About the Program

The Murray Scholars program provides impressive benefits, both educational and financial:

Murray Scholars will receive significant financial awards: Virginia tuition, fees, room and board annually ($19,302 for 2009-2010) for in-state residents and Virginia tuition, fees, room and board annually ($19,302 for 2009-2010) for out-of-state residents.

Scholars will work closely with distinguished faculty mentors, planning their own course of study and enjoying access and support reserved at most universities exclusively for graduate students.

Scholars will take part in special events and programs, including meetings with the leading artists, scientists, politicians and humanitarians of our time who regularly visit campus. In recent years, these have included the secretary general of the United Nations, several secretaries of state, film stars and directors, leading geneticists and AIDS researchers, Nobel prize-winning physicists, and ambassadors from around the world.

In addition to their scholarship funding, Murray Scholars will receive $5,000 to support independent projects they have developed. These may involve travel, research, or a range of creative or service-oriented endeavors.

Murray Scholars will be given priority in course selection.

Email Dan Cristol at [[dacris]] for more information.