Historical November 1987 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
Washington University Seeks Black Applicants for Ervin Scholarships—Up to 10 full-tuition scholarships will be awarded to talented college-bound black high school students next year through the John B. Ervin Scholarship Program at Washington University in St. Louis. Washington University is now accepting applications for the program, which was inaugurated in early 1987.
The first class of Ervin Scholars began their studies at the university this fall.
The application deadline for the 1988-1989 academic year is Jan. 15, 1988. Washington University established the merit-based program in honor of Ervin, a nationally recognized black educator and former dean of the university’s School of Continuing Education and Summer School. Under the scholarship program, 7 to 10 black freshmen will receive renewable scholarships of full tuition and an annual stipend of $2,500 for four years of undergraduate study at Washington University.
Tuition for the 1987-1988 school year is $11,400.
Although the scholarships are awarded on a merit basis, the university will provide further support to recipients who demonstrate additional financial need.
The scholarships, are renewable each year, provided the students maintain a satisfactory academic record.
To apply for the scholarships, students must: apply for freshman admission to Washington University; submit an Ervin Scholars application; submit two letters of recommendation; and write an original essay. Interested persons may write to James E. McLeod, chairman of the John B. Ervin Scholarship Committee, at Campus Box 1089, Washington University, One Brookings Drive, St. Louis, MO 63130, or call 1-800-638-0700. Those calling from within Missouri may call 1-800-582-0700. St. Louis residents may call (314) 889-6000.
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John B. Ervin. The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, November 1987, page 5. Photographer not credited.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, November 1987.
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