study-abroad programs.
The John M. Evans English Scholarship
The John M. Evans English Scholarship was created by H. Lamar Mixson, Jr. '70 in 2008 in honor of Dr. Evans' contributions to generations of students at Washington and Lee University.  The Evans English Scholarship is a permanently endowed fund providing scholarship support for outstanding English majors.  The recipient will be selected by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid in consultation with the head of the English department.  This fund is established in appreciation for Dr. Evans' commitment to teaching, his role as a mentor and his friendship.
The John M. Evans Fund for International Student Experiences
The John M. Evans Fund for International Experiences, established in 2010 under the leadership of William M. Webster IV '79 on behalf of himself and other alumni and friends of John M. Evans, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University dedicated to encouraging and enabling W&L students to take advantage of international experiences regardless of financial circumstances.  Enhanced international opportunities could include but not be limited to study abroad, formal exchange programs, international internships, faculty-mentored student research abroad, a Spring Term course abroad and multiple international experiences that build upon themselves and offer a coherent sequence.
The Faculty Committee Scholarship
The Faculty Committee Scholarship was designated by the Faculty Committee for the Development Program as a part of the amount raised from the members of the faculty, administration, and staff for a fully endowed scholarship.
The Gary R. Fallon Memorial Scholarship
The Gary R. Fallon Memorial Scholarship was established in 1996 in memory of Coach Gary Fallon, who served W&L as head football coach for 17 years. It will be awarded annually to an upper-division student, with preference given to a rising senior, who demonstrates financial need and has displayed academic achievement with the attributes of dedication, personal discipline and the will to succeed that so characterized Coach Fallon.
The Fangboner Scholarship
The Fangboner Scholarship Fund was established in 1969 in memory of John Stokes Fangboner Jr., Class of 1956. The income provides scholarships for worthy students, with preference given to residents of the greater Cleveland, Ohio, area. The awards are made to entering first-years, to be retained by them for their four years at Washington and Lee University, subject to annual review.
The Al Fantuzzi Scholarship
The Al Fantuzzi Scholarship Endowment Fund, established in 2011 by Graig A. Fantuzzi '96, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing scholarship awards to students with financial need as determined by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid or his/her designee.
The James and Nan Farquhar Loan Fund
The James and Nan Farquhar Loan Fund was established in 1987 by James Farquhar of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the father of James D. Farquhar '63, and the grandfather of James Farquhar '87.
The Fernald Family Financial Aid Endowment Fund
The Fernald Family Financial Aid Endowment, established in 2006 by Mr. James A. Fernald III, Class of 1973, and his wife, Elizabeth Wise Fernald, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing unrestricted support to the University's student financial aid budget as determined by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid, or his/her designee. Gifts made by the family to increase the endowment were made in memory of James A. Fernald IV's ('04) paternal and maternal grandparents including James Atwater Fernald Jr. (1900-1992), Olivia Mallett Fernald (1913-1993), Charles Parmele Wise (1929-2001) and Isabella Stoney Wise (1931-2005).
The Benjamin F. Fiery Scholarship
The Benjamin F. Fiery Scholarship was established by alumni and admirers in greater Cleveland, Ohio, to honor the life and career of Mr. Fiery, a member of the Class of 1913. The scholarship is to be awarded annually with preference to students from the Cleveland area.
The Lowery D. Finley Law Scholarship
The Lowery D. Finley Scholarship was established in 2008 by an estate gift from James D. Finley, II '35L to provide scholarship support for deserving law students as directed by the Dean of the Law School.
The Fishwick Scholarship
The Fishwick Family Scholarship was established in 2002 by John P. Fishwick Jr. '83L and his father John P. Fishwick, D.L. (Hon.). The scholarship is to be awarded to a law student of a disadvantaged background who has demonstrated financial need.
The S. Stuart Flanagan Family Scholarship Endowment
The S. Stuart Flanagan Family Scholarship, established in 2008 by Dr. S. Stuart Flanagan, Class of 1958, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing unrestricted scholarship support to undergraduate students as determined by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid, or his/her designee.
The Thomas Shirley Fleshman Scholarship Fund
The Thomas Shirley Fleshman Scholarship Fund was bequeathed to W&L by Mrs. Geraldine Fleshman Pratt to be used for tuition of a needy, deserving student of above average academic standing in the Ernest Williams II School of Commerce, Economics, and Politics.
Bruce M. Flohr Endowment for Sustainable Commerce
The Bruce M. Flohr Endowment for Sustainable Commerce is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing income for an award recognizing the outstanding contributions of a student in the field of sustainable commerce as determined by the John Kyle Spencer Director For Environmental Studies in consultation with members of the faculty.
The Florida West Coast Scholarship
The Florida West Coast Scholarship is awarded to recognize superior achievement in academics, extracurricular activities and community service.  The scholarship, supported by Washington and Lee alumni, provides assistance to a qualified student with a preference given to a resident of the Florida West Coast alumni chapter area.  The award is renewable for each year of undergraduate study, contingent upon satisfactory personal and academic performance.
The William F. Ford Memorial Scholarship
The William F. Ford Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of William F. Ford by the law firm of Ford & Harrison, of Atlanta, Georgia, and through the gifts of friends and business associates of Mr. Ford. The scholarship is awarded on the basis of merit to an entering first-year student in the School of Law.
The Foreign Student Grants
Foreign Student Grants are awarded by the University annually to foreign students who will be in residence for one year of special study. Applications are processed through the Institute of International Education before coming to Washington and Lee for final action by a special student-faculty committee headed by the faculty adviser to foreign students.
The John G. Fox Law School Scholarship Endowment
The John G. Fox Scholarship Endowment is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing unrestricted scholarship support to Law School students as determined by the Dean of the Law School or his/her designee. The recipient is expected to maintain an unwavering commitment to the Washington and Lee Honor System.
The William M. France and Charles W. Turner Scholarship
The William M. France and Charles W. Turner Scholarship was created in 1981 by William M. France, Class of 1958, to honor Professor Turner's long and distinguished teaching career at Washington and Lee University. Awards are made with preference to students majoring in history.
The Franklin Society Scholarship
Conferred on a student living in Rockbridge County, VA. The award is based on the student's record during the previous two years here.
The Virgil L. Frantz Scholarship
The Virgil L. Frantz '28 Scholarship Endowment was initiated in 1991 by his widow Mrs. Wanda F. Elliott of Roanoke, Virginia, through gifts from the Virgil L. Frantz Charitable Trust and through the generosity of Mrs. Elliott's step-son, J. Spencer Frantz '54 of Salem, Virginia. The need-based award is to be made to a deserving student, with preference for recipients from the western part of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
The William B. Fray Scholarship
The William B. Fray Scholarship is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing unrestricted scholarship assistance to undergraduate students as determined by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid or his/her designee. The endowment was created through an outright gift from Mrs. Delorez S. Fray in honor and memory of her husband, who was a member of the W&L Class of 1955. The Washington and Lee values of honor, integrity and civility were taught to Bill Fray at home and in other institutions before he entered W&L as a freshman in 1950. However, Mrs. Fray believes those qualities were cemented in him there, and he was exemplary in his adherence to them. Mr. and Mrs. Fray both wished to give the opportunity of a Washington and Lee education to deserving students from around the globe with the firm belief that W&L values are essential for a better world.
The Benjamin Hobson Frayser Scholarship
The Benjamin Hobson Frayser Scholarship was given in 1943 by Annie R. F. Frayser in memory of her son.
The R. Kent Frazier Memorial Honor Scholarship
The R. Kent Frazier Memorial Honor Scholarship was created in 1981 by members of Frazier's family, friends, classmates and alumni of Washington and Lee University. Frazier was a member of the Class of 1961 and was president of the Student Executive Committee in his senior year. The awards are to be made to students evidencing strong traits of character and records of achievement.
The Douglas Southall Freeman Scholarship
The Douglas Southall Freeman Scholarship was established by Washington and Lee University in 2010 in recognition of the gift of Skylark Farm made in 1977 by Mary Tyler and Leslie Cheek, Jr., Freeman's daughter and son-in-law. A first-year student with an outstanding academic record and exceptional character who would not be able to attend W&L without assistance will be named the Douglas Southall Freeman Scholar in each entering class as directed by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial aid or her/his designee. The award will be renewed for three more years dependent upon satisfactory academic performance.
The Stephen H. Friedlander '59 Scholarship Endowment
The Stephen H. Friedlander '59 Scholarship Endowment, established in 2017 by a fraternity classmate, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing scholarship awards to students with financial need as determined by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid or his/her designee.
The Tom Frost-San Antonio Scholarship
The Tom Frost/San Antonio Scholarship is awarded to recognize superior achievement in academics, extracurricular activities, and community service. The scholarship, supported by Washington and Lee alumni, provides assistance to a qualified student with a preference given to a resident of the San Antonio area.  The award is renewable for each year of undergraduate study, contingent upon satisfactory personal and academic performance.
The Frueauff Endowment for Shepherd Alliance Ceremonies
The Frueauff Endowment for the Shepherd Alliance Opening and Closing Conferences, established in 2011, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University dedicated to providing support to implement the orientation conference and the culminating conference for the eight-week Shepherd Alliance internship program each summer. This endowment was established by the Frueauff Foundation in support of the creation of the Shepherd Higher Education Consortium on Poverty, a collaborative effort to advance a sustained curricular and co-curricular education on poverty at member institutions. It is administered by the Provost in consultation with the academic deans and the Shepherd Program director.
The Cathleen M. and C. Douglas Fuge '77 Endowment
The Cathleen M. and C. Douglas Fuge '77 Endowment was created in 2002. This endowment provides the Dean of the College with discretionary funds for use in meeting the educational needs of students challenged with learning disabilities.
The Cathleen M. & C. Douglas Fuge '77 Endowment for PRIDE
The Cathleen M. and C. Douglas Fuge '77 Endowment for PRIDE was created in 2002. This endowment provides the university with additional discretionary funds to underwrite activities that assist and encourage members of the Washington and Lee community in developing an appreciation for and interaction with diverse groups within the community.
The Patrick J. Gallagher Law Scholarship
The Patrick J. Gallagher Scholarship was established by William O. "Sandy" Snead '73L in 2001, in memory of Patrick J. Gallagher, who put off law school to serve in the Marine Corps in Vietnam. He died in action on September 27, 1967. The scholarship is awarded at the discretion of the Vice President of admissions and financial aid or her/his designee on the basis of need and merit.
The Rev. & Mrs. Bruce F. Gannaway and Miss Grace Gannaway Sc
The Reverend and Mrs. Bruce F. Gannaway and Miss Grace Gannaway Scholarship was established in 1989 by the Reverend and Mrs. Bruce F. Gannaway, Class of 1925, and is named in honor of the Gannaways and his sister, Grace. The couple intended the scholarship to support upperclass students who were interested in Christian ministry. The scholarship is awarded to students with financial need.
The J. Peek Garlington, Jr. Endowment Fund
The J. Peek Garlington Endowment Fund, established through a gift by Ralph R. Burchenal, Class of 1954, is a permanently endowed fund supporting the R. E. Lee Research Scholars Program, with preference for students engaged in projects with faculty that focus on medical and/or human biological research.
The Garner Family Honor Scholarship
The Garner Family Honor Scholarship was created in 1995 by J. Michael Garner, Class of 1960L, his wife, Martie, and The Garner Foundation, Inc. The first of its kind at Washington and Lee University, the scholarship endowment makes possible an honor scholarship award in the undergraduate school in every other entering class and an honor scholarship in the School of Law in every other entering class, with result being four Garner Scholars enrolled, two in each of the undergraduate and law divisions. The awards are based on merit. Financial need may be taken into consideration. There are no geographical preferences.
The Elizabeth Garrett Scholarship
The Elizabeth B. Garrett Scholarships were founded on a bequest made by Mrs. Elizabeth B. White in 1918. This fund provides for five of the department scholarships, namely one each in the following departments: Economics, English, French, History and Politics.
The Lara D. Gass '14L Memorial Law Scholarship
The Lara D. Gass '14L Memorial Law Scholarship, established in 2014 by her family, friends and classmates, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing a scholarship to a law student.
The Charles R. Gay Memorial Scholarship
The Charles R. Gay Memorial Scholarship was established in 1974 by Charles S. Gay '56, '58L, in honor and memory of the donor's grandfather, Charles R. Gay of New York City. Charles R. Gay was a distinguished member of America's financial community, having been a senior partner in the firm of Whitehouse & Company and the owner of a seat on the New York Stock Exchange. He was elected president of the NYSE and later served as chairman of the NYSE Board of Governors.
The A. Findlay & Mildred K. Geddes Scholarship
The A. Findlay & Mildred K. Geddes Scholarship Fund, established in 2004 by the A. Findlay & Mildred K. Geddes Charitable Foundation, Inc. and upon the recommendation of Trustees Peter R. Strohm '68, Valter H. Must P '08 and Jill D. Pruden, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing need-based scholarship support to undergraduate students and will be administered by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid or his/her designee.
The Owen and Mary Geisz Family Scholarship
The Owen and Mary Geisz Family Scholarship Endowment, established in 2022 by Owen Geisz '82 and his wife Mary, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing scholarship awards to undergraduate students with financial need as determined by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid or his/her designee. Preference will be given to students coming from single parent homes.
The Frederick George, M.D. Scholarship
The Frederick George, M.D. Scholarship Endowment is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing unrestricted scholarship assistance to undergraduate students and is administered by the Vice President of Admissions and Financial Aid or his/her designee.
Georges Media Scholarship Endowment
The Georges Media Scholarship Endowment is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing scholarship awards to students who seek financial assistance to attend W&L and contribute to campus diversity with a preference for students interested in studying journalism and mass communications as determined by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid or his/her designee.
The Gilday-Roberts Student Internship Fund
The Gilday-Roberts Student Internship Endowment was established in 2010 to provide support for internshp experiences for undergraduate students of all majors. This endowment is the gift of Jane Gilday, the mother of Jeffrey Roberts, W&L Class of 2011, and it is administered by the Provost in consultation with the deans of the College and the Williams School.
The Frank J. Gilliam Award
The Frank J. Gilliam Award, named for Dean Emeritus Frank J. Gilliam as a tribute to his long and devoted service to Washington and Lee since 1926, is awarded annually to that student who has made the most valuable contribution to student affairs in one or more fields. Candidates are nominated by members of the student body and faculty, and the winner is selected by the Executive Committee of the Student Body. The award consists of a personal plaque and a cash donation to that University organization or department selected by the recipient.
The Frank J. and Louise Gilliam Honor Scholarship
The Frank J. and Louise Gilliam Honor Scholarship was established in 1992 through lifetime and estate gifts of Christine Hale Martin and James Bland Martin. Mr. Martin was a member of the Law Class of 1931, and Mrs. Martin was a member of the Washington and Lee Board of Trustees from 1978 to 1981. The Gilliam Scholarship honors the former dean of students and his wife, and is awarded without regard to financial need through the University's annual honor scholarship competition to a student who demonstrates both superior academic achievement and strong leadership promise.
The Gilliam Scholarship Fund (Louise)
The Gilliam Scholarship Fund was created in 1972 by a generous gift to the university from Dean Frank J. Gilliam. Later the fund was increased by gifts from Dean Gilliam and many of his and Washington and Lee's friends in memory of Mrs. Louise Johnson Gilliam, who died on May 27, 1973, in Lexington, Virginia. The award of this scholarship carries considerable honor.
The Esmarch S. and Sara T. Gilreath Honor Scholarship
The Esmarch S. and Sara T. Gilreath Honor Scholarship was created by the estates of Esmarch Gilreath, professor of chemistry, and his wife in 1983. Awards are to be made to outstanding students whose collegiate interests are centered upon the Department of Chemistry. Professor Gilreath was a member of the university's faculty from 1946 to 1975.
The William A. Glasgow, Jr. Scholarhsip
The William A. Glasgow, Jr. Scholarship was established in 1940 under the will of Mrs. William A. Glasgow, Jr. in memory of her husband, a distinguished alumnus from the Class of 1931. Preference shall be given to Glasgow family descendents.
The Carter Glass III Scholarship
The Carter Glass III Scholarship was created in 1986 by the family of Carter Glass III of the Law Class of 1942. Preference is given annually to a rising third-year student selected for meritorious achievement in the School of Law, without regard to financial need.
The Carter Glass Jr. Scholarship
The Carter Glass Jr. Scholarship was established in 1973 by the Lynchburg News and Daily Advance in honor and memory of Carter Glass Jr., Class of 1913. Preference is to be shown to a rising sophomore, junior or senior who is interested in a career in newspaper journalism. Preference is also to be given to students from the Commonwealth of Virginia. The same student may hold the scholarship for more than one year, but the decision as to the recipient is to be made annually.
The Carter Glass Scholarship
The Carter Glass Scholarship was established by members of the family to remember the late U.S. Senator Carter Glass, a newspaper publisher from Lynchburg, Virginia, who represented Virginia in both houses of Congress and served as the U.S. Secretary of the Treasurer under President Woodrow Wilson. The scholarship is to be awarded with preference given to a deserving student of journalism.
The Powell Glass Scholarship
The Powell Glass Scholarship was established in 1973 by the Lynchburg News and Daily Advance in honor and memory of Powell Glass, Class of 1907. The scholarship is to be awarded each year to a student majoring in journalism who, in the opinion of the faculty of the Journalism and Mass Communications Department, has achieved the most exemplary record during the year preceding the one in which the scholarship is to be held. The award is to be made without consideration of the financial need of the recipient. The same student may hold the scholarship for more than one year, but the decision as to the recipient is to be made annually.
The Glynn Family Scholarship
The Glynn Family Scholarship was established in 1996 by John W. Glynn Jr. of Atherton, California, and Charlottesville, Virginia, and by his daughter, Alexandra D. Glynn, Washington and Lee, Class of 1992. The scholarship is to be awarded every other year to a rising junior who is taking a major in the Williams School of Commerce, Economics, and Politics, and, when possible, to a student who has shown an interest in an entrepreneurial business career and community service. The scholarship is to be awarded by the Director of Financial Aid in consultation with the Dean of the Williams School. Financial need is to be taken into consideration in awarding the scholarship but is not to be a requirement.
The Goldman Sachs Endowment for International Student Exp.
The Goldman Sachs Endowment for International Student Experiences will be used to provide students with financial assistance for various international opportunities including but not limited to study abroad, formal exchange programs, international internships, or faculty-mentored student research abroad. Use of the income will be determined by the Provost in consultation with academic deans and the Director of the Center for Global Learning. The students selected to receive support shall be chosen by the university at its discretion and in accordance with the university's financial aid policy, which may be modified by the university from time to time, and applicable federal and state laws. Recipients must be in good standing in all areas of the university in order to be eligible.
The Goldman Sachs Scholars Fund
The Goldman Sachs Scholars Fund, established by a gift in 2011 from Goldman Sachs Gives, a charitable gift fund, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University to provide scholarships to undergraduate students from disadvantaged and historically underrepresented backgrounds with great financial need. The Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid or his/her designee will administer the fund in accordance with the University's financial aid policy and other policies and procedures set by the W&L Board of Trustees.
The Claiborne W. Gooch Jr. Scholarship
The Claiborne W. Gooch Jr. Scholarship was established in 1970 by Mrs. Cornelia C. Gooch in memory of her husband, a member of the Class of 1915. Awards are to be given to deserving young men with qualities of strong character and educational motivation who need financial assistance to attend Washington and Lee. Preference is given to students from the Boys' Home in Covington, Virginia, and the Richmond Home for Boys, Richmond, Virginia. However, any funds not committed to students from these schools are available to any qualified applicants.
The Good-Ledbetter Scholarship
The Good-Ledbetter Law Scholarship was created in 1995 by William and Shirley Ledbetter in honor of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gleghn Good and Mr. and Mrs. Andrew F. Ledbetter. The scholarship is awarded at the discretion of the Vice President of admissions and financial aid or her/his designee on the basis of need and merit.
The Charles Hall Goodrich Scholarship
The Charles Hall Goodrich Scholarship Endowment was given in loving memory by his parents, Edward A. '50 and Julia L. Goodrich, to be awarded to an earth sciences student with preference given to a geology major. This scholarship is awarded to a junior with demonstrated financial need for his/her final two years at Washington and Lee University. The Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid, or his/her designee, in consultation with the Head of the Department of Geology, will administer the fund.
The Robert Roy Goodwin, II '62 Scholarship
The Robert Roy Goodwin II Class of 1962 Scholarship is for a student in the Music Department. This scholarship is to be first offered to a student of keyboard studies, if any, and then second to a general music major. Should there be none, then it is to go to the Department of Journalism and Mass Communications for a general scholarship.
The Colonel Lewis Coleman Gordon Scholarship
The Colonel Lewis Coleman Gordon Scholarship was established in 1968 through a bequest from the estate of Florence Fern Bailey Gordon. It is awarded to a sophomore of fine Christian character who has achieved an above average academic record during the first year. Renewal is contingent upon academic performance. Preference is to be given, first, to any descendant of Reverend E. C. Gordon, D.D., Bursar under President Lee, and secondly, to descendants of Presbyterian ministers.
The Kenneth L. Gordy '91L Memorial Scholarship
The Kenneth L. Gordy Memorial Scholarship was established by family, friends, and associates in honor and memory of Kenneth L. Gordy, a member of the Law Class of 1991. The scholarship is awarded on the basis of academic merit and financial need.
The Michael K. and Linda Gorman Award
The Michael K. and Linda Gorman Award is conferred on a student who is judged by the Theater Department faculty to best exemplify the virtues of selfless service to others engaged in the pursuit of artistic excellence. This award is made possible by gifts from family and friends in memory of Michael K. Gorman, the first Managing Director of the Lenfest Center for the Performing Arts.
The Elisabeth S. Gottwald Scholarship Endowment
The Elisabeth S. Gottwald Scholarship Endowment is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing scholarship support to undergraduate students as determined by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid or his/her designee.
The John Graham Award
The John Graham Award. This award, a bronze plaque, was established in memory of a beloved professor. It is given each year to that person who has contributed the most to fine arts.
The John Graham Scholarship
The John A. Graham '14 Scholarship was established in 1974 by the alumni of W&L in his memory. Mr. Graham, Class of 1914, was a beloved professor of romance languages at Washington & Lee University before and after World War I. He was recognized for bringing music to campus by organizing the Glee Club in addition to other musical, theatrical and artistic contributions during his tenure.
The Elizabeth Lee Woodward Graham Scholarship Endowment
The Elizabeth Lee Woodward Graham Scholarship Endowment is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing scholarship assistance to undergraduate students from the Richmond, Virginia, area and is administered by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid or his/her designee. The scholarship was established in 2015 by the Suhor-Graham Foundation in recognition of the grandmother of five grandsons (who have long been associated with the Suhor-Graham Foundation over the years) and five great-grandchildren who have attended Washington and Lee at the time of the establishment of the scholarship. The scholarship also recognizes the membership of Elizabeth Lee Woodward Graham as a member of Virginia's Lee family in a year that is the 150th anniversary of Robert E. Lee becoming the President of Washington College.
The Graham Scholarships
The Judge and Mrs. Samuel Jordan Graham Scholarships were established in memory of Judge Samuel Jordan Graham, Class of 1876, by his wife, E. Norma P. Graham. The income from the fund is to be awarded to students in the fields of politics, pre-medicine and law.
The Edward S. Graves Honor Scholarship
The Edward Spencer Graves Honor Scholarship was established through a generous bequest by Edward Spencer Graves, a leading Virginia lawyer and an adjunct member of the School of Law faculty for 34 years. Relatives and friends of Mr. Graves have added to that bequest, so that it now provides a fund for an honor scholarship to an entering student in the School of Law. It is awarded on the basis of merit, without regard to need.
The Garland Gray Scholarship
The Garland Gray Scholarship was established in 1962 by Garland Gray, M.A. 1922. The income to be awarded to a deserving student from the southeastern section of Virginia.
The Graybeal-Gowen Scholarship Fund
The Graybeal-Gowen Scholarship was established in 2007 by James T. Graybeal '49A '51L and his wife Priscilla G. Graybeal in memory of Howerton Gowen '30A. The scholarship is awarded annually on the basis of merit and financial need to a student in the School of Law with preference given to a student from Virginia or North Carolina.
The Cary T. Grayson Memorial Scholarship
The Cary T. Grayson Memorial Scholarship Fund was established by a friend in memory of Admiral Grayson, former chief of the American Red Cross. The income is to be used for scholarships for worthy students of Virginia who have demonstrated financial need.
The Katherine H. and J. Willard Greer '49L Scholarship
The Katherine H. and J. Willard Greer '49L Scholarship Fund is used for scholarship grants to the academic school, with preferences in order of priority, to students from the counties of Halifax, Mecklenburg, and Pittsylvania, Virginia, and last, but not least, the Commonwealth of Virginia.
The Edwin Claybrook Griffith Scholarship
The Edwin Claybrook Griffith Scholarship was established in honor of Emeritus Professor of Economics Edwin Claybrook Griffith in 1988 by Edwin F. Schaeffer Jr. '52. The scholarship is awarded annually to an economics major who demonstrates academic excellence and leadership in student activities. The scholarship is not awarded on the basis of financial need.
The Roger D. Groot Endowed Law Scholarship
The Roger D. Groot Law Scholarship was established by members of the Law Class of 1977 in honor of Professor Roger D. Groot on the occasion of their 25th reunion. Members of the Law Classes of 1978 and 1979 added to the fund in celebration of their 25th reunions. Members of the Law Class of 2003 contributed to the fund on the occasion of their graduation. The scholarship will be awarded annually to a deserving law student.
The John McKenzie Gunn Award in Economics
The John McKenzie Gunn Scholarship was created in 1994 by Professor Gunn's former students in honor of his retirement after more than three decades of distinguished teaching. Professor Gunn began teaching at Washington and Lee in 1957 and was appointed Lewis Whitaker Adams Professor of Economics in 1993. The scholarship is awarded to a rising senior majoring in economics on the basis of outstanding achievement, leadership, and character. The Dean of the Ernest Williams II School of Commerce, Economics, and Politics and the head of the Department of Economics will appoint a selection committee to award the scholarship.
John M. Gunn Endowment for Student Learning and Engagement
The John M. Gunn Endowment for Student Learning and Engagement, established in 2019 by John F. Carrere Jr. '69, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing income for students to take full advantage of a W&L education regardless of financial circumstances with particular attention to high-impact, co-curricular engagement as determined by the Crawford Family Dean of the Williams School of Commerce, Economics, and Politics or his/her designee.
The John M. Gunn International Scholarship Fund
The John M. Gunn International Scholarship was established in 2000 by a gift from Alfred Harrison, Class of 1961, of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The scholarship honors Professor Gunn's long and distinguished teaching career at Washington and Lee University. Awards are made with preference to international one-year exchange or visiting students with demonstrated financial need, who are interested in studying business or economics.
The W. Baker Hall-Kanawha Valley Fdn. Scholarship
The W. Baker Hall Scholarships provide tuition aid to students from West Virginia. The scholarships are jointly administered by the Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation and Washington and Lee University.
The Douglas C. Halstead Memorial Scholarship
The Douglas C. Halstead Memorial Scholarship was established by his family to perpetuate Doug's memory through service to others as he would have wished. He was born on June 2, 1957, and was killed in an automobile accident while riding as a passenger on November 16, 1976, in Arlington, Virginia. A member of the Class of 1979, he had completed his first year at Washington and Lee. Doug set high moral standards and life goals for himself. This scholarship is presented to an individual who demonstrates a similar character. An award is made annually to an undergraduate at Washington and Lee, with preference being shown to a student from Northern Virginia, preferably the McLean area, who has demonstrated high moral character and scholastic achievement. The recipient is one who enjoys helping others and treats all people with respect, compassion, and understanding; he should have the courage to dream and the energy and dedication to achieve those dreams. The scholarship is not awarded on the basis of financial need.
The Ellis Houston and Lessie Amonette Hamel Scholarship
The Ellis Houston Hamel and Lessie Amonette Hamel Scholarship Endowment, established through a bequest by Albert "Hap" Hamel '50, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing two full-tuition scholarships to students with financial need as determined by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid or his/her designee. The Hamel Scholarship is awarded to recognize superior achievement in academics, extracurricular activities, and community service. This endowment will provide full-tuition scholarship assistance to entering first-year students and is renewable for each year of undergraduate study, contingent upon satisfactory personal and academic performance.
The Edward Buck & Philip May Hamer Scholarship
The Edward "Buck" and Philip May Hamer Scholarship was created in 1999 in memory of Edward "Buck" Hamer, a longtime professor and colleague, and his uncle, Philip May Hamer. The scholarship was established to assist students who require financial aid for study abroad. Under the terms of the gift, the scholarship is to be restricted to the departments of Romance Languages and History, with preference to Romance Languages. The recipient will be of good character, active in school affairs, proficient in his or her studies, and in good standing at the university.
The John W. Hancock Jr. Scholarship
The John W. Hancock, Jr. Scholarship Endowment was established in 1994 by the Honorable and Mrs. A. Linwood Holton Jr. '44 in loving memory of Jack Hancock, former CEO of Roanoke Electric Steel Company. The Hancock Scholarship will be awarded to any student of character who qualifies for need-based financial aid.
The H. L. "Dick" Handley, Jr. Scholarship
The H. L. "Dick" Handley Jr. Scholarship Endowment was established in 1994 by a generous gift in memory of H. L. "Dick" Handley Jr. '39 of Oak Harbor, Washington. The Handley Scholarship Endowment provides need-based scholarship support for students who demonstrate special promise as leaders and scholars.
The Walter L. Hannah 50L Law Scholarship
The Walter L. Hannah 'SOL Law Scholarship Fund, established in 2013 by the Hannah family is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing a scholarship annually to a student in the School of Law. The Walter L. Hannah Scholarship will be administered by the Dean of the Law School or his/her designee.
The Alexander M. and Rose S. Harman Scholarship Fund
The Alexander M. and Rose S. Harman Scholarship Fund was established by Alex. M. Harman Jr., Senior Justice of the Supreme Court of Virginia and a member of the Law Class of 1944, in memory of his parents. The fund was increased by a bequest from Justice Harman's sister, Catherine Harman Smith. Awards are made annually to deserving law students.
The Harrell Scholarship
The Harrell Scholarship was established in 1992 by Henry H. Harrell '61 to help attract to Washington and Lee those young men and women who will distinguish themselves as leaders on campus and later as alumni. The scholarship will be awarded to a first-year who, pending satisfactory progress in his or her chosen program of study, will hold the scholarship for the duration of his or her tenure at the University. Selection criteria will focus on academic superiority, outstanding character, an attractive and well-rounded personality, and clear indications of leadership potential.
The John C. Haskell Jr. Scholarship Fund
The John C. Haskell Jr. Scholarship Fund was created by an anonymous gift in 1973, honoring John C. Haskell Jr., Class of 1967, and providing awards to deserving students who are designated Haskell Scholars.
The R. Preston Hawkins IV Geology Award Endowment
The R. Preston Hawkins IV Geology Award Endowment, established in 2008 by family, friends, and colleagues, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing financial assistance to a geology student conducting a field research project or working as a field assistant to a faculty member. The recipient will be selected annually by the Geology Department. The fund will be administered by the Geology Department Head.
The William Edward Hayne Scholarship
The William Edward Hayne Memorial Scholarship Fund was established under the will of Frank B. Hayne in memory of William Edward Hayne. The income is to be used for scholarship grants, with preference given to students from South Carolina or elsewhere in the South.
The Hearst Endowment for the Essential Opportunity Program
The William Randolph Hearst Foundations Endowment for the Essential Opportunity Program provides funds to support undergraduate students from first-generation, low-income and underrepresented backgrounds, and is administered by the Vice President for Student Affairs.
The Andrew M. Hemm Fund
The Andrew M. Hemm Fund. This fund, made possible through a generous gift by Andrew M. Hemm '76, is dedicated to the promotion of language study and to the recognition of excellence among students of Chinese and Japanese languages and literatures. Yearly prizes are awarded to the two students who have contributed the most to their classes and to their fellow students in Chinese and Japanese, respectively. The prizes will be designated as: The Andrew M. Hemm Prize for Excellence in Chinese The Andrew M. Hemm Prize for Excellence in Japanese Beyond academic prizes, financial resources from the fund are to be used by the Department of East Asian Languages and Literature, as deemed most beneficial and most appropriate, to promote the study of these areas.
The Hendricks History Major Stipend Fund
The Hendricks History Major Stipend Fund, established by Mr. Nathan V. Hendricks III of Atlanta, GA, and his mother, Mrs. Lee W. Hendricks, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing financial support for a W&L student majoring in history. The chair in the Department of History will manage the fund and will select the recipient of this stipend.
The Nixon C. Henley Scholarship Fund
The Nixon C. Henley Scholarship was established in 2006 by a gift from the Nixon C. Henley Fund, which was created by the Estate of Nixon C. Henley '58. The Henley Scholarship Fund is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee providing a partial tuition scholarship for a student with demonstrated financial need as determined by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid.
The Oscar E. & Edith D. Herwick Memorial Scholarship
The Oscar E. and Edith D. Herwick Memorial Scholarship Fund, created February 19, 2008, by Dr. John T. Herwick and by his wife, Mary T. Herwick, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University. This fund supports scholarship awards with preference for students from Frazer High School in Perryopolis, Pennsylvania. Should there be no students at Washington and Lee from Frazer High School, then awards should be made to students from Fayette and Westmoreland Counties or to students from southwestern Pennsylvania.
The George D. Higgs Scholarship Endowment Fund
The George D. Higgs Scholarship Endowment Fund, established in 2007 by George D. Higgs, Class of 1958, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University, providing unrestricted scholarship support to undergraduate students as determined by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid or his/her designee.
The Borroughs Reid Hill Scholarship
The Borroughs Reid Hill Scholarship Endowment was established by Ruth Beebe Hill in memory of her husband who was a member of the undergraduate Class of 1931. This scholarship provides support for undergraduate students whose academic records and personal activities show them to be exemplary achievers. Scholarship awards are made to students with undergraduate majors in biology or chemistry with the intent of pursuing a career in medicine and/or medical research as Dr. Hill did. These awards are renewable for subsequent years of undergraduate study upon maintaining satisfactory academic and personal records. There is no geographic preference.
The Agnes and Johanna Hilton Memorial Scholarship
The Agnes and Johanna Hilton Memorial Scholarship was established with a planned gift from Robert W. Hilton, Jr. and wife, Mathilde B. Hilton, for one or more students in the English Department having high academic records. The award or awards may be made annually on the basis of need or not as determined by the official Scholarship Committee with approval of the head of the English Department. The University may, at its discretion, make the award to the same student or students in their succeeding years at Washington and Lee.
The Craig Hinkel Prize in English and German Literature
The Craig Hinkel Prize was established in 2000 in memory of Otto and Ruth Craig Hinkel. The prize is awarded annually to a student (or students) who has (have) a dual interest in English and German literature; it is awarded in recognition of academic achievement, as determined by the heads of the Departments of English and German.
The William F. Hirschmann Memorial Fund
The William Hirschmann Memorial Award in Drama is given each spring to a junior or senior who has done outstanding creative work in drama and who gives evidence of general intellectual curiosity and accomplishment. The award was made possible by memorial gifts from family and friends.
The Omer L. Hirst Scholarship
The Omer L. Hirst Scholarship was established in 1997 by Omer L. Hirst, Class of 1936, LL.D.,1990, of McLean, Virginia. In establishing the scholarship to assist deserving students who require financial assistance to attend Washington and Lee, special emphasis is to be placed on leadership qualities consistent with Senator Hirst's long service to the Commonwealth of Virginia in public office and private enterprise. Preference is to be shown to students from Virginia.
The Louis W. Hodges Scholarship
The Louis W. Hodges Scholarship Endowment is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing need-based scholarship assistance to undergraduate students and is administered by the Vice President of Admissions and Financial Aid or his/her designee. The fund was established in 2016 by Mrs. Helen D. Hodges.
The Walter E. Hoffman Scholarship
The Walter E. Hoffman Scholarship was established by friends and colleagues of Walter E. Hoffman, U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Virginia, to honor Judge Hoffman's life and distinguished career. The scholarship will be awarded to law students from Virginia, with preference to students from the Tidewater area, on the basis of character, academic promise, capacity for leadership, and financial need.
The Charles C. Holbrook Honor Scholarship
The Charles C. Holbrook Honor Scholarship was established in 1994 through the Estate of Charles C. Holbrook Jr. '72. The scholarship provides full-tuition support for the best and brightest of students seeking admission to Washington and Lee. Recipients of the Holbrook Scholarship are recognized both for their outstanding record of achievement in secondary school and for their promise as stewards of the Washington and Lee tradition of service.
The Vernon W. Holleman, Jr. '58 Scholarship
The Vernon W. Holleman, Jr. '58 Scholarship Endowment is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing financial aid to undergraduate students from the Washington, DC region as determined by the Vice President of Admissions and Financial Aid or his/her designee. The scholarship was established in 2015 by Elizabeth Holleman Burke P '95, '02, Vernon Wilson Holleman III, Elizabeth Holleman Brown '95, Benjamin Clark Brown '94, '03L, Lilian Sillers Holleman '02, and friends of Mr. Holleman.
The Samuel B. Hollis Scholarship
The Samuel B. Hollis Family Scholarship was established in 1996 by Samuel B. Hollis '51 and by his sons, Samuel B. Hollis Jr. '83 and Lee M. Hollis '86. At the time the scholarship was created, Samuel B. Hollis '51 of Memphis, Tennessee, was a member of the W&L Board of Trustees. The award is to be made annually to deserving students.
Dr. Robert L. Holt '67 Endowment for Student Learning Exp.
The Dr. Robert L. Holt '67 Endowment for Student Learning Experiences in the Sciences is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University established by Dr. Robert L. Holt '67 on the occasion of his 50th Reunion in May, 2017 and made in honor of history Professor Ted Delaney. Income from this endowment will be used to provide summer research and internship grants to undergraduate students who are studying science or are interested in the health professions as determined by the Provost (or his/her designee) in consultation with appropriate members of the W&L Sciences faculty.
The Homer Adams Holt Law Scholarship
The Homer Adams Holt Emulation Scholarships are funded by a generous donation made to the West Virginia Emulation Endowment Trust by the Sarah and Pauline Maier Scholarship Foundation in honor of Homer Adams Holt, distinguished alumnus, learned scholar, teacher, solon, statesman and native son of West Virginia, whose accomplishments should serve as an inspiration to recipients of these scholarships. Preference is given to residents of the state of West Virginia.
The William B. Hoofstitler Honor Scholarship
The William B. Hoofstitler Honor Scholarship was established in 2002 by a generous bequest through the estate of William B. Hoofstitler, Class of 1936. The scholarship is to provide assistance with tuition to undergraduate students at the discretion of the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid, regardless of financial need. The scholarship is renewable for each of the recipients' four undergraduate years, contingent upon the student remaining in good academic standing.
The Benjamin N. and Susan E. Daffinee Hoover Scholarship
The Benjamin Neff and Susan Ellen Daffinee Hoover Scholarship was created in 1991 by Benjamin N. Hoover '57, and his wife, Susan Ellen Daffinee Hoover, to provide financial aid for undergraduates.
The Walter Hornikel Scholarship
The Walter Hornikel Scholarship Endowment was established in memory of Annette Hornikel's beloved husband in 1995 through gifts from her estate. She was a friend of the university. The Walter Hornikel Scholarship Endowment is to be awarded annually to those students who demonstrate special leadership abilities coupled with academic promise.
The Farris P. Hotchkiss Scholarship Fund
The Farris P. Hotchkiss Scholarship Fund, established in 2006 with a gift from the Trustees of The Walter I. and Eva Grace Peak Foundation, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University to provide a graduate scholarship in the Washington and Lee University School of Law for a student selected by the current Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid or his/her designee.
The Charles Royce and Harriet Houston Hough Scholarship
The Charles Royce and Harriet Houston Hough Scholarship was created in 1992 by Royce Hough '59, and his wife, Harriet, to assist deserving undergraduate students who require financial assistance to attend Washington and Lee.
The Houston Family Scholarship
The Houston Family Scholarship, created in 1992 by Stuart Houston, Class of 1971 and 1974 Law, and by his wife Betsy, provides scholarships for deserving students who require financial assistance to attend Washington and Lee University.
The Howard Houston Fellowship
Endowed by H H Houston of Philadelphia in memory of a deceased son. The fellowship is conferred annually, with preference given to a graduate of Washington and Lee University who wishes to study here an additional year. The recipient is expected to render academic service to the University for not more than two hours each day.
The Houston Honor Scholarship
The Houston Honor Scholarship is awarded to recognize superior achievement in academics, extracurricular activities, and community service. The scholarship, supported by Washington and Lee alumni from the Houston area, provides full tuition assistance each year to entering first-years. The awards are renewable for each year of undergraduate study, contingent upon satisfactory personal and academic performance. In the scholarship competition, recipients will be selected on the basis of secondary school preparation and contributions outside the classroom, through joint deliberations of the Washington and Lee admissions staff and committees composed of area alumni.
The Houston-Fox Benton Honor Scholarship
The Houston/Fox Benton Honor Scholarship is awarded to recognize superior achievement in academics, extracurricular activities, and community service. The scholarship, supported by Washington and Lee alumni, provides full tuition assistance each year to entering first-years. The awards are renewable for each year of undergraduate study, contingent upon satisfactory personal and academic performance. In the scholarship competition, recipients will be selected on the basis of secondary school preparation and contributions outside the classroom, through joint deliberations of the Washington and Lee admissions staff and committees composed of area alumni.
The James Lewis Howe Sr., Jr., III and IV Scholarship Endowm
The James Lewis Howe Sr., Jr., III, IV Scholarship Endowment was established in 1991 through a benefaction provided by James L. Howe Jr., Class of 1918. The endowment provides support in the form of financial aid to undergraduate students who demonstrate outstanding character as well as academic achievement and potential. Initial preference will be given to incoming first-years from the Valley of Virginia. To be known as Howe Scholars, the recipients will continue to receive assistance for the duration of their tenure at Washington and Lee University, pending satisfactory progress toward a degree.
The Family of William Dana Hoyt & Margaret Yeaton Hoyt Sch.
The Family of William Dana Hoyt and Margaret Yeaton Hoyt Scholarships Endowment was established through the estate of William Dana Hoyt Jr. '32, late of Rockport, Massachusetts, in memory of his father and mother. The Hoyt Endowment will provide scholarship support for students with a demonstrated interest in the premedical, biology or history curricula. William Dana Hoyt, Sr. (1880-1945) was a member of the Washington and Lee University faculty from 1915 until his death and is credited with initiating premedical course work at the university.
The A.C. Hubbard and Penney Hubbard Scholarship
The A.C. Hubbard and Penney Hubbard Scholarship was created in 1997 by A.C. Hubbard Jr., Class of 1959, 1962L, and by his wife Penney, of Baltimore, Maryland, to provide grant assistance to students who require financial aid to attend Washington and Lee University.
The A.C. Hubbard and Penney Hubbard Scholarship #2
The A.C. Hubbard and Penney Hubbard Scholarship (#2) was created in 1997 by A.C. Hubbard Jr., Class of 1959, 1962L, and by his wife Penney, of Baltimore, Maryland, to provide grant assistance to students who require financial aid to attend Washington and Lee University.
The Richard F. Hudgins Memorial Scholarship
The Richard F. Hudgins Memorial Scholarship was established in 1965 by Mr. and Mrs. Carter Hudgins of Marion, North Carolina, in memory of their son of the Class of 1968. The income from the fund is to be awarded as a four-year scholarship, with preference given to needy students from North Carolina and Texas. Graduates of Christ School, Arden, North Carolina, may be nominated by officials of that institution.
The Oscar Caperton Huffman Memorial Scholarship
The Oscar Caperton Huffman Memorial Scholarship is given by Mrs. Huffman in memory of her husband, an honored alumnus and trustee.
Professor Delos Hughes Undergraduate Research Endowment
The Professor Delos Hughes Undergraduate Research Endowment, established in 2019, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing income for undergraduate students to take part in interdisciplinary research experiences as determined by the Provost of the university or his/her designee.
The John Christopher Hunter '86 Memorial Scholarship
The John Christopher Hunter '86 Memorial Scholarship was completed in 1996 by alumni, friends and family members. The scholarship is awarded annually. Chris Hunter lost his life in 1985 while a junior at Washington and Lee.
The Robert E.R. Huntley Summer Research Endowment
The Robert E.R. Huntley Summer Research Endowment provides financial assistance to undergraduate students who undertake research with science faculty during the summer months. The endowment was established by Altria Group, Inc. in memory of former Altria board member and Washington and Lee University President Emeritus Robert E.R. Huntley '50 '57L.
The Hunton & Williams Scholarship
The Hunton & Williams Scholarship was established by the law firm of Hunton & Williams and will be awarded annually to a deserving law student.
Russell W. Ingham Jr. Memorial Scholarship Endowment
The Russell W. Ingham Jr. Memorial Scholarship was established in 2019 from the estate of Ingham, a member of the W&L Class of 1945, to provide financial aid to students with a preference for graduates of South Broward High School in Hollywood, Florida, or Fort Lauderdale High School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In the event there are no students from those high schools who qualify for financial assistance, Washington and Lee University may apply earnings to the general scholarship fund.
The Lloyd C. Iredell Scholarship Fund
The Lloyd C. Iredell Scholarship Fund was established in 2003 through a bequest from the estate of Mrs. Grace Iredell in memory of her husband, Lloyd C. Iredell, Class of 1932. This scholarship is to provide scholarship assistance to deserving students majoring in journalism and mass communications who, without such assistance, might not be able to obtain a college education.
The Edward Jackson International Reporting Fund
The Edward Jackson International Reporting Fund was established in 1994 by this graduate of the Class of 1945 who spent his early career as a United Press correspondent in London and Rome and further distinguished himself for 29 years with Time Magazine as an international correspondent and editor. The fund provides assistance to journalism majors for working experiences abroad and also regularly brings a professional-in-residence to campus. The Department of Journalism and Mass Communications will administer the income from the Jackson endowment.
The Hortense W. Jacobs Scholarship
The Hortense W. Jacobs Scholarship was established in 1994 by Howard E. Jacobs '58 in honor of his mother. The scholarship is to be awarded annually to a deserving student majoring, or planning to major, in the liberal arts, with preference for students from New Jersey.
The Leonard E. Jarrard Endowment for Neuroscience Research
The Leonard "Len" E. Jarrard Endowment for Neuroscience Research, established in 2022 is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing income to support student and faculty research in the area of neuroscience including traditional research experiences, summer opportunities for students, or conference attendance. The endowment will be administered by the Provost or his/her designee.
The Jenkins Family Scholarship Endowment Fund
The Jenkins Family Scholarship Endowment, established in 2015 by Timothy J . Jenkins '97, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing scholarship awards to students with financial need as determined by the Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid or his/her designee. This scholarship is anticipated to be awarded for the 2020-21 academic year.
The Doctor John S. Jenkins Memorial Fund
The Doctor John S. Jenkins Memorial Fund was established in 1966 by the will of his wife, Bessie D. Jenkins of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, for the purpose of assisting worthy students in obtaining premedical training.
The William A. Jenks Award
THE WILLIAM A. JENKS AWARD IN HISTORY was established by former students of Dr. Jenks, distinguished scholar and the William Kenan Professor of History, Emeritus. The recipient of the Jenks Award will be chosen by the Department of History. He or she will have shown strong academic promise as an undergraduate, and will have as his or her goal, a scholarly career in the field of European History. The award is to be used for travel or for graduate school expenses. Awarded for one year, the grant may be renewed with approval of the Department of History.
The William A. Jenks Scholarship
The William A. Jenks Scholarship was established in honor of William A. Jenks, teacher, scholar, and mentor, by Tom Angelillo, Class of 1974. The scholarship recognizes the distinguished teaching of this William R. Kenan Professor of History, Emeritus, and is awarded to students of unusual academic merit with strong interest in history and demonstrated financial need.
The Arthur S. Jewett Scholarship
The Arthur S. Jewett Scholarship was established in 1968 through a bequest from the estate of Arthur S. Jewett. It is awarded annually to a qualified student of the Episcopal faith.
The Rusty '86 and Rene Johnson Endowment for Study Abroad
The Rusty Johnson '86 Endowment for Study Abroad is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University supporting summer study abroad. The program's intent is to provide a foreign study opportunity to students who have not had such opportunities in the past and, further, to encourage the exploration of countries outside the developed West. Successful candidates will propose study abroad programs that take place in emerging or developing economies and it is hoped that the program will encourage study in countries which are majority Muslim. The endowment is administered by the director of international education in consultation with the provost.
The J. Benjamin Johnson Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund
The J. Benjamin Johnson Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund was created in 1988 by his wife, Alice W. Johnson, and sons in his memory. J. Benjamin Johnson Jr. was a member of the Class of 1915, lifelong resident of Manassas, Virginia, and one of three brothers who graduated from Washington and Lee. In awarding this scholarship, preference is to be given to deserving students with strong interest in American history and who have demonstrated financial need.
The L.K. Johnson Marketing Management Excellence Award
The L. K. Johnson Marketing Management Excellence Award was created in 1998 by John W. Sinwell '57 to recognize the achievement of a graduating senior and honor the memory of L. K. Johnson, longtime Professor of Administration. The cash award is given at commencement to recognize a senior fulfilling specified criteria.
The Johnson Scholars Endowment
The Johnson Scholars Program was created in 2007 by Rupert H. Johnson Jr. '62 to become a signature feature of Washington and Lee University by attracting to campus students with exceptional academic and personal promise regardless of their financial situation. The intent of the program is to support undergraduate students in their academic endeavors so that they are able to graduate debt free. All students awarded full merit scholarships will be designated Johnson Scholars, even though the gift from Rupert Johnson supports scholarships only for those scholars who would otherwise have qualified for need-based financial assistance. The Johnson Scholars program is the first of several core elements of the Rupert H. Johnson Jr. Program in Leadership and Integrity. It is administered by the Provost working with the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid.
The Charles B. Johnson Scholarship
The Charles B. Johnson Scholarship was created in 2003 through the gifts of his daughter-in-law and son, Tracy and Gregory E. Johnson '83, of Hillsborough, CA. The scholarship honors the longtime Chairman/CEO of Franklin Resources of San Mateo, CA, and is awarded annually to a deserving student with demonstrated financial need as determined by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid or his/her designee.
The Christian A. Johnson Undergraduate Fellows Program
The Christian A. Johnson Undergraduate Fellows Program was established in 1994 following the successful completion of a challenge gift. The program is to provide support for sophomore, junior, and senior students who are engaged in on-campus science research projects during the summer months. Selection as a Christian A. Johnson Fellow includes a 10-week stipend for summer living expenses in Lexington. Ten fellows will be appointed each summer.
The L. K. Johnson-Rosasco Scholarship
The L. K. Johnson-Rosasco Scholarship was created in 1974 by Lewis Kerr Johnson's friends and former students, including William S. Rosasco III, Class of 1951, who increased the scholarship fund in 1981 in special recognition of Dr. Johnson's years of distinguished teaching. Dr. Johnson retired from active teaching in 1973 after serving Washington and Lee University with distinction for 40 years as professor of administration and head of the Department of Administration. The scholarship is awarded to a rising junior majoring in business administration or in business administration/accounting and may be renewed for the recipient's senior year. A recipient must be in good academic standing and must be planning a business career. Further, the recipient must possess those basic characteristics of integrity, initiative, independence, self discipline, drive and leadership that are generally believed to be required to manage a business firm. Awards are made by a selection committee composed of the dean of the Ernest Williams II School of Commerce, Economics, and Politics, the associate dean, the heads of the departments of accounting and management, and the previous recipients of the scholarship.
The H. Reed Johnston Loan Fund
The H. Reed Johnston Loan Fund was established in 1969 by H. Reed Johnston of New York City, Class of 1928, as an emergency fund to provide short-term loans to students who find themselves temporarily in need of funds during the course of the academic year.
The Henry Poellnitz Johnston Scholarship
The Henry Poellnitz Johnston Scholarship was established by Henry Poellnitz Johnston, B.A., Class of 1929. Preference will be given to a resident of Alabama or some other southern state who will study journalism or radio.
The Charles Poellnitz Johnston Scholarship
The Charles Poellnitz Johnston Scholarship was established by an alumnus, Henry P. Johnston, of Birmingham, Alabama, in memory of his father. Preference will be given to a resident of Alabama or some other Southern state who will study journalism or radio.
The H. Reed Johnston Scholarship Fund
The H. Reed Johnston Scholarship, established in 1968 by H. Reed Johnston of New York City, Class of 1928, provides one or more full scholarship grants each year to students of unusual academic merit and financial need.
The Henry P. Johnston, Jr. Scholarship
The Henry P. Johnston Jr. Scholarship was established in 1972 by his family and friends in his honor and memory. Henry P. Johnston Jr. of Birmingham, Alabama, was a member of the Class of 1970, and a first lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force.
The Ruth B. and Alfred R. Jones '33L Law Scholarship
The Alfred R. and Ruth B. Jones Scholarship is funded by a gift from Alfred R. Jones, a member of the Law Class of 1933, and his wife, Ruth B. Jones. Awards are made to law students who have demonstrated high traits of character and outstanding academic achievement or potential, and who have financial need. The scholarship is awarded with preference to students from Pinellas County, Florida, or Frederick County, Maryland.
The Todd D. Jones '85 Memorial Scholarship
The Todd Jones '85 Memorial Scholarship was established in 1999 by family and friends to honor the memory of Todd Jones (1963-1996). Preference is given to students with a demonstrated interest in music and drama. Upperclass applicants may compete for a travel study experience by submitting a proposal that will enhance their own artistic development, and thereby strengthen the performing arts on campus. The fund will be jointly administered by the departments of music and drama.
The Earl T. Jones Honor Scholarship
The Earl T. Jones Honor Scholarship will be awarded to students with outstanding records of achievement in secondary school and will serve to attract to Washington and Lee University young men and women who demonstrate unusual promise for future service and leadership. The Earl T. Jones Scholarship is emblematic of the University's dedication to the principle that it can be no stronger, in human or academic terms, than the students who seek to join this academic community. Preference will be given to students from Virginia or North Carolina.
The H. Taylor Jones Scholarship
The H. Taylor Jones Scholarship Fund, established by Nona Jones Rawls in memory of her husband, is a permanently endowed scholarship fund providing financial aid to Washington and Lee University students with demonstrated financial need. It provides partial financial assistance to students in the Law School and undergraduate College.
The Robert Hancock Jones Scholarship
The Robert Hancock Jones Scholarship was created in 1978 by a gift from George Rather Jones, Class of 1937, in honor of his brother, Robert H. Jones, Law Class of 1927. The scholarship is awarded annually to deserving students, with preference shown to candidates from Texas and Tennessee.
The Samuel Tipton Jones, Jr. Scholarship
The Samuel Tipton Jones, Jr., Class of 1939, Scholarship was established by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel T. Jones of Sweetwater, Tennessee, and other members of his family and friends. Preference is given to a resident of Tennessee.
The Dept. of Journalism & Mass Com. Internship Endowment
The Department of Journalism and Mass Communications Internship Endowment Fund, established in 2013 by the former students of Professor Robert J. de Maria, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing support for internship experiences for Journalism and Mass Communications students. This award is administered by the Chair of the Department of Journalism and Mass Communications.
The I-Hsiung Ju End. for Traditional Chinese Art Studies
The I-Hsiung Ju and Chow-Soon Chuang Ju Endowment for Traditional Chinese Art Studies, established in 2012 by Chow-Soon Chuang Ju, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing support for student travel to China or Taiwan to study the practice of traditional Chinese art studies in brush painting and calligraphy in either a University approved program or as an apprentice to an artist.  The endowment will be available to students interested in studying the history of traditional Chinese painting and calligraphy.  The endowment may also fund student travel to China or Taiwan to enhance his or her study of Chinese language and literature or to support a visiting professor or artist trained in traditional Chinese art.  The Dean of the College will administer the endowment in cooperation with the Department of Art and Art History and the Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures.
The Hyman and Estelle Kamen Scholarship
The Hyman and Estelle Kamen Scholarship was created in 1986 by Stanley A. Kamen, Class of 1949L, in honor of his parents. One full-tuition stipend is to be awarded annually to a United States citizen.
The Robert R. Kane Scholarship
The Robert R. Kane Scholarship Fund was established by the family of Robert R. Kane, a member of the Law Class of 1917, as a memorial in his honor. Among the family members contributing to the fund are three descendants of Mr. Kane who are themselves graduates of the School of Law. The scholarship is awarded annually to a deserving law student.
The Raymond L. Katzenbach Scholarship
The Raymond L. Katzenbach Scholarship was created in 1992 by Mr. and Mrs. Jon R. Katzenbach of New York City in memory of Mr. Katzenbach's father and the grandfather of Daniel G. Katzenbach, Class of 1994. Raymond L. Katzenbach died in 1980. He was a man of unusual personal character who, though unable to obtain a university degree himself, paved the way for all of his family to do so. Because his life and origins were western, preference will be given to students from Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, Utah, Nevada, Washington, Oregon, California, Alaska, Arizona and New Mexico. The scholarship awards are based additionally on character, financial need and capacity for leadership.
The Keelty Scholarships
The Keelty Scholarship Endowment, established in 1981 by Joseph S. Keelty, Class of 1944, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing financial aid for students from Maryland with a preference for the Baltimore metropolitan area (including the Eastern Shore). Keelty's desire was to support students with financial need. The scholarships will be renewed for each year of undergraduate study, assuming satisfactory personal and academic performance performance.
The Ralph C. Kemp Scholarship
The Ralph C. Kemp Honor Scholarship was created in 1984 by Mr. Ralph C. Kemp of Baltimore, Maryland. The endowed fund provides one scholarship each year to be awarded to a student who has demonstrated notable academic achievement, with preference to students from the greater Baltimore area.
The S. Bryant Kendrick, Jr. '67 Memorial Outdoor Fund
The S. Bryant Kendrick Jr. '67 Memorial Outdoor Fund was established at Washington and Lee University as an endowment in 2001 by the classmates and friends of Bryant Kendrick '67 to provide financial support for one or more students to have an extramural experience of self-examination and reflection through exploration of the natural world.
The David C.G. Kerr Scholarship
The David C. G. Kerr Scholarship was established in 2002 by a bequest from the estate of Mr. Kerr, and enhanced by gifts from friends and family in his memory. This is a partial tuition scholarship, which is awarded annually. It shall be given to students whose character, citizenship and activities make them desirable as campus citizens, and to those whose financial needs may make it difficult for them to enter or remain at Washington and Lee. Special consideration may also be given to descendants of Washington and Lee alumni in awarding the scholarship.
The Emory Kimbrough Jr. Sociology Fund
The Emory Kimbrough Jr. Sociology Fund was established by Benjamin S. Kimbrough in memory of his brother, Emory Kimbrough Jr., who died in 1987 while serving Washington and Lee University as Professor of Sociology and head of the department. The Kimbrough Fund provides general support for sociology students and faculty in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology in consultation with the Provost. The fund currently supports stipends to undergraduate students to support research in sociology, but in the event that it is no longer needed for that purpose, the funds can be used for another purpose at the discretion of the department chair and sociology faculty in constultation with the Provost.
The Emory Kimbrough Prize in Sociology and Anthropology
Established in 1987 by members of the faculty in memory of Professor Emory Kimbrough, Jr. The annual prize will be made for outstanding achievement by a student majoring in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology.
The Shirley A. Kimmel Honor Scholarship
The Shirley A. Kimmel Honor Scholarship was established in 1991 by William J. Kimmel III, Class of 1969, in honor of his mother. The scholarship is awarded, based on need, to a deserving student with no geographical requirements.
The Walton W. Kingsbery, Jr. '48 Scholarship Endowment
The Walton W. Kingsbery, Jr. '48 Scholarship Endowment, established in 2009 by J. Clayton Kingsbery '78, is a permanently endowed scholarship fund at Washington and Lee University providing scholarship awards to students with financial need as determined by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid or his/her designee.
The John and Cindy Klinedinst Honor Scholarship
The John and Cindy Klinedinst Honor Scholarship is awarded to an outstanding individual on the basis of leadership and academic excellence. Preference will be given to residents of California who have pursued a challenging and rigorous academic program at a university or college in the State of California or at Washington and Lee University and/or is a member of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity. Further preference will be given to those who demonstrate a desire to contribute to the School of Law as future alumni/ae.
The A. Paul Knight Memorial Program in Conservation
The A. Paul Knight Memorial Program in Conservation was established in 1987 in memory of A. Paul Knight, a Washington and Lee student who was killed in Yellowstone National Park in June 1985. The program provides financial support to students who undertake internships with non-profit environmental and outdoor recreation organizations.
The Kozak, Spencer, McGuire, Schwab Geology Fund
The Samuel Kozak, Edgar Spencer, Odell McGuire, and Frederick Schwab Endowed Geology Fund. To honor the memory of Dr. Kozak as well as the careers of Drs. Spencer, McGuire, and Schwab, the Kozak, Spencer, McGuire, Schwab Geology Fund was established in October 2001. The purpose of the fund is to provide financial support to geology students to travel to professional meetings, to prepare publications, and to present the results of their research to the technical community.
The Krancer Family Law Scholarship Fund
The Krancer Family Law Scholarship Fund, established in 2014 by the Krancer Family, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing unrestricted support to the Law School's financial aid budget as determined by the Dean of the Law School or his/her designee.
The Landon B. Lane Memorial Scholarship in Journalism
The Landon B. Lane Memorial Scholarship in Journalism was created in 1984 and is to be awarded to a rising junior majoring in the Department of Journalism and Mass Communications. Candidates for the award must present evidence of strong academic achievement and genuine promise in the field of journalism. Awards are to be based on financial need, with preference to students from Virginia.
The Herbert S. Larrick Law Memorial Fund
The Herbert S. Larrick Memorial Fund was established by Nancy Nulton Larrick of Winchester, Virginia, in memory of her husband, a graduate of the Law Class of 1897. The income is awarded each year to a student in the law school.
The Richard "Dick" P. and Grace N. Laskey Experiential Learn
The Richard P. and Grace N. Laskey Experiential Learning Endowment is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing assistance to undergraduate students for experiential learning opportunities that occur outside the classroom to enhance the educational experience including summer research, service learning, study abroad, or other similar experiential learning activities. The fund is administered by the provost of the university or his/her designee.
The Vincent T. Lathbury III, Class of 1962, Scholarship
The Vincent T. Lathbury III, Class of 1962, Scholarship Endowment is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing unrestricted scholarship assistance to undergraduate students. This scholarship is administered by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid, or his/her designee.
The Rupert Nelson Latture Scholarship
The Rupert Nelson Latture Scholarship was created in 1984 by Professor Latture's son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. William E. Latture, Class of 1949, of Greensboro, N.C. The scholarship is to be awarded to a deserving student who requires financial assistance to attend Washington and Lee. Professor Latture began his eminent career at Washington and Lee as a teacher in 1920 and continued in constant service to his alma mater until his partial retirement in 1983.
The Mary Magruder Laughlin Scholarship
The Mary Magruder Laughlin Scholarship was established by Samuel O. and Philip Laughlin in memory of their mother. The income is to be awarded to three students, with preference to students from the Shenandoah Valley or from West Virginia.
The Law Alumni Association Scholarships
Each year the Law Alumni Association, consisting of alumni/ae of the School of Law, awards scholarships in honor of persons who have rendered special service to the School of Law. One of these scholarships is in memory of Catherine Feland McDowell, whose many years of service to the School fo Law contributed significantly to its growth and development. The other scholarship is named in honor of Charles P. Light who served as Dean from 1960 to 1967 and as Professor of Law from 1926 to 1973.
The Samuel S. and Ann M. Laws Scholarship
The Samuel S. and Ann M. Laws Scholarship was created in 1985 with a gift from the estate of Samuel S. Laws who died in 1921.
The Jeffrey G. Lawson '68 Endowment for the DeLaney Center
The Jeffrey G. Lawson '68 Endowment for the DeLaney Center Undergraduate Fellows Program is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University. This endowment will support students serving in a leadership role as part of the DeLaney Center to promote continued exploration and understanding of Southern culture and racial issues. The endowment will provide funding to support students in a variety of learning experiences examples include but are not limited to research projects, organizing student conferences and symposia, internships, travel to conferences, career or graduate exploration opportunities. The Provost will administer the endowment in consultation with the Director of the DeLaney Center in accordance with policies and procedures set by the Board of Trustees. The fund was established by Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey G. Lawson in 2023.
Lawson Family Scholarship
The Lawson Family Scholarship Endowment, established in 2017 by Wende Fox Lawson and Lawrence James (Jim) Lawson, III '77, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing scholarship awards to students from the Chicago area with financial need as determined by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid or his/her designee. Preference will be given to students from underrepresented groups demonstrating interest in African American culture, history, or studies.
The Robert E. Lee Research Program
The Robert E. Lee Undergraduate Research Program was established in 1960 through a gift from the late Dr. Gustave Benz Capito, an 1899 graduate of Washington and Lee. Income from this fund provides grants for students to pursue research projects in conjunction with or under the supervision of a professor.
The Lees-Eastwick Scholarship
The Lees-Eastwick Scholarship was established by the members of the Lees and Eastwick families. The income is to be awarded to a deserving student.
The Lemon Family Honor Scholarship
The Lemon Family Honor Scholarship, established in 2006 by William J. (Class of 1955A and 1959 Law), and Barbara B. Lemon, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing an annual scholarship to an outstanding undergraduate student as determined by the Vice President for Financial Aid or his/her designee. In awarding the scholarship first preference will be given to students from the following localities in Virginia: City of Roanoke, City of Salem, City of Covington, Roanoke County, Botetourt County, Craig County, Bath County, Highland County and Alleghany County. If this preference cannot be fulfilled, a second preference will be given to students from anywhere in Virginia. If neither of these preferences can be fulfilled, the University may award this scholarship to any undergraduate who shows exceptional promise and character.
The Tyler R. and Danielle G. Lenczuk Scholarship Endowment
The Tyler R. and Danielle G. Lenczuk Scholarship Endowment, established in 2014 by Judi and Richard L. Duchossois '44, is a permanently endowed scholarship fund at Washington and Lee University providing scholarship awards to students with financial need as determined by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid or his/her designee.
The Emmett G. "Buck" Leslie '49 Scholarship
The Emmett G. "Buck" Leslie '49 Scholarship Fund, established in 2011 by Gerald L. (Jerry) Maatman, Jr. '78, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing scholarship awards to students with financial need as determined by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid or his/her designee.
The J.R. Lester Scholarship Endowment
The J. R. Lester Endowment Fund was established in 1958 by a gift under the will of John Randall Lester of Martinsville, Virginia, to aid students of high qualifications who need financial assistance to attend college.
The John Letcher Scholarship
The John Letcher Scholarship was given in 1919 by the children of John Letcher, the "War Governor" of Virginia during the War Between the States. From the fund two scholarships are awarded annually to two deserving students.
The Levy Endowment for Neuroscience
The Levy Endowment for Neuroscience was begun in 1991 to provide support for the University's interdisciplinary program by funding undergraduate summer research in neuroscience as part of the R. E. Lee Research Scholars program as directed by the Provost. The endowment is the gift of Dr. Edward D. Levy Jr., Class of 1959, and his mother, Mrs. Louise L. Levy of New Orleans, Louisiana.
The Elizabeth M. & J. Edward Lewis '29 Memorial Honor Sch.
The Elizabeth M. and J. Edward Lewis Class of 1929 Memorial Honor Scholarship, established in 1983, will provide financial assistance to deserving graduates of Collins High School of Oak Hill, West Virginia. If this condition cannot be met, the scholarship may be awarded to deserving graduates who apply from any high school within Fayette County, West Virginia, or in the absence of any of these students, then to deserving graduates from any high school in the state of West Virginia.
The J. Edward Lewis Scholarship
The Elizabeth M. and J. Edward Lewis Scholarship Fund is used for scholarship grants with preference, in order of priority, to students from Oak Hill, West Virginia; Fayette County, West Virginia; or the state of West Virginia. Honor and need-based grants may be awarded.
The Leyburn Scholars Endowment
The Leyburn Scholars Endowment was established in 1981 by alumni and friends to support the teaching of and research in anthropology and to recognize James G. Leyburn who introduced anthropology to W&L. A founding donor was Eileen McDaniel, the mother of anthropology Professor John M. McDaniel '64.The Leyburn Scholars Endowment is administered by the tenured and tenure-track faculty with appointments in anthropology in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology with the approval of the Dean of the College.
Lieb Family Scholarship
The Lieb Family Scholarship Endowment is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing unrestricted scholarship assistance to undergraduate students and is administered by the Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid or his/her designee.
The Thomas V. Litzenburg Jr. Prize
The Thomas V. Litzenburg Jr. Prize was created by the Reeves Center in 2004. The award is made annually, at the discretion of the Reeves Center staff in consultation with the Art Department or another relevant department, to the student who submits the best paper on artwork in the Center.
Yuan Liu Scholarship
The Yuan Liu Scholarship Endowment, established in 2021 by Yuan Liu, a member of the W&L Class of 2011, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing scholarship awards to students with financial need as determined by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid or his/her designee.
The James Livesay M.D. Pre-medical Award
The James Jinkins Livesay, M.D. Premedical Award was created in 1997 by Mrs. Kittie Jinkins Livesay and Dr. William Rugeley Livesay of Houston, Texas, in honor of their son, a member of the Class of 1969 and the recipient of an honorary degree from Washington and Lee in 1996. The prize is awarded annually, by vote of the Health Professions Advisory Committee, to an outstanding graduating senior already admitted to medical school, who manifests superior potential to become a credit to the health profession.
The James J. Livesay, M.D. '69 Bio-Medical Research Grants
The James J. Livesay, M.D. '69 Bio-Medical Research Grants Fund, is a permanently endowed fund established by James J. Livesay, M.D. '69, to provide on-campus summer research grants to science majors who aspire to the medical profession. These grants will support a challenging research opportunity for the recipients with a member of the Washington and Lee's science faculty. In addition to a summer stipend the grant may cover related expenses, such as but not limited to a modest supplies fund for the host laboratory or travel for the student to present research at a professional conference. The fund will be administered by the Provost in consultation with members of the science faculty and Dean of the College.
The Arthur S. and Vicki H. Loring Scholarship
The Arthur S. and Vicki Loring Scholarship was established in 1994 by a graduate of the Class of 1969 and is awarded to qualified students intending to major in business administration, with a preference for residents of Massachusetts or New England.
Anthony F. Lotruglio Endowment for Study Abroad
The Anthony F. Lotruglio Endowment for Study Abroad is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University supporting Washington and Lee students studying abroad during the summer. The program's intent is to provide a foreign study opportunity to students. The endowment is administered by the Director of International Education in consultation with the Provost.
The Mary and Daniel Loughran Scholarship
The Mary and Daniel Loughran Scholarship was established in 1981, by the Mary and Daniel Loughran Foundation for the purpose of making permanent the award of Loughran Scholarships, which first began in 1977. Stipends are to be made on the basis of good character, academic achievement, and financial need.
The Louisville Scholarship
The Louisville Scholarship was established in 1998 by Washington and Lee area alumni to provide scholarship assistance to undergraduate students with financial need. This award is renewable annually contingent upon satisfactory personal and academic performance. Preference will be given to a first-year student from Louisville, Kentucky.
The Lupton Family Scholarship
The Lupton Family Scholarship was established in 2000 by Mrs. Ivie F. Lupton in honor of John Westley Lupton and George M. Lupton '31, George M. Lupton Jr. '57, and George M. Lupton III '84. The scholarship is awarded annually on the basis of good character, academic promise, and achievement in extracurricular activities.
The Dick Mayo Lykes Scholarship
The Dick Mayo Lykes Scholarship was established by members of the Lykes family in honor of Dick Mayo Lykes, Class of 1945. Preference is given to a resident of Florida, Louisiana or Texas.
The John P. Lynch M.D. Scholarship
The John P. Lynch, M.D. Scholarship was established in 1995 by Helen D. Lynch and her daughter, Sally Guy Brown, to honor the memory of Dr. John P. Lynch, Class of 1930. The scholarship is awarded annually on the basis of financial need, character and academic promise, with preference to premedical students.
The Nelda Reymann & Emmett W. MacCorkle Honor Scholarship
The Nelda Reymann and Emmett W. MacCorkle Honor Scholarship is to be awarded to an incoming first-year who intends to pursue a major in journalism and mass communications or a career in journalism. Financial need is to be a factor in the award of the scholarship. The MacCorkle Scholarship is to be held during a student's full undergraduate career, as long as an interest in journalism and high achievement in academic studies are maintained.
The Lucile E. and Stuart A. MacCorkle Honor Scholarships
The Lucile E. and Stuart A. MacCorkle Honor Scholarships Endowment was created in 1996 by the joint estates of Lucile and Stuart MacCorkle. Stuart MacCorkle was a long-time professor of political science at the University of Texas and a member of the Washington and Lee Class of 1924. The scholarships are to be awarded to students in the undergraduate school who demonstrate unusual promise for future service and leadership and have achieved distinction in their academic work, as well. Although financial need is to be taken into consideration in the award of the scholarships, it is not a prerequisite.
The James S. Maffitt IV Scholarship Fund
The James S. Maffitt IV Scholarship is to be awarded to a student who needs financial assistance and has demonstrated the character and leadership ability that will help perpetuate the values of W&L. The scholarship is renewable for three years, contingent upon a satisfactory academic and personal record. This scholarship was created in 2003 by the Trustees of the Grayce B. Kerr Fund of Easton, Maryland, and is named in honor of James S. Maffitt IV '64, '66L in recognition for his exemplary service as a trustee of the Fund.
The George A. Mahan Award for Creative Writing
The George A. Mahan Awards for Creative Writing were established under the will of George A. Mahan of Hannibal, Missouri, a "Lee student," who died in 1936. Prizes are offered to the first-years, sophomore, junior, and senior who submitted the best prose work in his or her class. One prize is offered to the first-years, sophomore, junior, or senior who submitted the best verse. Rules governing the Mahan Awards competition may be secured from the Department of English. All entries must be submitted to the head of the Department of English by the announced date during the spring term.
The Christopher Merrill Main '94 History Prize
Christopher Merrill Main History Prize. This annual prize is named in memory of Christopher Merrill Main, Class of 1994, and is awarded to an exceptional senior who, through the spoken tongue or journalistic or literary expression, has shared his or her humor, wit and storytelling prowess with classmates and professors in contributing to a community where friendship, camaraderie, and goodwill flourish. It is hoped that the recipient be a gregarious History major who has an abiding love for Washington and Lee.
The Ross L. Malone Honor Scholarship
The Ross L. Malone Honor Scholarship was established by grants in memory of Ross L. Malone '32 LL.B., a former president of the American Bar Association and, at the time of his death, General Counsel for General Motors Corporation. It is to be awarded on the basis of merit, without regard to need.
The Basil Manly Memorial Scholarship
The Basil Manly Memorial Scholarship was established in 1971 by the grandson of Basil Manly, Mr. Basil M. Briggs, and his family of Southfield, Michigan. This scholarship fund recognizes outstanding academic and personal achievement. The grant can be made to an entering first-year, or to an upperclass student, or both. The award memorializes the achievements in government service, business and education of Basil Manly, an alumnus of Washington and Lee University, Class of 1906.
The Mapleson Award
Given by J.H. Mapleson of New York, is conferred upon the Bachelor of Arts graduate of this university who obtains the highest record.
The J. Hardin and Heather Marion Law Scholarship
The J. Hardin and Heather Marion Scholarship was established in 1992 by a gift from J. Hardin Marion '55, '58L, and his wife, Heather Marion. The scholarship is awarded annually to a deserving law student selected on the basis of academic merit, but taking financial need into account.
The J. Hardin Marion & Heather L. Marion Scholarship
The J. Hardin Marion and Heather L. Marion Scholarship Endowment is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing unrestricted financial assistance to undergraduate students and is administered by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid, or his/her designee.
The Frank Markoe, Jr. Scholarship
The Frank Markoe Jr. Scholarship was established in 2004 to honor Frank Markoe Jr., a member of the Class of 1945. The scholarship fund is used to assist undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need.
The Edwin M. Marks Scholarship
The Edwin M. Marks Scholarship Fund was established in 1991 by Edwin M. Marks '35, '37L of Memphis, Tennessee, in honor of Joseph L. Arnold '37L and Amos A. Bolen '34, '37L and in memory of Stanley C. Higgins Jr. '37 and Fletcher F. Maynard '36, '38L. Income from this endowment will be awarded annually to one or more undergraduate or law students with demonstrated financial need.
The Joseph R. Martin Prize
The Joseph R. Martin Prize is given in honor and memory of Joseph R. Martin (1950-2004), Class of 1972, by his family and many, many friends. Joseph, known affectionately as "JoJo" by nearly everyone, was co-captain of the 1971 W&L football team, an honors graduate with a BA, major in history, and a lifelong devotee of the fine arts. The prize is to be awarded upon graduation to an undergraduate student who has compiled a noteworthy academic record and who has demonstrated the high honor and integrity expected of all Washington and Lee students, on campus and away. The person selected will have been a positive influence on the lives of fellow students, a student whose physical, intellectual and moral endeavor in one or more extracurricular activities (whether or not sponsored by the university) has best demonstrated the classical concept of arete and one who has gained distinction through production of creative work in the fine arts at Washington and Lee University.
The Daniel Ewing Martin Scholarship
The Daniel Ewing Martin Scholarship was established in 1987 by the family and friends of Daniel Ewing Martin, who died in his first year at Washington and Lee. The scholarship is awarded to deserving students with financial need, with preference given to residents of Fayette County, Kentucky, and the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
The Everett A. Martin Scholarship
The Everett A. Martin Scholarship was established in 1970 by Everett A. Martin, Class of 1937, to provide scholarship assistance to students with above average financial needs. There are no geographic or academic class restrictions on the awards. Notable academic achievement is to be recognized.
The Mason Corporation Scholarship
The Mason Corporation Scholarship was established in 1993 through the aegis of Russell W. Chambliss '74, president of the Mason Corporation of Birmingham, Alabama, and will provide scholarship assistance in the form of financial aid to students within the Ernest Williams II School of Commerce, Economics, and Politics who demonstrate an interest in the study of business.
The George C. Mason Endowed Scholarship
The George C. Mason Endowed Scholarship was established through the estate of Kate Rucker Penn Mason. The scholarship honors her late husband, George Cantrell Mason, Jr., W&L Class of 1923, of Madison, North Carolina. The endowment is to provide scholarship support for Washington and Lee students, giving preference to students who are residents of North Carolina.
The Mason Family Endowment
The Mason Family Endowment Fund is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University.  The Fund supports The Matthew J. Mason Latin Prize and helps underwrite the many educational events and activities of the Classics Department, such as seminar series and special speakers that are so important in enriching the academic life of the University.  The Matthew J. Mason Latin Prize is to be awarded annually to the outstanding student in Latin in the senior year to be selected by the faculty of the Classics Department.
Thomas H. Massman '13 Engineering Endowment
The Thomas H. Massman '13 Engineering Endowment, established by Thomas H. Massman '13, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing support for engineering capstone projects in the engineering program within the Department of Physics and Engineering as determined by the Dean of the College or his/her designee in consultation with the chair of the Physics and Engineering Department and other departmental faculty as appropriate.
The Angela R. Matney '97 Scholarship
The Angela R. Matney Scholarship was established in 2000. It is awarded annually to an undergraduate student who has demonstrated the potential for leadership, as well as personal and academic success, despite difficult or disadvantageous circumstances.
Charles Scott May Scholarship
The Charles Scott May Scholarship Endowment, established through a bequest from May, Class of 1953, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington & Lee University providing scholarship assistance to financially needy and deserving students who are religiously inspired (without reference to a particular faith) to an ordained or unordained ministry through any vocation of social leadership that advances social justice. Awards will be made by the Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid or his/her designee in consultation with appropriate faculty.
The George F. Maynard III - Birmingham Chapter Scholarship
The George F. Maynard III - Birmingham Chapter Scholarship was created in 1992 as the Birmingham Chapter Scholarship. The George F. Maynard III - Birmingham Chapter Scholarship Fund was renamed in 2013 in memory of George Maynard with additional support from his family and the members of his law firm, Maynard, Cooper & Gale, P.C. The George F. Maynard III - Birmingham Chapter Scholarship is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing scholarship support to undergraduate students from Birmingham, Alabama, as determined by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid.
The McBride Law Scholarship
The Judge N. Craig McBride and Sophia Seybert McBride Scholarship was established under the will of Robert L. McBride '32, in memory of his parents. The McBride Scholarship is awarded to a deserving law student who requires financial assistance.
The McCain Family Internship Endowment
The McCain Family Internship Endowment was established in 2005 with gifts from brothers Charles H. McCain Jr. '52 and David W. McCain '55. It is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee providing support for pre-professional activities or studies directed by faculty for students in the Williams School of Commerce, Economics, and Politics. Awards are made by the Dean of the Williams School with preference for students seeking internships in international finance and commerce.
The McCardell Family Scholarship of Annual Grant
The McCardell Family Scholarship of Annual Grant was created in 1996 by Adrian L. McCardell Jr., Class of 1929, and continued by his brother Robert C. McCardell, Class of 1934. The scholarship is to be awarded annually to a student from Frederick County, Maryland, or if there is not a qualifying student enrolled from Frederick County, Maryland, then to a qualified student from the state of Maryland.
The Adrian L. McCardell Scholarship
The Adrian L. McCardell Scholarship was established in 2002 through the will of Adrian L. McCardell, Class of 1929. The scholarship is to be awarded to a junior majoring in commercial banking at the Williams School of Commerce, Economics, and Politics.
The Lawrence L. & Marjorie C. McCarthy Honor Scholarship
The Lawrence L. and Marjorie C. McCarthy Honor Scholarship Fund was established by action of the Board of Trustees in 2007 in recognition of the great generosity of Marjorie McCarthy through a bequest to Washington and Lee. The trustees recognized this legacy as an extension of the lifetime philanthropy of Mr. and Mrs. McCarthy creating this honor scholarship to be awarded to students who have demonstrated superior academic achievement and strong leadership promise as directed by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid or his/her designee. Demonstrated financial need is not an award requirement but may be taken into consideration.
The Harriet McCaskey Law Scholarship
The Harriet F. McCaskey Law Scholarship was created in 1992 by a gift from her husband, Donald L. McCaskey, in her honor and memory.
The James William McClintock III Honor Scholarship
The James William McClintock III Honor Scholarship was established in 1995 as a memorial to the life of Bill McClintock by his family, classmates, and friends. Bill, a magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, and ODK graduate of the Class of 1953, served Washington and Lee through membership on its Board of Trustees, Alumni Board, and as chairman of the 1979-81 Annual Fund drives. The scholarship is awarded to an entering undergraduate student who presents an outstanding record of personal and academic achievement, and who shows promise for future leadership and service to others. Preference is given to students residing in small towns, away from major metropolitan areas, in the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee. The scholarship is renewable during the three subsequent undergraduate years, provided the student is in good academic standing, demonstrates the highest standards of character, and shows involvement in extracurricular student activities. The award is to be made without regard to financial need.
The Anece F. McCloud Excellence in Diversity Award
The Anece F. McCloud Excellence in Diversity Award is given to the members of the Washington and Lee community who have demonstrated a personal commitment to promoting diversity awareness, acceptance, and appreciation through various means and on various levels of campus life. Each year, a member of the faculty or administration and a senior member of the student body are recognized for his or her efforts in making Washington and Lee University a more diversity-conscious and welcoming environment.
The Margaret Denny McClung Scholarship
The Margaret Denny McClung Scholarship is the result of bequests from the estates of Margaret Denny McClung and her husband, Dr. O. Hunter McClung. The scholarship was established in 1992 in memory of her father, Dr. George H. Denny, president of Washington and Lee University from 1901 to 1911, and her mother, Jane Strickler Denny. It is to be awarded to deserving students in need of financial support as determined by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid or her/his designee.
The Giles McCrary Scholarship Fund
The Giles McCrary Scholarship Fund was established over a number of years through gifts from Giles C. McCrary '42 and from the Ershel A. Franklin Unitrust. The McCrary Scholarship is awarded to a first-year on the basis of academic merit, financial need and demonstrated leadership potential.
The Catherine F. McDowell Law Scholarship
Each year the Law Alumni Association, consisting of alumni/ae of the School of Law, awards scholarships in honor of persons who have rendered special service to the School of Law. One of these scholarships is in memory of Catherine Feland McDowell, whose many years of service to the School of Law contributed significantly to its growth and development.
The James McDowell Scholarship
Endowed by Mrs. Mary B Ross in memory of her father, James McDowell, former Governor of Virginia, is conferred upon an undergraduate. The award is based on the student's record during the previous two years here.
The Charles R. McDowell, Jr. Scholarship
The Charles R. McDowell Jr. Scholarship was established in 1998 by Media General in Richmond, Virginia, to recognize Charles R. McDowell Jr. for his distinguished career in journalism. The scholarship is to be awarded to undergraduate students who show an aptitude for and a desire to pursue a career in newspaper or broadcast journalism. The award is renewable each year upon the attainment and maintenance of satisfactory personal and academic performance.
The McElwee Ministerial Scholarships
The McElwee Ministerial Scholarships were established through a trust fund from Robert Harvey McElwee, of Chicago, in 1926 as a memorial to his father and mother, William M. McElwee and Annie Harvey McElwee, a devoted minister of the Gospel and his equally devoted wife. A portion of the income from this fund is used to pay the tuition fees of certain authenticated candidates for the Christian ministry.
The McFall Scholarship
The McFall Scholarship was created in 1994 by Donna B. McFall and Donald B. McFall '64 '69L. Awarded to undergraduates from the Houston, Texas, area, the McFall Scholarship is designed to attract to the university students of academic merit who also are outstanding in extracurricular activities and show great promise for leadership. Supporting gifts for this scholarship endowment have come to Washington and Lee from friends in Houston, Texas, and elsewhere in recognition of Mr. McFall's longtime leadership in community and alumni affairs.
The William Tucker McGhee Honor Scholarship
The William Tucker McGhee Honor Scholarship was established in 1996 under the will of his daughter, Althea C. Bland of Gordonsville, Virginia. Mr. McGhee entered Washington and Lee University in 1872 and was a longtime resident of Raleigh, North Carolina. The scholarship may be awarded without geographic restrictions.
G. Maxwell McGrew Experiential Learning Endowment
The G. Maxwell "Little Mac" McGrew Experiential Learning Endowment, established in 2020 by Georgeann and R. Maxwell "Mac" McGrew '87, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing income to support experiential learning opportunities as determined by the provost or his/her designee. Preference will be given to the holder of the G. Maxwell McGrew Scholarship followed by students with financial need. Opportunities may include internships, study abroad and research experiences.
G. Maxwell "Mac" McGrew Scholarship
The G. Maxwell "Mac" McGrew Memorial Scholarship Endowment was created through the outpouring of support for Georgeann and Mac McGrew '87 after the sudden death of their son, "Little Mac" in August 2001. Created and funded by friends Mike McGarry '87, Reese Lanier '88, Jimmy Sloan '87, Joe Luter '88, and many others, the McGrew Scholarship will annually support an outstanding student. The Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid will select a student for the merit-based scholarship who demonstrates superior achievement in academics, extracurricular activities, and community service and who is dedicated to Washington and Lee's commitment to honor, integrity, and service to others. This prestigious award is renewable for each year of the student's undergraduate work at Washington and Lee but is contingent upon the maintenance of high standards of character and academic success. The scholarship is awarded regardless of financial need.
The McJunkin Endowment for Student Engagement
The McJunkin Endowment for Student Engagement, established in 2010, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University dedicated to providing support to students in curriculum-related projects that engage them in addressing the greatest social and policy issues of their time.  This endowment is established in the belief that a Washington and Lee education is about more than one's self, that it is also about having concern for and serving others; that the goal of Washington and Lee University is to educate exceptionally capable, thoughtful and humane men and women who will strive to make their communities -- be they big or small -- better.
The McJunkin Shepherd Interns Endowment
The McJunkin Shepherd Interns Endowment is a permanently endowed fund established in 2003 by Callen and Tom McJunkin, '70 '74L to fund a summer internship in the Shepherd Program.
The Lee Massey McLaughlin Memorial Scholarship
The Lee Massey McLaughlin Memorial Scholarship, established in 1969, is awarded to a rising junior who has displayed those qualities of excellence in his relations with his fellow man, devotion to Washington and Lee University, sportsmanship, and academic achievement that are associated with the memory of Coach Lee McLaughlin, who was head football coach from 1957 until his untimely death in August 1968, and who was to have assumed the duties of Athletic Director the next month.
The Nabors Service League McLoughlin Award for Volunteerism
Nabors Service League McLoughlin Award for Volunteerism is presented annually by the Nabors Service League to students who demonstrate a commitment to their community through innovative service. Recipients of the McLoughlin Service Award embody vision, innovation, dedication, and leadership. A book, relating to their service and/or social interest, is presented to the recipient, and a copy is given in their name to Leyburn Library.
The McMillan Family University Scholarship
The McMillan Family University Scholarship Fund, established in 2012 by L. Richards (Rick) McMillan II, Class of 1969 and John S. McMillan, Class of 1971 in memory of their father, John Henry (Jack) McMillan, Class of 1942, is a permanently endowed distinguished scholarship fund at Washington and Lee University providing financial support to undergraduates to attend the University as determined and administered by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid, or his/her designee. The scholarship will be awarded with a preference for students from the greater New Orleans, Louisiana area, or if no eligible student from New Orleans is identified, a preference for students from the Gulf Coast area of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama.
The Alan Edward (Ted) McQuiston, Jr. '84 Financial Aid Fund
The Alan Edward (Ted) McQuiston, Jr. '84 Financial Aid Fund, established in 2004 by Mr. John Vlahoplus '83 is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing aid to students with financial need as administered by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid or his/her designee.
The Andrew Wolfe McThenia Scholarship
The Andrew Wolfe McThenia Law Scholarship was established by members of the Law Class of 1976 to commemorate their 25th reunion and to honor Professor Emeritus Andrew "Uncas" McThenia '58, '63L. The McThenia Scholarship is awarded to a deserving law student.
The Oliver M. Mendell '50 Scholarship Endowment
The Oliver M. Mendell '50 Scholarship Endowment was established in 2013 and is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing unrestricted scholarship support to undergraduate students as determined by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid or his/her designee.
Charles A. Menkemeller Law Endowment
The Charles Allison Menkemeller Memorial Fund was established under the will of Mrs. Martha Menkemeller of Wheeling, West Virginia, to provide financial assistance to law students in memory of her son, Charles Allison Menkemeller, a member of the Law Class of 1915.
The James Bernard Merrick Scholarship Endowment
The James Bernard Merrick Scholarship Endowment was established in 1996 through a gift from the Estate of James Bernard Merrick, Class of 1930, 1932L of Crumpton, Maryland. The scholarship endowment provides financial support to a student exhibiting high integrity and sportsmanlike character. The scholarship was established in memory of Mr. Merrick's father, Spencer Merrick, and mother, Carrie Bradley Merrick, and his brother, Spencer Merrick Jr.
The S. Leslie Mestrezat Law Fund
The Mestrezat Fund was established by Mrs. Mary Hudson Floyd in memory of her uncle, Judge S. Leslie Mestrezat, who received his degree from the School of Law in 1871.
M. Daniel Miller III and Phoebe T. Miller Endowment
The M. Daniel Miller III and Phoebe T. Miller Endowment, a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University, provides financial assistance to undergraduate students planning to study abroad and will be awarded with term and country preferences for academic year and semester-long experiences in China and Japan. The income is to be awarded to a student, but it is not restricted to the stated preferences if no students meet those preferences. This fund is administered by the Director of International Education or his/her designee in consultation with the Office of Financial Aid.
The Robert L. Miller Scholarship
The Robert Lamar Miller Scholarship created in 1992 by Robert Lamar Miller, Class of 1928 and 1930L of Gonzales, Texas, is to be awarded to an entering first-year who requires financial assistance in order to attend Washington and Lee University. The scholarship is to be held through the recipient's academic career at Washington and Lee, as long as satisfactory academic progress is maintained.
The Thomas McNally Millhiser Law Scholarship
The Thomas McNally Millhiser Law Scholarship was established in 1995 through the generosity of Thomas McNally Millhiser '81L and Rochelle D. Millhiser, and Ross R. and Eleanor McGue Millhiser as a perpetual endowment fund. The Scholarship provides support for law students who are attempting to effect a career change and who have family responsibilities. The scholarship shall be renewable for each of the recipient's three years in law school, so long as he or she maintains a satisfactory academic record.
The Edward R. Mitchell Memorial Honor Scholarship
The Edward R. Mitchell Memorial Honor Scholarship was established in 1999 by an estate gift by Grace McPhail Mitchell. Preference will be given to students pursuing engineering majors and who are academically deserving and in need of financial aid.
The Captain Shatteen C. Mitchell Scholarship
The Captain Shatteen C. Mitchell Scholarship is based upon gifts given by Mrs. William Walker Brookes of Atlanta, Georgia, in memory of her father, Captain Shatteen C. Mitchell, a distinguished Confederate officer, and her mother, Chloe Bartlett Mitchell. Preference is given to students from the state of Georgia.
The H. Lamar Mixson, Jr. '70 Scholarship Fund
The H. Lamar Mixson, Jr. '70 Scholarship Fund, established in 2001 by H. Lamar Mixson, Jr. '70, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing scholarship support for two outstanding students in different classes who demonstrate promise for academic achievement and/or the ability to make noteworthy contributions to the University. Recipients will be selected by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid. A scholarship recipient himself, H. Lamar Mixson, Jr. '70, benefitted from the philanthropy of others and established this award to assist future generations.
The Modern Language Scholarships
The Modern Language Scholarships are offered to first-year students in the University on the recommendation of the Modern Language Tournament of Virginia, one in French and one in Spanish.
The Greg Eugene Mohr Scholarship
The Greg Eugene Mohr Scholarships were established in 1975 by Mr. and Mrs. Julian Boehm Mohr of Atlanta, Georgia, to perpetuate the memory of Greg Eugene Mohr, who lost his life a few weeks before his sixteenth birthday and was a rising junior at The Westminister Schools of Atlanta. The scholarships provide awards to students who demonstrate need and have records that indicate outstanding academic promise. Preference is given to residents of metropolitan Atlanta and next to residents elsewhere in Georgia.
The Clark R. Mollenhoff Award
The Clark R. Mollenhoff Award was established in 1992 by his widow, Jane S. Mollenhoff, to memorialize the extraordinary accomplishments of one of the nation's most outstanding and widely respected journalists, who served on the journalism faculty at Washington and Lee for 15 years until his death in 1991. The award is given each year to a junior journalism major at Washington and Lee who shows unusual promise and achievement. The stipend enables the award recipient to undertake a project of professional or academic merit. The award is administered by the head of the Department of Journalism and Mass Communications.
The Monaghan Family Law Scholarship Endowment Fund
The Monaghan Family Law Scholarship Endowment Fund, established in 2017 by Jessine A. Monaghan '79L, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing scholarship awards to law students as determined by the Dean of the School of Law or his/her designee.
The David C. Montgomery Memorial Scholarship
The David C. Montgomery Memorial Scholarship was established by Dr. and Mrs. Merton E. Carver, to honor the memory of their son who contributed significantly to the University community and whose exuberant and unselfish spirit was an inspiration to all who knew him. The scholarship is awarded annually to a deserving student.
The Moore Scholarship
The Moore Scholarship was established in 1985 in memory of Thomas Thorn Moore '26, and his father, Frank Moore 1896L, and in recognition of the many other members of this Rockbridge County family who attended Washington College and Washington and Lee University. It was created by Thomas Thorn Moore Jr. '63, and his wife, Carol Scott Moore; and Hullihen Williams Moore '65, and his wife, Nancy Delano Moore, with their children, Frank Hullihen Moore '92, and Sara Delano Moore. The scholarship is awarded annually, with preference given to students from Kentucky, North Carolina, and Virginia.
The J. Preston Moore, III Award
The John Preston Moore III Award was established in 1996 from a bequest by Anna D. Moore in memory of John Preston Moore III, the income of which is to be awarded annually to the outstanding student in history in the senior year to be selected by the Department of History.
James P. Morefield Law Scholarship
The James P. Morefield Scholarship Fund was established by Mr. and Mrs. James P. Morefield of Houston, Texas, to support students with a demonstrated need for financial assistance whose undergraduate academic records and activities show significant promise for the legal profession, government or business. Grants from this source are awarded to residents of North Carolina, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia. Mr. Morefield received his degree from the School of Law in 1952.
The J. Marvin Moreland Jr. `56 & Mary Louise Moreland `91 Sc
The J. Marvin Moreland Jr. '56 and Mary Louise Moreland '91 Scholarship Endowment was created in 1993 by Mr. Moreland for the benefit of students who reside in the state of Texas at the time of their application for enrollment at Washington and Lee University and who merit financial assistance. Scholarship recipients will be known as Moreland Scholars.
The Dean William H. Moreland Law Scholarship
The Dean William H. Moreland Law Scholarship was established by W. Bryce Rea Jr. '39A, '41L in 2002 to honor William H. Moreland, member of the Law Class of 1906, and Dean of the School of Law from 1923 to 1944. The scholarship is awarded annually to a deserving law student.
The Edwin A. Morris Honor Scholarship
The Edwin A. Morris Honor Scholarship, created in 1988 by Edwin A. Morris, Class of 1926, is awarded annually to students with notable achievement in academic and extracurricular endeavor. The scholarship is awarded with preference for students from North Carolina.
The Margaret & Barton W. Morris Honor Scholarship Endowment
The Margaret and Barton W. Morris Honor Scholarship Endowment, established in 1999, is awarded every four years to an enrolling first-year who has achieved an exceptional academic and extracurricular record in secondary school, and who possesses unusual promise for future service and leadership. Financial need will be a criterion for awarding this scholarship. The award-an amount equal to tuition-will be renewable for up to three additional years, provided the recipient remains in good academic standing. Preference is given to Virginians and, in particular, to residents of Southwestern Virginia.
The Louisa Holton Morris Scholarship
The Louisa Holton Morris Scholarship Endowment is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing scholarship assistance to undergraduate students and is administered by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid or his/her designee. The fund was established in 2016 by The Honorable Governor Abner Linwood Holton, Jr. '44 in honor and in memory of his sister Louisa Holton Morris.
The Holmes Morrison '63 '67L Endowment for Shepherd Interns
The Holmes Morrison '63, '67L Endowment for Shepherd Interns in West Virginia is a permanently endowed fund established in 2002 by Mr. Morrison to support Shepherd Program summer internships in West Virginia.
The Beatrice Keegin and H. Graham Morrison Scholarship
The Hugh Graham Morison and Beatrice K. Morison Law School Scholarship is awarded on the basis of merit, though need may be taken into account. Special consideration is given to students with demonstrated interests in environmental or public interest law.
The Robert A. Mosbacher Scholarship
The Robert A. Mosbacher Scholarship Fund was established by Mr. Mosbacher in 1993 to provide financial support for Washington and Lee students who have a career interest in public service or broad issues of governance. Preference is given to students who have expressed an interest in the Ernest Williams II School of Commerce, Economics, and Politics.
The Lynn and Joseph J. Mullins Scholarship
The Lynn and Joseph J. Mullins Scholarship was established in 1997 by Joe Mullins '52 and his wife Lynn to support an undergraduate student with demonstrated financial need, good character and academic promise. The scholarship is awarded with preference for students from Alabama and Louisiana.
Brian C. Murchison Law Scholarship
The Brian C. Murchison Law Scholarship Endowment, established in 2021 by Class of 96L, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing scholarship awards to students with financial need as determined by the Dean of the School of Law or his/her designee.
The Paul J. B. Murphy Scholarship
The Paul J. B. Murphy Scholarship Endowment, a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing unrestricted scholarship assistance to undergraduate students, is administered by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid or his/her designee.
Philip W. Murray, Jr. Scholarship Endowment
Philip W. Murray, Jr. Scholarship Endowment was established by Lawrence L. Humphreys, Class of 1911, of Duncan, Oklahoma, in memory of the son of his former college roommate, Philip W. Murray, Class of 1911, of Newport News, Virginia. Preference is given to a resident of Duncan, Oklahoma, or of the state of Oklahoma. When there is no suitable candidate from the areas named, the scholarship will be awarded without restriction as to residence.
The Jonathan Nabors '02 Fellowship Fund
The Jonathan Nabors '02 Fellowship Endowment Fund was established in 2006 with a gift from Doris and Eddie Nabors to honor the memory of their son Jonathan. Added to contributions to the Shepherd Poverty Program from other supporters, it created a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University which provides support for a Washington and Lee Shepherd Alliance intern to work with disadvantaged communities and people as determined by the director of the Shepherd Program for the Interdisciplinary Study of Poverty and Human Capability.
The Stuart P. Neff `81 Memorial Scholarship
The Stuart P. Neff '81 Memorial Scholarship was established in 1985 by his brother, Scott Neff of Louisville, Kentucky. The award is to be made to students in their junior and senior years who require assistance to complete their studies at Washington and Lee. Preference is to be shown to members of the Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity or students from the state of Kentucky.
The Alexander L. Nelson Scholarship
The Alexander L. Nelson Scholarship was established in 1977 under the will of of his son, Frank A. Nelson, Class of 1891. Alexander Nelson graduated from Washington College in 1849 and taught mathmateics at Washington College and Washington and Lee University from 1854 to 1906, a record unexceeded by any professor at this institution.
The Mason T. New '62 Honor Scholarship
The Mason T. New '62 Memorial Honor Scholarship was created in 1996 in memory of Mason New by his family, many friends, and business associates. The scholarship is awarded based on financial need to a student who displays the same characteristics of leadership and compassion for others as evidenced through the life of Mason New. Mr. New was a member of W&L's Board of Trustees from 1995 to 1996 and a former Chairman of the University's Annual Fund.
The New Orleans Area-David B. Favrot, Jr. '82 Honor Sch.
The New Orleans Area/David B. Favrot Jr. '82 Honor Scholarship was created in 1995. The scholarship is awarded to recognize superior achievement in academics, extracurricular activities and community service. Supported by W&L alumni, parents and friends from the New Orleans alumni chapter, the scholarship provides full tuition assistance each year to a student from the Southern Louisiana/Mississippi Gulf area. The award is renewable for each year of undergraduate study, contingent upon satisfactory personal and academic performance.
The New Orleans Area-Southern Louisiana Honor Scholarship
The Southern Louisiana Honor Scholarship is to be awarded to recognize superior achievement in academics, extracurricular activities and community service. Supported by W&L alumni, parents and friends from New Orleans alumni chapter, the scholarship will provide tuition assistance each year to a student from the Southern Louisiana/Mississippi Gulf area. The award is to be renewed for each year of undergraduate study, contingent upon satisfactory personal and academic performance.
The New Orleans-Joseph Merrick Jones, Jr. '57 Family Honor
The New Orleans Area/Joseph Merrick Jones Jr. '57 Family Honor Scholarship was created in 1999 by the Eugenie and Joseph Merrick Jones Family Foundation. The scholarship is awarded to recognize superior achievement in academics, extracurricular activities and community service. Supported by W&L alumni, parents and friends from the New Orleans alumni chapter, the scholarship provides full tuition assistance each year to a student from the Southern Louisiana/ Mississippi Gulf area. The award is renewable for each year of undergraduate study, contingent upon satisfactory personal and academic performance.
The New Orleans-Judge John Minor Wisdom Memorial Honor
The New Orleans Area/John Minor Wisdom Honor Scholarship was created in 2003 in honor of Judge John Minor Wisdom, a 1925 graduate of Washington and Lee University. Judge Wisdom was appointed by President Eisenhower to the U.S. 5th Circuit Appeals Court in New Orleans, Louisiana, where he served with great distinction from 1957 until his death in 1999. The scholarship is awarded to recognize superior achievement in academics, extracurricular activities and community service. Funded by W&L alumni, parents, and friends from the New Orleans alumni chapter, the scholarship provides full-tuition assistance each year to a student from the Southern Louisiana/Mississippi Gulf Coast area. The award is renewable for each year of undergraduate study, contingent upon satisfactory personal and academic performance.
The Milburn K. Noell, Jr. Mid-South Chap. Distinguished Sch.
The Milburn K. Noell, Jr. Mid-South Chapter Distinguished Scholarship Endowment is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing scholarship support to outstanding undergraduate students from those parts of West Tennessee, North Mississippi and Eastern Arkansas that constitute the chapter area. The primary purpose of this fund is to recognize outstanding students from the Mid-South region.
The William C. Norman Sr. `28 Memorial Scholarship
The William C. Norman Sr. '28 Memorial Scholarship was established in 1993 by William C. Norman Jr. '56, his son, and Allen A. Norman '92, his grandson. The fund provides financial aid for undergraduates. First preference will be given to students from Arkansas and second preference to students from Virginia.
The Nottberg Family Scholarship
The Nottberg Family Scholarship Endowment was established in 1994 in loving memory of family members by Henry J. "Skip" Nottberg III '71 of Kansas City, Missouri. The Nottberg Family Scholarship Endowment provides annual support for a student of exceptional leadership skills and academic promise whose field of study is encompassed within the Ernest Williams II School of Commerce, Economics and Politics.
The Nuckols Endowment for Student Opportunities
The E. Marshall Nuckols Jr. '33, '35L and Patricia K. Nuckols Endowment, established by Marshall and his late wife Patricia K. Nuckols, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing undergraduate support to students with financial need for tuition, room, board and for activities considered part of a full W&L experience. The Nuckols Endowment will help achieve need-blind admissions status, enabling Washington and Lee to admit the strongest applicants, regardless of family financial circumstances. The gift will fund a wide range of student opportunities including research, internships, travel and other activities, with a preference and emphasis on experiences during summer break. This endowment will be administered by the Provost in consultation with the Dean of the College.
The Nuckols Endowment for Student Scholarships
The E. Marshall Nuckols Jr. '33, '35L and Patricia K. Nuckols Endowment, established by Marshall and his late wife Patricia K. Nuckols, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing undergraduate support to students with financial need for tuition, room, board and for activities considered part of a full W&L experience. The Nuckols Endowment will help achieve need-blind admissions status, enabling Washington and Lee to admit the strongest applicants, regardless of family financial circumstances. Financial need will be determined by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid.
The E. Marshall Nuckols Jr. Honor Scholarship
The E. Marshall Nuckols Jr. Honor Scholarship was established in 1994 by a gift from the Barra Foundation in memory of Rector Emeritus E. Marshall Nuckols Jr., a member of the undergraduate Class of 1933 and the Law Class of 1935. It is to be awarded to an incoming first-year law student who received his or her undergraduate degree from Washington and Lee University.
The Gilmore N. & Josephine T. Nunn Scholarship
The Gilmore N. and Josephine T. Nunn Scholarship was established in 1999 through a bequest from the estates of Gilmore N. and Josephine T. Nunn. The scholarship is to be awarded to undergraduate students on the basis of financial need.
The Thomas G. Nye Field Biology Research Fund
The Thomas G. Nye Field Biology Research Fund was established in the year 2000 in celebration of Professor Nye's retirement as a professor of biology at Washington and Lee University and in recognition of his deep devotion to learning. The fund was made possible through contributions from the many grateful students Professor Nye taught and befriended during his 34-year career as a scholar and teacher at Washington and Lee.
The J. Richard O'Connell Scholarship
The J. Richard O'Connell Scholarship was established in 1994 by J. Richard O'Connell, Class of 1956, his wife, Zoe Carey O'Connell, and daughter Elizabeth Murray O'Connell, Class of 1990, of Baltimore, Maryland, to assist deserving undergraduate students who require financial assistance. The award is based on achievement in scholastic and extracurricular activities.
The Chuck O'Connell Scholarship Endowment
The Chuck O'Connell Scholarship Endowment is a permanently endowed fund at Wahington and Lee University providing unrestricted scholarship assistance to undergraduate students and is administered by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid or his/her designee. It was created through a gift from Mr. Michael Hamilton Lewers '83 in honor of legendary W&L lacrosse assistant coach Chuck O'Connell for his tenacity, innovation, player development and loyalty.
The D. William O`Kolski Memorial Scholarship
The D. William O'Kolski Memorial Scholarship Fund was given by Barbara C. and Robert J. Moody as a memorial to his uncle. Awards are for undergraduate students only.
The Ogilvie Scholarship Fund
The Ogilvie Scholarship Fund was initiated by W. Buckner Ogilvie, Jr. '64 for general scholarship support in 1990 and added to over the years by other family members, including his brother, E. Staman Ogilvie '71. The Ogilvie Scholarship will be awarded to a student of outstanding character and intellectual promise as determined by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid.
The Omicron Delta Kappa Scholarship
The Omicron Delta Kappa Scholarship was established in 1974 in honor of the men who founded O.D.K. at Washington and Lee University in 1914. Establishment of the scholarship marked the 60th anniversary of the honorary leadership fraternity. One of the founders, Professor Emeritus Rupert N. Latture, Class of 1915, was specifically honored by creation of the scholarship in recognition of his 55 years of service to the university. The scholarship is awarded annually to upper-division students with demonstrated financial need, who have shown above average capacities for leadership and involvement in academic and extracurricular activities.
The Ottenheimer Brothers Scholarship
The Ottenheimer Brothers Scholarship was established by Gus Ottenheimer, Class of 1917, and his brother, Leonard J. Ottenheimer, both of Little Rock, Arkansas. The scholarship is to be awarded annually, with preference to students from Arkansas.
The Jesse C. Outten Scholarship
The Jesse C. Outten Scholarship was created in 1986 under the will of Jesse C. Outten '37. Scholarship awards are to be made to assist needy and deserving students, with preference for students from Northampton and Accomack counties, Virginia, and in recognition of high qualities of character and academic competence.
The Owens Family International Scholarship
The Owens Family International Scholarship Endowment Fund, established in 2013 through the generosity of Craig Owens '76 and Libby Owens is a permanently endowed distinguished undergraduate scholarship fund at Washington and Lee University providing a need-based scholarship with preference given to international students to encourage the enrollment of international students with financial need. It is renewable for each undergraduate year assuming satisfactory academic progress by the recipient. The scholarship will be awarded by the Vice President of Admissions and Financial Aid or his/her designee.
The S. Cullum Owings Jr. Fellowship
The Cullum Owings '03 Memorial Fellowship was established in 2003 by family, friends and fellow students of Cullum Owings to celebrate his dedication to Washington and Lee and the concept of honor. The fellowship will be awarded annually by a committee of family, faculty and students to a Washington and Lee rising senior or junior who is articulate, thoughtful and of outstanding personal integrity. The recipient will visit secondary schools and alumni chapters to engage in dialogue on academic integrity and honor systems. A portion of the award will be credited against tuition for the year.
The H. Mann Page Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established in 1923 by Mr. and Mrs. Henry C. Page, in memory of their son, an alumnus. The income is applied toward a tuition fee of two students, preferably students preparing for medicine. This award is ordinarily not open to first-year students.
The James N. Paradies Scholarship
The James N. Paradies Scholarship is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing unrestricted scholarship assistance to undergraduate students and is administered by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Air or his/her designee. The scholarship was established in 2016 by James N. Paradies '51.
The Honorable John A. Parkins '72L Law Scholarship
The Honorable John A. Parkins '72L Law Scholarship Endowment, established by members of the Law Class of 1972, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing scholarship awards to law students with financial need as determined by the Dean of the School of Law or his/her designee.
The Zachary Alan Parmenter Prize
The Zachary Alan Parmenter Prize was established in 2005 by the family of Zachary Alan Parmenter '07, in his memory. The Parmenter Prize is to honor a student at Washington and Lee University who is active in the Generals Christian Fellowship and who, in the opinion of Washington and Lee's Coordinator of Religious Life and based upon recommendations from other campus representatives and community religious leaders, embodies the union of intellect and faith exemplified by Zach in his life and by the way he lived. The nominees should be active both on and off campus. This prize, upon selection by the President in the spring of each year, will be announced in the graduation bulletin.
The Parmly-Tucker Honor Scholarships
The Parmly/Tucker Honor Scholarships, endowed through the estate plans of Ruth Parmly of New York City and Col. John H. Tucker Jr. of Shreveport, Louisiana, were established by the University Board of Trustees to recognize exceptional personal and academic merit. Recipients will be chosen from the entering undergraduate first-year class. The scholarship is renewable, provided the academic and personal record of the recipient meet standards set by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid.
The John L. Patterson Scholarship
The John L. Patterson Scholarship was established by a bequest under the will of John L. Patterson, Class of 1921, in 1980. It is awarded annually and preference is given to students from St. Louis, Missouri. The grant stipends are to be based on financial need.
The Paxton-Brockenbrough Scholarship
The Paxton-Brockenbrough Scholarship was established by Matthew W. Paxton, Jr. '18, 20L and his son, Dr. Robert 0. Paxton '54, to provide scholarship assistance to undergraduate and law students. The scholarship fund alternates between the undergraduate and law school, meaning a financially deserving undergraduate would hold it for four years, and then a law student would hold it for three years. The scholarship honors the memory of General E. F. Paxton, Class of 1846, and Judge John White Brockenbrough, founder of the law school.
The Mosby H. Payne and Virginia W. Payne Scholarship Fund
Established by a trust created by Dr. Mosby H. Payne, Class of 1911. The fund honors the memory of Dr. Payne and his wife. Income from the endowment is to be used to aid deserving students from Virginia.
The Mary Patton & Markham Lovick Peacock Scholarship
The Mary Patton and Markham Lovick Peacock Scholarship Fund was established by Dr. Markham L. Peacock Jr., Class of 1924A and 1926MA, in honor and memory of his mother and father. This scholarship is to be awarded with preference for Virginia undergraduate students, but may be given to undergraduate students from other parts of the United States if no qualified Virginia students are available. Preference is to be given to students exhibiting strong moral character and leadership, who otherwise meet the admissions criteria for Washington and Lee University.
The Eugene O. and Mary Hogshead Peale Student Aid Fund
The Eugene O. Peale and Mary Hogshead Peale Student Aid Fund was founded by Clifford McChesney Peale '19 and Mary Peale Schultz in memory of their beloved parents. This fund is to be used for the purpose of making loans to students attending the university. In selecting the recipients of such loans, the university shall give special consideration to the good moral character, financial need, and scholastic accomplishment of the recipient and that such loans be made without distinction as to sex, race, creed, or color.
H. Crim Peck Scholarship
The H. Crim Peck Memorial Fund was established under the will of Mrs. Edna Peck Hawse in memory of her brother, a graduate of the Law Class of 1907.
The Woolf Peirez Law Fund
The Woolf Peirez Fund was established by Mr. Louis A. Peirez of Long Island, New York, in honor of his father, Woolf Peirez. Preference is given to a student from the New York metropolitan area.
The Harrison J. Pemberton Fund for International Education
The Harrison J. Pemberton Fund for International Education was established in 2006 by former students, alumni, friends and parents in recognition of Pemberton's commitment to teaching and mentoring. Pemberton's estate added to the endowment. It provides support for international study experiences for undergraduate students who require financial assistance to benefit from those opportunities, student exchanges with foreign institutions as approved by the appropriate academic dean, and funding to bring foreign scholars to campus to teach during the Spring Term or in other instances where their involvement with students advances the International Education Program. This fund is administered by the Provost in consultation with the Director of International Education.
The Giles G. Perkins '92L Memorial Scholarship
The Giles G. Perkins '92L Memorial Scholarship Endowment, established in 2022 by Hillery Head '92L, Barton Perkins, Hugh Perkins, and Beverly Perkins, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing scholarship awards to law students with financial need as determined by the Dean of the School of Law or his/her designee.
The Phi Beta Kappa Sophomore Award for Scholarship
The Phi Beta Kappa Sophomore Award for Scholarship is presented annually to that sophomore who attains the highest cumulative grade-point average during his or her first three semesters at Washington and Lee.
The Philip Morris Honor Scholarships
The Philip Morris Honor Scholarships, endowed by Philip Morris Incorporated in honor of President Robert E. R. Huntley, are awarded primarily on merit and are designed to attract to the University students who demonstrate unusual promise for future service and leadership. Each Philip Morris Honor Scholar will receive financial aid in the full amount of Washington and Lee's annual tuition.
The J. Timothy 'Timmy Tax' Philipps Law Scholarship
The J. Timothy Philipps Scholarship was established in 1994, in honor of J. Timothy Philipps by his family, friends, and former students. The scholarship is to be awarded to a student who has demonstrated the qualities of self-discipline, perseverance, and determination in achieving a superior undergraduate record. Financial need shall be a consideration in awarding this scholarship, and preference is given to students from the state of West Virginia, Mr. Philipps' home state.
The Charles F. Phillips Jr. Scholarship Fund
The Charles F. Phillips, Jr. Scholarship Fund, established in 2006 with a gift from the Trustees of The Walter I. and Eva Grace Peak Foundation, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University to provide a scholarship to a first-year student with an expressed interest in course work at the Williams School of Commerce, Economics and Politics. The recipient will be selected by the Director of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the current Dean of the Williams School or his/her designee. The scholarship is renewable annually for a period of four years.
The Edward Lee Pinney Prize
Established in 1981 in memory of Dr. Edward L. Pinney, who was Professor of Politics at W&L for 17 years. The prize is awarded annually to an U/G student who demonstrates extraordinary commitment both to personal scholarship and to the nurturing of intellectual life at W&L.
Marjorie R. Poindexter Endowment
The Marjorie R. Poindexter Endowment, established in 2022 with lead gifts from William B. Hill, Jr.,'74,'77L, Matthew Towns '74, and Eugene C. Perry, Jr.,'75, 78L is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing support for students receiving financial aid in meeting unplanned expenses in times of unusual economic emergency or extraordinary need as determined by the Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students or his/her designee.
Ponder Family University Scholarship
The Ponder Family University Scholarship Endowment, established in 2013 by Herbert M. Ponder III '83, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing support to the general scholarship endowment as determined by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid.
The R. H. Powell Scholarship Fund
The Powell Scholarship Fund was established in 1992 by Robert H. "Bob" Powell III '64A, '67L, and his wife, Elayne, in memory of Bob's father, R. H. Powell Jr., his grandfather, Robert H. Powell, and his great-grandfather, Littleton G. Powell, each of whom played a part in making it possible for Bob to attend W&L. The Powell scholarship is awarded on the basis of merit to an entering first-year student in the School of Law, with preference given first to students from Franklin or Southampton County, Virginia, and then to students who are either from Virginia or have received their undergraduate degree from a college or university located in Virginia.
The J. Hampton and Sallie Hester Price Scholarship
The J. Hampton and Sallie Hester Price Scholarship Fund was established under the will of Sallie Hester Price in memory of her husband, a 1924 graduate of the School of Law. The income from the fund is to be used to assist financially a student at the School of Law.
The R. Brackett Priddy '00 Prize Endowment
The Brackett Priddy '00 Memorial Fund was established in 2008 by a group of Brackett's friends and classmates led by Pullen Daniel '00 and with support from the Priddy Family. The Priddy Fund is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing support and recognition for students who exhibit courage and character in the face of overwhelming odds as determined by the Dean of Student Affairs and in consultation as feasible in the future with the Priddy family or identified heirs or family representatives.
Prioleau Family Scholarship
The Prioleau Family Scholarship Endowment, established in 2019 by Miriam P. and Charles H. Prioleau '82, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing scholarship awards to students with financial need as determined by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid or his/her designee.
The Thomas Smith Purdie Endowment
The Thomas Smith Purdie Fund was established under the will of Kenneth S. Purdie in memory of his father, Thomas Smith Purdie, a graduate of the Law Class of 1874. The income from the fund is used for scholarship grants to students from Virginia, with preference given to residents of Smithfield or Norfolk, Virginia.
The Dr. William W. Pusey III Award
Dr. William W. Pusey III Award was created in 1981 by the Executive Committee of the Student Body. The award is presented to the member of the faculty or administration who has made the greatest contribution to Washington and Lee University.
Laurie A. Rachford '84L Fellowship Program Endowment
The Laurie A. Rachford '84L Fellowship Program Endowment, established in 2022 by Laurie A. Rachford, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing annual support to the Law School's peer counseling program based in the Office of Career Strategy.
The Rupert and Lillian Radford Scholarship Fund
The Rupert and Lillian Radford Scholarship Fund was established in 1986 by the Rupert Radford Estate Trust. Grants shall be made in amounts of not less than $1,000 or more than $6,000. The $6,000 limit may be raised to cover increases in tuition during the time of a student's undergraduate career. Lillian and Rupert Radford were residents of Houston, Texas.
Jane Y. Rainville Scholarship
The Jane Y. Rainville Scholarship Endowment, established in 2019 by Dr. Lynn Rainville and Mr. Baron P. Schwartz, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing scholarship awards to undergraduate students with financial need as determined by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid.
The James M. Rallo Scholarship Endowment
The James M. Rallo Scholarship Endowment is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing unrestricted scholarship support to undergraduate students as determined by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid or his/her designee.
The James Tyler Ramsey Memorial Scholarship Fund
The James Tyler Ramsey Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 1969 under the will of Mrs. Lillian G. Ramsey in memory of her deceased son, James Tyler Ramsey. The annual income from the bequest is awarded to a deserving student, preferably from Florida, who otherwise would be unable to attend Washington and Lee University.
The Margaret Kendall Read Scholarship Fund
The Margaret Kendall Read Scholarship Fund was established in 2007 by a gift from the estate of Margaret Kendall Read. The permanently endowed scholarship fund is awarded annually on the basis of financial need to an undergraduate student. The Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid will administer the fund in accordance with financial aid policies and procedures set by the Board of Trustees.
The A.E. Reaud Scholarship
The Albert E. Reaud Scholarship was created in 1997 by Dana and Wayne A. Reaud in memory of Wayne's father and in honor of their son, Reagan A. Reaud '01, on his matriculation at Washington and Lee. Albert Reaud was born in Louisiana, served his country during World War II in the United States Air Force and lived his adult life in Beaumont, Texas. His professional life began as a union pipefitter, but his determination led him to the top as president of two major industrial construction companies. He was a man noted for his strong belief in the value of education and in the fundamental values of God, family, country, hard work, loyalty, and honesty and placed great emphasis on the integrity of a man's word. The scholarship is awarded to students with financial need, preferably from Texas, who exemplify traits of character and service to others, as well as academic achievement.
The Edith Lemberg & Harold Augustus Reese Prize in Physics
The Edith Lemberg Reese and Harold Augustus Reese Sr. Prize in Physics was established in 2005 by the family of Professor Ronald Lane Reese in memory of his parents. The prize is to be awarded annually, at the discretion of the faculty of the Department of Physics and Engineering, to a graduating senior physics major pursuing a Ph.D. in physics, astronomy, or mathematics. Hard work, superior academic performance, enthusiasm and service to the department, University, and community are factors to be considered in making the award.
The Reeves Center Internship Fund
The Reeves Center Internship Fund was created on January 9, 1997, by Fannie Quillian (Mrs. W.R.) Reeves and her children, Chester Quillian Reeves and Frances Reeves Drayton, to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Euchlin D. Reeves' death and to honor the 104th anniversary of his oldest brother's, Winfield Robinson Reeves, birth. The fund supports a summer intern to be selected by the Director of the Reeves Center in consultation with the Dean of the College. The Reeves Center Intern will conduct supervised research during the summer months related to the Reeves Center and Watson Pavilion collections and will assist the Director and his staff.
The M. J. Reis Honor Scholarship
The M. J. Reis Honor Scholarship Fund was established in 1995 by Judson P. Reis, Class of 1964, in memory of his father, a Washington and Lee graduate, Class of 1930. The purpose of the fund is to attract outstanding undergraduate candidates to the University. This full-tuition honor award is to be made every four years to an entering first-year who has the potential to make an important contribution to Washington and Lee through academic excellence, leadership in curricular and extracurricular activities or service to the community. Financial need is not a requirement in the selection process but may be taken into consideration. This award is to be reviewed each year to ensure that the recipient is meeting the criteria upon which the award is given. In 2003 Mr. Reis established a second M. J. Reis Honor Scholarship Fund in memory of his father with the same criteria and award.
The Second M. J. Reis Scholarship
The Second M. J. Reis Scholarship was established in 2003 by Judson P. Reis, Class of 1964, in memory of his father, a Washington and Lee graduate, Class of 1930. The purpose of the fund is to attract outstanding undergraduate candidates to the University. This half-tuition honor award is to be made to an entering freshman every four years whom the Student Financial Aid Committee believes has the potential to make an important contribution to Washington and Lee through academic excellence, leadership in curricular and extracurricular activities or service to the community. Financial need is not a requirement in the selection process but may be taken into consideration. This award is to be reviewed each year to insure that the recipient is meeting the criteria upon which the award is given.
The Florine J. and Russel B. Reynolds Jr. Memorial Scholarsh
The Florine J. and Russel B. Reynolds Jr. Memorial Scholarship was established by Major General Russel B. Reynolds, as a memorial to his wife and son. Russel B. Reynolds Jr. was a member of the W&L Class of 1945. The award is made to a student in the college or law school who has some form of physical impairment.
The Charles Bassett Rich Memorial Scholarship
The Charles Bassett Rich Memorial Scholarship was established in 1960 by Mrs. Hal C. Rich in memory of her son, who died in his sophomore year at Washington and Lee. The award is made to a student of high promise with economic need.
The Richmond Area Honor Scholarship
The Richmond Area Honor Scholarship was established initially as the Richmond Area Scholarship by a Washington and Lee alumnus who requested anonymity. This very generous alumnus and other like-minded alumni and friends in the greater Richmond area continued to contribute to the scholarship fund, bringing it to the honor scholarship level in 1999. The scholarships are awarded to incoming first-year who demonstrate superior achievement in academics, extracurricular activities, and community service, and who emulate the University's commitment to honor, integrity, and service to others. These full-tuition awards are intended for students who demonstrate financial need, and are renewable each year of a recipient's undergraduate career, contingent upon the maintenance of high standards of character and academic success.
The Megan E. Rigdon '03 Undergraduate Research Fund
The Megan E. Rigdon '03 Undergraduate Research Fund, established in 2005, is an endowed fund to provide grants for students to pursue research projects as R. E. Lee Research Scholars, as directed by the Provost.
The J. Shirley Riley Scholarship
The J. Shirley Riley Scholarship was established in 1940, under the will of J. Shirley Riley, Class of 1916L.
Edward H. Rinehart Scholarship
The Edwin H. Rinehart Memorial Scholarship Endowment, established in 1978 by the estate of Freda E. Martz, honors Edwin H. Rinehart of Braddock Heights, Frederick County, Maryland. The endowment is to provide scholarship aid for law students with a demonstrated need for financial assistance, with preference to be shown to applicants from Frederick and Washington Counties, Maryland. Awards are to be made by action of the Dean of the School of Law.
The Ring-tum Phi Awards
The Ring-tum Phi Awards are administered jointly by the Publications Board and the editorial staff of the student newspaper. Under the terms of the awards, five individual plaques are presented annually to members of the University administration, faculty, staff, or student body who have rendered outstanding service to any phase of life at Washington and Lee.
Rising Leaders Law Scholarship
The Rising Leaders Law Scholarship Endowment, established in 2022 by Lizanne Thomas '82L, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing scholarship awards to students with financial need as determined by the Dean of the School of Law or his/her designee. Preference will be given to students from underrepresented groups.
The Louise Pettit Faulkner Ritchie Scholarship
The Louise Pettit Faulkner Ritchie Scholarship was given by Mrs. Mary Cassidy in honor of her mother, a former Delta Tau Delta housemother.
Theodore H. and Jean S. Ritter Law Scholarship
The Theodore H. and Jean S. Ritter Law Scholarship Endowment, established in 2022 by Ted '73L and Jean Ritter, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing scholarship awards to law students with financial need, as determined by the Dean of the School of Law or their designee.
The Roane/Lacy Family Scholarship
The Roane/Lacy Family Scholarship, a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University, provides a scholarship to a deserving undergraduate as determined by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid or his/her designee. The scholarship was established in 2014 by a gift from Roane M. Lacy, Jr. '68 to recognize and honor both the long tradition of excellence in education begun at Liberty Academy in the early years of United States independence and the memory of an ancestor, Archibald Roane, who was among the first twelve graduates to receive a bachelor's degree from Liberty Hall Academy at the initial commencement ceremony, held in September 1785. As a soldier in the Continental Army, with his brothers, Archibald Roane had already played a role in the establishment of the nation. At the time of his commencement, he already was employed as a professor at Liberty Hall Academy, a position he held for a few more years before moving southwest with his bride, the former Ann Campbell of Augusta County, to establish a law practice and play a leading role in bringing statehood to Tennessee. Roane served as that state's second governor.
The Allen Schanck Roberts '85 Scholarship Fund
The Allen Schanck Roberts '85 Scholarship Fund was established in 1993 by family and friends to honor the memory of Allen Roberts (1963-1993). It provides assistance to undergraduates for study abroad or internships. The fund is administered by the Director of Financial Aid, following selection by the study abroad adviser. Preference is given to students with a demonstrated interest in journalism and achievements in foreign languages. Consideration will also be given to qualities of heart and mind that distinguished Allen Roberts - curiosity, independence of thought, and an ability to give voice to the concerns and aspirations of people of diverse backgrounds and stations in life. A member of the Class of 1985, Roberts was a reporter for The Journal of Commerce, The Norfolk Virginian-Pilot, the Dayton Daily News, and The Beaumont Enterprise.
The Moira T. Roberts Opportunity Scholarship Fund
The Moira T. Roberts Opportunity Scholarship Fund, established in 2012 by Moira T. Roberts, class of 1993 Law, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing an annual scholarship on the basis of financial need to a student in the School of Law. The Moira T. Roberts Opportunity Scholarship will be administered by the Dean of the Law School or his/her designee.
The James A. Robertson '36 Scholarship Endowment
The James A. Robertson '36 Scholarship was given by Jimmy Robertson '36 of Danville, Virginia. Mr. Robertson's gift, by means of a unitrust he created in 1986 and to which he later added, is designated to support a student with demonstrated financial need, good character and academic promise. The scholarship is awarded with preference for students from Virginia.
The Paul R. Robertson '60L Law Scholarship
The Paul R. Robertson '60L Law Scholarship Fund, established in 2014 by Mrs. Nancy S. Robertson in memory of her husband Paul R. Robertson, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing financial aid annually on the basis of financial need to students in the School of Law as determined by the Dean of the Law School or his/her designee.
The Robertson Honor Scholarship
The Robertson Honor Scholarship was created in 1993 by Dr. and Mrs. Marion G. "Pat" Robertson '50, in memory of Dr. Robertson's father and mother, The Honorable A. Willis Robertson, former U.S. Senator for the Commonwealth of Virginia, and Gladys Churchill Willis Robertson. This scholarship shall equal the full amount of tuition and shall include an additional stipend to defray the recipient's living expenses. It shall be awarded to an incoming first-year who is interested in pursuing a career in public service, who demonstrates the highest standards of character and academic achievement, and who displays unusual promise for future service and leadership. The scholarship is renewable for each of the recipient's undergraduate years, subject to maintaining a satisfactory personal and academic record.
The Brian W. Robinson '90L Law Scholarship
The Brian W. Robinson '90L Law Scholarship Fund, established in 2015 by classmates, family and friends in Brian Robinson's memory, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing unrestricted support to the Law School's financial
The Rockbridge Scholarship Fund
Rockbridge County Grants are awarded by Washington and Lee to full-time, degree-seeking undergraduates who have been legal residents of the county for the five years prior to first enrollment in the university. Grants are made in the amount of one half of annual tuition and are not made for more than four years of enrollment. Renewal is contingent upon maintenance of satisfactory academic progress, as established for Washington and Lee grants.
The Roettger Law Scholarship Endowment
The Roettger Law Scholarship was established in 2004 under the will of The Honorable Norman C. Roettger Jr., member of the Law Class of 1959 and former president of the Law Council. The scholarship is awarded annually at the Dean's discretion to a worthy law student.
Rogowksi Endowment for Pre-Orientation Programs
The Rogowski Endowment for Pre-Orientation Programs, established in 2021 by Ellen and Greg Rogowski, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing support for programs that equip incoming students with the skills to thrive while building a deep sense of community that is inherent to the W&L experience. This endowment will be administered by the Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students in consultation with the Dean for First-Year Experience.
Rogowski Endowment for Pre-Orientation Programs
The Rogowski Endowment for Pre-Orientation Programs, established in 2021 by Ellen and Greg Rogowski, is permanently ndowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing support for programs that equip incoming students with the skills to thrive while building a deep sense of community that is inherent to theW&L experience. This endowment will be administered by the Vice President for StudentAffairs and Dean of Students in consultation with the Dean for First-Year Experience.
The Marie L. Rose\Huguenot Scholarship
The Huguenot/Marie L. Rose Scholarships were established as a result of a legacy given by the late Marie L. Rose to the Huguenot Society of America for the purpose of assisting American college students of Huguenot ancestry. Students must be able to prove Huguenot lineage through an application provided by the above foundation.
The John Dashiell Rouse Memorial Scholarship
The John Dashiell Rouse Memorial Scholarship was established by the Rouse family in memory of Lieutenant John D. Rouse, Class of 1949, who was killed in combat in Korea in September 1951. Preference is given to a graduate of the public schools on the basis of character, promise, and financial need.
The Josiah P. Rowe Jr. Scholarship
The Josiah P. Rowe Jr. Scholarship was established as a memorial to Josiah P. Rowe Jr. by his sons Charles S. and Josiah P. Rowe III. The income is to be used for students in journalism.
The Rudolph Family Psychology & Neuroscience Fund
The Rudolph Family Psychology and Neuroscience Fund, established in 2008 by Dr. Rhys A. Rudolph and Mrs. Laura B. Rudolph, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University administered by the head of the Psychology Department that provides support to the Psychology Department with a strong emphasis on the Neuroscience Program. The income from this fund supports both independent and collaborative faculty and student research and scholarship. Support typically alternates annually so that one year's fund proceeds are directed primarily toward faculty research and scholarship, and the following year's proceeds primarily toward student research and scholarship.
The Henry Ruffner Scholarship
The Henry Ruffner Scholarship was established by the Board of Trustees in honor of the first principal of Augusta Academy and two presidents of Washington College, are awarded annually by the faculty on a competitive basis, the student's record for the previous two years being taken into consideration. The general conditions for holding this scholarship is the same as those laid down for endowed scholarships.
The Jon Rugel Memorial Fund
The Jon Rugel Memorial Fund was established by the mother and numerous friends of Jon Raymond Rugel, Class of 1948, who died at sea on November 29, 1953.
The Kimberley A. & Kenneth P. Ruscio Scholarship Endowment
The Kimberley A. and Kenneth P. Ruscio Scholarship Endowment was established in 2014 by Kimberley O'Donnell Ruscio and Kenneth P. Ruscio '76 and is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing scholarship support to undergraduate students who require financial assistance to attend the university as determined by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid or his/her designee. Preference will be given to first generation students.
The Quincy M. and J. Rucker Ryland Scholarship
The Quincy M. and J. Rucker Ryland Scholarship was established in 1990 through a bequest by Mrs. J. Rucker Ryland. The scholarship will be awarded on an annual basis to a student demonstrating academic merit, as well as financial need.
The James S. Sagner '62 Scholarship Endowment
The James S. Sagner '62 Scholarship Endowment was established in 2013 and is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing unrestricted scholarship support to undergraduate students as determined by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid or his/her designee.
The James A. Saltsman, Jr. and Brooks Johnstone Saltsman Sch
The James A. Saltsman, Jr. and Brooks Johnstone Saltsman Scholarship Endowment, established through planned gifts, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing unrestricted scholarship support to undergraduate students as determined by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid or his/her designee.
The James H. Sammons M.D. Scholarship
The James H. Sammons, M.D. Scholarship is named after a graduate of the Class of 1947, distinguished physician, and former Executive Vice President of the American Medical Association. It is awarded to a deserving student on the basis of financial need.
The San Diego Scholarship
The San Diego Scholarship is awarded to recognize superior achievement in academics, extracurricular activities and community service. The scholarship, supported by Washington and Lee alumni, provides assistance to a qualified student with a preference given to a resident of the San Diego area. The award is renewable for each year of undergraduate study contingent upon satisfactory personal and academic performance.
Sauer Family Scholarship
The Sauer Family Scholarship Endowment, established in 2019 by Henry '94 and Mary Kessler Sauer, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing scholarship awards to students with financial need as determined by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid or his/her designee. 
The SBG Scholarship
The SBG Scholarship was established in 2009 as a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University to provide a partial tuition scholarship for a student with demonstrated financial need as determined by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid.
The Frederick C. Schaeffer '64 Memorial Scholarship
The Frederick C. Schaeffer '64 Memorial Scholarship was established in 2000 in memory of Frederick Schaeffer by his family and friends. Successful businessman and founder of The Schaeffer Company, Fred Schaeffer was a well-known and active civic leader in Memphis, Tennessee. The scholarship is awarded to undergraduate students with financial need.
The Major Ronald O. Scharnberg Memorial Scholarship
The Major Ronald O. Scharnberg Memorial Scholarship Program was established at Washington and Lee University in 1971 by his family in honor of this member of the Class of 1963 who gave his life for his country in South Vietnam on March 17, 1971. These memorial scholarships are awarded to both entering first-years and to upper-class students who evidence superior personal and academic achievements and have financial need. Preference will be shown to those candidates who plan to engage in a military career or who are veterans of wars involving United States troops.
The Rae and Ben Schewel Scholarship
The Rae and Ben Schewel Scholarship was created in 1985 by Helene and Bert Schewel of Lynchburg, Virginia, in memory of Mr. Schewel's parents. Mr. Schewel was a member of the Class of 1941. The awards are to be made to academically qualified Virginia students who require financial assistance to attend the university. A special but not exclusive preference is for women students.
The Schlegel Prize for International Studies
The Schlegel Prize for International Studies is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University to recognize annually the student in a Politics seminar who submits the best paper on Foreign Affairs or International Relations as determined by the Politics faculty. It also provides support for student participation in foreign affairs conferences and for other proposals related to international affairs. The fund was established in 2002 by Chi Psi Fraternity brothers, family, friends and colleagues in memory of Commander Robert Allan Schlegel '85 USN, who was killed in the terrorist attack on the Pentagon on September 11, 2001 and is administered by the Politics Department Chair in consultation with the Director of the Center for International Education.
The Nathan W. Schlossberg Law Scholarship
The Nathan William Schlossberg Law Memorial Scholarship Fund was created in 1970 by the estate of Ester W. Schlossberg in honor and memory of her husband, a 1911 graduate of the School of Law. Awards are made to deserving law students who require financial assistance.
Science Advisory Board Student Opportunities Endowment
The Science Advisory Board Student Opportunities Endowment is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing assistance to support STEM-focused domestic and international internships and research opportunities for undergraduate students. Support may also include financial assistance for undergraduate students to travel to conferences to present research, career and graduate school preparation, as well as the support of opportunities during spring term or the summer. The fund is established by the Science Advisory Board and is administered by the Provost in consultation with the Dean of the College. The preferred science departments (and their future names or departmental alignments) include: biology, biochemistry, chemistry, computer science, geology, neuroscience, environmental studies, physics and engineering, math and cognitive and behavior science.
The Scott Scholarship
The Scott Scholarship, established by Mr. and Mrs. I. M. Scott of Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, provides scholarship aid with preference for a foreign student.
The George W. and Roberta B. Seger Scholarship
The George W. and Roberta B. Seger Scholarship was created in 1994 by George W. Seger of Easton, Maryland, Class of 1952. The stipend is to be awarded annually, with preference for students from Maryland, based on demonstrated need and evidence of academic achievement.
The Serenbetz Family Scholarship
The Serenbetz Family Scholarship Endowment, established in 2007 with a gift from Stuart W. Serenbetz '77 and Jean B. Serenbetz, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University to provide a scholarship to academically qualified students with demonstrated financial need. This scholarship was established in honor of Stuart's parents, Warren Lewis Serenbetz and Thelma Randby Serenbetz, in recognition of their steadfast commitment to the education of their children and grandchildren. The Serenbetz Scholars will be selected by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid, or his/her designee.
The Richard B. Sessoms Fund for the Performing Arts
The Richard B. Sessoms Fund for the Performing Arts is a permanently endowed fund established by Claire and Dwight Emanuelson '84 at Washington and Lee University dedicated to encouraging and enabling students majoring, minoring or actively participating in the performing arts to take advantage of off-campus departmental career exploration experiences regardless of financial circumstances. The fund will be administered by the Chair of the Department of Theater, Dance and Film Studies in consultation with the Dean of the College.
The Shaw and Lowrance Scholarship
The Anne Carter Shaw and Harold Ellis Shaw III Scholarship was established in 1998, lovingly, by Buck and Minor Mickel of Greenville, South Carolina, devoted supporters of higher education, in honor of their two W&L grandchildren, members of the Class of 1998 and 2002, respectively. In 2023, the fund was renamed to The Carter Shaw Lowrance '98, William Thomas Lowrance '98, and Harold Ellis Shaw III '02 Scholarship to also honor their grandson-in-law, William Lowrance '98. Awards will be made based on financial need, academic merit and leadership potential.
Brian C. Shearer '94 Scholarship
The Brian C. Shearer '94 Scholarship Endowment, established by Brian Christopher Shearer, Class of 1994, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing scholarship awards to students with financial need, as determined by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid or his/her designee. The donor expresses his preference to support students pursuing study in history or commerce.
The J. Frank Shepherd '57L Scholarship Fund
The Frank Shepherd '57L Scholarship was established by John A. Williamson II '53A '56L in 2006 in memory of his friend Frank Shepherd '57L and in honor of his 50th Law Reunion. The scholarship provides financial aid to W&L law students.
The James Keith Shillington Scholarship
The James Keith Shillington Scholarship, established in 1988 by former students and friends of this distinguished professor of chemistry, is to be awarded to a rising junior at Washington and Lee who is a chemistry major or has successfully completed organic chemistry at W&L. The recipient of The Shillington Scholarship will be chosen by the chemistry faculty. Shillington Scholars will have shown strong academic promise in their first two undergraduate years and have as their goal a career in which the study of chemistry is a prerequisite. Awarded for one year, the scholarship may be renewed with the approval of the chemistry faculty.
The Keith Shillington Summer Research Scholars Endowment
The Keith Shillington Summer Research Scholars Endowment provides scholarship assistance to undergraduate students who undertake research with science faculty during the summer months, with a preference for research projects conducted by tenure-track faculty members. The fund was established by Dr. and Mrs. E. Darracott Vaughan Jr., Class of 1961, in memory and in honor of Professor Keith Shillington. The preferred science departments (and their future names or departmental alignments) whose faculty and students would benefit from this endowment include: biology, biochemistry, chemistry, computer sciences, geology, neuroscience, physics, and psychology.
The Madison Montgomery Shinaberry '16 Outstanding Student
The Madison Montgomery Shinaberry '16 Outstanding Student Leadership Award Endowment established in July 2017 through leadership gifts from Dr. Ellen B. Shinaberry and Curtis C. Shinaberry, Karl D. Stoltzfus, Sr., and Nancy C. Bryant, and additional contributions by other family, friends and classmates, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing awards to undergraduate students in recognition of outstanding leadership and service to the Washington and Lee community.
The George D. Shore Trust Scholarship
The George D. Shore Trust Scholarship was created in 2000 by the estate of George D. Shore, a member of the Law Class of 1916. Scholarship assistance is awarded to worthy law students from South Carolina, with preference to residents of Sumter County.
The Paul Mason Shuford II Scholarship
The Paul Mason Shuford II Scholarship Endowment was established in 1981 by Paul M. Shuford '43, in memory of his son, Paul Shuford '72, to provide scholarship assistance to students with demonstrated financial need. The Shuford Scholarship Endowment was the recipient of a magnificent gift from the estate of Mildred Goode of Richmond, Virginia, a close friend of the family.
The William S. Shutze Scholarship
The William S. Shutze Scholarship was created in 1985 by the estate of Mr. Shutze who was an admirer but not an alumnus of Washington and Lee University. The awards are to be made to both undergraduates and law students. Mr. Shutze's estate arrangement was made in memory of his wife, Adaline Beebe Shutze, and in honor of his second wife, Lillian E. Shutze.
The Sidley Austin Law Scholarship Fund
The Sidley Austin Law Scholarship Fund, established in 2014 by Washington and Lee alumni at Sidley Austin and the Sidley Austin Foundation, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing a scholarship annually to a law student. The Sidley Austin Law Scholarship will be awarded by the Dean of the Law School or his/her designee.
The Mollie Trent Signaigo Scholarship
The Mollie Trent Signaigo Scholarship was established in 1984 by Mrs. Signaigo's son, Leo J. Signaigo Jr., Class of 1943, of Welch, West Virginia. Preference is to be shown to students from West Virginia who plan to pursue a major in the Ernest Williams II School of Commerce, Economics, and Politics.
The Langdon Lamar Skarda Scholarship
The Langdon Lamar Skarda Scholarship was created in 1996 by the family and friends of Langdon Skarda, Class of '38L. A major contribution for the creation of the scholarship was received from James W. Smith, Class of '62, of North Collins, New York. The scholarship is awarded annually to a student who requires financial assistance to attend Washington and Lee University.
The Richard T. Sloan Honor Scholarship
The Richard T. Sloan Honor Scholarship was established in 1990 by Richard T. Sloan '42 of Harrisonburg, Virginia. Mr. Sloan's gift to Washington and Lee, by means of a unitrust he created in 1979, is among the largest made to the University for scholarship purposes. The scholarships are renewable, equal to the amount of tuition, for each year of undergraduate work, provided the recipient maintains a satisfactory personal and academic record.
Laurence M. Smail Law School Scholarship
The Laurence M. Smail Law School Scholarship Endowment is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee Universtiy providing unrestricted scholarship support to deserving law students as determined by the Dean of the Law School or his/her designee, as administrator of the fund.
The Honorable Robert Kent Smith '48L Law Scholarship
The Honorable Robert Kent Smith '48L Law Scholarship Fund, established in 2012 by Robert Kent Smith, class of 1948 Law, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing a scholarship annually to students in the School of Law. The Smith Scholarship will be administered by the Dean of the Law School or his/her designee.
Howard W. Smith '80 Endowment
The Howard W. Smith '80 Endowment, established in 2019 by Mallory Walker, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing support to the Office of Career and Professional Development for experiential opportunities as determined by the Dean of Career and Professional Development.
The E. P. Tatum Smith Jr. Scholarship
The E. P. Tatum Smith Jr. Scholarship Fund was established in 1987 by the William H. Donner Foundation, Inc. of New York as a memorial to Mr. Smith, former president of the foundation and of the Donner Corporation. Mr. Smith was a 1950 graduate of Washington and Lee's School of Law. The scholarship is open to undergraduates and law students.
The Todd C. Smith Memorial Fellowship Fund
The Todd C. Smith Memorial Fellowship Fund was established in 1990 by friends of Todd Smith '83, a reporter for The Tampa Tribune who was killed in Peru in 1989 while working independently on a story about the international drug trade. The fellowship annually provides a stipend to enable a Washington and Lee student to pursue accreditable academic work in a foreign country and to immerse himself or herself extensively in that culture. The fellow's research and study are to be focused on a topic of current interest and importance, and the fellowship is expected to result in a publishable journalistic work. The Tampa Tribune will publish the fellow's work if it meets the Tribune's standards and editorial needs. The competition is open to any rising junior or senior enrolled in Washington and Lee University. The award is based on how closely the application reflects Smith's interest in promoting understanding of foreign issues and cultures through journalism.
The Richard A. 'Cap`n Dick' Smith Memorial Scholarship
The Richard A. 'Cap'n Dick' Smith Memorial Scholarship was established in 1978 by Cap'n Dick's son, Richard W. Smith, Class of 1941. The scholarship honors one of Washington and Lee's greatest athletes and university leaders. A graduate of the Class of 1913, Cap'n Dick was Director of Athletics for 33 years and, at the time of his death, had the longest athletic service record of any college official in the South Atlantic area. The scholarship is awarded annually, with preference for first-years and for students who demonstrate strong traits of character and leadership. Awards are based on financial need.
The Ruth Elnora Smith Memorial Scholarship Fund
The Ruth Elnora Smith Memorial Scholarship was established by her husband, The Honorable Samuel J. Smith in 1995. Mrs. Smith was a native of Norfolk, Virginia, and a lifelong admirer of Washington and Lee. Judge Smith graduated from Washington and Lee University School of Law in 1964. This scholarship will be awarded with preference to women entering Washington and Lee University who demonstrate financial need.
The William Eugene Smith Scholarship
The William Eugene Smith Scholarship Endowment was established in 1992 by Hatton C. V. Smith '73 and William E. Smith Jr. '63 in memory of their father, William Eugene Smith, a member of the Class of 1934 at the Virginia Military Institute. The Smith Scholarship Endowment will provide scholarship assistance to students in the Ernest Williams II School of Commerce, Economics and Politics who demonstrate financial need. An All-American football player and recipient of the prestigious Cincinnati Medal upon graduation at VMI, Mr. Smith enjoyed a healthy admiration for the hallmark traits that characterize the university - honor, integrity, and service to others. In endowing a scholarship in his honor, Mr. Smith's sons seek to ensure that future generations of W&L men and women will distinguish Washington and Lee, much as their father distinguished VMI.
The Dr. Henry L. Smith Scholarship
The Dr. Henry Louis Smith Scholarship was established in 1992 by descendants and friends of Washington and Lee's 15th president. It is awarded annually as financial assistance to a student who otherwise would be unable to attend the university and who demonstrates strong character and leadership potential. Preference is given to students who are the first in their families to attend college.
The Harvey W. Smith Scholarship
The Harvey W. Smith Scholarship Endowment was established in 1977 by a generous bequest through the will of Harvey W. Smith, Class of 1930.
The James W. Smith, Class of 1962 Scholarships
The James W. Smith, Class of 1962 Scholarships consist of four permanently endowed funds at Washington and Lee University established by Mr. James W. Smith in 2016. The four endowments are named: The Smith-Hutton Scholarship Endowment, in memory of Dr. Louis J. Hutton; the Smith-Galef Scholarship Endowment, in memory of Steven A. Galef '62; the Smith-Conrad Scholarship Endowment, in honor of Peter G. Conrad '62; and the Smith-Farquhar Scholarship Endowment, in honor of J. Douglas Farquhar '63. The four endowments provide unrestricted scholarship assistance to undergraduate students and are administered by the Vice President of Admissions and Financial Aid or his/ her designee.
The Society of the Cincinnati Award
The Society of the Cincinnati Award. This award, established in honor of the Society of Cincinnati in the State of Virginia, is conferred by the faculty on the author of the best essay submitted during the session in competition for it. The essay should be a study of the principles for which the Society was founded, any phase of American military history, or some other acceptable subject in Colonial, Revolutionary, or pre-Civil War history of the United States. The essay must be submitted by May 1 to the special faculty committee on the Cincinnati award.
The James Somerville Jr. Memorial Scholarship
The James Somerville Jr. Memorial Scholarship was established in 1987 through the estate of James Somerville Jr., Class of 1912, to provide scholarships for undergraduate students at the university.
The Jerry G. South Scholarship
The Jerry G. South Scholarship was created in 1997 by Jerry G. South '54 of Mill Valley, California. Mr. South served Washington and Lee University as a trustee from 1979 to 1990. The award is to be made annually, with preference for a rising member of the junior class who is engaged, or plans to become engaged, in some form of the University's International Education Program, or is pursuing a major in the Ernest Williams II School of Commerce, Economics, and Politics with work, also, in foreign languages. Financial need is to be a factor in awarding the scholarship.
The Southern Ohio Scholarship
The Southern Ohio Scholarship was established and is sustained by contributions from the Washington and Lee Alumni Association of Southern Ohio. Preference is to be shown in awarding the scholarship to a student in financial need, possessing academic promise, and residing in the general Southern Ohio area.
The Sparks Family Scholarship
The Sparks Family Law School Endowment Fund is used to provide financial assistance to deserving law students. Preference is given to students from Louisiana.
The Rebecca and William Spector Memorial Scholarship
The Rebecca and William Spector Memorial Scholarship was created in 1981 by Mr. and Mrs. Martin W. Spector of Coral Gables, Florida. Mr. Spector is a member of the Class of 1925. The scholarship, in memory of Mr. Spector's parents, is to be awarded with preference for students from Florida.
The Edgar W. Spencer '53 Geology Field Research Endowment
The Edgar W. Spencer '53 Geology Field Research Endowment is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University established by Quinn T. Kiley, Class of 1995, to provide support for student field research under the supervision of a Washington and Lee University geology professor. Income may be used to cover expenses of equipment, testing, and other uses the department deems appropriate, including student pay or housing. The fund will be administered by the Geology department head in consultation with the Dean of the College.
The Archibald Alexander Sproul III Scholarship in Commerce
The Archibald Alexander Sproul III Scholarship in Commerce, established in 1978 by General Sproul, Class of 1937, is awarded each year to a rising junior majoring in the Ernest Williams II School of Commerce, Economics, and Politics who requires financial assistance to complete his or her college education. There are to be two Sproul Scholarships in force at all times.
The Hugh B. Sproul Memorial Scholarship
The Hugh B. Sproul Memorial Scholarship was established in 1931 by Mrs. Hugh B. Sproul in memory of her husband, an honored member of the Board of Trustees.
The Carol and George W. St. Clair '53 Scholarship
The Carol and George W. St. Clair '53 Scholarship Endowment is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing scholarship awards to students with financial need as determined by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid or his/her designee.
The Daniel T. Stacey 1975L Law Scholarship
The Daniel T. Stacey 1975L Law Scholarship Fund, established in 2013, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing an annual scholarship to a student in the School of Law. The Daniel T. Stacey 1975L Law Scholarship Fund will be administered by the Dean of the Law School or his/her designee.
The Louise A. and Frederick P. Stamp Scholarship Fund
The Louise A. and Frederick P. Stamp Scholarship was created in 1995 by United States District Judge Frederick P. Stamp Jr., Class of 1956, and his wife, Joan C. Stamp, in honor of Judge Stamp's parents. The fund makes possible two scholarships to be awarded every other year to an entering first-year who requires financial assistance to enroll at Washington and Lee University. Preference is to be shown to students from Ohio, Hancock, Brooke, Marshall, and Wetzel counties, comprising West Virginia's panhandle. If this condition cannot be met, the scholarship may be awarded to a student from other areas in West Virginia.
The James Holt Starling Scholarship
The James Holt Starling Scholarship, established by former students of this distinguished professor of biology and premedical adviser, is to be awarded to a rising junior who is enrolled in Washington and Lee's premedical curriculum. The recipient of The Starling Scholarship will be chosen by the Premedical Faculty Committee. The student will have shown strong academic promise in the first two undergraduate years, and will have as his or her goal a career in the health professions. Awarded for one year, the scholarship may be renewed with approval of the Premedical Faculty Committee.
The Robert Luther Stein '41 Scholarship
The Robert Luther Stein '41 Scholarship Fund was established in 2003 through a bequest from the estate of Mr. Stein, a 1941 graduate of Washington and Lee University, to provide scholarship assistance for enrolling students.
The Roy L. Steinheimer Jr. Scholarship
The Roy L. Steinheimer Jr. Scholarship is funded by gifts from alumni of the Washington and Lee School of Law to honor Roy L. Steinheimer Jr., a distinguished lawyer and law professor who served as Dean of the School of Law from 1968 to 1983, and then as Robert E. R. Huntley Professor of Law following his retirement from the deanship.
STEM Student Opportunities Endowment
The STEM Student Opportunities Endowment, established in 2020 by a STEM professor and her spouse, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University. The endowment will provide financial resources to enable students who have performed research with W&L faculty in the departments and programs responsible for science, technology, engineering or math (the current STEM areas of study) to attend science-related scholarly conferences to present research findings in such sums as determined by the Provost of the university, in consultation with the Dean of the College or her/his designee. In the event that there exists insufficient demand by students for such financial resources, available funds may be used to provide stipends for student summer research projects in science, technology, engineering or math.
The B. S. Stephenson Scholarship
The B. S. Stephenson Scholarship was established in 1991 by former students and friends of this professor of languages, music, and literature; a Washington and Lee alumnus; and former head of the German department. This scholarship is to be awarded to a rising junior German major. The recipient shall be chosen by the Dean of Students, the Dean of the College, and the head of the German Department. Stephenson Scholars shall have shown strong academic promise in their first two undergraduate years and demonstrate financial need. In the event that no German majors qualify in a particular year, this scholarship shall be made available to other language majors, art majors, or music majors, according to the same criteria above.
The E. Clayton & Elizabeth P. Stevens Scholarship
The E. Clayton and Elizabeth P. Stevens Scholarship was established under the will of Professor Kenneth P. Stevens in memory of his parents. Dr. Stevens was a devoted professor of biology at Washington and Lee University from 1946 to 1968. He died in 1973. The scholarship is awarded to students from the state of Connecticut who show above average academic promise and require financial assistance in order to attend Washington and Lee University.
The Catherine Overend Stewart '05 Scholarship
The Catherine Overend Stewart '05 Scholarship Endowment Fund established in 2015 by Catherine Overend Stewart '05 and her parents, Carol and George Overend P'05 is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing scholarship awards to students with financial need as determined by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid or his/her designee.
The Robert Stewart Award in Music
The Robert Stewart Award in Music was established in 1991 to honor Robert Stewart, who served as Professor of Music and head of the department from 1954 to 1988. It is given each year to a graduating senior who has, in the opinion of the Music Department faculty, contributed most significantly to music at Washington and Lee.
Gregory N. Stillman ‘74L Law Scholarship
The Gregory N. Stillman '74L Law Scholarship Endowment, established by Gregory N. Stillman, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing scholarship awards to students with financial need as determined by the Dean of the School of Law or his/her designee. Preference will be given to students from underrepresented groups.
The James Price Stoeffel '84 Scholarship Endowment
The James Price Stoeffel '84 Scholarship Endowment, established in 2023 by Jim Stoeffel, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing scholarship awards to undergraduate students with financial need as determined by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid or designee.
The William F. Stone '33L Law Scholarship
The William F. Stone '33L Law Scholarship, established in 2015 by a member of his family, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing financial aid annually to law students. The William F. Stone '33L Law Scholarship will be awarded by the Dean of the Law School or his/her designee.
The Katherine Harris Storer Endowment
The Katherine Harris Storer Endowment is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing support to undergraduate students for experiential learning experiences in the Williams School. Preference will be given to international experiences related to environmental sustainability or social impact.
The Robert W. Storey Endowment Fund
The Robert W. Storey Endowment was created through a gift from Julia G. Storey in memory of her husband, a member of the Class of 1952, who attended his first year of law school at W&L. The endowment supports undergraduate student learning experiences including the Summer Scholars Program.
The Marcellus Henry Stow Award in Geology
The Marcellus Henry Stow Award in Geology. M. H. Stow taught geology at Washington and Lee from 1926 to 1957. He was head of the department and an internationally known sedimentologist. During the Second World War he was director of the mining division of the War Production Board. This award was established by his former students. The award is made to an outstanding geology major on the recommendation of the head of the department.
The Stowe Family Scholarship Endowment Fund
The Stowe Family Scholarship Endowment Fund established in 2018 by Mr. Harold C. Stowe '68 is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing scholarship awards to students with financial need as determined by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid or his/her designee.
The Daniel B. and Alta S. Straley Scholarship
The Daniel B. and Alta S. Straley Scholarship was established in 1959 under the will of Daniel B. Straley, LL.B., 1911, to assist one or more students to study for the Christian ministry. The award is to be based on the financial need and scholastic record of the applicant.
The Janice Ferman Straske '91 Endowment Fund
The Janice Ferman Straske '91 Endowment Fund was created in 1994 by Mr. and Mrs. James L. Ferman Jr. in honor of their daughter, Janice Ferman Straske '91. The fund supports the University's general endowment for scholarships.
The Mary E. Streng Scholarship
The Mary E. Streng Scholarship Endowment was established in 1993 through the estate of Mary Esther Streng. The unrestricted gift was designated by the Board of Trustees to establish an endowment fund that henceforth will provide unrestricted financial aid to qualified undergraduate students.
The Dabney Stuart Prize
The Dabney Stuart Prize, for the best essay written in the English Seminar for Prospective Majors, was established in 1999 in honor of Emeritus Professor of English Dabney Stuart by an anonymous donor.
Student Affairs Angel Fund
The Student Affairs Angel Fund was established in 2011 providing support for students in meeting unplanned expenses that arise from emergencies. This fund is administered by the Dean of Students or his/her designee.
The Jay W. Stull Memorial Award
The Jay W. Stull Memorial Award was established in 1968 in memory of Captain Jay W. Stull, Class of 1960, who gave his life for his country in Vietnam. The award is made upon the recommendation of the United States Marine Corps in the fall of each year to a Washington and Lee student of the Senior Marine Platoon Leaders Class who attains the highest ranking during the preceding summer camp training school.
The Jim Stump Prize in German
The Jim Stump Prize in German honors a devoted alumnus of the Class of 1953. It is awarded annually, at the discretion of the Department of German and Russian, to an undergraduate of exceptional achievement in German.
The Suhor-Graham Endowment
The Suhor-Graham Endowment is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing ongoing support of university students, faculty, and activities associated with the greater Richmond, Virginia area. It was created in 2017 through Washington and Lee's share of the liquidation of the Suhor-Graham Foundation. The provost will administer the Suhor-Graham Endowment in consultation with the appropriate administrators.
The Algernon Sydney Sullivan Medallion
The Algernon Sydney Sullivan Medallion. This memorial, established by the Southern Society of New York in honor of its first president, is awarded each year by vote of the Washington and Lee University faculty to that student in the graduating class who excels in high ideals of living, in spiritual qualities, and in generous and disinterested service to others.
The Sult Family Scholarship
The Sult Family Scholarship Endowment, established in 2014 by Susan and J.R. Sult is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University, providing unrestricted scholarship assistance to undergraduate students. The Scholarship is administered by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid or his/her designee.
The Vanita and Edward Surles Student Loan Endowment Fund
The Vanita and Edward Surles Student Loan Endowment Fund was established in 2006 by R. Edward Surles, Class of 1938, to provide loans to students who need financial assistance to attend Washington and Lee University.  Recipients will be obligated to repay the loan over time according to normal University procedures by the Director of Financial Aid.  Mr. Surles could not have attended W&L without the financial assistance afforded him by the University; since which time he has felt such gratitude as to cause the establishment of this Fund.  His lifetime of hard work and sacrifice made this gift possible and has led to his belief that this form of assistance best aids development of responsibility for recipients in paying loans back and having the satisfaction of knowing that by so doing future applicants will receive necessary assistance as he/she received in years past.
The Richard N. Tager '60 Scholarship
The Richard N. Tager '60 Scholarship, established in 2015 by Richard N. Tager '60, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing need-based scholarship support for undergraduate students. The scholarship will be awarded by the Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid or his/her designee.
The Thomas N. Tagle, Sr. and Janet E. Tagle Scholarship
The Thomas N. Tagle, Sr., and Janet E. Tagle Scholarship Endowment Fund established in 2017 by Thomas N. Tagle, Jr., '93 and Raina Rose Tagle is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing scholarship awards to students with financial need as determined by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid or his/her designee.
The Taylor Scholarship Endowment Fund
The Taylor Scholarship Endowment Fund, established in 2010 by Rowan G. P. Taylor '89 and Julie Salerno Taylor '89, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing need-based scholarship support to undergraduate students. The annual proceeds from this scholarship are to be used to offset the student need-based expenses related to the cost of attendance at Washington and Lee, including but not limited to, tuition, room and board, student activities fees, study-abroad programs, and internship support and summer study opportunities. The scholarship will be awarded by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid or his/her designee. Over time, to the extent the endowment fund is expanded by Mr. and Mrs. Taylor through additional gifts to Washington and Lee, the Taylors and the University may together choose to amend the mission or characteristics of the scholarship.
The Thomas Greene Terry Scholarship
The Thomas Greene Terry Memorial Scholarship Fund was established by Bland Terry Sr., Class of 1913, in memory of his brother, a devoted alumnus of the Class of 1916. Income is used for a scholarship award to one or more students on the basis of character, financial need, scholarship, and capacity for leadership. The scholarship is open to Virginia students.
The Third Generation Student Achievement Award-Annual Grnt.
The Third Generation Student Achievement Award, established in June 2015 by an anonymous family, is an annually funded award at Washington and Lee University, providing support for debt relief to one or more rising juniors with financial need (as documented with the financial aid office) and who demonstrate commitment, leadership and make significant contributions to one or more areas of campus life, residence life, student governance, Greek life, and/or other extracurricular activities. The award is renewable for each recipient's senior year provided that the recipient has demonstrated satisfactory academic progress and continued commitment to campus service and leadership. The Vice President for Student Affairs or her/his designee will review the applications and select the recipients. The Scholarship is administered by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid or her/his designee.
Lizanne Thomas '82L Law Scholarship Endowment
The Lizanne Thomas '82L Law Scholarship Endowment Fund established in 2017 by Lizanne Thomas is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing scholarship awards to law students as determined by the Dean of the School of Law or his/her designee.
The Ned Randolph Thomas Scholarship
The Ned Randolph Thomas Scholarship was created in 1999 by his son, Robert E. Thomas '79, and his widow, Peggy D. Thomas, to honor his life and contributions. Successful businessman and owner of Columbia Gardens Cemetery and Memorials, Ned Thomas was a well-known, active, and beloved resident of Arlington, Virginia, home to the Thomas family for many generations. Through his frequent visits to Lexington and the many friendships he made with his son's classmates, Mr. Thomas developed a deep affection for the Greek system and W&L's core values of learning, leadership and honor. The income from this endowment is to be awarded to students who need financial assistance and who also display attributes of character, leadership and community service, with preference to high school students from Northern Virginia.
The Wiley V. Thompson Scholarship (Laird)
The Wiley V. Thompson Scholarship is awarded annually to an outstanding law student, particularly one who has excelled in the course on contracts.
The Joseph B. Tompkins, Jr. '71 Distinguished Scholarship
The Joseph B. Tompkins, Jr. '71 Distinguished Scholarship, established in 2015 by Joseph B. Tompkins, Jr. '71, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing need-based scholarship support to undergraduate students, with a preference for students who have an interest in public service at some point during their careers. The scholarship will be awarded by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid or his/her designee.
The Edward Charles Tonsmeire Jr. `32 Memorial Scholarship
The Edward Charles Tonsmeire Jr. '32 Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 1976 by an anonymous endowment gift. The fund makes possible the award of one or more scholarships each year to incoming first-year undergraduates. Edward Tonsmeire received the Bachelor of Arts degree from Washington and Lee in 1932. He earned an LL.B. degree from Cumberland University in 1935.
The Joseph & Georgiana Topinka Memorial Scholarship
The Joseph and Georgiana Topinka Memorial Scholarship was established in 2003 by Sharon and Joseph L. Topinka in honor of his parents. The Scholarship is to be awarded to a rising junior in the second semester of the academic year who plans to pursue a career in either public or private accounting. The recipient is to be selected by the faculty of the accounting department in consultation with the Dean of the Williams School of Commerce, Economics, and Politics. The student selected must be of high moral character, demonstrate economic need, and present a grade-point average of B (3.000). The award is to be used toward payment of senior year tuition or to pay down educational loans.
The Torell Family Scholarship Endowment
The Torell Family Scholarship Endowment, established in 2015 by John and Margaret Torell P'14, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing scholarship awards to students with financial need as determined by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid or his/her designee.
The Thomas F. Torrey Scholarship
The Thomas Fuller Torrey Honor Scholarship was established by the estate of Thomas Fuller Torrey '28. The scholarship is awarded to an entering law student on the basis of merit, without regard to need.
The Charles and Thelma Gray Touchton Scholarship
The Charles and Thelma Gray Touchton Scholarship was established by J. Thomas Touchton, Class of 1960, in honor of his father and mother. The scholarship is awarded each year to an incoming first-year from the state of Florida on the basis of character, academic promise, capacity for leadership, and financial need. The award may be continued for each of the student's four years, as long as he or she earns its renewal.
The James C. Treadway Jr. Scholarship
The James C.C. Treadway Scholarship was created in 1991-93 by James C.C. Treadway, Class of 1967L. Selection of the recipient of the Treadway Scholarship shall be based on financial need. It is the donor's hope that Treadway Scholarship recipients will remain enthusiastic about and loyal to the School of Law long after they study law in the School, and that they, too, will give back to their alma mater.
The Dr. Robert Henry Tucker Scholarship
The Dr. Robert Henry Tucker Scholarship honors a teacher and administrator who, for more than 30 years as a Professor of Economics and Business Administration, Acting President (1930), Dean of the College (1930-1932), and Dean of the University (1932-1946), played a major role in Washington and Lee's progress during the first half of the 20th century. Established in 1967 through a benefaction in Dr. Tucker's will, the scholarship is awarded on the basis of academic merit and capacity for leadership to undergraduates who plan to major in economics.
The Honorable James C. Turk '52L Law Scholarship
The Honorable James C. Turk '52L Law Scholarship Fund, established in 2012 by James C. Turk, class of 1952 Law, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing a scholarship annually to a student in the School of Law. The Turk Scholarship will be awarded by the Dean of the Law School or his/her designee.
Gertrude A.& Louis P. Turpin '33 Law Scholarship Endowment
The Gertrude A. and Louis P. Turpin '33 Scholarship Endowment was established in 2023 by L. Penn Clarke, Law Class of 2013, and his wife, Amanda (Amy) P. Clarke, in memory of Penn's grandparents, Gertrude A. Turpin and Louis P. Turpin, Class of 1933. The scholarship is awarded to a law student, based on demonstrated financial need, who has exhibited traits of character, leadership, and outstanding achievement, or high potential. This fund will be administered by the Dean of the Law School or his/her designee.
The R. Clark and Douglas W. Turrell Memorial Fund
The R. Clark and Douglas W. Turrell Memorial Fund was established by Mr. and Mrs. George H. Turrell of Kingston, Pennsylvania, in memory of their son, Class of 1940, and by Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. Turrell, Class of 1949, in memory of their son, Douglas W. Turrell, Class of 1987. Preference is given to students who plan to major in the Ernest Williams II School of Commerce, Economics, and Politics.
The Evelyn A. and Charles A. Tutwiler '24L Law Scholarship
The Evelyn A. and Charles A. Tutwiler Law Scholarship was funded by a bequest from the estate of Charles A. Tutwiler of Welch, West Virginia, a member of the Law Class of 1924, and his wife Evelyn A. Tutwiler. Preference is given to residents of West Virginia. If criteria is not met, the scholarship is opened up to others.
The Edwin Parker (Cy) Twombly Scholarship
The Edwin Parker (Cy) Twombly Scholarship was established in 1972 by many friends of Cy Twombly, who served Washington and Lee with distinction for 53 years as swimming coach, golf coach, and athletic director. He died in 1974. The scholarship is based on need.
The Anne R. Tyree Scholarship
The Anne R. Tyree Scholarship was established with a planned gift in 1997 from Anne R. Tyree in which W&L was named as a remainder beneficiary of her trust. The trust specified the funds are to be used for the establishment of a scholarship fund to aid students from Franklin County, VA, who have financial need. In the event there should be no such students from Franklin County, the university is to use the funds to aid any other students with demonstrated financial need.
The Robert Van Buren Family Honor Scholarship
The Robert Van Buren Family Honor Scholarship was created in 1994 by Robert Van Buren, Class of 1950, father of Robert Scott Van Buren, Class of 1982, and brother of William B. Van Buren III, Class of 1944. The scholarship, awarded with preference given to students from New Jersey, shall be equal to the full amount of annual tuition and is awarded on the basis of character and potential of leadership capacity. The scholarship is renewable for each of the recipient's undergraduate years, subject to satisfactory personal and academic performance.
The Susan D. & M. Theodore Van Leer- Hotchkiss Honor Sch.
The Susan D. and M. Theodore Van Leer/Farris P. Hotchkiss Honor Scholarship was created in 2001 by Sue and Ted Van Leer to recognize Farris Hotchkiss and to express deep appreciation for his extraordinary service and devotion to Washington and Lee University. The gift also marks the 50th anniversary of Ted Van Leer's graduation from Washington and Lee in 1951. The scholarship is to be awarded to an incoming first-year who demonstrates superior achievement in academics, extracurricular activities, and community service, and who emulates the university's commitment to honor, integrity, and service to others. Preference will be given to students living in Latin America or students interested in the culture, history, and economy of Latin American countries, Argentina in particular.  The award, made without regard to financial need, is renewable each year of the recipient's undergraduate career, contingent upon the maintenance of high standards of character and academic success.
The Vanderver Scholarship Endowment Fund
The Vanderver Scholarship Fund, established in 2006 by Timothy Arthur Vanderver, Jr., Class of 1965, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee providing partial tuition support to an undergraduate student as determined by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid or his/her designee.
The James A. Vann, III '61 Prize in European History
The James A. Vann III '61 Prize in European History was established in 1986 in memory of James A. Vann III by friends and former classmates. The award is to be made annually to a junior or senior submitting the best paper in the fields of modern European history or architecture.
The John W. Vardaman '62 Law Scholarship Fund
The John W. Vardaman '62 Law Scholarship Fund, established in 2012 by John W. Vardaman, undergraduate class of 1962, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing a scholarship annually to students in the School of Law. The Vardaman Scholarship will be administered by the Dean of the Law School or his/her designee.
The Vardaman Family Scholarship
The Vardaman Family Scholarship Endowment was established in 2014 by John W. "Jack" Vardaman '62 and is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing unrestricted scholarship support to undergraduate students as determined by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid or his/her designee.
The Verizon Scholarship
The Verizon Scholarship (formerly the Bell Atlantic Scholarship) is to be awarded to one or more outstanding students on the basis of academic merit and strong interest in the Ernest Williams II School of Commerce, Economics, and Politics. The student(s) will hold the scholarship throughout his or her undergraduate career, contingent upon continued academic excellence.
The Fred Vinson Memorial Law Scholarship
The Fred M. Vinson Jr. '48, '51L Memorial Scholarship was established by John G. Fox '44, '49L, William H. Leedy '49, and other friends and former associates of Mr. Vinson's. The scholarship is awarded in either the undergraduate or law school for deserving students, with preference for those from greater Washington, D.C., including the Maryland and Virginia suburban areas. Financial need is to be taken into consideration, but is not an absolute requirement of the award.
The John M. Walbridge Scholarship
The John M. Walbridge Scholarship Endowment was established in 1986 by John M. Walbridge, Class of 1955. The scholarship is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing financial assistance to an undergraduate student who has achieved excellence in academic and extracurricular activities. This award is renewable each year pending satisfactory academic progress. Financial need may or may not be considered in awarding this scholarship. This fund will be administered by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid or his/her designee.
John S. "Jack" Wallace '74 Scholarship Endowment
The John S. ''Jack'' Wallace '74 Scholarship Endowment established in 2014 by John S. "Jack" Wallace '74 is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing scholarship support for students who require financial assistance to attend the University as determined by the Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid or his/her designee.
The Waring - Alnutt Prize in Journalism
The Ronald F. Waring - John G. Alnutt Endowment is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University supporting an annual award to a graduating journalism major who best exemplifies the values and skills of excellent copy editing. Award recipients are selected by the Journalism and Mass Communications faculty. This fund honors two gentlemen whose work as copy editors reflected the professional values of credibility, balance, civility, fairness, good taste, good humor and care for the English language. The award will be administered by the Head of the Journalism Department.
The Avis P. Waring Endowment
The Avis P. Waring Endowment is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing support to Washington and Lee undergraduate physics and engineering students to aid them in participating in co-curricular activities that connect academic studies, service activities and/or pre-professional experiences as determined by the Department Head for the Department of Physics and Engineering or his/her designee.
The Elizabeth and Jonathan W. Warner Honor Scholarships
The Elizabeth and Jonathan W. Warner Honor Scholarship, established in 2002 by Jonathan W. Warner '40 in honor of his wife Elizabeth, will provide scholarship support for students on the basis of merit. Candidates must demonstrate outstanding academic promise and a distinguished record of leadership in secondary school activities.
The John W. Warner Public Service Award
The John W. Warner Public Service Award Fund, established by the University from the unrestricted gift made in 2007 by the Honorable John W Warner, Class of 1949, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University. It provides recognition and a financial stipend to one or more undergraduate students who show interest in and/or promise for leadership in government service, with a particular emphasis on the potential for elective public office. The awards shall enable the recipients more freely to seek and pursue opportunities with the goal of educating them about possible career choices in government service/elective public office. The recipients shall be selected annually at the discretion of the Director of the Washington Term Program (or by a successor as chosen by the Dean of the Williams School). The Fund will be administered by the Dean of the Williams School, in consultation with the Financial Aid Office and in accordance with policies and procedures set by the Board of Trustees.
The Atwood and Esther Wash Endowment
The Atwood and Esther Wash Endowment was established in 1978 by Esther Wash's estate in memory of her husband, Atwood, who attended Washington and Lee University.
The Washington Family Descendants Scholarship Award
The Washington Family Descendants Scholarship Award was established in 1982 by approximately 600 members of the National Society for the purpose of promoting and supporting scholarship in the field of American history. The award is made annually to the rising senior history major who attains the highest grade-point average following his or her first three years of study. Selection is made by the head of the History Department.
The Washington Term Program Endowment
The Washington Term Program Endowment, established in 2012 by John A. Ebner '91 and supported by additional alumni, parents, and other donors, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing support for the Washington Term Program as determined by the Crawford Family Dean of the Williams School of Commerce, Economics, and Politics, in consultation with the Director of Washington Term.
The Alston Parker Watt '89 Scholarship
The Alston Parker Watt '89 Scholarship was created in 2002 through a gift from the Williams Family Foundation of Georgia. Alston was a member of the first undergraduate class of women, the first female undergraduate to serve on the Student Executive Committee, and one of the founding members of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. In 2003, she became the first undergraduate female alumna to be appointed to the Board of Trustees. The scholarship recognizes students who have distinguished themselves in leadership positions in extra- and co-curricular activities.
The Grace Chapoton Wayman Scholarship
The Grace Chapoton Wayman Scholarship was established in her memory in 1999 by her sons John E. Chapoton '58 and O. Donaldson Chapoton '58 and by their respective families, including granddaughters of the honoree, Clare Eastham Chapoton '91 and Kelley Wayman Chapoton '98. The income from this endowment fund is used to provide tuition assistance to a Washington and Lee student on the basis of his or her character, financial need, and capacity for leadership in academic and extracurricular activities.
The Virginia Graham Webb Scholarship
The Virginia Graham Webb Scholarship Endowment was established in 1993 through the last will and testament of Harry E. Webb Jr. '51L in loving memory of his mother. The endowment will provide financial support for students from Virginia without regard to race, sex, creed or national origin. The scholarship will alternate between the law school and the undergraduate program and will be awarded to a student upon admission to the university. The student will hold the scholarship for the duration of his or her tenure at Washington and Lee.
The John A. & Margaret M. Webber Scholarship Endowment
The John A. and Margaret M. Webber Scholarship Endowment was created in 2006 through a planned gift from John A. Webber '35. The award is made to an undergraduate student of high promise and financial need.
James Walter Weingart '60 Scholarship
The James Walter Weingart '60 Scholarship Endowment, established in 2021 by the Estate of James Walter Weingart, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing scholarship awards as determined by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid or his/her designee.
The Max and Sylvia Weinstein Scholarship
The Max and Sylvia Weinstein Scholarship was established in 1984 by Judge Paul Weinstein, Class of 1955, to promote Jewish studies and Jewish life at Washington and Lee University. The scholarship, which is awarded to entering students is renewable.
The Wells Fargo Scholarship Endowment
The Wells Fargo Scholarship is to be awarded to two or more outstanding students in the Ernest Williams II School of Commerce, Economics, and Politics who have declared business administration or economics as their major field of study and who have demonstrated financial need. The student(s) will hold the scholarship for the junior year and again in the senior year, contingent upon continued academic excellence and financial need.
The William E. Whaley III Scholarship
The William E. Whaley III Scholarship was established in 1981 by Mr. and Mrs. William E. Whaley Jr. of Louisville, Kentucky, in memory of their son, who lost his life in action during the Vietnam War. The University awards this scholarship every other year.
The Martin Baldwin Whitaker Memorial Scholarship
The Martin Baldwin Whitaker Memorial Scholarship was established in 1981 by the family of Martin Baldwin Whitaker and by his former law firm, Chamberlain, Hrdlicka, White, Johnson and Williams of Houston, Texas. The annual award is to be made to a rising senior, majoring in history, who has achieved the highest grade-point average in history courses. Mr. Whitaker was a member of the Class of 1971.
The Betsy Douglass White & Millar Barry White, Jr. '50 Sch.
The Betsy Douglass White and Millar Barry White, Jr. '50 Scholarship Endowment, established in 2014 by Betsy and Millar White, a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University, providing unrestricted scholarship assistance to undergraduate students, is administered by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid or his/her designee.
The Robert M. White II Scholarship
The Robert M. White II Scholarship, established through a planned gift, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing unrestricted financial aid to undergraduate students as determined by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid or his/her designee. Mr. White '38 endowed this scholarship to honor men who have done so much to make Washington and Lee what it has been and what it is for those individuals fortunate enough to go there. Among those honored by Mr. White's legacy are Dr. Francis P. Gaines, Dean Frank Gilliam '17, Dr. William G. Bean, Professor. O.W. Riegel, Dr. Edgar F. Shannon, Jr. '39, Calvert Thomas '38, Charles F. Clarke, Sr. '38 and Ernest Williams II '38.
The Doctors Reid White Scholarship
The Doctors Reid White Scholarship was established in 1987 in honor of Dr. Reid White Sr., Class of 1887, and Dr. Reid White Jr., Class of 1919, by Alice M. Eastwood, widow of Reid White Jr., and by Reid White III, son and grandson of the two doctors. Awards are made to junior and senior premedical students on the basis of academic achievement, financial need, and personal qualities becoming a doctor of medicine.
The David Terrence Whitman Scholarship
The David Terrence Whitman Scholarship was established in 1992 by John A. Williamson II, Class of 1953, 1956L, as a memorial to his classmate, Terry Whitman '53. It was announced at the 40th Reunion of the Class of 1953. Recipients of the scholarship must be graduates of the Hill School, Pottstown, Pennsylvania. Preference is to be shown in awarding the scholarship to a first-year student with financial need. The award may be made in any year the individual is attending Washington and Lee.
The Sarah K. Wiant '75L Law Scholarship Fund
The Sarah K. Wiant '75LLaw Scholarship Fund, established in 2013 by Professor of Law Sarah K. "Sally" Wiant, class of 1975 Law, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing unrestricted support to the Law School's financial aid budget as determined by the Dean of the Law School or his/her designee.
The James Cox Wilbourn Scholarship
The James Cox Wilbourn Scholarship was established in 1997 by Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Wilbourn, II '58 of Meridian, Mississippi, along with their daughters, Elizabeth and Garnett. The scholarship is in honor of Richard's father James Wilbourn '27, '29L. The scholarship provides awards to students who demonstrate leadership and achievement in academic and interscholastic activities. Preference will be given to candidates from Mississippi or in that absence, to descendants of individuals who resided or worked in Mississippi for at least fifteen years.
The Maxwell P. Wilkinson Scholarship in English
The Maxwell P. Wilkinson Scholarship in English was established in 1988 by Mary Vail Wilkinson of Stamford, Connecticut, in memory of her father, a member of the Class of 1928. The scholarship is to be awarded, without consideration of financial need, to a major in the Department of English, who is a resident of a southern state, and who shows love of the written, read, and spoken English word. Recipients are to be nominated by the Department of English.
Williams Family Endowment
The Williams Family Endowment for Career Development, established in 2014 by Claire and Chris Williams '85, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing support for student career preparation as determined by the director of Career Development in consultation with the vice president for Student Affairs.
The C. E. Williams Fund
The Clayton E. Williams Scholarship was established in 1991 by the Law Class of 1951 in honor of Clayton E. Williams, a member of the law class of 1912, who served as Dean between 1944 and 1960 and as Professor of Law from 1919 to 1968. Under Williams' administration the Tucker lecture series was established, a chapter of the Order of the Coif was begun, the Student Bar Association was started, and the law school began competing in the National Moot Court Competition. The scholarship is awarded annually to a deserving law student.
The Ernest Williams II & Marjorie O. Williams Internship End
The Ernest Williams II and Marjorie O. Williams Internship Endowment is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University supporting domestic student internships as part of the Shepherd Program on Poverty and Human Capability. Financial stipend awards are made to Washington and Lee University students engaged in qualified internships by the Director of the Shepherd Program or his/her designee.
The Marjorie O. & Ernest Williams II Honor Scholarship
The Marjorie O. and Ernest Williams II Honor Scholarship Endowment was established in 1994 by Williams, a member of the Class of 1938, and his wife, Marjorie. Awards are to be made to students with outstanding records of academic achievement and strong traits of character. Financial need may be taken into consideration but is not to be an overriding factor. The Williamses were among Washington and Lee's greatest benefactors, supporting many areas of the university. In recognition of his philanthropy, the Williams School of Commerce, Economics and Politics was named in honor of Ernest Williams.
The Ruth W. and A. Morris Williams Jr. Scholarship
The Ruth W. and A. Morris Williams Jr. Scholarship was established in 1994 by Mr. and Mrs. Williams of Gladwyne, Pennsylvania, close friends and advisers to Washington and Lee. A stipend is to be awarded every other year to students who require financial assistance to attend the university and who are participating in the financing of their education through campus jobs during the school year.
The Charles W. Williams Prize in Mathematics
The Williams Prize in Mathematics, in honor of Dr. Charles W. WIlliams (a mathematics professor at W&L from 1948–1982) is conferred upon the mathematics major who has the highest grade point average in mathematics, and who plans to attend graduate school in mathematics.
The Manning H. Williams Scholarship Endowment
The Manning H. Williams Scholarship Endowment, established in 2006 by Charles M. Williams '38, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee providing unrestricted scholarship support to undergraduate students as determined by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid or his/her designee.
The Williams School Student Opportunities Fund
The Williams School Student Opportunities Fund, established in 2013 by a founding gift from Mr. and Mrs. R. Allen Haight '84, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing support for student career development programs in the Ernest Williams II School of Commerce, Economics and Politics. The fund is administered by the Crawford Family Dean and can be used to underwrite current programs or to invest in new opportunities. It was given as part of Honor Our Past, Build Our Future: The Campaign for Washington and Lee.
The H. Thomas Williams, Jr. U/G Research Scholar Fund
The H. Thomas Williams Jr. Undergraduate Research Scholar Fund was established in 2007 by a Board of Trustees resolution in honor of Tom Williams upon his retirement as Provost. This is a permanently endowed fund to support a student selected by the faculty of the Physics Department to engage in research with a faculty member during the academic year as directed by the Provost.
The Warren M. Wilson Award in African History
The Warren M. Wilson Award in African History was established in 1986 by Mr. Anthony M. Wilson and Professor Henry P. Porter Jr. An award was made for the first time at commencement in 1990 and is awarded annually to a senior for graduate study in African History.
The Wilson Fellowships
The Wilson Fellowships were established in 1964 by Levi Thomas Wilson, B.A. 1909 and M.A. 1910, and Hazel Schoolmaker Wilson, his wife, of Jacksonville, Florida. They may be awarded to graduates of Washington and Lee on an annual basis for graduate study at Harvard, Cornell, or Columbia in the fields of engineering, mathematics, or physics.
The John and Anne Wilson Honor Scholarship
The John and Anne Wilson Honor Scholarships were established in 1995 to honor the 21st president of Washington and Lee University and his wife upon President Wilson's retirement. In appreciation and acknowledgement of this honor, the Wilsons expressed the hope that the scholarship will be awarded to students who have demonstrated notable academic achievement and scholastic motivation and for whom academic distinction at Washington and Lee can be confidently predicted. Beyond academic excellence, Wilson Scholars should harbor various worthy personal attributes. They should be young women or men who possess a fondness for athletics or sports, and in reflection of the Wilsons' love for music and theater, Wilson Scholars will share in and demonstrate that same love of the arts. And finally, Wilson Scholars should present evidence of an uncommon determination to succeed in life; such evidence to include, and to be informed and shaped by, intellectual curiosity, civic-mindedness, moral courage, and an infectious goodwill. Selection is made without regard to financial need.
The Jean K. and William Lyne Wilson II Honor Scholarship
The Jean K. and William Lyne Wilson II Honor Scholarship, established in 1991 by a bequest from the estate of William Lyne Wilson II, Class of 1927, is awarded to a promising incoming first-year who is interested in the study of economics or politics. The full-tuition scholarship is renewable for four years, subject to annual review of the progress and achievement of the Wilson Scholar.
The James Robert Wingert III `85 Award in Accounting
The James Robert Wingert III '85 Award in Accounting is a memorial award to provide an annual prize to a senior, based on excellence of performance in Accounting.
The Clark B. Winter Scholarship
The Clark B. Winter Scholarship was created in 2005 and is awarded to an undergraduate student of high promise and financial need.
The Scholarship in Memory of Wives of W&L Alumni
The Scholarship in Memory of Wives of W&L Alumni begun in 1972 by Benjamin W. Partlow, Class of 1921, in memory of his wife, Jane McCauley Partlow. It was Mr. Partlow's intention to establish a fund to which others, alumni or not, could contribute in memory of the wife of a Washington and Lee alumnus.
The John A. Wolf '72L and Christopher Wolf '80L Law Scholars
The John A. Wolf '72L and Christopher Wolf '80L Law Scholarship Fund, established in 2014 by Christopher Wolf, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing an annual scholarship on the basis of financial need to a student in the School of Law. The Christopher Wolf '80L Law Scholarship will be administered by the Dean of the Law School or his/her designee.
The James S. Wood Prize in German
The James S. Wood Prize in German is awarded annually by the German department to honor an alumnus of the Class of 1965 who was killed in Vietnam.
The Walter White Wood Scholarship
The Walter White Wood Endowment Fund was established under the will of Mrs. Evelyne Helm Wood, in memory of her husband, Walter White Wood, a member of the Law Class of 1925. The income is to be used for financial aid to law students.
The Clifton A. Woodrum (1909) Law Scholarship
The Congressman Clifton A. Woodrum Law School Scholarship was established under the will of Martha Woodrum Zillhardt in 2003 in memory of her father, Congressman Clifton A. Woodrum, Law Class 1909, and to honor her brother, Clifton A. Woodrum Jr., Law Class 1933, and her nephew, M. Lanier Woodrum, Law Class 1980 (Academic Class 1965). This scholarship is awarded to a deserving law student, with preference given to a student from the Sixth Congressional District of Virginia, the district that Congressman Woodrum represented for 22 years.
The Pete and Sybil Wooldridge Scholarship
The Pete and Sybil Wooldridge Scholarship was established in 1993 by Ann and Ray Wooldridge '60 of Dallas, Texas, and by Lisa and Rex Wooldridge '64 of Houston, Texas. Awarded with preference to undergraduates from Oklahoma or Texas who demonstrate financial need, the Wooldridge Scholarship is designed to attract to the university students of merit who also show promise for leadership.
The Erik T. Woolley Fellowships for International Internship
The Erik T. Woolley Fellowships for International Internships were established by Dr. Paul O. Woolley Jr. in 2001 in honor and memory of his son, Erik. Woolley Fellowships are awarded to Washington and Lee University students on an annual basis to support educational internship experiences overseas, usually during the spring term or the summer. With an expectation that students must prepare themselves for an ever deeper global engagement, regardless of their field of student or career interests, the goal of an internship will be to foster exposure to and experience in both international professional practice and cultural understanding.
The James Hinton Woosley Scholarship
The James Hinton Woosley Scholarship is an endowed fund established by a bequest from James Woosley '42 of Lake Charles, Louisiana, to provide financial aid to a student as determined by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid and or his/her designee.
The World War II Memorial Scholarship Endowment
Immediately following World War II numerous gifts were made in varying amounts in tribute to the Washington and Lee students and alumni who died in service to their country. These funds were consolidated and named the General Memorial Scholarship Fund. Beginning in 1994 the Classes of 1944, 1945, 1946, 1947 and 1948 undertook a unified 50th reunion project to augment these funds significantly. Their gifts and bequests were given in loving memory of their fallen classmates. Consequently, the fund was renamed The World War II Memorial Scholarship Endowment. Awards from the endowment are made based upon financial need.
The Jean Amory Wornom and I. Leake, Jr. Wornom Award
The Jean Amory Wornom and I. Leake Wornom Award for Distinguished Critical Writing, established in 1980 in memory of the mother of two majors in the department with distinguished academic records at Washington and Lee, is given annually to the student judged by the department to have submitted the best piece of discursive or critical writing-essay, term paper, or thesis-in an English course during the spring term of the preceding academic year or the fall and winter terms of the year in which the award is made.
The Jean A. and I. Leake Wornom Jr. Scholarship
The Jean Amory Wornom Memorial Scholarship was established in 1979 by I. Leake Wornom Jr., Class of 1950 Law, and his sons I. Leake "Trip" Wornom III '77 and Thomas A. Wornom '80, in memory of their wife and mother, respectively. In 2019, the scholarship was renamed the Jean A. and I. Leake Wornom, Jr. Scholarship in recognition of additional support to the scholarship by Trip and Tom Wornom in memory of their father. The scholarship is awarded annually to a student who requires financial assistance to attend Washington and Lee University with preference to a student who plans to or is majoring in English.
The Wright Family Scholarship Fund
The Wright Family Scholarship, established in 2011 by Watson H. Wright '77, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing scholarship support for undergraduate students and is administered by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid or his/her designee.
The Joseph L. Wright Memorial Scholarship
The Joseph L. Wright Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 1989 by his widow, Louise Patton Wright, and two sons, Glenn P. Wright and Joseph L. Wright Jr., in memory of Joseph L. Wright, Class of 1932. It is to provide financial aid for worthy undergraduate students in good academic standing with demonstrated need.
The Wyatt Endowment for Counseling
The Wyatt Endowment for Counseling, established in 2011 by Linda and Whitlow Wyatt '70 and their daughter, Mary Radford Wyatt '08, through the Carey Cox Wyatt Charitable Foundation is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing funds to support the areas of greatest need for the mental health of W&L students as determined by the Vice President for Student Affairs who will administer the fund.
The Landon and Edith Wyatt Scholarship
The Landon and Edith Wyatt Scholarship was established in 2006 with a series of gifts from Edith G. and Landon R. Wyatt III '79 to provide financial aid to a deserving student and is administered by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid.
The Yevich Family Honor Scholarship
The Yevich Family Scholarship Fund, established in 2001 by Robert H. Yevich, Class of 1970, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing a merit scholarship award to an undergraduate student as determined by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid or his/her designee. This scholarship may be renewed beyond first year provided the student is eligible under criteria established by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid.
The Young Scholarship
Endowed by Henry Young of New York, inconferred upon the student attaining the highest record in a selected course in philosophy.
The H. K. (Cy) Young Scholarship Fund
The H.K. (Cy) Young Scholarship Fund is set up by gifts from alumni and friends in tribute to Cy Young, former executive secretary of the Alumni Association. The fund is awarded annually to a student with a love for physical fitness and sports who meets all scholarship requirements.
Zachry-Rochelle Family Scholarship Endowment
The Zachry-Rochelle Family Scholarship Endowment, established in 2019 by Jeff and Anne Rochelle P21, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing scholarship awards to students with financial need as determined by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid or his/her designee.
The Zimmer-Dixon Scholarship Endowment
The Zimmer-Dixon Scholarship Endowment, established in 2022 by John Zimmer '00 and Emily Dixon Zimmer '02, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing scholarship awards to undergraduate students with financial need as determined by the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid or his/her designee.
The John Louis Zimmerman Scholarship
The John Louis Zimmerman '62 Scholarship Endowment is named in loving memory of a member of the Class of 1962, John Louis Zimmerman, who died shortly before his graduation. This endowed scholarship was established by his parents, Marjorie K. and John W. Zimmerman '32 of Cincinnati, and is to be awarded on the basis of financial need to a student exhibiting a strong secondary school record and involvement in extracurricular activities at the leadership level.