The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-04-05
DESCRIPTION OF SCHOLARSHIPS
Syracuse University.

IAuCdlctt dt EoyIdCuSe, An. i there are
two scholarships offered at this univcr-
sity, the successful contestants having
choice Of one in the College of Liberal
Arts or one in the College Of Applied
Science. In the trst-named, three gen.
eral courses of study are offered, viz,
the classical course the philosophical
course, and the course in science. In
the College of Applied Science. three
courses also are offered, Wiz, civil en-
gineering, electrical engineering and
mechanical engineering. Syracuse Uni
versity has a faculty of 1863 instructors
and lecturers. Prof. James Roscoe
Day, S. II. D., LID, Chancellor, is a
graduate of Bowdoin College. The
university campus contains eighty-four
acres. There are five colleges organ
lied and III operation. The general Ii
brary contains about 47,OOO volumes
and $4,000 pamphlets; there are also
professional libraries in each of the
colleges. The university museums con-
tain material for illustrating the SUBJ
jects Of geology, zoology, botany, chem
istry and archaeology. Each of these
scholarships covers full tuition for four
years, at Il value of $432 for each schol-
afSnlp. open 10 young men.
Washington School for Boys.
Located at Washington, d. c. Ad-
mits any boy. of any age, without for
NAL entrance examinations. This is
one of the most select and ex-
pensive schools in the United States:
it's faculty is composed Of teachers of
the highest erudition, and the school
caters to exclusive families. 1t is high
ly endorsed by public men, college pro-
fessors and clergymen. 1t was founded
to give a limited number of boys a
well-rounded educatiOn; to develop
them physically, mentally and morally;
to prepare them for higher education
or for the duties OF active life. Sit
uated in the capital of the nation, 1t
affords educational opportunities else
where impossible. The unit OF the
Washington School is the boy, not the
class; as the number of scholars is
limited, the especial needs of each one
are provided for and a boy is never lost
sight OF because he is one in a crowd.
This Is the highest priced scholarship
ever offered in our Educational Con-
tests. 1t is for five years (Or less If the
student should complete the course in a
shorter time), and includes tuition and
luncheon at midday. Cash value,
$1,700.
Williamsport Dickinson Seminary.
Located at Williamsport. Pa. One
scholarship, for three years, covering
board, tuition, furnished rOOm, light,
heat and washing, For young man
or woman. The courses included in this
offer are either In the normal English
course, course in science and literature,
bellies lettres course, college, preparn-
tory course, classical course, practical
science course or the course in history
and literature. This is an institution of
high grade, with ample facilities for
giving young ladies and gentlemen a
superior education. The buildings oc-
cupy an eminence overlooking the city
of Williamsport and are surrounded by
beautiful shade trees, The grounds
contain six acres. The buildings are of
brick. There is a faculty of seventeen,
headed by DR.. Edward James Gray, A.
NJ, ID. d.. President. Libraries, gym
nasiums and bowling alleys lend aid to
the development of mind and body.
The ladies' apartments are entirely
separate from the others. value or
this scholarship, $3.50.
Dickinson Collegiate Preparatory
School.
Located at Carlisle, Pa. One scholar
ship, for three years, including board,
tuition, furnished room, heat, light and
laundry. For a young man or woman.
This scholarship admits to courses in
either the classical, Latin-scientific or
scientific departments of the school,
This school is primarily Methodist in
stitution, but does not cater to or dis
criminate against any sect. This
school was founded in 1888. and reor-
ganized In 1877. Its success has been
marked. 1t is under the immediate SUI
pervision of the President of Dickinson
College. George Edward Reed. S. T. D..