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University scholarship funds available to students in the College of Liberal Arts, Jackson College, and the School of Engineering are listed in this section. The endowment of the university's scholarship funds has been invested and the income is used to provide financial aid to students as described in the financial aid section. Scholarship funds intended solely for Jackson College are preceded by an asterisk.
The Alireza Family International Scholarship, established in 2000 to provide scholarships for highly qualified Muslim students who need financial assistance to be able to enroll at Tufts.
The Lizzie P. Allen Scholarship, founded in 1900 by Lizzie P. Allen, of Derby Line, Vermont.
The Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity Fund, founded in 1981. Preference is given to descendants of alumni who were members of Alpha Sigma Phi at Tufts.
The Alfred E. Anderson Scholarship, established in 2002 to provide scholarship awards to United States citizens.
The Anderson Scholarship, founded in 1890 by John M. Anderson, of Salem, in the name of John M. and Rebecca Anderson.
The Arthur J. Anderson Scholarship, established in 1954 by Arthur J. Anderson of the Class of 1912.
The Gilbert A. and Robena J. Andrew Scholarship Fund, established in 1985 by the estate of Dr. Norman W. Andrew in honor of his parents to aid students in the field of premedical studies.
The Norman W. Andrew Scholarship Fund, established in 1985 by the estate of Norman W. Andrew to aid students in the field of biology.
The Jesse Moses Aronson Scholarship, established in 1951 by Jesse Moses Aronson of the Class of 1918, to be awarded each year to an outstanding applicant for admission to the School of Engineering who needs financial help to attend college.
*The Association of Tufts Alumnae, Inc. Scholarship, established in 1957 for an annual scholarship to be awarded to a Jackson student who has completed one year successfully and is selected by a university committee, with the approval of the dean of Jackson College.
The Jack and Myrtle Atlas Scholarship, established in 1987 to provide financial aid to needy undergraduates, with preference to students from California.
The Eugene Averell and Elizabeth Harlow Averell Scholarship, established in 1952 by provision in the will of Eugene Averell of the Class of 1895, the income to be paid annually to a meritorious student.
The Cyrus V. Bacon and Ada B. W. Bacon Scholarship, founded in 1915 by Mrs. Ada B. W. Bacon, of Hingham, Massachusetts.
The Mitchell and Ruth Bacow Endowed Scholarship Fund, established in 2003 as part of the Pritzker Challenge to benefit outstanding undergraduate students of African American, Hispanic American, and Native American heritage.
The Crosby F. Baker Memorial Scholarship, established in 1955 by colleagues, friends, former students, and family in memory of Crosby F. Baker of the Class of 1910, member of the faculty from 1900 to 1954.
The Balfour Scholarship Fund, established in 1989 by a generous grant from the L. G. Balfour Foundation to aid talented minority students in need of financial assistance.
The George Stevens Ballard Scholarship, founded in 1910 by Caroline D. M. Ballard, of Augusta, Maine.
The Almon Ballou, Carolyn Clark Scholarship, established in 1954 by Carolyn Clark Bigelow of the Class of 1900 in memory of her grandfather, Almon Ballou.
The Hosea Ballou II Memorial Scholarship, founded in 1891 by Mrs. Mary T. Goddard, of Newton, Massachusetts.
The Latimer W. Ballou Scholarship, founded in 1898 by Latimer W. Ballou, of Woonsocket, Rhode Island.
The Barnard Scholarships, founded in 1897 by Mrs. Caroline M. Barnard, of Everett, Massachusetts.
The John K. and Margaret G. Baronian Scholarship, established in 1977 by John Baronian, A'50, in memory of his parents, who provided the inspiration for his pursuit of education. It was with the desire to help others to pursue their educational goals that this memorial scholarship was given.
The Henry F. Barrows Scholarship, founded in 1891 by Henry F. Barrows, of North Attleboro, Massachusetts.
The Nancy Bartlett Scholarship, founded in 1897 by Mrs. Nancy Bartlett, of Milford, Massachusetts.
The BayBank Middlesex Scholarship, founded in 1980 by BayBank Middlesex of Burlington, Massachusetts.
The Walter P. Beckwith Scholarship Fund, established in 1947 under the will of Hira R. Beckwith, of Claremont, New Hampshire, the income to be used to assist worthy young men in acquiring a college education.
The Beelzebub Silver Anniversary Scholarship Fund, established in 1988 by the Beelzebub Alumni Association to provide scholarship to needy undergraduates who are members of the Beelzebubs.
The Rose Bendetson Memorial Scholarship Fund. This fund has been established by Mr. and Mrs. Norris Bendetson as a memorial to the mother of Norris Bendetson, A'41. The gift is to be used for needy and deserving students, with preference given to those who are residents of Haverhill, Massachusetts.
The Bendheim Family Scholarship, founded in 1985 by the family of Thomas L. Bendheim, A'85, of Scarsdale, New York, to enrich the diversity of the student body in the College of Liberal Arts and Jackson by supporting a student of high scholastic standing and limited means, with preference to students from the five boroughs of New York City.
The Bendheim Family Study Abroad Scholarship, established in 1999 to provide financial support to Tufts students studying abroad.
The Dr. Karl T. Benedict Sr. and Daisy Benedict Scholarship Fund, established in 2004 to provide financial aid to students in the Tufts College of Liberal Arts.
The Andrea Caponigro Berthel Scholarship, established in 1990 by friends and family of Andrea Caponigro Berthel, a former member of the Tufts University trustees' office. This is the first scholarship in Tufts' history to be named in honor of a staff member. The income from this fund will be awarded annually to two deserving students who are graduates of Medford and Malden high schools. The scholarship is to be based on merit as well as need.
The Ronald Blackburn Scholarship, established in 1986 in memory of Ronald Blackburn to provide financial assistance to African-American students. Selection of the recipients will be based on record of achievement, potential for leadership, and demonstrated financial need.
The John Twiss Blake Fund, established in 1990 by the estate of John Twiss Blake to assist students in the School of Engineering.
The Newman Peter and Genevieve Blane Birk Scholarship, for worthy, deserving, and able students in the College of Liberal Arts and Jackson. Founded in 1984 in memory of two Braker Fellows who became distinguished professors of English at Tufts.
The Sophie and Arthur Blecker University Scholarship Fund, established in 1989 by Susan Blecker Cohen, J'65; George Cohen; Marcia Zaroff Blecker, J'69; and Robert Blecker, T'69, is awarded to a student entering the College of Liberal Arts and Jackson who has financial need, and who holds the promise of superior achievement as an undergraduate.
The Elizabeth Warren Bond Scholarship Fund, founded in 1933 for deserving Jackson students.
The Margaret Helen Bond Scholarship, founded in 1933 for deserving Jackson students.
The Charles and Fannie A. Miner Booth Scholarship, founded in 1900 by Charles Booth, of Springfield, Vermont.
The Kennison T. Bosquet Scholarship Fund, established in 1977 by the bequest of the late Mr. Bosquet, whose wife Elizabeth was a member of the Jackson College Class of 1931. The income is to be awarded for scholarships at the discretion of the university.
The Laurie Bove Scholarship, established in 1996 in memory of Laurie Bove of the Class of 1984 by her family and friends, to provide financial aid to female residents of Medford, who come to Tufts with an interest in occupational therapy.
The Ellen F. Bragg Scholarship Fund, founded in 1928 to provide scholarships for students in the College of Letters showing the greatest intellectual and moral excellence.
The Henry W. Bragg Fund Scholarships, founded in 1936 by Henry W. Bragg.
The Dr. and Mrs. William F. Brennan and Family Scholarship, established in 2002 to provide aid to worthy and promising undergraduate students who are determined to be in need of scholarship funds.
The Ron Brinn Scholarship Fund, established in 1999 in honor of Ron Brinn, A'58, Tufts Director of Alumni Relations for sixteen years, to provide financial aid to needy students of the College of Liberal Arts and Jackson and the School of Engineering.
Budd Family Scholarship, established in 1996 by Edward H. Budd, A'55, and his family, to aid junior and seniors with a GPA of 3.0 or better who have demonstrated involvement in and dedication to enriching campus life at Tufts.
The Wellington Burnham Fund Scholarships, created by a bequest from Wellington Burnham of the Class of 1931.
The Edith Linwood Bush Scholarship, established during the Second Century Fund campaign by classmates, former students, and friends in honor of Edith Linwood Bush of the Class of 1903, member of the faculty from 1920 to 1952, and dean of Jackson College from 1925 to 1952.
The Richard Perry Bush Scholarships, founded in 1910 by Mrs. Caroline M. Barnard, of Everett, Massachusetts.
The Francis Buttrick Fund for Scholarships, preferably for men from Waltham, Massachusetts.
The Godfrey Lowell Cabot Scholarship, established in 1951 by the Cabot Carbon Company in honor of Godfrey Lowell Cabot, the income to be used as a yearly scholarship to a deserving student of the School of Engineering.
The Cabot Corporation Scholarship Fund, established in 1955 by Godfrey L. Cabot, Inc., of Boston, the income to be used for scholarship aid for deserving students in any school or department of the university. In making the awards, preference is to be given to an otherwise qualified son or daughter of an employee of Godfrey L. Cabot, Inc., and its subsidiary companies.
The Calef Permanent Fund, given by Ira C. Calef in 1917 to provide scholarships for young men or women.
The Callahan-Lee Scholarship Fund, established in 1993 to provide scholarships to undergraduate students in need of financial aid with preference given to students from Swampscott and Gardner, Massachusetts, and Windham, New Hampshire.
The John A. Cataldo Scholarship, established in 1989 by Mr. Cataldo, E'46, to provide a full-tuition scholarship to be awarded annually to one or two meritorious students in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.
The Lucille Cesari, J'52, Endowed Scholarship, established in 2000 to provide scholarships to Tufts undergraduate students with financial need.
The Annie, Leon, and Madeline Chalfen Fund, endowed in 1963 for undergraduate scholarships.
The Edwin H. Chapin Memorial Scholarship, founded in 1891 by friends of Edwin Hubbell Chapin, D.D., of New York City.
The Ralph Stillman Charles, Jr., Scholarship, established in 1960 by Ralph S. Charles of the Class of 1923 and Mary Grant Charles, Jackson Class of 1920, in memory of their eldest son (1924-1934), for the benefit of any deserving students in any of the three colleges--Liberal Arts, Engineering, or Jackson--at the discretion of the college authorities.
The Kathryn Cassell Chenault J'77 Scholarship, established in 2002 to help attract, retain, and prepare talented African American students who will make important leadership contributions to Tufts and to our global community. The Chenault Scholarship is part of the Jay Pritzker family of scholarships.
The Joseph R. Churchill and Anna Quincy Churchill Scholarship Funds, established in 1971 under the will of Mary C. Churchill to honor her husband and her daughter, Dr. Anna Quincy Churchill, M'17, Assistant Professor of Anatomy Emerita, to provide scholarships to students of biology (preferably botany).
The Charles P. Ciaffone and Lloyd W. Pote Scholarship, established in 1982 by Charles Ciaffone of the Class of 1941 and Lloyd Pote of the Class of 1937, the owners, and other employees of CPC Engineering of Sturbridge, Massachusetts. The income from this fund is to be awarded yearly to a deserving engineering student as determined by the faculty of the School of Engineering.
The Centennial Class of 1952 Endowed Scholarship, established in 2004, to be awarded to an undergraduate student, man or woman, from the School of Arts and Sciences or the School of Engineering. Recipients should meet the following criteria: commitment to community service, high academic standing, and demonstrated financial need. It is the hope of the Centennial Class of 1952 that recipients will always be loyal to their alma mater and will respond to the needs of the university by giving back in time and substance.
The Andrew J. Clark Memorial Scholarship, founded in 1891 by Mrs. Abbie B. Clark, of Orange, Massachusetts.
The Class of 1904 Scholarships, founded in 1930 and substantially increased during the Second Century Fund campaign by the men and women of the Class of 1904.
The Class of 1911 Scholarships. The 1911 Class Scholarships are awarded from the Class of 1911 Fund.
*The Class of 1913 Women's Memorial Scholarship Fund, established in 1925 by the women of the Class of 1913 to be used for Jackson undergraduates who need financial assistance at a time of emergency and need.
The Class of 1919 Scholarship, established at the fiftieth reunion of the Class of 1919 in honor of Dean George S. Miller, A'06. The income from this fund is to be awarded annually to an undergraduate in the College of Liberal Arts and Jackson or the School of Engineering in accordance with Tufts's student aid policies.
The Class of 1920 Scholarship Fund, established by the members of the Class of 1920, Liberal Arts, Engineering, and Jackson College, on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of their graduation from Tufts. The fund aids deserving undergraduates with demonstrated financial need, as determined by the university's financial aid office. The terms of the Class of 1920 Scholarship Fund stipulate that a woman undergraduate must be among the recipients of the fund's benefaction not less than once every three years.
The Class of 1923 Scholarship Fund, to be awarded as directed by officers of the class.
The Class of 1926 Scholarship, founded in 1951 by the men and women of the Class of 1926, as their twenty-fifth reunion gift to the college, to be awarded in rotation to students in the College of Liberal Arts one year, Jackson College the next year, and the School of Engineering the third year.
The Class of 1928 Scholarship, founded in 1955 by the men and women of the Class of 1928, the income to be awarded to deserving students in Tufts College or Jackson College.
The Class of 1933 Scholarship Fund, established in 1990 by members of the Class of 1933 to provide scholarship funds for future students.
The Class of 1935 Scholarship, established in 1996 by members of the Class of 1935 to provide financial aid to deserving undergraduate students.
The Class of 1939 Memorial Scholarship, established in 1948 by the men and women of the class in memory of their classmates who gave their lives in World War II.
The Class of 1940 Memorial Scholarship, established in 1956 by the men and women of the Class of 1940, the income to be awarded on the joint bases of merit and need to undergraduate students, preference being given to descendants of the Class of 1940 who are otherwise qualified.
The Class of 1943 Scholarship, established in 1996 by members of the Class of 1943 to provide scholarship aid for future Tufts students.
The Class of 1944 Scholarship, established in 2000 by men and women of the Class of 1944 to be awarded annually to an undergraduate in the College of Liberal Arts, Jackson College, or the School of Engineering on the basis of need and merit as shown by outstanding scholarship and qualities of leadership in student and community activities. Preference is given to descendants of the Class of 1944 or other legacies whenever possible.
The Class of 1947 Victor Prather Scholarship Fund, established by the Class of 1947 on the occasion of their twenty-fifth reunion to memorialize a respected friend and classmate. Victor A. Prather, Jr., A'47, M'52, was a flight surgeon assigned to aviation and space medicine research when he lost his life at the end of a high-altitude flight in a strato-lab balloon designed for space equipment testing. He was a scholar devoted to the advancement of knowledge, and he was a leader uncompromising in his ideals. Financial assistance is awarded to students who meet the university's criteria for need and who demonstrate in their studies the same enthusiasm for learning that Victor Prather did in his lifetime.
The Class of 1952 Endowed Scholarship, established in 2004, to be awarded to an undergraduate student, man or woman, from the School of Arts and Sciences or the School of Engineering. Recipients should meet the following criteria: commitment to community service, high academic standing, and demonstrated financial need. It is the hope of the Centennial Class of 1952 that recipients will always be loyal to their alma mater and will respond to the needs of the university by giving back in time and substance.
The Class of 1957 Scholarship, established in 2002 to be awarded to a Tufts undergraduate with good moral character, community service experience, high academic standing, and demonstrated financial need.
The Class of 1958 Scholarship Fund, established in 2003 for the benefit of Tufts students of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences.
The Class of 1959 Scholarship, established in 1984 for the benefit of future generations of Tufts students. This special endowment fund represented one of the major gifts made to Tufts by members of the Class of 1959 on the occasion of their twenty-fifth reunion, and it has been substantially increased by classmates on a continuing basis over the years thereafter. Income from this fund is to be awarded annually on a combined basis of merit and need to one or more deserving undergraduate students in accordance with Tufts financial aid policies, with preference to be given to descendents of the Class of 1959 who are otherwise deemed to be fully qualified.
The Class of 1960 Scholarship, established by members of the Tufts Class of 1960 to provide aid to a deserving student who is an undergraduate.
The Class of 1961 Scholarship, established in 2001 by members of the Tufts Class of 1961 to provide financial aid to worthy and promising students with financial need, with preference to students who have demonstrated service to the community.
The Class of 1962 Scholarship, established in 1962, to provide scholarships to undergraduate students in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. First preference is given to students who are direct descendents of members of the Class of 1962.
The Class of 1963 Scholarship Fund, established in 2003 in honor of the Class of 1963 and in memory of those who are no longer with us, will be awarded to an undergraduate student who is of good character, with proven academic achievement, a commitment to active citizenship, and demonstrated financial need. The Class of 1963 is especially committed to helping individuals who have overcome significant obstacles in order to attend Tufts University. It is their hope that the recipients of this scholarship will form lifelong connection with the university and through their service and support become role models for others.
The Class of 2000 Scholarship, established in 2000 by members of the Class of 2000 to provide scholarships to Tufts undergraduate students with financial need.
The Henry E. Cobb Scholarship, founded in 1891 by Henry E. Cobb, of Boston.
The Lloyd H. and Ruth M. Coffin Scholarship, established in 1952 by Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd H. Coffin, of Marblehead, Massachusetts.
The Monte Cohen Scholarship Fund, established in 1972 in honor and memory of industrialist Monte Cohen, of West Newton, Massachusetts, by his son Leon H. Cohen of the Liberal Arts Class of 1948 and other members of the family. The income each year is distributed to an undergraduate student deemed worthy of such aid by the financial aid office.
The Ricky and Peter Cohen Family Scholarship Fund, established in 2003 as part of the Pritzker Challenge to be used to help Tufts attract, retain, and prepare talented African American, Hispanic American, and Native American students who will make important contributions to Tufts and to our global community.
The Sarah Rebecca and Myer Cohen Memorial Scholarship, established in 1951 in memory of Sarah Rebecca and Myer Cohen by Edward I. Cohen of the Class of 1919, his daughters Sandra and Jacquelyn Cohen, and James Cohen of the Class of 1921.
The Harold E. Collins Scholarship Fund, established by the will of Harold E. Collins, A'17, to assist needy and worthy students.
The Sherwood Collins Scholarship Fund, established in 1990 by an anonymous donor. Awarded to graduate students in drama.
The Conti-Dicken Family Scholarship Fund, established in 2004 to be awarded with preference to female students at Jackson College with limited means who possess high academic potential and a demonstrated commitment to achieving scholastic excellence in the study of arts and sciences.
The Katherine E. Coogan Scholarship, established in 1994 by Ruth E. Coogan in memory of her daughter, Katherine E. Coogan, Class of 1964, to be used for scholarships in economics for native-born Americans.
The Davis Cook Scholarship, founded in 1904 by Davis Cook, of Cumberland, Rhode Island.
The James M. and Emily Cook Scholarship, founded in 1903 by Henrietta J. States, of Boston.
The William Oscar Cornell Scholarship, founded in 1890 by William Oscar Cornell, of Providence, Rhode Island.
Cornfeld Scholars Program, established in 1989 by Dr. Robert M. Cornfeld, D'55, to provide financial assistance to undergraduate students who show exceptional promise to become future biomedical researchers.
The Conti-Dicken Family Scholarship Fund, established in 2004 to be awarded with preference to female students at Jackson College with limited means who possess high academic potential and a demonstrated commitment to achieving scholastic excellence in the study of arts and sciences.
The Sanda Countway Scholarship Fund, established by bequest of Sanda Countway, WA 1904. The income from this fund is to be used to provide financial assistance to deserving undergraduate students in Jackson College, the College of Liberal Arts, and/or the School of Engineering of Tufts University.
The Cousens Scholarship, founded in 1891 by John E. Cousens, of Brookline, Massachusetts, in the name of John E. and Sara C. Cousens.
The Howard E. Cousins Scholarship, established as a bequest in 1966 by the late Howard E. Cousins, of Arlington, Massachusetts, member of the College of Engineering, Class of 1909. The income from the invested principal shall be used to provide financial aid to students enrolled in the School of Engineering and qualifying for such aid, with preference to be given to residents of Salem and Arlington, Massachusetts.
The Stephen and Bessie Cowey Scholarship, established in 1990 by Thelma Cowey Swain, J'31, to honor her parents and to provide lasting assistance for Tufts students from the state of Maine.
The Annie L. Cox Scholarship Fund, established in 1946.
The George Howland Cox Scholarship, established in 1949 for the benefit of students of high scholastic standing who are in need of financial aid.
The Reverend Austin Crowe Scholarship Fund, established in 1987 in memory of Austin Crowe (brother of Blanche Haslam and father of Austin Crowe, Jr., A'61) to provide funds to aid worthy and needy students.
The Waldo O. Cummings Memorial Scholarship Fund gives preference to residents of Tyngsborough, Massachusetts.
The William M. Currier Scholarship Fund, established under the will of William M. Currier, of Quincy, Massachusetts. Preference given to residents of Georgetown or Danvers, Massachusetts.
The James O. Curtis Scholarship, founded in 1915 by Betsy B. Curtis, of Medford, Massachusetts.
The Isabella C. Cutler Scholarship Fund, established in 1985, in memory of Isabella Cutler, J'14, of Lexington, Massachusetts. Scholarships from the income of this fund are given to aid needy students, as requested by the donor.
The Florence D. Cwirko Scholarship, established in 1978 in memory of Florence D. Cwirko, J'47, by her mother Mrs. Julia Cwirko. Income is to be used to provide financial assistance to students in the undergraduate college.
The Benjamin H. Davis Scholarship, founded in 1897 by the Reverend B. H. Davis, of Weymouth, Massachusetts, for the benefit of students of the College of Liberal Arts who are preparing to enter the Christian ministry.
The Stephen G. Demirjian Scholarship, established in 2001 to provide aid to needy students of Armenian heritage first and secondarily to students of Greek heritage.
The Moses Day Scholarship, founded in 1880 by Moses Day, of Roxbury, Massachusetts.
The Dewar Scholarship, established in 1990 by the Dewar Foundation. Preference in awarding the scholarship is given to graduates of Oneonta Senior High School, Oneonta, New York.
*The Cora Polk Dewick Scholarship, established during the Second Century Fund campaign by classmates and friends in honor of Cora Polk Dewick of the Class of 1896, Alumni Trustee 1920-1940.
The Catherine P. and Arland A. Dirlam Scholarship, established in 1949 by Catherine Price Dirlam, Class of 1927, and Arland A. Dirlam, of the Class of 1926, the income to be awarded in alternate years to a student in Jackson College and to a student in the School of Engineering.
The Leon E. Dix Memorial Scholarship.
The Frank C. Doble Scholarship, established in 1997 in memory of Frank Currier Doble, founder of the Doble Engineering Company, and a recipient of two Tufts degrees: bachelor of science in electrical engineering in 1911, and an honorary doctor of science in 1962. The income is awarded to worthy undergraduate students in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering .
The Doherty Family Scholarship, awarded with preference to students from Medford, Massachusetts. If in a given year no qualified students from Medford can be identified, preference will be given to students from surrounding communities. Preference will also be given to students who have wide-ranging interests and have proven themselves to be driven, energetic, and of high leadership potential.
The Abraham and Marianna Dranetz Endowed Scholarship, established in 2004 to provide scholarship to students in the Tufts School of Engineering who demonstrate financial need and high academic achievement. Preference is given to students enrolled in biomedical research programs in the engineering school.
The John Druker and Bertram A. Druker Scholarship Fund, the income to be used for scholarships or loans as determined by the director of the Office of Financial Aid.
The Priscilla N. Dunne Scholarship Fund, established in 1980 by Ms. Dunne, J'75, for students demonstrating need. Preference is given to those majoring in psychology.
The Elizabeth and Maxwell W. Dybiec Endowed Scholarship Fund, established in 1999 to be used for educational and scholarship purposes.
The William F. Eastwood A65 Scholarship, established on the occasion of his retirement in 2002, in honor of Bill Eastwood, A65, who worked in the Tufts Financial Aid Office for thirty-four years and who served as Director of Financial Aid for fifteen of those years. Preference shall be given to students with financial need from the North Shore of Massachusetts or the Upper Valley of Vermont and New Hampshire
The George W. Eaton Fund, established in 1942 by bequest of George W. Eaton, of
Peabody, Massachusetts, the income to be expended in aiding poor and worthy students to
secure an education at Tufts College.
The Carlos P. Echeverria Scholarship, established in 1951 by Carlos P. Echeverria
of the Class of 1912.
The Thomas R. B. Edmands and Abbie Whittmore Edmands Scholarship Fund, established in 1973 by Anne Edmands Hall in memory of her parents.
The Eliot-Pearson Scholarship, awarded to a student major in the Eliot-Pearson Department of Child Development.
The Susan F. Emerson Scholarship, established by provision in the will of Susan F. Emerson, of Boston. To be awarded annually to a student in Tufts College who attains distinction in athletics as well as in scholarship.
The Frederick J. Emmett Scholarship, established in 1991 to benefit students in the Tufts School of Engineering.
The Environmental Engineering Scholarship, was established in 1990 by
Martha M. Wyckoff E'77 to provide scholarships for undergraduate engineering
students who are pursuing an interdisciplinary approach to the study of the
environment."
The James H. Farrell, Jr., Scholarship, founded in 1986 by James H. Farrell,
Jr., of the Engineering Class of 1959, for the benefit of deserving students in need of
financial aid. Income from the fund is to be awarded annually to one or more
undergraduates in the College of Liberal Arts, Jackson College, or the School of
Engineering. Where feasible, the scholarship will be awarded with preference given to
graduates of Boston College High School.
*The Wilton B. and Helen R. Fay Memorial Fund, established in 1979 by Helen R. Fay, the income of which shall be used to assist deserving needy students of Jackson College in acquiring a college education; preference to be given to young women whose homes shall be in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
The Robert L. Feldman Scholarship, established in 1989 by Mr. Feldman, A'69, to aid worthy students in need of assistance in meeting their educational costs.
The Edward W. Fickett Scholarship, established in 1963 by bequest of Bertha D. Chellis in memory of the late Edward W. Fickett of the Class of 1896, the income to be awarded to a deserving student.
The Fickett Scholarship, established in 1944 under the will of the late Edward W. Fickett, of Somerville, as "The Fickett Scholarship in memory of my sister, M. Grace Fickett of the Class of 1896, the income of this fund to be awarded annually to a deserving student, either male or female, who is majoring in the Department of Education."
The Benjamin and Alice Finn Memorial Scholarship Fund, established in memory of the parents of Philip H. Finn of the Class of 1942 and Alvan D. Finn of the Class of 1945. Income from this fund is to be awarded on the basis of merit and need to an undergraduate, and every fourth year to a Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy student.
*The Ella Bowker Flagg, Class of 1905 Scholarship Fund, established in 1972 under the will of Ella Bowker Flagg of the Class of 1905 for the benefit of students in Jackson College.
The Austin B. Fletcher Scholarship, founded in 1905 by Austin Barclay Fletcher, of New York City.
The Morris and Freda Fraidin Scholarship Fund, established in 1986 by Stephen Fraidin in honor of his parents, to aid worthy students in the arts and sciences.
The Frischkorn Family Scholarship Fund, established in 2003 to provide financial aid to worthy and promising undergraduates who are actively engaged in the study of German or Economics
*The Volney Sewell Fulham Scholarships for women of Jackson College.
The Parisis J. and Bessie Georgian Student Aid Fund, established in 1971 by gift of Parisis J. Georgian, to aid undergraduate students of Tufts University.
The Leona and John Ghublikian Educational Fund, established in 1989 by Leona and John G. Ghublikian, E'39, to provide scholarships to deserving students enrolled in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering.
The Luther Gilbert Scholarship, founded in 1902 by Mrs. Luther Gilbert, of Roxbury, Massachusetts.
*The Mary and Luther Gilbert Scholarships, founded in 1902 and 1904 by Mrs. Mary C. Knight, of Roxbury, Massachusetts, for the benefit of women students.
The Calmon and Hortense Ginsberg Scholarship, founded in 1964 by Mr. and Mrs. Calmon Ginsberg, of New York City, for the benefit of worthy students in Tufts University.
The Herbert D. Goff Scholarship Fund, established in 1944 under the will of the late Herbert D. Goff, of Cranston, Rhode Island.
The Dr. James Laurence Golden and Helen Murphy Golden Scholarship Fund, established in 1982 by Maurene L. Golden of the Class of 1959, the income to be used to aid undergraduate students of proven academic promise and dedication in the arts and sciences , who have also displayed exceptional leadership and service within their hometowns or communities.
The Martha Goldthwaite Memorial Scholarship, founded in 1890 by Willard Goldthwaite, of Salem, Massachusetts.
The Alfred J. and Beverly Green Scholarship, founded in 1961 by Alfred J. and Beverly Green, of New York, the income to be awarded to an undergraduate or graduate student who needs financial aid.
The Mary Sheldon Green Scholarship, established in 2002 to provide financial aid to Tufts' undergraduate students.
The Mortimer Griffith Scholarship Fund, established to provide financial aid to needy students in the School of Engineering.
The Willis Wentworth Griffiths Scholarship, established in 1951 by William H. Griffiths of the Class of 1928, in memory of his father, Willis Wentworth Griffiths of the Class of 1899, to be awarded on the basis of need to a senior who has demonstrated leadership in worthwhile extracurricular activities.
The Mary L. Groce Scholarship, founded in 1906 by Mary L. Groce, of Roxbury, Massachusetts.
The Morris H. and Ethel M. Gudwin Scholarship Fund, established in 1999 by the will of Morris H. Gudwin.
The Emily E. Guild Scholarship, funded by the donor, of Brattleboro, Vermont, in 1964.
Marcy and Robert Haber Scholarship Fund, established in 1997 by Marcy and Robert Haber, E'79, G'80, to provide scholarships to students in the School of Engineering with immigrant parents.
The David M. Hadad Memorial Scholarship, founded in 1985 by his family and friends from the Class of 1980. Preference is given to students in the School of Engineering who come from greater Lawrence, Massachusetts.
The Frank Oliver Hall Memorial Scholarship, established in 1954 by the people of the Universalist Church of the Divine Paternity in the city of New York, in memory of Reverend Frank Oliver Hall, D.D., of the Class of 1884, Minister of the Universalist Church of the Divine Paternity from 1902 to 1918 and from 1929 to 1938, Professor of Homiletics in Tufts School of Religion from 1918 to 1929. The income of this fund is to be awarded annually, preference being given to a graduate student who is a member of the Church of the Divine Paternity.
The William J. Halligan Scholarship, established in 1953 by William J. Halligan of the Class of 1923, to be awarded annually to worthy students in the School of Engineering.
The Ronald E. Halvorsen Scholarship Fund, established in 1988 to provide scholarships to deserving students in the School of Engineering.
The George H. Hammond Memorial Scholarship, established in 1999 by colleagues, friends, and former students of Professor G. H. Hammond, E'35, in honor of his loyal service to Tufts for over 40 years as an outstanding teacher and mentor. The income is awarded to worthy undergraduates in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.
The Roland Hammond Scholarship Fund, established in 1978 by Dr. Roland Hammond, A'98, H'39, in memory of his father, Roland Hammond, Class of 1868. Income shall be used only toward the payment of tuition or other charges of such worthy student or students as the officers of the college may select.
The Edward W. and Patricia C. Hanley Scholarship Fund, founded in 1983 to aid an appreciative undergraduate student at Tufts University.
The Hervey A. Hanscom Scholarship, established in 1954 by Hervey A. Hanscom, of Medford, Massachusetts. The income is to be used each year to aid a deserving boy, preferably a country boy from the state of Maine and/or the children of employees of Hervey A. Hanscom.
The Harold and Ruth Haskell Scholarships, established in 1951 by Harold and Ruth Sibley Haskell, both of the Class of 1906. The income from the fund is to be given to deserving students from the states of Delaware, Maine, and Massachusetts, in this order if possible.
*The Marian Titus Hayford Scholarship Fund, established in 1977 by the late Mrs. F. Leslie Hayford, a graduate of the Women of Arts, Class of 1902, the income to be used for scholarships to one or more undergraduate women.
The William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship, established in 1994 to provide scholarships for participants in training programs at the Lincoln Filene Center.
The Herbert and Elaine N. Heller Student Scholarship Fund, established in 2003 to benefit underprivileged Jewish students at the School of Arts and Sciences and the School of Engineering.
*The Heptorean Club Scholarship, founded in 1898 by the Heptorean Club of Somerville, and including the Gerta Colby Donnelly Fund. Awarded annually to a graduate of the Somerville High School who is already attending Tufts.
The Captain Charles C. Hersey Scholarship, established in 1989 under the will of Captain Hersey, A'30, to aid qualified students at Tufts College.
The Morris and Sid Heyman Memorial Fund, founded by Mrs. Sid L. Heyman in 1980 in memory of her late husband, Morris Heyman, Class of 1918. Awards are made to deserving students in the undergraduate electrical engineering program.
The Frederick Sherman Hickok Scholarship, established in 1963 under the will of Conde Wilson Hickok for the benefit of engineering students.
The Martin J. Higgins Memorial Scholarship Fund, established in 1987 by William Dougherty of the Class of 1960, in memory of Martin J. Higgins, student leader, outstanding athlete, enthusiastic alumnus, and respected colleague. The income from this fund is to be awarded annually to a deserving undergraduate student in the College of Liberal Arts or Jackson College.
The Clara Bell Hight Scholarship Fund, established under the provisions of the Clara Bell Hight Trust as a permanent scholarship fund. The income generated from the principal is to be used for financial assistance to needy and deserving students enrolled in Tufts University.
The Samuel Greeley Hilborn Scholarship, founded in 1940 under the will of Grace Hilborn Webster.
The Hill Faculty/Staff Scholarship Fund, established through payroll deductions from Tufts faculty and staff to provide financial aid to needy undergraduate students.
The Ralph and Rachel G. Hill Scholarship, established through the estate of Rachel G. Hill in memory of her parents, to provide financial aid to deserving students in the Faculty of Arts, Sciences, and Engineering with preference given to undergraduates studying in the fields of engineering or biology.
The Robert W. Hill Scholarship, established in 1955 by the late Judge Robert W. Hill of the Class of 1904, for many years a trustee of Tufts College.
The Warren Nesbit Holbrook Memorial Scholarship, founded in memory of his brother by Charles R. Holbrook of Framingham, Massachusetts, in 1971.
The Clarence P. and Henry C. Houston Scholarship, established in 1953 by classmates, friends, and former students of Clarence P. Houston of the Class of 1914 and Henry C. Houston of the Class of 1910.
The Albert S. Hovannesian Scholarship, endowed in 1978 by Albert S. Hovannesian, a graduate of the College of Engineering, Class of 1946, provides financial assistance to students in the undergraduate colleges. His own personal understanding of the special problems which underfinanced students and their families experience is the reason why he chose to fund this scholarship. Preference is given to needy students who are industrious and who also work part-time to help defray their educational expenses.
The Hovannesian-Howorth Scholarship Fund, established in 1989 in honor of Mrs. Claire L. Howorth of Stoneham, Massachusetts, to provide aid to electrical/mechanical engineering students whose particular interests are in microwave technology degree work.
The Howland Scholarship, established in 1865 from the income of the bequest of Edwin Howland, of South Africa.
The Paul O. Huntington Scholarship (E'13) is given to a student in the academic or engineering program in memory of the husband of Harriet S. Huntington.
*The Hunton Scholarship, founded in 1921 by Mrs. Gertrude Hunton Sweet, of Attleboro, Massachusetts, for the benefit of women.
*The Lydia Glidden Hutchinson Scholarship Fund, founded in 1985 by Lydia Glidden, Jackson '28, for deserving women attending Jackson College.
The Hye-Hovannesian Scholarship, endowed in 1981 by Albert S. Hovannesian of the Class of 1946. Preference is given to undergraduates of Armenian-American descent.
The Ives Memorial Scholarship, founded in 1966 by Harriet Raillon Ives of Woodstock, New York, in memory of her family.
Haig Jafarian Memorial Scholarship Fund, established in 1992 by Ethel J. Duffett and Dana Paul Bowie in memory of their beloved brother and uncle, Haig Jafarian. The income is to provide scholarships to students in the College of Liberal Arts and Jackson, with preference to students of Armenian ancestry who have expressed interest in the course known as "A Survey of Armenian History."
The Paul and Alice Darakjian Jafarian Memorial Scholarship, established in 1990 by Ethel J. Duffett in memory of her parents, to provide scholarship assistance to students in the College of Liberal Arts and Jackson. Preference will be given to students of Armenian ancestry who have expressed an interest in Armenian studies.
The Christine Jankowski Graduate Fellowship for Romance Languages, established in memory of Christine Jankowski of the Class of 1970, awarded to a graduate student in the field of romance languages.
The Japha Family Scholarship, established in 2001 to provide scholarships to students with a record of above-average academic performance and contributions of earnest service to and/or beyond the Tufts community.
The Jephson Educational Trust Endowment Fund, established in 1999 for aid to undergraduate students who show exceptional promise but whose families are particularly disadvantaged.
The Raymond L. Johnson Scholarship Fund, established in 1999 by the will of Raymond L. Johnson.
The Arnold S. Katz Scholarship. A member of the class of 1963, Mr. Katz founded this scholarship in 1981 to aid students in the College of Liberal Arts and Jackson. Preference is given to students from York County, Maine.
The Elsa Orent Keiles Scholarship Fund, established in 1996 by the will of Elsa Orent Keiles, J'25.
The Michael T. Kelleher Scholarship, established in 1951 in honor of Michael T. Kelleher, of Boston, the income to aid each year an outstanding young man who needs help in order to go to college.
The Andrew P. Kerr Scholarship, established in 1988 by Andrew P. Kerr, Class of 1960. This scholarship benefits students who are in need of financial aid and who are in good academic standing in the College of Liberal Arts and Jackson.
The Kier-Wain Family Scholarship, established in 2000 to provide financial aid to Tufts students with financial need. First preference in selection will be given to an undergraduate woman of Cuban-American heritage. If a Cuban-American woman is not available for the scholarship, preference will be given to a woman of other Hispanic heritage.
Killam Canadian Fund, established in 1997 in memory of Isaac Walton Killam of Nova Scotia by his Massachusetts sisters through their testamentary trusts, to help Canadian students with limited financial circumstances enroll at Tufts University.
The Elson T. Killam Memorial Scholarship Fund, established by a bequest made in trust in memory of the late Elson T. Killam, a 1922 graduate of the College of Engineering. The income from the principal is to be used for general scholarship needs of the university.
Kimball University Scholarship, established in 1994 by David N. Kimball, A'68, to provide financial aid to students of high achievement who show promise of future success.
*The Dr. Barbara Knight-Meyers Scholarship, established in 1963 by Dr. and Mrs. Edward R. Knight. This scholarship is to provide financial aid to a deserving student in Jackson College.
The George T. Knight Memorial Scholarship, established in 1951 by classmates, former students, friends, and family in memory of George Thompson Knight of the class of 1872, professor in the Crane Theological School from 1883 to 1910, member of the faculty 1875-1910.
Mabel Hoyle Knipe Scholarship Fund, established in 1998 from the estate of Mabel Hoyle Knipe, J'28, with preference given to graduates of Fairhaven High School.
The Robert A. Kolankiewicz Scholarship Fund, established in living memory by the family, classmates, and friends of the late Robert A. Kolankiewicz, Liberal Arts graduate of the Class of 1952 and husband of Cynthia (Reynolds) Kolankiewicz Foss, Jackson College, Class of 1953. The scholarship income is to benefit deserving undergraduates in the College of Liberal Arts and Jackson.
The Kovler Family Scholarship Fund, established in 1987 by the Blum-Kovler Foundation at the request of Jonathan and Peter Kovler, for the benefit of undergraduate students in need of financial assistance.
The Michael Kuhn Memorial Financial Aid Fund, established in 2001 to provide aid to Tufts students with financial need.
The Rosewell B. Lawrence Scholarship, founded in 1922 by Rosewell B. Lawrence, of Medford, for scholarships and loans for worthy students. Preference is given to graduates of Medford High School already attending Tufts.
The Dr. Howard L. and Mary McCarthy Leary Scholarship Fund, established in 1987 by Mrs. Leary for qualified premedical students in the College of Liberal Arts and Jackson.
The Jack and Lorraine Lee University Scholarship, established in 2001 to provide financial aid to needy undergraduate students who are residents of New Hampshire, with preference to students who are in their second year of employment at a New Hampshire golf course.
The Maud Amelia Leighton Scholarship Gift, the income from a Trust Fund established by George A. Leighton, of Los Angeles, California, for the benefit of engineering students.
The Henry Leir International Scholarship, established in 1999 to provide financial aid for outstanding Tufts undergraduate students who wish to study abroad or who demonstrate commitment to the study of international affairs.
The Alvin Levin Scholarship, established in 1994 to provide scholarships to women of color enrolled in the Urban and Environmental Policy program.
The Louis Levin Scholarship Fund, a scholarship fund established in 1961 by William A. Levin of the Class of 1943 in memory of his father. Income from the fund provides financial aid for undergraduates, with preference given to students majoring in one of the sciences.
The Freda Lewis Scholarship, established in 2002 to provide scholarships for students attending Jackson College, preference being given to students who are members of or affiliated with a Universalist Church.
The Blanche M. Lewis Scholarship, established by Gerald Lewis of the Class of 1954 in honor of his mother, awarded annually with preference for a young woman showing promise in literature or fine arts, who would be unable to attend Tufts without financial assistance.
The Frank T. Lewis Scholarship Fund benefits engineering students with preference to those majoring in mechanical engineering.
The Leo Rich Lewis Memorial Scholarship, established in 1950 by classmates, former students, family, and friends in memory of Leo Rich Lewis of the Class of 1887, Fletcher Professor of Music and member of the faculty from 1892 to 1945. Preference is given to students majoring in music.
The Jacob Lewiton Scholarship, established in 2000 by bequest of Jacob Lewiton, Trustee Emeritus. The scholarship fund is for needy students who commute to Tufts College. It is the hope of the family that futher contributions will be made from time to time to this scholarship fund.
The Edwin A. Locke Scholarship, established under the will of Edwin A. Locke of the Engineering Class of 1915, the income to be used to award scholarships to engineering students.
The William L. Locke Scholarship, established in 1961 by Mrs. William L. Locke in memory of her husband of the Class of 1900. The income from this gift is to provide financial aid to a junior or senior in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.
The Jerome T. Loeb Scholarship, established in 1989 by Mr. Loeb, A'62, is awarded annually to an undergraduate, with preference for students from St. Louis, Missouri, and surrounding communities.
The Loomis Scholarship Fund, founded in 1985 in memory of Samuel Loomis, A'15, and his wife Bernice C. Loomis. Seventy-five percent of the annual income is to be used for scholarships and the remainder is to be added to the principal of the fund annually.
The Norman E. and Marjorie W. MacCuspie Scholarship, established in 1981 to provide financial aid to qualified men and women at Tufts College and Jackson College.
The Elmore I. and Etta P. MacPhie Scholarship, established in 1956 by Etta Phillips MacPhie of the Class of 1913 in memory of her husband, Elmore I. MacPhie, of the Class of 1911, the income to be used for the benefit of deserving students in the College of Liberal Arts or Jackson College.
The Leslie and Bruce Male University Scholars Fund, established in 1990 by Leslie and Bruce Male, A'63, to provide financial aid to students of high achievement who show promise of future success.
The Frank Marcucella Scholarship, established in 1953 by Frank Marcucella, of Medford, Massachusetts.
The Nathan Margolis, A31, G34 Memorial Scholarship, established in 2005 by Esther Margolis to promote excellence in teacher training. The Margolis Fund will be awarded annually to one or more students engaged in the study of Education, with a preference for students pursuing a Master of Arts in Teaching degree.
The Myron W. Marr Scholarship, established in 1956 by Dr. Myron W. Marr of the Class of 1904 and the Medical School Class of 1907.
The Laurence K. Marshall Scholarship, established in 1977. This scholarship exists to help others fulfill their educational objectives while encouraging them to explore and to excel. Awards are made annually to students in the School of Engineering who demonstrate academic excellence, who have financial need, and who have areas of interest and accomplishment outside of their major fields of study.
The Marvin Scholarship, established in 1952 by Reignold Kent Marvin, of Boston, Massachusetts. The income of this fund is to be used for the benefit of descendants of Thomas E. O. Marvin, or any student excelling in scholarship and athletics, in that order.
The Arthur E. Mason Memorial Scholarship, established in 1954 by Mrs. Arthur E. Mason, of Newton, Massachusetts, in memory of her husband, Arthur E. Mason, for many years treasurer and trustee of Tufts College. The income from this fund is to be awarded annually to a student residing in New England.
The David Lee Maulsby Memorial Scholarship, established in 1951 by classmates, former students, family, and friends in memory of David Lee Maulsby and the Class of 1887. Dr. Maulsby was professor of Oratory and English Literature from 1891 to 1910.
The Wallace Mayo Scholarship, founded in 1925 by Wallace Mayo, of Dayton, Ohio.
The Edward J. McCabe Scholarship, established in 1994 to provide scholarships for worthy students attending the School of Engineering.
The Kathryn A. McCarthy J'45 Endowed Scholarship, established in 2002 to provide scholarships to deserving and financially needy undergraduates who have good scholastic achievement as well as qualities of leadership and citizenship within the community.
The Kathryn A. McCarthy Special Endowed Scholarship, established in 2004 to benefit African American, Hispanic, or Native American students with preference to such students from North Cambridge High School.
*The Sarah Nelson McFarlane Scholarship, established in 1959. To be awarded to a member of any class in Jackson College who, in the opinion of the dean or other qualified person, is worthy and in need of financial assistance.
The Jean Griswold Mead Scholarship, established in 1968 in memory of Mrs. Leonard C. Mead by her family and friends.
The Memorials Scholarship, established in 1956 to provide suitable recognition of contributions made in memory of beloved Tufts people. Income from this fund is used for scholarships for needy students.
The Alex Mendell Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually to a sophomore or junior who, through his or her leadership in a variety of campus activities, brings together students representing a broad spectrum of the community. Like the student in whose memory the award is made, the recipient should demonstrate a generosity of spirit and character that both contribute to the self esteem of others and to their love of Tufts.
The Richard Mergendahl Memorial Scholarship, established in 1951 by classmates, friends, and family in memory of Richard Mergendahl of the Class of 1944.
Guy Rindge and Alice Barbour Merrill Scholarship, established in 1997 to provide financial aid for undergraduate students.
The Merrin Family Scholarship, established in 1997 to provide financial aid to students from the five boroughs of the City of New York who demonstrate academic promise and financial need.
The Frank Merritt Scholarship. Preference will be given to direct descendants of Mr. Frank Merritt of the Class of 1879, founder of the scholarship. Next in preference shall be some worthy student of the engineering school. For each recipient the founder has this message: "Loyalty and patriotism are akin and are noble qualities. It is hoped that the persons receiving benefits from this scholarship will always be true and loyal to their Alma Mater, and if fortune should smile upon them at some future time they will respond to the needs of the college."
The Robert W. and Gladys S. Meserve Scholarship Fund, established in 1995 in memory of Robert W. and Gladys S. Merserve by family and friends to provide financial aid to students from Waltham High School and Medford High School. Robert W. Meserve was an Alumni Trustee (1955-59), a Life Trustee (1959-79), Chairman of the Board of Trustees (1964-69), and Trustee Emeritus (1979-95).
The Charles L. Miller Fund, established as a bequest in 1969 by the late Charles L. Miller, of Greenwich, Connecticut, as an endowed scholarship fund with the income only to be used for the purpose of providing financial aid to worthy and needy students of the university.
The George Stewart Miller Scholarship, established in 1951 by classmates, former students, and friends of George S. Miller of the Class of 1906, acting president 1937-1938, vice president 1939-1951, member of the faculty and administration, 1916-1956, and president of the Tufts Alumni Association, 1954-1960.
The Marion Stratton Miller Scholarship, established in 1976 in memory of Marion Stratton Miller, for many years an active and loyal member of the Tufts community. In awarding the income of this scholarship, preference is to be given to her direct descendants.
The A. A. Miner Scholarships, founded in 1864 and 1890 by Alonzo Ames Miner, D.D., of Boston.
The Adelbert H. Morrison Fund, founded in 1958 under the will of Helen C. Morrison for the benefit of needy and worthy students majoring in engineering, preferably graduates of Boston Technical High School already attending Tufts.
The Joseph W. Morton Memorial Scholarship, established in 1956 by the men and women of the Class of 1931 as their twenty-fifth reunion gift, to be awarded annually to a student in one of the undergraduate schools of Tufts University, preference being given to descendants of members of the Class of 1931 who are otherwise qualified. Named in honor of Joseph W. Morton, A'11, H'56, alumni secretary, 1924-1956.
The Hannah S. Moulton Scholarships, founded in 1914 by Hannah S. Moulton, of Kensington, New Hampshire.
The Frederick S. and Marie E. Mullen Scholarship, established in 1989 by Robert F. Mullen, Class of 1965, in honor of his parents.
The Louis Sutliffe Murphy Fund, established in 1977 by Mrs. Louis S. Murphy, Alexandria, Virginia, in memory of her husband, Liberal Arts Class of 1901. The fund is also in memory of her son Louis S. Murphy, Jr., who attended Tufts. The income is available to undergraduate students who display need and academic qualification to the appropriate university officials.
The Michael and Josephine Nackel Scholars Fund, established in 2000 to provide scholarships for undergraduate students of Arab-American heritage or students from the Medford community.
Rosamond Najjar Scholarship Fund, established in 1998 to offer scholarships with preference to graduates of Medford High School.
The Neubauer Scholars Program, established in 2000 by Trustee Joseph Neubauer. The program attracts and enrolls intellectually talented students from across the country and around the world. Neubauer scholars are encouraged to take advantage of research, internship, and study abroad opportunities to broaden their experience and perspectives. The Neubauer Scholars Advisory Committee assists the scholars in the pursuit of scholarly activities.
The Newhouse Scholarship, established in 1997 to offer financial support to low-income students from New York City.
Murdock H. Newman Scholarship Fund, established in 1997 from the estate of Catherine H. Newman in memory of her husband Murdock H. Newman, A'31, to provide financial assistance to deserving students, with preference given to students from Grafton Country, New Hampshire.
The New York City Scholarship, established by a private charitable foundation in 1996 to provide financial aid for needy undergraduate students from New York City high schools.
*The A. Florence Nichols Scholarship Fund, founded in 1960 under the will of A. Florence Nichols of the Class of 1899, the income from which is to be given annually to some needy and deserving young woman who is working her way through college.
The Fred P. Nickless, Jr., Scholarship Fund, established by the Alumni Association in honor of Fred P. Nickless, Jr., A'48, G'49, for his long and loyal service to Tufts as alumni secretary for thirty years. The income is to be awarded annually to a deserving undergraduate or graduate student(s) in the Colleges of Arts and Sciences. Preference is to be given to Tufts alumni and their children.
The Eugene M. Niles Scholarship Fund, founded in 1927 for scholarships and other student aid.
The Norcross Scholarship, founded in 1890 by James A. and Mary E. Norcross, of Worcester.
The North Shore Tufts Club Scholarship, founded in 1969 for the benefit of students of Tufts University. Preference is given to students whose homes are in the communities served by the club on the North Shore of Massachusetts.
The Offer Family Scholarship Fund, established in 1983 by Mr. Charles Offer, Sr., to aid worthy and appreciative students.
The Susan and Richard Pallan Scholarship, established in 1989 to benefit any full-time undergraduate student in need of financial aid.
The Charles A. Pappas Endowed Scholarship, established in 1990 by the Thomas Anthony Pappas Charitable Foundation, Inc., for needy students possessing high scholastic abilities at the College of Liberal Arts and Jackson College.
The Parets Family Scholarship, established in 2005 to provide financial aid to Tufts students, with preference to students of limited financial means who possess high academic potential and a demonstrated commitment to achieving scholastic excellence in the study of arts and sciences.
The Adoniram J. and Jane L. Patterson Scholarship, founded in 1920 by Adoniram J. Patterson, of Roxbury, Massachusetts.
The Ethel L. Peabody Scholarship Fund, established in 1975 by Miss Ethel L. Peabody of the Jackson College Class of 1915. Preference is given to former students of the Fitchburg, Massachusetts, High School already attending Tufts.
The Ellery E. Peck Memorial Scholarship, founded in 1891 by Henry Rollins, of Bangor, Maine.
The Dorothy Penniman Latin Scholarship, established in 1979 through the generosity of Dorothy Penniman Hubbard of the Jackson Class of 1925. The donor studied Latin at Tufts, later taught Latin, and understands the lasting and multiple benefits of knowledge of the subject. She has established this fund in the hope that it will encourage other students to pursue the study of Latin. First preference at all times is given to students in need of financial aid enrolled in Latin courses in the Department of Classics.
The Penniman Scholarship, established in 1944 by Dorothy Penniman Hubbard and Ruth Penniman Ware in memory of their parents, Dr. and Mrs. George Wallace Penniman, the income from which is to be used annually to aid some deserving student with preference to students majoring in religion.
The Ralph Wentworth Penniman Memorial Scholarship, established in 1982 by Dorothy Penniman Hubbard of the Jackson Class of 1925 in memory of her brother, who was a graduate of the Tufts College Class of 1910. Income from the fund is restricted to students in the College of Liberal Arts, with preference to students majoring in history.
The Louis and Mary Perito Memorial Scholarship Fund, established in
1982 by Paul L. Perito of the Class of 1959 in memory of his parents. The
income from this fund is to be awarded annually to a deserving student in the
College of Liberal Arts or Jackson College.
The John B. Perkins Scholarship, founded in 1866 by James D. Perkins, of New
Rochelle, New York.
The John Perkins Scholarship, founded in 1896 by Ann Maria Perkins, of Medford, Massachusetts.
The Nancy Tabb Pfannenstiehl Memorial Scholarship Fund, established in 1993 by her family and friends, given with preference to undergraduate women majoring in romance languages.
The Joseph D. Pierce Memorial Scholarship, founded in 1898 by the children and other relatives of J. D. Pierce, D.D., of Attleboro, Massachusetts.
The Julius Pinkus Scholarships, founded in 1987 from the estate of Julius Pinkus in memory of Barney and Tobey Pinkus, Dr. Louis Pinkus, M'25, and Julius Pinkus. The income is divided equally among the School of Medicine, the College of Liberal Arts, and the Department of Music to be used as scholarship aid to worthy students.
The Percy J. Pitkin Scholarship, founded in 1983 by Percy J. Pitkin of the Class of 1923.
The Frank W. Pote Memorial Fund, established in 1982 in memory of Frank W. Pote, professor of physics at Tufts from 1912 to 1953, by his family and friends. The income from this fund is to be utilized to help deserving students who are majoring in physics.
The Marion S. Potter Scholarship Fund, founded in 1958 under the will of Marion S. Potter, to be used to provide scholarships for worthy students in the College of Liberal Arts of Tufts University.
The Theresa Winsor Pratt Endowed Scholarship, established in 2000 in memory of Theresa Pratt to provide financial aid for undergraduate students in the Resumed Education for Adult Learners (REAL) Program.
The David and Ethel Presson Scholarship, established in 1956 by David Presson, of Boston.
The John William Priesing and Carl William Priesing Scholarship, established in 1950 by Carl W. Priesing of the Class of 1921, in memory of his father. The name of Carl W. Priesing was added in 1976 in honor of Mr. Priesing's fifty-fifth reunion year by his son.
The Jay Pritzker Scholarship, established in 2002 as a matching challenge grant to support need-based scholarships for African American, Hispanic American, and Native American students. Scholars are named for Jay Pritzker, Howard Hunter, or the names chosen by donors of qualifying gifts.
The Paul Pryor Scholarship Fund, established in 1988 by the estate of Paul I. Pryor, A'18, for the benefit of deserving male students in the College of Liberal Arts with preference given to those active in extracurricular activities.
The Carolyn Fraser Pulling Scholarship Fund, established in 1980 to aid worthy students by bequest of Mrs. Arthur (Carolyn Fraser) Pulling, Women of Arts, Class of 1908.
The Saul C. Ravitch Memorial Scholarship, established in 1952 by Mrs. Sylvia Ravitch in memory of her husband Saul C. Ravitch of the Class of 1922.
The Joel Reed Memorial Scholarship, established in 1988 to provide a scholarship fund for commuting students who exemplify Joel Reed's academic diligence and community service, thereby encouraging this effort and ensuring that Joel's name and spirit live on.
The Resnek Family Scholarship Fund, established in 1988 by Frank, Barbara, and Paul Resnek, A'97, to provide tuition assistance for talented students attending Tufts University, with preference to citizens of the United States.
The Joel W. and Marion Newhall Reynolds Scholarship, established in 1951 by Joel W. Reynolds, Jr., of the Class of 1923 and Marion Newhall Reynolds, Jackson Class of 1924. The income from this fund is to be divided equally each year between a student of the School of Engineering and a student of Jackson College.
The Rhode Island Scholarship, founded in 1899 by several persons in Rhode Island.
The Mary A. Richardson Scholarship, founded in 1904 by Mrs. Mary A. Richardson, of Worcester, Massachusetts.
The William B. Richardson Scholarship, established in 1952 by William B. Richardson of the Class of 1915.
The Rittenburg Family Scholarship Fund, established in 1989 by members of the Rittenburg family to provide scholarships to deserving students of the School of Engineering. Scholarships shall be awarded by the Dean and the Office of Financial Aid.
The Pilar Crespi Robert Scholarship Fund, established in 2003 as part of the Pritzker Challenge to benefit outstanding undergraduate students of African American, Hispanic American, and Native American heritage.
The Rebecca T. Robinson Scholarship, founded in 1890 by Charles Robinson, LL.D., of Newton, Massachusetts.
The Emily Graham Rose Memorial Scholarship, established in 1965, for the benefit of deserving students in Jackson College and Tufts College.
The Gertrude Rubel Scholarship, established in 1998 to provide financial aid for undergraduate students from Medford and Somerville, Massachusetts.
The Elbridge Rust Scholarship Fund, founded in 1926 by Elbridge Rust, of Peabody, Massachusetts.
David and Gertrude M. Saklad Fund, established in 1990 under the will of David Saklad, E'21, to provide scholarships to students in engineering science and computer science who have completed freshman year, have shown academic skill, and require financial assistance.
The Herbert J. and Harriet S. Sandberg Family Scholarship, established in 2004 to provide scholarship to African American, Native American, and Hispanic American students with financial need. Preference is given to students meeting these criteria who have graduated from Medford High School in Medford, Massachusetts.
The Albert W. Sayles Scholarship, founded in 1899 by Albert W. Sayles, of Lowell, Massachusetts.
The Sarah E. Sayles Memorial Scholarship, founded in 1891 by Albert W. Sayles, of Lowell, Massachusetts.
The Irving and Hannah Schwartz Scholarship, established in 1951 by Joseph and Irving Schwartz of the Class of 1937, in honor of their parents and in honor of Dr. Siegfried Thannhauser.
The William and Lillian Schwartz Student Scholarship, founded in 1984 for the benefit of needy and worthy students.
The Scott Fund, established in 1932 by the will of Augustus E. Scott, of Lexington, Massachusetts.
The Laura A. Scott Scholarship, founded in 1890 by Mrs. Laura A. Scott, of Ridgefield, Connecticut.
The Margaret and Donald Segur Scholarship, established in 2000 to provide support to students from Armenia at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy or at the College of Liberal Arts and Jackson College, who are studying political science, economics, prelaw, or journalism. Second preference goes to students of Armenian descent at the Fletcher School, and third preference goes to undergraduate students of Armenian descent at the College of Liberal Arts and Jackson College, who are studying political science, economics, prelaw, or journalism.
The William J. Sen Scholarship Fund, established in 1982 by William J. Sen, E'40. The income of this fund is to be used annually to aid students of the School of Engineering, with preference to undergraduates and minority students.
The Frank S. and Eva A. Shapiro Scholarship Fund, established in 1955 by Frank S. Shapiro of the Class of 1916, the income to assist worthy undergraduate students with preference being given to students interested in chemistry.
The Mildred and Sumner Shapiro Scholarship, established in 1997 to provide financial assistance to students in the Tufts College of Liberal Arts.
The Edwin A. Shaw Memorial Scholarship, established in 1952 by former students, family, and friends in memory of Edwin Adams Shaw of the Class of 1898 and professor of education, 1919-1950.
The Henry J. and Louise O. Shea Scholarship, established in 1987 to provide scholarships to needy and deserving students.
The William H. Sherman Scholarship, founded in 1903 by William H. Sherman, of Cambridge, Massachusetts.
The A. Shuman Scholarship, founded in 1923 by A. Shuman of Boston.
*The Hettie Lang Shuman Memorial Fund was founded in 1905 by Mr. A. Shuman in memory of his wife. The interest of this fund is expended annually in aiding deserving women students.
The Seymour and Marcia Simches Scholarship Fund, established in 1986 by friends and family members of Professor Seymour Simches. This fund will be awarded annually to an outstanding student in financial need who is majoring in one of the humanities.
The Simmons Scholarships, founded in 1895 by Robert F. Simmons, of Attleboro, in the name of Mary F. and Robert F. Simmons.
The Miriam Charef Simonds Scholarship Fund, established by her sister, Pauline Charef Simonds, Jackson '54, with assistance from family, friends, and colleagues. An ardent student of American political life, Mimi Simonds possessed, to an exceptional degree, an ability to respond creatively and effectively to the social and political issues of her time. She performed outstanding public service at the community, state, and national levels. In keeping with the compelling interests of her life, it is the family's wish that the annual income from this scholarship fund be awarded to a student in the graduate Program in Public Policy and Citizen Participation who is deemed both financially and academically worthy of this recognition and who has completed one year of study. For Mimi Simonds, hope for the future was a premise that sustained her until her death. It is the intent of this scholarship to provide a living legacy of that hope and a memorial to the commitment which she brought to public service.
The Simons Family Scholarship, established in 1987 to provide a partial scholarship in the College of Liberal Arts.
The Simons Memorial Scholarship, founded in 1891 by Mrs. Mary A. Simons, of Manchester, New Hampshire, in memory of Hiram H. Augustus and Frank Simons.
*The Charles A. and Cornelia B. Skinner Scholarship, founded in 1907 by the Reverend Charles A. Skinner, D.D., and Mrs. Cornelia B. Skinner, of Cambridge, Massachusetts.
The John Richard Skuse, Class of 1941, Memorial Scholarship, established in 1999 by the bequest of John Richard Skuse to provide financial aid to Tufts students based on ability, achievement, and need. First preference is given to students from the town of Exeter, New Hampshire.
The Abraham and Sonya Slifka Scholarship Fund, established in 1991 to provide financial aid for undergraduate students.
The Charles E. Smith Scholarship, established in 1952 by Charles Eugene Smith of the Class of 1922, the income to be awarded to a young man in the College of Liberal Arts.
*The Rena Greenwood Smith Scholarship Fund, established in 1986 by the Richard Ilsey Smith Trust to benefit a worthy student of Jackson College.
The Richard Ilsey Smith Scholarship Fund, established in 1986 to benefit a worthy student of the university.
The Simeon C. Smith and Emily A. Smith Scholarship Gift. The income from a trust fund established by Simeon C. Smith to be known as the Simeon C. Smith and Emily A. Smith Fund, allocated by the trustees for scholarship purposes.
The George A. Spencer Scholarship, established in 2000 to benefit deserving students from the School of Engineering at Tufts University.
The Virginia Nold Spencer Memorial Scholarship, established in 1996 to help ensure a Tufts engineering education to the most qualified students regardless of their financial capabilities.
The John Murray Sprague and Eliza Fletcher Sprague Scholarship, founded in 1908 by John Sprague, of Lowell, Massachusetts.
The Miriam Carleton Squires Scholarship, established in 1971 under the will of Miriam Carleton Squires, of Broken Bow, Nebraska, a member of the Class of 1908.
The Marjorie Cohen Stanzler Scholarship Fund, established in 2002 to provide financial aid to needy students who are citizens of the United States.
The Edwin Carter Starr Memorial Scholarship, established in 1980 by Mrs. Paul (Catherine S.) Phenix in memory of her father. The income is awarded annually to benefit students in the field of child development.
The State Scholarships, established in 1859 in accordance with a resolve of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
The William and Mary-Jane Sterling Scholarship, founded in 1985 by William C. Sterling, Jr., of the Class of 1959 to aid worthy undergraduates in obtaining the benefits of education.
The Stern Family Endowed Scholarship, established in 2000 to benefit outstanding undergraduate students.
The Dale Stevens Scholarship, founded in memory of the late Dale Stevens, of North Andover. Awarded to a student majoring in the Eliot-Pearson Department of Child Development. Preference is given to undergraduates at Tufts from North Andover, Massachusetts, or other communities in the Merrimack Valley.
The Stowe Scholarship, founded in 1890 by Mrs. Eugenia D. Stowe, of Meriden, Connecticut.
The Frederick W. Storck Memorial Fund, established in 1989. The income to be used for undergraduate financial aid at the university.
*The John and Lucy H. Stowe Fund, founded in 1902 by bequest of Mrs. Stowe of Lawrence, Massachusetts, "for the benefit of the lady students department."
The Harry Louis Strecker Scholarship, established in 1969 as a bequest by the late Harry L. Strecker, Class of 1913, of Livingston, New Jersey. The income thereof is to be used to assist a worthy student in the electrical engineering department.
The Carl and Alice Stroehmann Scholarship, established in 1953 by Carl F. Stroehmann of the Class of 1919.
The Carl Lars Svensen Scholarship, established in 1952 by Carl Lars Svensen of the Class of 1907, the income to be given to a student in the School of Engineering.
The Ellen G. Sullivan Scholarship, established in 2002 to provide financial aid to needy undergraduate Black American students majoring in Child Development.
The Dorothy Sulloway Sweet Scholarship, founded in 1933 by Joseph L. Sweet and Florence M. Sweet.
The Judith P. Sulzberger Scholarship, established in 1997 to provide funds to particularly needy under-represented minority students from New York City.
The Elbridge Sweet Scholarship, founded in 1933 by Joseph L. Sweet and Florence H. Sweet.
The Talbot Scholarship, founded in 1890 by Newton Talbot, of Boston.
The Lloyd H. Taylor Scholarship, established in 1984 to aid qualified students in the School of Engineering.
The Paul E. Thissell Scholarship, in memory of Paul Thissell of the class of 1921 and Bernice Tilden Kidder. Preference is given to a Massachusetts-born student majoring in French.
The George C. Thomas Scholarship, founded in 1899 by George S. Thomas, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The Frederick W. Tibbets Memorial Fund, established in 1942 by bequest of M. Helen Tibbets, late of Gloucester, Massachusetts, as a memorial to her late brother Frederick W. Tibbets of the Class of 1879. Income is used to aid worthy and needy students.
The Walter V. Towle Scholarship Fund, established in 1963 by bequest of Grace H. Towle, the income to be used to assist students of the highest scholastic standing.
The Travelli Scholarship, founded in 1890 by Mrs. Emma R. Travelli, of Newton.
The Hyman S. and Edith Rieva M. Trilling Scholarship, founded in 1984 to benefit students in the College of Liberal Arts and Jackson College.
The Tufts Kinsmen Scholarship, for aid to students with preference to Tufts family descendants. Awards from income are made on basis of need and achievement to those who have completed one year or more at Tufts.
*The Betsy Houses Twombly Scholarship, established in 1993 to provide assistance toward tuition, room, and board for a worthy and needy female student in either Tufts or Jackson College.
The A. Raymond and Eileen Tye Scholarship, established in 1994 to provide financial aid and to assist with the tuition of qualified undergraduates who are pursuing their educational goals.
The Tyler Scholarship, founded in 1919 by Susan E. Tyler, of Lowell, Massachusetts.
The Irving Usen Scholarship, established in 1952 by Irvin Usen in memory of W. A. Carroll. The income is to be available for a qualified, needy young man or young woman whose parents are fishermen residing in New England and preferably residents of Gloucester, Massachusetts, or Portland, Maine.
The Albert Whittier Vanderhoof Scholarship, established in 1959 in honor of Albert W. Vanderhoof of the Class of 1924.
The Terry ’84 and Barry Volpert Endowed Scholarship, established in 2005, awarded to students with demonstrated financial need who have excelled in the classroom.
The Peter J. Wade Scholarship, established in 1999 to provide scholarships to students pursuing studies in studio art or graphic design. Preference is given to juniors or seniors who have shown excellence in some area of studio art or graphic design and who are enrolled in the five-year, dual-degree program with the Museum School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
The Joseph H. Walker Scholarship, founded in 1898 by Joseph H. Walker, of Worcester, Massachusetts.
The Walker Mathematical Scholarship, established in 1865 in honor of William J. Walker, M.D., of Newport, Rhode Island, and payable from the income of the Walker Fund.
The Mary Ann Ward Scholarship, founded in 1892 by Sylvester L. Ward, of Boston.
The Warren Educational Fund Scholarship. The income for the benefit of a worthy student, preference being given to students from St. Paul's Universalist Church, Springfield, Massachusetts.
The Warren Scholarship, founded in 1905 by Dr. Ira Warren, of Boston.
*The Sarah A. Watson Scholarship Fund, founded in 1958 under the will of Sarah A. Watson for the benefit of Jackson College, the income and interest to be expended for the aid of a deserving student who would not otherwise have the benefits of further education.
The Alice Weeks-Jesse Dowse Endowment Fund, established in 1990 by the estate of Albert W. Weeks in memory of Alice M. Weeks and her mother, Jesse Dowse, both graduates in mathematics at Tufts, to provide financial aid to students attending Tufts College or the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.
The Mark Weisberg Scholarship Fund, founded in 1948 by Mark Weisberg of the Class of 1918.
The J. Frank Wellington Scholarship, established in 1931.
The Jonas Clark Wellington Scholarship, founded in 1906 by Mrs. Sarah C. Fisher Wellington, of Cambridge, Massachusetts.
The West Medford Woman's Club Scholarship, established to provide scholarship assistance to students in Jackson College and Tufts College, with preference given, when possible, to a resident of Medford, Massachusetts.
The Joshua S. and Harriet N. White Scholarship, founded in 1896 by Joshua S. White, of Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
The Nathaniel White Scholarship, founded in 1899 by Armenia S. White, of Concord, New Hampshire.
The Amasa and Hannah L. Whiting Scholarship, founded in 1890 by Mrs. Hannah L. Whiting, of Hingham, Massachusetts.
The Whittier Scholarship, founded in 1890 by Charles Whittier, of Roxbury, Massachusetts, in the name of Charles and Eliza Isabel Whittier.
The Allton T. and Dorothea Danver Williams Scholarship, established in 1989 by Kenneth D. Williams in honor of his parents, Allton T., A'19, and Dorothea Danver Williams, J'18, to support students in good academic standing, with financial need, pursuing a major in environmental studies.
The Willner Family Scholarship, established in 1998 to provide aid to academically promising students from New York City with family incomes that are particularly modest. Additional preference will be given to students showing promise in the visual or performing arts at Tufts.
The Winnick Family Foundation Scholarship, established in 2000 to provide aid to undergraduate students at Tufts.
The Dara Wolbom Memorial Endowment, established in 1997 in memory of Dara Wolbom J'99 to provide financial aid to Tufts undergraduates with first preference to female students in their junior year who have distinguished themselves in English or journalism.
The Norman P. Wood Scholarship, established under the will of Nellie M. Wood, late of Northfield, Massachusetts, as "a scholarship in the Department of Classics to be known as the Norman P. Wood Scholarship."
The Frank G. Wren Memorial Scholarship, established in 1951 by friends, family, and former students of Frank G. Wren of the Class of 1894, member of the faculty (1895-1940), and dean (1907-1939).
The Paul I. and Alice T. Wren Memorial Scholarship, established in 2001 to aid deserving liberal arts and engineering students.
The Joseph N. Wright Memorial Scholarship, for undergraduate students studying in Tufts Programs Abroad, with preference for those studying in Germany.
The Francis Yirrel Scholarship. A scholarship founded in memory of Francis Yirrel of the Class of 1949, established by his friends and classmates to assist deserving students.
The Doris W. York Endowed Scholarship Fund, established in 2005 by a bequest from Doris York of Somerville, Massachusetts to provide financial aid to female students who attended Somerville High School.
The Howard S. Young Scholarship Fund, established in 1982 to provide scholarships for civil engineering students.
The Young Men's Philanthropic League Scholarship, established in 1960 by the Young Men's Philanthropic League of New York, the income from this fund to be used for scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students in Tufts University.
The Stanton "Bud" Yusem Endowed Scholarship, established in 2000 to
provide financial aid to Tufts undergraduate students with financial need.
In addition to the above university scholarship funds, the following endowed funds have been established, and prizes from the income are awarded annually in recognition of exceptional academic achievement and extracurricular activities. These prizes are not awarded unless, in the opinion of the Committee on Academic Awards, Faculty of Arts, Sciences, and Engineering, qualified candidates appear.
At an awards ceremony held each spring, public announcement is made of the recipients of these prize scholarships. Since election is made by the Committee on Academic Awards, no application is necessary. Nominations are made by faculty and staff members. Student nominations are not allowed, but students can discuss deserving peers with faculty members. Inquiries concerning these prize scholarships should be addressed to the Committee on Academic Awards.
The Vida H. Allen Prize is presented annually to the student who has written the best senior honors thesis in the Department of History.
The Alpha Omicron Pi Prize Scholarship, founded by the Boston Alumnae of the Delta Chapter of Alpha Omicron Pi, is awarded to that student who best represents the combination of very high scholarship and significant participation in social service work.
The Alpha Xi Delta Prize Scholarship, founded by the Boston Alumnae Chapter of Alpha Xi Delta, is awarded to that junior who, throughout the freshman and sophomore years, has attained a high scholastic record and who, by loyal cooperation in college activities of merit, has given evidence of the greatest promise of future achievement.
The Nancy W. Anderson Award for Environmental Sustainability, awarded to a junior or senior normally majoring in environmental studies whose work in the natural and social sciences, engineering, or humanities promotes integration of those subjects in informing public policy decisions that may protect endangered natural resources while promoting sound social and economic development.
The Department of Anthropology Prize is awarded annually to a student who has shown
excellence in anthropological studies.
The Architectural Studies Prize is awarded annually to a senior majoring in architectural studies who has demonstrated academic excellence and a commitment to the field of architectural studies. The prize is supported by the memorial fund for Margaret Henderson Floyd, professor of art and architectural history.
The Robert Asch Prize, established in 2002 by friends and family of Bob Asch to honor the former director of the Tufts-in-Tübingen program. A beloved friend to all who knew him, Bob served as director from 1972 to 2001. He was known both for his zest for life and a humanistic approach to his quest for international understanding. Awarded to juniors or seniors who will use the fund for research, projects, or internships in a German-speaking country.
The Asian Studies Prize is awarded to a graduating senior who has demonstrated excellence and interest for future development in Asian studies.
The Association of Tufts Alumnae Seventy-fifth Anniversary Award is established to honor a woman student who has provided meritorious service to the Tufts University community, adding to the university by her presence. The student should be a junior or senior with good academic standing. This award was established by the Association of Tufts Alumnae on the occasion of its seventy-fifth anniversary.
The Michael E. Avtges Memorial Prize, established in 1989 by Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas E. Avtges and the Boston Chapter, Society of American Military Engineers in memory of Michael E. Avtges, a student in the College of Engineering. Prizes are awarded to deserving students in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering with preference to those who are interested in computer science and engineering.
The Peter Belfer Award in Political Science is given annually for the outstanding piece of written work done in a political science course or independently by a political science major. This award was established in 1973 by Mrs. Ann Belfer Goldstein in memory of her late husband, Peter Belfer, A'67.
The Bennett Memorial Scholarship, founded in 1924 by the Class of 1914 in memory of William Joseph Bennett, scholar, soldier, athlete, and a member of this class, who met his death during World War I. The scholarship is awarded to that student who best exemplifies the qualities of true sportsmanship as exhibited by the man whose name it bears.
The Berger, Lehman Scholars Fund, honoring the lifelong contributions of Dr. Berger, E'36, as a valuable alumnus and trustee of Tufts University, and Dr. Berger's partner, Lawrence H. Lehman, and his family, including his son Scott, A'82. The fund is to provide students within the Department of Geology with assistance for their studies and to encourage the students to pursue a career in geology.
The Charles G. Bluhdorn Prize in Economics, awarded annually to an undergraduate majoring in economics who has demonstrated outstanding scholastic ability. This prize was founded in 1983 by Donald Gaston in memory of Charles G. Bluhdorn.
The Anne E. Borghesani Memorial Prize is an annual incentive award that will enable the recipient(s) to undertake a project, activity, or plan of study in any field involving international issues. The prize is designed to encourage personal growth and independence, while increasing one's understanding of all peoples and encouraging a commitment to the world community. The award honors the memory of Anne E. Borghesani, J'89, an international relations major. Anne's years at Tufts were a time of intellectual and personal challenge, adventure, and increasing commitment to her friends, the Tufts community, and the world. Anne's love of people and her fascination with travel and other cultures made her major a natural choice.
The Boston Greek Prize, founded in 1962 with income from a fund raised by the Committee for the Promotion of Greek Studies at Tufts University, is awarded for meritorious achievement in the Greek language only when students of conspicuous merit are nominated by the Department of Classics faculty.
The Benjamin G. Brown Scholarships, established in 1947 by the bequest of Robert C. Brown of the Class of 1888 in honor of his father, Benjamin G. Brown, onetime Walker Professor of Mathematics at Tufts. These scholarships are awarded to seniors who have shown promise in scientific research in fields other than chemistry.
The Moses True Brown Prize, established in 1903 by Moses True Brown, who was Tufts College's first professor of Oratory (from 1866-1890). The prize is awarded, whenever a suitable candidate appears, to a senior majoring in drama who combines high achievement in dramatic scholarship with a strong potential for successful teaching in the field of dramatic literature, criticism, and theatre history.
The Harry Poole Burden Prize in Electrical Engineering, established in 1973 by friends of Harry P. Burden, H'53, dean of the College of Engineering from 1936 to 1957, is for one or more prizes for the best design or research project done by an undergraduate electrical engineering student or students during the academic year of the project.
The Professor Kalman A. Burnim Prize for Scholarly Excellence, awarded annually to a Ph.D. student in drama who has completed all steps toward the degree except the dissertation and who has demonstrated distinction by excelling academically and in research and by contributing to the life of the program in an outstanding manner. The prize was established by alumni, colleagues, and friends in honor of Kalman A. Burnim, Emeritus Fletcher Professor of Drama and Oratory, and Tufts alumnus (A'50), who created the Ph.D. program in drama. During his 28 years at Tufts, Professor Burnim chaired the department for nine years and earned his reputation as a world-renowned scholar in theatre history.
The Thomas Harrison Carmichael and Emily Leonard Carmichael Prize Scholarship, established in 1950 by Leonard Carmichael of the Class of 1921, seventh president of Tufts College, in memory of his parents, is awarded to assist an academically able junior or senior who has shown ability in physiological psychology or general physiology.
The Theresa McDermott Carzo Award in honor of Theresa McDermott Carzo, a 1984 graduate of Tufts through the Resumed Education for Adult Learners Program, is given to a student in the Resumed Education for Adult Learners Program who demonstrates a love of learning and the determination necessary to return to college to complete a degree despite obstacles.
The Mary Grant Charles Prize Scholarship Fund, established in 1975 by Ralph S. Charles, A'23, and his two sons, Grant H. Charles, A'51, and Ronald A. Charles, E'57, in loving memory of wife and mother, Mary Grant Charles, is awarded to an outstanding undergraduate possessing the same creative qualities in the writing of prose and poetry as Mrs. Charles, and preferentially to a student whose writing reflects an interest in ancestry and genealogy.
The Shirley and Stanley Charm Scholarship in Food and Biotechnology, established in 1984 by Dr. Stanley Charm, who was chair of the Chemical Engineering Department from 1981 to 1985, is used in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering as a stipend for a senior, graduate, or postdoctoral student who is committed to study and research in food science or biotechnology.
The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering Prize is awarded to a senior who has shown excellence in chemical engineering studies.
The Chemical Engineering Special Recognition Award is awarded to a senior who has shown character and perseverance in achieving high academic standards in chemical engineering studies while overcoming difficult circumstances.
The Chinese Language and Literature Prize is awarded annually to a graduating senior who has demonstrated excellence in the studies of Chinese language, literature, and culture.
The Anna Quincy Churchill Prizes in General Biology, established in 1954 by Dr. Churchill, M'17, a member of the anatomy department in the Tufts School of Medicine and Dental Medicine from 1918 until her retirement as assistant professor emerita in 1954, are awarded annually for excellence in the study of botany and zoology in the general biology course.
The Gemma Cifarelli Memorial Scholarship, established in 1956 by classmates and fellow students in memory of Gemma Cifarelli of the Class of 1957, is awarded to a junior who has combined good academic standing with participation in activities of importance to the university.
The Prize Scholarship of the Class of 1882, founded by Dr. Arthur Winslow Pierce, A'82, Litt. D.'99, in the name of his college class, is reserved for an undergraduate student with great potential for intellectual leadership and creativity.
The Class of 1898 Prizes, from a fund established by the Class of 1898, are awarded as follows: one prize each to that student in the College of Liberal Arts, in Jackson College, and in the College of Engineering who, having completed two years at Tufts University, has best demonstrated high scholarly ability together with a wide range of intellectual interests and competence.
The Class of 1911 Prize Scholarships, from the Class of 1911 Fund, are awarded to seniors of engaging personality who, from matriculation as freshmen to the senior year, have, in the judgment of the Committee on Academic Awards, made most progress as measured both by academic record and by successful participation in extracurricular activities of enduring worth.
The Class of 1921 - Leonard Carmichael Prize Scholarship Fund, established through the gifts of members and friends of the Class of 1921 in honor and memory of their classmate Leonard Carmichael, seventh president of Tufts, secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, and vice president of the National Geographic Society with special responsibilities for research and exploration, awarded by the Department of Psychology to a third-year student or students whose academic achievements have been judged as outstanding.
The Class of 1942 Prize Scholarship was founded in 1985 by Elaine and Grant Curtis in honor of the women and men of the class who served their country, and in particular the five who served their Alma Mater for more than an aggregate 125 years (Professor Freeland Abbott, Dean Grant Curtis, Dr. Nelson Fontneau, Professor Burleigh Wellington, and William Wells, Esq.). The prize is awarded annually to seniors considered by other undergraduates, faculty, or staff as "the most likely to become outstanding university teachers, counselors, or administrators." Written nominations, stressing how the nominee has already served or contributed to the university, should be sent to the Faculty Committee on Academic Awards.
The R. M. Karapetoff Cobb Chemistry Fund is awarded to the two Jackson College chemistry majors with the highest academic standing at the end of their junior year.
The Morton N. Cohen Creative Writing Award is given to undergraduates who demonstrate in a substantial piece of creative writing, the greatest distinction in creative writing. The recipient is selected by a special committee from the Department of English.
The Community Service Award is presented annually to undergraduate and graduate students who have provided exceptional community service that is much needed by the beneficiaries, even though it often goes unnoticed by the general public. The award recognizes those who, as individuals or as part of a Tufts volunteer organization, have given special service at Tufts or to the larger community. Service should generally represent activities which occur outside the student's required program of study and outside of elective office or employment.
The Department of Comparative Religion Prize is awarded each year to a Religion major who has shown excellence in religious studies.
The James Schmolze Prize for Excellence in Computer Science is awarded annually to a junior or senior who has demonstrated excellence in computer science studies.
The Donald A. Cowdery Memorial Scholarship, founded in 1946 by Jeanetta Wilson Cowdery Black, F'46, in memory of her husband, Donald A. Cowdery, Class of 1939, who was killed in action in World War II, is awarded annually to that senior or junior whose academic achievements and personal qualities of leadership and high principle have been outstanding.
The Dance Studies Award is given, when appropriate, to a student who has demonstrated excellence in dance courses, who has choreographic potential, and who has shown an ideal attitude about learning in the liberal arts environment.
The Mabel Daniels Prize in Music and Literature, established in 1960 by Mabel Wheeler Daniels, Hon. M.A. '33, the distinguished composer, is awarded to a junior or senior who shows marked creative talent and accomplishment in music or literature.
The de Florez Prize in Human Engineering, established in 1964 by the bequest of Admiral Luis de Florez, USN (retired), H'46, is awarded to an undergraduate student, ordinarily majoring in psychology, engineering, or science, who has acquired a high degree of theoretical sophistication and demonstrates an interest in the practical application of knowledge to problems of human engineering.
The Distinguished Achievement Award in International Relations is given annually to an outstanding international relations major of high academic standing who has participated widely in the program and who, having proven a spacious understanding of and sensitivity to the richness of the international community, intends to pursue a professional career in the field of international relations.
The Amos Emerson Dolbear Scholarships, established in 1947 by the bequest of Katherine E. Dolbear of the Class of 1897 in memory of her father, the eminent scientist and inventor, who was professor of physics at Tufts from 1874 to 1910, are awarded to two seniors who have shown promise in the field of either electrical engineering or physics.
The Priscilla N. Dunne Prize Fund, founded in 1980 by Mrs. Doris Scheff in honor of her daughter, Priscilla N. Dunne, J'75, is given annually to an undergraduate psychology major with an excellent record and great promise of future achievement in the field.
The Durkee Scholarship, established by the bequest of Robert C. Brown of the Class of 1888 in honor of his sister, Henrietta N. Durkee, WA'93, G'95, G'18, and her husband, the late professor Frank W. Durkee, A'88, G'89, H'21, and their children, is awarded to senior students in the Department of Chemistry who have undertaken a research problem in the field of chemistry.
The Margaret Durkee Angell and Henrietta Brown Durkee Scholarship Fund, in memory of Professor Frank W. Durkee, is awarded to that Jackson College senior who has demonstrated high promise and achievement in the field of chemistry. The prize commemorates Professor Frank W. Durkee, A'88, G'89, H'21, who was long chairman of the department, a renowned chemist, a man of great energy and diligence in all that he undertook, and a most loyal alumnus of Tufts.
The Alex Elias Memorial Prize Scholarship, established in 1966 by the Brotherhood of Alpha Epsilon Pi and friends of Alex Elias within and outside the university, is awarded to that junior or senior who best displays those high standards in community activities and in athletic and scholastic pursuits for which Alex Elias was well known.
The Eliot-Pearson Department of Child Development Prize is awarded to that senior majoring in child development who best exemplifies a combination of high academic achievement and the promise of outstanding teaching ability.
The James Vance Elliott Political Science Prize is awarded in the senior year to the student majoring in political science whose achievements best combine academic excellence with active participation and effective leadership in campus and civic affairs.
The Frederick Melvin Ellis Prize, established in 1968 by fellow alumni, students, and friends of the late Professor Frederick "Fish" Ellis of the Class of 1929, the outstanding four-sport athlete of his day and possibly the greatest Tufts College has ever known, is awarded to a student who has demonstrated marked athletic versatility, a modest manner, successful academic achievement, and the potential for effective leadership of youth.
The Department of English Prize was created by the Class of 1898 Fund and is awarded to that student who has shown excellence in English studies.
The Ivan Galantic Special Achievement in Humanities Prize, named after Ivan Galantic, Professor of Art History 1971-1989, is awarded to a student who has demonstrated the inclination and capacity to cultivate an integrative approach to learning; one who reaches for wisdom, not simply knowledge.
The Constantine Ghikas Prize in Romance Languages was established in 1957 by George C. Ghikas in memory of his son, Constantine Ghikas of the Class of 1941, for excellence in a program of major study in romance languages.
The John S. Gibson Award, named after the first director of the International Relations Program at Tufts University, is given to the author of the most outstanding paper written by an undergraduate in one of the participating departments in the International Relations Program.
The Goddard Rhetorical Prizes, from a fund created in 1862 by Thomas A. Goddard, then treasurer of Tufts College, are provided annually in the field of dramatic interpretation and acting. These undergraduate prizes may, at the discretion of the Department of Drama, be awarded for marked excellence in acting as demonstrated during the student's career in stage productions of the university theatre.
The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Outstanding Academic Performance Award recognizes the overall academic achievement of graduate students as evidenced by course grades, quality of papers, theses, and projects in the arts, humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences.
The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Outstanding Contributions to Undergraduate Education Award recognizes excellence as a teaching assistant or other roles such as mentoring undergraduates in the arts, humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences.
The Graduate School Council Awards are given annually to outstanding graduate student organizations and faculty mentors.
The Graduate Student Research Awards are given semi-annually to graduate students enrolled in either the School of Arts and Sciences or the School of Engineering. Awards are competitive and decisions are made by student peers and based on the proposal, significance of the scholarly activity and need.
The Marjorie B. Greene Award is made to a graduate occupational therapy student who has demonstrated outstanding achievement in the areas of leadership and involvement in student and professional activities.
The Greenwood Prize Scholarship, created in 1877 by Mrs. Eliza M. Greenwood of Malden, Massachusetts, is awarded for excellence in state production and technical arts, as demonstrated during the student's career in the university theatre.
The Audrey Butvay Gruss Science Award is awarded annually, with preference for a female student, to a student who has demonstrated outstanding academic work in any of the sciences and who is a scholarship recipient. This award was established in 1992 by Audrey Butvay Gruss, an alumna of Jackson College.
The Robert P. Guertin Student Leadership Award recognizes outstanding graduate student leadership in the arts, humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences. The award is given to individuals or groups of students enrolled in either the School of Arts and Sciences or the School of Engineering for accomplishments in such areas as academic or social programming, curricular initiatives, supporting the work and lives of fellow students, community service, and developing improved policies.
The Martin Guterman Award in memory of Martin Guterman, beloved faculty member in the Department of Mathematics, for the first-year student with the highest academic achievement in mathematics, to encourage further study in that field.
The Audrey L. Hale Prize, estab