SCS | Evening School Catalog 2009-2010

Financial Affairs

Scholarships

General Information
Scholarship funds are available for School of Continuing Studies students who are actively pursuing a planned program of study and have completed 12 semester hours in the School of Continuing Studies. Deadline for applications is July 1.

Applications for scholarships may be obtained from the School of Continuing Studies or online at http://scs.richmond.edu/finances.

Richmond Dry Goods/Children's Wear Digest Scholarship
Established in 1919, 1944 and 1945 by the Richmond Dry Goods Company as three separate scholarships and combined in 1995 into one, as a scholarship for students in the School of Continuing Studies.

Larus and Brother Company Scholarship
Established in 1945 by Larus and Brother Company, a Richmond-based cigarette manufacturer that ceased operations in 1974, as a scholarship for the Evening School of Business.

Lawyers Title Insurance Corporation Scholarship
Established in 1945 by Lawyers Title Insurance Corporation, a leading title insurance company in Richmond, as a scholarship for the Evening School of Business.

James L. Narduzzi Scholarship
Established in 2005 by students, alumni, faculty and friends in recognition of Dr. Narduzzi's 10th anniversary as dean of the School of Continuing Studies, as a scholarship for the Evening School.

Reynolds Metals Company Scholarship
Established in 1945 by Reynolds Metals Company, a Richmond-based manufacturer of aluminum products, as a scholarship for the Evening School.

Martin L. Shotzberger Scholarship
Established in 1968 by alumni and friends in recognition of Dr. Shotzberger's years as the first dean of University College, now the School of Continuing Studies, as he left to become president of Catawba College in Salisbury, N.C. Dr. Shotzberger who held B.S. and M.S. degrees in Business Administration from University of Richmond, as well as an honorary Doctor of Laws degree, passed away in 2004.

J. May Reid Scholarship in Retail
Established in 1999 by Children's Wear Digest, Inc. in appreciation of Mrs. Reid's 20 years of dedicated service to the company, to be awarded to a student in the retail management program of the School of Continuing Studies.

Standard Oil Company of New Jersey Scholarship
Established in 1945 by the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey, now Exxon Corporation, as a scholarship for the Evening School.

Eugene B. Sydnor Scholarship
Established in 1915 by Eugene B. Sydnor, former president of Richmond Dry Goods Company, Inc. and vice president of Virginia Mechanics Institute in Richmond, as a scholarship for the Evening School.

Jean H. Proffitt Scholarship
Established in 1996 by alumni, students, and friends in honor of Jean H. Proffitt, who was an inspiration to and advocate for many thousands of Evening School students, upon her retirement after 36 years of service. This scholarship has no minimum hour requirements and is available to all degree-seeking students.

Thomas and Doris Pearson Endowed Scholarship
Established in 2002 by Thomas Pearson to support undergraduate students in the School of Continuing Studies who display good citizenship and act in a manner that enhances the University's program.

School of Continuing Studies 40th Anniversary Scholarship
Established in 2002 in recognition of the School of Continuing Studies' 40th anniversary.