CATALOG 1952-1953


 Franklin County Ruge Awards.-Under the will of John G. and Fannie F. Ruge
a provision was made for two $300 per year scholarship awards. These are made an-
nually to two students registered from Franklin County in the University whose schol-
arship meets the requirements of the University regulations. Applications for these
scholarships should be made to the Dean of Men's Office.

 Sears, Roebuck Scholarships.-The Sears, Roebuck Company has given funds to
the University of Florida for the establishment of a number of scholarships in the
amount of $100 annually to first-year students particularly interested in agricultural
activities.

 At the end of each year the Sears, Roebuck Company awards a scholarship in the
amount of $200 to the outstanding freshman in the Sears, Roebuck Scholarship group,
the money to be made available for his sophomore year.

 National Association of Thoroughbred Breeders Scholarship.-The National Associa-
tion of Thoroughbred Breeders Scholarship shall be awarded to an active participant
in the Future Farmers of America program in Florida who can show that he needs
help in order to attend the University and who will major in the College of Agriculture.
The scholarship amounts to $400 and shall be paid $200 during the freshman year
and $100 in each of the sophomore and junior years.
 United Daughters of the Confederacy Scholarships.-Scholarships have been estab-
lished by the Florida Division, United Daughters of the Confederacy. Applications
should be made to Mrs. D. A. Avant, 203 West Park Avenue, Tallahassee, Florida.
 Vocational Rehabilitation Scholarships.-The Rehabilitation Section of the State
Department of Public Instruction provides limited assistance to persons who are phy-
sically handicapped. Requirements for eligibility for this assistance are as follows: The
applicant must have a permanent major physical disability, he must be sixteen years
old or over, he must have a good scholastic record, and must take courses that will pre-
pare him for some vocation at which he can earn a living. Applications for this as-
sistance should be made prior to July 1 for the following school year. Students who
wish to apply should write to the State Supervisor of Vocational Rehabilitation, De-
partment of Public Instruction, Tallahassee, Florida.
 Children of Deceased World War Veterans Scholarships.-The scholarships are
for the benefit of children whose parents participated in World War I or World War
II. The Act providing for the scholarships is as follows: "It is hereby declared to be
the policy of the State of Florida to provide educational opportunity at State expense
for dependent children, either of whose parents entered the army, navy, marine or
nurses corps of the United States from the State of Florida, and died in that service
or from injuries sustained or disease contracted therein between the 6th day of April,
1917, and the 2nd day of July, 1921, or who have died since or may hereafter die from
diseases or disability resulting from such war service; and also the dependent children
either of whose parents served in any of the military or naval services of the United
States from the State of Florida during the period from December 7, 1941, to the close
of World War II; where the parents of such children have been bona fide residents
of the State of Florida for five years next preceding their applications for the benefits
hereof, and subject to the rules, restrictions, and limitations hereof." The maximum
amount to be received by any one student within a period of twelve months cannot ex-
ceed $300. Applications should be made to the State Adjutant of the American Legion
of Florida.