Endowment Funds

Below is a sample of endowed funds generous donors have established. Endowed funds provide financial assistance for qualified students.

The Class of 1931 Scholarship
Given in memory of Frederick S. Allen ’31 and Bernard H. Wood ’31 and established in 1981 by the Class of 1931 at the time of their 50th reunion, the Class of 1931 Scholarship provides financial assistance to a student with demonstrated need.

The Class of 1933 Scholarship
Given as a gift by members of the Class of 1933, the Class of 1933 Scholarship provides financial assistance to a student with demonstrated need.

The Class of 1938 Scholarship
Given as a gift by members of the class of 1938 on the occasion of their 50th reunion, the Class of 1938 Scholarship provides financial assistance to a student with demonstrated need.

The Class of 1941 Scholarship
Given as a gift  by members of the Class of 1941 on the occasion of their 50th reunion, the Class of 1941 Scholarship provides financial assistance to a St. George’s student with demonstrated need.

The Class of 1959 Scholarship
The Class of 1959 Scholarship was established by the Class of 1959 on the occasion of their 50th Reunion under the leadership of reunion committee members Peter H. Archer, Wendell F. Jacques, Jr., and William A. Briggs, Jr.

The W. Vincent Astor Scholarship
Established in 1964 with a grant from the Astor Foundation and given in memory of W. Vincent Astor ’10, a trustee of St. George’s from 1920-1952, the W. Vincent Astor Scholarship provides financial assistance to third-form students. The scholarship continues throughout the students’  St. George’s career as long as they maintain a high performance in all aspects of school life.

The James Copeland Biddle Scholarship for Music
Established in 1983 from a bequest of Henry B. Keep ’37 and from memorial gifts received upon his death, the James Copeland Biddle Scholarship for Music is named in honor of James Copeland Biddle '84, Mr. Keep's nephew. The scholarship provides financial assistance to a student who is interested in music.

The Frank G. and Florence V. Bohle Scholarship
Established in 1978 by the Frank G. and Florence Bohle Scholarship Foundation in memory of F. Marguerite Bohle at the request of Mr. Courtney Shands ’47, P’74, ’83, the Frank G and Florence V Bohle Scholarship provides financial assistance to a student with demonstrated need.

The Christopher C. Corkery Scholarship
Established in 2006 in memory of Christopher C. Corkery P’73, ’74, GP’07, ’08, this scholarship provides financial assistance to scholar-athletes who are enthusiastic about their studies and who enjoy their participation in interscholastic sports. Mr. Corkery served on the faculty from 1958-1972 and was the head varsity football coach.

The Charles E. Culpeper Scholarship
Established in 1981 with a grant from the Charles E. Culpeper Foundation, this scholarship provides financial assistance to a student with demonstrated need.

The Charles Dean Scholarship
Established in 1975-76 in memory of Charles Maitland Dean ’68, Senior Prefect, who was killed in Laos in 1974, this scholarship provides financial assistance for the sixth-form year to a boy or girl who has demonstrated a concern for the community, the ability to lead, and a sense of civic responsibility. The Charles Dean Scholarship was established by his many family and friends.

The Oliver S. and Jennie R. Donaldson Scholarship
Established in May 1991, the Oliver S. and Jennie R. Donaldson Scholarship  provides financial assistance to students from local communities who attend St. George’s as day students.

The Leo and Paula Donovan Scholarship
Established in 2013, the Leo and Paula Donovan Scholarship provides financial assistance to a day student who is particularly talented and dedicated to sports.

The James R. Draper Class of 1956 Scholarship
Established in 1999 by James Draper and the Class of 1956, this scholarship provides financial assistance to a student with demonstrated need.

The Charles Jago Elder Scholarship
Established in 1985 in memory of Charles J. Elder ’75 by his family and friends, the Charles Jago Elder Scholarship provides financial assistance to students from Texas with a great love of their state, a zest for life, good humor, a generous spirit, and an abiding sense of friendship.

The Constance Lippincott Franchot Scholarship
Established by Edward H. “Ned” Lockwood ’38 on the occasion of his 50th Reunion, the Constance Lippincott Franchot Scholarship was given in memory of Ms. Franchot, a friend of St. George’s. The scholarship provides financial assistance to a student who without financial aid could not otherwise afford a St. George’s education.

The Edward Chase Garvey Memorial Scholarship
Established in 1972 with a grant from the Edward Chase Garvey Memorial Fund at the request of Courtney Shands, Jr. ’47, this scholarship was named in honor of Edward Chase Garvey  Jr., who was killed in action in 1944.

The Edward E. Ford Foundation Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 1981 with a grant from the Edward E. Ford Foundation.

The Gaynor Family Fund Scholarship
Established in 1993 by Mr. and Mrs. Vere Gaynor P’93 and Rosemary Gaynor ’93, the Ganor Family Fund Scholarship provides financial aid for a student from Cincinnati, Ohio, or the Midwest.

The Joseph H. Gellert Memorial Scholarship
Established in 1992 by James H. Gellert ’86, in memory of his grandfather, Joseph H. Gellert, this scholarship provides financial assistance to a promising student who otherwise would not be able to afford a St. George’s education.

The Gross Scholarship
Established in 1968 in memory of Robert Ellsworth Gross ’15 and Courtlandt Sherrington Gross ’23 by their family members, the Gross Scholarship provides financial assistance to a student with demonstrated need.

The John E.C. Hall Scholarship
Established in 1968 by John E.C. Hall P’50, ’54, ’59, ’63, father of John C. Hall ’50, Howard R. Hal ’54, Edwin K. Hall ’59, and Benjamin C. Hall ’63, this scholarship provides financial assistance to a child of a Rhode Island alumnus or alumna.

The Archer and Mari Harman Scholarship
Established in 1989 in honor of Archer and Mari Harman by their many St. George’s friends, this scholarship provides financial assistance to a student with demonstrated need. Archer Harman served as headmaster from 1961-1972 and returned as interim headmaster for the 1988-89 school year. 

The Hearst Scholarship
Established in 1987 by the William Randolph Hearst Foundation, the Hearst Scholarship provides financial assistance to a student with demonstrated need.

Angela Roddey Holder, L.L.M. Scholarship
Established in 2017 by John Holder ’79, the Angela Roddey Holder Scholarship provides financial assistance to a student with demonstrated need.

The Hollins Family Scholarship
Established in 2003 by Dana Schmaltz ’85, P’17, ’20 to honor longtime faculty members Dan and Betsy Hollins and their family, the Hollins Family Scholarship provides financial assistance to a sixth-form student who is a boarding student.

The George Howland ’35 Scholarship
Established in 1983 in memory of George Howland ’35, by his family and friends, this scholarship provides financial assistance to a student with demonstrated need.

The Peter Hurd ’94 Scholarship
This scholarship was established by the family and friends of Peter Hurd ’94 on the occasion of his untimely passing in a boating accident the summer before he was to serve as Senior Prefect. The scholarship provides financial assistance to a student who has aspirations to be a leader in the St. George’s community, aspires to participate actively in school activities/programs designed to help students navigate the challenges of adolescence and of living away from their families, and is a student athlete.

The Kelly Family Scholarship
Established in 2007 with gifts from Mr. and Mrs. George B. Kelly P’98, ’04, the Kelly Family Scholarship provides financial assistance to a student who would not otherwise be able to attend St. George’s.

The Stuart E. and Phyllis M. Halwig Scholarship
Established in October 1996 by David Stuart Halwig ’68, in memory of his parents, Phyllis and Stuart Halwig, this scholarship provides financial assistance to a deserving St. George’s student from the local area, enabling that student to experience the boarding aspect for one or more years.

The Charles Hayden Scholarship
Established in 1969 with a grant from the Charles Hayden Foundation, this scholarship provides financial assistance to students from the New York and Boston metropolitan areas.

The Howard B. Liggett, Jr. ’36 Scholarship
Established in 1944 in memory of Howard Blackwood Liggett Jr. ’36 by his family and friends, this scholarship provides financial assistance to a student who has the friendliness, modesty, and sense of humor of Howard Liggett.

The Link Scholarship
Established in 1993 with a grant from the George Link Jr. Foundation, the Link Scholarship provides financial assistance to students from New Jersey.

The John Brandt Macaulay ’39 Scholarship
Established in 2007 by the generous bequest of Helen Booth Macaulay, widow of John Macaulay ’39, this scholarship provides financial assistance to two boarding students in good standing who have demonstrated a need for financial assistance.

The Mary Corling McCrea Foundation Scholarship
Established in 1981 with a grant from the Mary Corling McCrea Foundation, this scholarship provides financial assistance to a student with demonstrated financial need. It was given in memory of Mary Corling McCrea, grandmother of John L. Welsh, Jr. ’42.

The McIlwaine Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 1949 by John C. McIlwaine, in memory of his brother, Archibald Graham McIlwaine III ’39, who died in WWII.

The Merrick Scholarship
Given by the Class of 1937 on the occasion of their 50th reunion in loving memory of Mr. and Mrs. J. Vaughan Merrick III, this scholarship provides financial assistance to a third- or fourth-form student who best exemplifies the spirit of St. George’s School. Mr. Merrick was the head of St. George's from 1928 -1943.

The Betsy S. Michel Scholarship
Established in 1999 by the Board of Trustees on the occasion of the retirement of former chair Betsy Michel P’85, ’89, this scholarship provides financial assistance to a student with significant financial need. Betsy joined the Board at St. George’s in 1984, served as chair from 1989-1999, and was elected an honorary trustee in 2000. Betsy was not only the first woman board chair but also the longest serving board chair in the school's history.

The Wesley C. Mitchell Scholarship
Established in 2001 by friends and family of Wes Mitchell ’01, this scholarship provides financial assistance to children or grandchildren of a member of the clergy.

The Neilson Scholarship
Established in 1942 by his many friends in memory of Alexander Meldrum Neilson, a member of the Class of 1924, this scholarship provides financial assistance to a student of high character and ability and well-rounded personality.

The Mary Scott Newbold Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 1922 in memory of Mary Scott Newbold.

The Henry H. Pease ’24 Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 2005 with the distribution from the Pease Trust under the will of Henry H. Pease, Jr., a member of the Class of 1924.

The Pell Family Scholarship
Established in 1997 by U.S. Sen. Claiborne Pell '36, a St. George’s trustee from 1971-2009 and U.S. Senator from 1961-1997, this scholarship is awarded to one student from Rogers High School, Middletown High and/or Portsmouth High School.

The Penney Scholarship
Established in 1979 with a grant from Mrs. Caroline Autenrieh Penney GP’73, grandmother of Grant Guyer ’73, this scholarship provides financial assistance to a student with demonstrated need.

The Richard Willing Peters Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 1948 in memory of Richard Willing Peters ’27.

The Powell Scholarship
Given in memory of Thomas Ives Hare Powel, a member of the Class of 1906, this scholarship provides financial assistance to a student of high character and accomplishment.

The Redmond-Mills Family Scholarship
Established in 2007 with gifts from Joshua R. Mills ’53 and the Redmond-Mills Family Foundation, this scholarship provides financial assistance to a student from Mexico, Asia, Africa, or Latin America.

The Reynolds Brothers Scholarship
Established in 1999 with a grant from the Richard S. Reynolds Foundation in honor of William C. Reynolds ’58 and Randolph W. Reynolds ’61, this scholarship provides financial assistance to a deserving international student.

The Philip M. Reynolds Memorial Scholarship
Established in 1981 in memory of Philip Murray Reynolds ’42 by his friends and family, this scholarship provides financial assistance to a day student who has the integrity, sense of humor, and interests characteristic of Philip Reynolds.

The Rhode Island Scholarship
Established in 2005 with a grant from the McCune Foundation, the Rhode Island Scholarship provides financial assistance to a student from Rhode Island public schools.

The Rothermel Scholarship
The Rothermel Scholarship was given by Jeffere VanLiew ’58 and Richard Wortham III ‘57 in honor of Peter F. Rothermel P’73, ’78, who taught at St. George’s from 1951-1958 and 1969-1981. The scholarship provides financial assistance to a student who shows determination for achievement in the classroom and on the athletic field, and a commitment to integrity and student leadership.

The Brett A. Sanidas ’84 Scholarship
Established in 1980 by Charles L. Bardelis, the Brett A. Sanidas ’84 Scholarship provides financial assistance to students who are very interested in athletics. Formerly known as The C.L. Bardelis Scholarship, it was renamed in 2013 by Mr. Bardelis to honor the student who inspired him to establish the scholarship.

The Ramsay and John Scott ’65, P’01 Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 2012 by the family, friends, and classmates of the Scott Family. John Scott ’65, P’01, who taught English at St. George’s from 1991-1994, died in 1994 and his wife Ramsay Scott P’01, who served as an administrative assistant for the SG Summer School, died in 1998. The scholarship provides financial aid to a student who has lost one or both of their parents and who would not otherwise be able to afford a St. George’s education.

The Elmina Brewster Sewall Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 2002 by Pamela Brewster-Duffy and Michael Duffy P'04 and the Elmina B. Sewall Foundation.

The C. V. Starr Scholarship
The C.V. Starr Scholarship was established in 2004 by the Starr Foundation through a program set up in 1980 as a memorial to its founder, Cornelius Vander Starr. The program called for the establishment of a permanent scholarship endowment.

St. George’s Scholars Program Scholarship
In recognition of their service to the nation and in support of the unique demands and sacrifices of military personnel and their families, the SG Scholars Program Scholarship provides financial assistance to children of active duty military personnel. It was established in 2012.

The Thanksgiving Foundation Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 2001 by Thomas S. Peters ’90 and funded by the Thanksgiving Foundation.

The Mary A. van Beuren Scholarship
The Mary A. van Beuren  Scholarship provides financial assistance to a student who is in every way qualified to attend St. George’s, but is unable to pay the full tuition. It was established anonymously in 1946 in memory of Mary A. van Beuren in recognition of Mrs. van Beuren's friendship and devotion to the donor's mother when she was very ill. Historically, the scholarship has been awarded to a day student because of the van Beuren family's commitment to the Newport County community.

The James G. Vermillion Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 1983 in memory of James G. Vermillion, St. George’s School faculty member from 1923-1966, by his family and friends.

The Rear Admiral John Remy Wadleigh Memorial Prize and Scholarship
Established in 1994 in memory of Admiral John Remy Wadleigh ’33 by his family and friends, this scholarship provides financial assistance to students of military personnel and to children of families living on Aquidneck Island or Jamestown, Rhode Island.

The Wallace Foundation Scholarship
Established in 1975 with a grant from the DeWitt Wallace-Readers’ Digest Fund Inc. (formerly known as the Reader’s Digest Scholarship), the Wallace Foundation Scholarship provides financial assistance to students demonstrating academic and extracurricular excellence.

The George W. Wheeler Scholarship
Established in memory of George W. Wheeler ’27 by his family and friends, this scholarship provides financial assistance to a student who shows determination for achievement in the classroom and on the athletic field.

The P.G. Winnett Scholarship
Established by the family of P.G. Winnett in memory of his generosity to all those in need who sought his help, the P.G. Winnett Scholarship provides financial assistance to a student whose warmth, generosity of spirit, and academic diligence make a special contribution to the school.

The Wright Scholarship
Established in 1944 in memory of Captain Barney Wright, USN; William Parsons Wright ’32, and Ensign Charles Dyer Wright ’39 USNR, the Wright Scholarship provides financial assistance to a student of high character, wide interests, and constructive attitude, preferably the child of a naval officer.