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University of Alaska announces 95 scholarships for 1950-51 academic year, funded by individuals, companies, and organizations, covering cash awards up to $500 or dormitory expenses for outstanding high school graduates and students.
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A total of 95 scholarships at the University of Alaska are available to the young men and women of the Territory during the 1950-51 academic year, according to an announcement made last week by Dr. Terris Moore, president of the University. The scholarships range from $500 in cash, sufficient to pay all normal school expenses for one year, to amounts covering dormitory expenses for one year.
"Scholarships are financed by public-spirited individuals and
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companies for the purpose of encouraging outstanding students to continue their educations," Dr. Moore said. "Winners of University of Alaska scholarships are chosen for leadership, grades, or other achievements."
Among the awards are Territorial scholarships given to outstanding students in the graduating class of every high school in Alaska. These awards cover dormitory expenses at the University of Alaska.
Other scholarships are: Standard Oil Co. of California Scholarships, Sears, Roebuck and Co. Scholarships, Fairbanks Merchants Assn. Scholarships, Robert C. Reeve Aviation Scholarship, Greimann Scholarships, Richard C. Rothenburg Memorial Scholarship, A. A. U. W. Scholarship, Margaret R. Phipps Scholarship, P.E.O. Educational Scholarship, Atlee Burpee Award, and The U. S. Smelting, Refining and Mining Co. Scholarships.
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University Of Alaska
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1950 51 Academic Year
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Announcement of 95 scholarships available to Territory students, ranging from $500 cash to dormitory expenses, financed by individuals and companies, awarded based on leadership, grades, or achievements; includes Territorial scholarships for high school graduates and others from various sponsors.