Cornell University Scholarship candidate lists

Statement on Language

Some content in this finding aid may contain offensive terminology. For more information on why this language is occasionally retained, see: New York State Archives Statement on Harmful Language in Descriptive Resources.

Overview of the Records

Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
This series consists of candidate lists for the Cornell University Scholarship. Information includes candidate's name; address; county; high school; total examination score. Candidate's age; class; number; examination scores in individual subjects; acceptance; withdrawal; declination; and matriculation may also be included.
Title
Cornell University Scholarship candidate lists
Quantity
1 cubic feet; 16 volumes
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
B0446
Creator
Arrangement

Chronological by year, then alphabetic by county, then numerical by order of merit.

Administrative History

Scholarships to Cornell University were first provided for in the legislation establishing the university in 1865 (Chapter 585).

The first scholarships were awarded in 1868 when the university opened. Scholarship winners were selected by local school officials until 1887 when legislation (Chapter 291) required that a competitive examination be held under the direction of the Superintendent of Public Instruction. In 1904 the new State Education Department took over this function. From 1931 through 1944 awards were made on the basis of results achieved in the Regents high school examinations; in 1945 the basis of selection became the Regents Scholarship Examination.

Scope and Content Note

Competitive examinations were held for these scholarships.

These lists provide the following information, with variations noted: name; address; county; high school; total examination score; age (1897, 1935-1949); class (1897, 1935-1949); number (1897, 1935-1949); county appointed for (1897, 1935-1949); examination scores in individual subjects (1897, 1935-1937); and acceptance, withdrawal, declination, matriculation (1950-1951).

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.

Navigation