The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-29
DAUGHTERS WILL
 GIVE SCHOLARSHIPS Descendants of Veterans Are
 Beneficiaries
TUITION AND EXPENSES
Alabama Division Has Issued statement Setting Forth Conditions Under Which Various Scholarships
 Will Be Awarded

The Alabama division, United Daugh- ters of the Confederacy, has established a number of scholarships In various edu- cational institutions of Alabama for the crate veterans. Among the schools at which the scholarships will be maintained are Marion institute, Judson college, Southern university, Howard college, Athens college and Birmingham semi nary. The seminary scholarship. do- hated by the school, is valued at ss5. and includes full literary tuition and inci- dentals. The daughters will add to this s1S1, which will cover expenses of board, laundry and household comfort. It also includes membership In the Young Wo- mems Christian association.
 The Alabama chapter has issued the following statement as information to the public:
 "The scholarship committee of the Ala bana division, United Daughters of the Confectionery, announces that, through the generosity of many of the leading colleges of the state, 1t Is prepared to offer the following literary scholarships for the coming scholastic year, beginning with the fall term of 1910:
 Marion institute, for boys, Marion; president, H. o. Murfee; value of schol- arship $150; other necessary expenses for the scholastic year $150
 'Judson college, for girls, Marion; president, R. G. Patrick; value of schol- arship s65; other necessary expenses for scholastic year s179.
 Southern university for boys or girls, Greensboro; president. s. M. Hosmer; value of scholarship $50; other necessary expenses $1S7.
 Howard college, for boys, Birming- ham; president, A. P. Montague; value of scholarship ss other necessary ex- penses $140.
 Athens college, for girls. Athens; presi- dent, Mary A. Moore; value of scholar ship $5O other necessary expenses s145.
 Tn addition to the foregoing scholar ships, the Alabama division, United Daughters of the Confederacy, has estab- lished s1Oo scholarship at either the Alabama Polytechnic institute at Auburn or the University at Tuscaloosa, and the Children of the Confederacy, under the leadership of Mrs. Mary Pickens, per- patual memorial scholarship to Gen. Rob ret E. Lee, at the Alabama Polytechnic institute at Auburn. Only these two scholarships have been awarded to the r--- ot1, ax,A flciaries are to be selected by this com mittee.
 "These scholarships are intended only for the descendants of Confederate sol ders, for boys and girls who are In need of financial assistance in order to enjoy the benefits of an education, and to be eligible must comply with the following requirements:
 '1. Present the affidavits of two or more well known ex-Confederate soldiers or Daughters of the Confectionery. as proof of the candidates eligibility as a worthy descendant of an ex-Confederate.
 ''2. Present certificate of graduation from some high school of the state of Alabama or the equivalent.
 "3. Present testimonials of good moral character, steadfastness of purpose, and worthiness of assistance from their most recent teacher, where possible, and of at least two prominent people of their resident community.
 "A Applicants must make, in due form, applications for the scholarships, stat ing the scholarship preferred, and pledg- ing themselves to abide by all the re- quirements and rules of the institution which they may select to enter.
 Applicants papers, above mentioned, must be filed with the chairman of this committee not later than August 20, 1910 The committee is authorized to select and place the students whose proofs are most worthy and satisfactory. However, the decision will be aided by the nl- partial judgment of competent educa- tors.
 "As the time is short 1t Is important that all applications be made as early as possible.
 Mrs w. T. Sanders. Athens; Mrs. J. E. Frazier, Birrnjngham; Miss Metta Thompson. Mobile; Mrs. Frank Stolen werck, Montgomery; Mrs. l. M. Bashin sky, Troy, chairman. committee on schol- arships, Alabama Division, United Daugh- ters of the Confederacy."
 Mrs. Letitia Dowdell Ross, president of the Alabama division, has sent out the following letter:
 Auburn, Ala ITO the Presidents of Chapters of Ala bama Division, United Daughters of the
 Confederacy:
 "On recommendation of Mesdames l.. M. Bashinsky and c. c. Thach, chair men, respectively. of the scholarship and educational committees of the Alabama division, you are requested to appoint from your chapter q committee on schol- arship and education to confer with these two division committees to assist them fin selecting the young men and women on whom to bestow these scholarships. and to further assist them in obtaining to be available for educational purposes. Now that our state literally provides for its old Confederate soldiers. there is no nobler work for Alabama's pa triotic men and women to do than to as- sist the sons and daughters of soldiers to obtain an education. Respectfully yours, LETITTA DOWDELL ROSS.
 "Presideit of Alabama Division.'
 
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