University Endowments and Benefactors.

BURSARIES, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND FELLOWSHIPS. (Bursaries are Endowments available for Undergraduates; Scholarships and Fellow. ships are open only to those who have taken the Degree of Master of Arts.) I.-BURSARIES IN THE FACULTY OF ARTS.

CONDITIONS OF THE FOUNDATION, AND Remarks.

I. These Heriot Bursaries are for Students unconnected with the Hospital, entering upon the regular Curriculum in Arts, who upon examination exhibit evidences of good scholarship.

II. Young men who, upon leaving Heriot's Hospital, are, after examination, declared hopeful scholars, and fit to follow any of the liberal professions, are entitled to a Bursary of £30 a year for 4 years, with a view to attendance on the regular course in Arts. Of this last class there were 14 attending the University in 1867-1868.

III. Each Bursar is entitled to hold the Archibald Johnston Bursary for 4 years, subject to the conditions that he shall pass such examination as may be required of Presentation Bursars, and shall proceed through the Curriculum in Arts, and pass the Departmental Examinations for M.A. appropriate to each year. No one is permitted to hold the Bursary along with any other Bursary in the University.

VI. and VII. By Ordinance, No. 82, the holder of each of the four Robert Johnstone Bursaries is entitled to hold his Bursary for 4 years, subject to the condition that he shall pass such entrance examination as may be required of Presentation Bursars, and shall proceed through the Curriculum in Arts, and regularly pass the Departmental Examinations required of Students proceeding to the degree of M.A. No person is allowed to hold any of the Bursaries along with any other Bursary in the University.

VIII. For a Student in Arts, who must follow the Curriculum for the Degree. IX. The Dalgliesh Bursar is entitled to hold the Bursary for 4 years, subject to the condition that he shall pass such entrance examination as may be required of Presentation Bursars, and shall proceed through the Curriculum in Arts in the University, and regularly pass the Departmental Examinations required of Students proceeding to the degree of M.A. No person is allowed to hold the Bursary along with any other Bursary in the University. X. This Bursary is at present in abeyance, pending arrangements with the Town Council. XI. This Bursary is reduced to £5, pending arrangements with the Town Council. XII. Each Ford Bursar is entitled to hold his Bursary for 4 years, subject to the condition that he shall pass such entrance examination as may be required of Presentation Bursars, and shall proceed through the Curriculum in Arts, and regularly pass the Departmental Examinations required of Students proceeding to the degree of M.A. No person is permitted to hold any of the Bursaries along with any other Bursary in the University.

XIII. Each Sir A. Ramsay Bursar holds his Bursary for 4 years, subject to the condition that he shall pass such entrance examination as may be required of Presentation Bursars, and shall proceed through the Curriculum in Arts, and regularly pass the Departmental Examinations required of Students proceeding to the degree of M.A. No person is permitted to hold either of the Bursaries along with any other Bursary, Fellowship, or Scholarship of any Scottish University.

XIV. The Hepburn and Lightbody Bursary was founded by Sir Colin Campbell, Lord Aberuchill, and Sir Patrick Aikinhead, as executors of Sir Patrick Hepburn of Blackcastle. It is for a Student of Philosophy.

XV. The Chrystie Bursary is usually held for four years. The Bursar is taken bound to attend "the usual classes," and must produce yearly to the Faculty a certificate from the respective Professors of his due attendance, and the diligent prosecution of his studies. Candidates are referred for information to the Clerk to the Faculty of Advocates, Parliament House. Next vacancy in 1869-70.

XVI. The Bryson Bursars are first to enter the Humanity Class; afterwards they are to pass through the rest of the Classes in Arts until their Laureation; at which time, if judged by the ministers of the Presbytery fit for the study of Theology, they continue for two years in Theology. An examination, which is annually repeated, takes place before the presentations are granted; and no payments are made to Bursars until production of certificates from the Professors whose classes they attend.

XVII. The Pringle Bursary was founded by James Pringle of Torwoodlee for a Bursar in Philosophy and Divinity.

XVIII. These Brown Bursaries are payable to Bursars in the regular course of study in the University.

XIX. The Mitchell Bursary is payable to a Student during a regular course of 4 years in the Faculty of Arts, and during two years (if the Patron think fit) at the Divinity Classes. XX. The Wardrope Bursary is for the maintenance and support of a Bursar of Philosophy and Divinity in the University.

XXI. This Christie Bursary may be held by a Student during a regular course of 4 years in the Faculty of Arts, and for 4 years in the Faculty of Divinity.

XXII. The Patrons are directed to prefer the Mortifier's near relations; failing such, those of the surname of Dundas; and failing such, any other persons at their discretion.

By Ordinance, No. 78, of the Universities' Commissioners, each person presented to either of the Dundas Bursaries is entitled to hold the same for 4 years as a Student of Arts, subject to the condition that he shall pass such entrance Examination as may be required of Presentation Bursars, and shall proceed through the Curriculum in Arts, and shall regularly pass the Departmental Examinations required for M.A. Next vacancies in Nov. 1869.

XXIII. The Penman Bursary is payable to a "Student of Philosophy," for the period of 4 years, at the University of Edinburgh.

XXIX. 1810 Rev. James Stewart, 30 3 0 3 3

South Carolina.

XXX. 1821 Sir J. Macpherson. 88 2 IO I

Patrons.

o The Provost, Dean of Guild, and Treasurerof Edin.

o Earl of Morton

o Ministers of the Presbytery of Dunbar.

o Kirk-Session of Kip

pen.

o Earl of Seafield, and
James Mackenzie,
W.S., and their
reps., as Dr Grant's
Trustees; whom
failing, the Sena-
tus Academicus.
o Senatus Academicus

XXIV. The Fraser Bursary is for maintaining two Students of the name of Fraser till they finish their course and take the Degree in the Faculty of Arts, and for three years thereafter; they making their election whether to follow Divinity, Law, or Medicine. Candidates should apply to the " City Clerk, Council Chambers, Edinburgh."

XXV. The object of the Shortt Mortification is the establishment of a Bursar of Mathematics. It is destined for the Student attending the Second Mathematical Class for three or four years.

XXVI. The conditions of the Hume Mortification are stated to correspond exactly with those of Bryson's, No. XVI., and the presentations and payments are made as in that case. XXVII. Must be held by a Student for the Ministry in the Church of Scotland, during his Curriculum in the Faculty of Arts.

XXVIII. The Grant Mortification is for two Students of the University of Edinburgh, of the name of Grant, kinsmen of the Founder to be preferred. The holders must attend at least three classes in the Faculty of Arts during each Winter Session, and certificates to that effect are required before their Bursaries are paid. Application for printed information may be made to Messrs Mackenzie, Innes, & Logan, W.S.

XXIX. Candidates are subjected to comparative trial, the preference being given, in the first place, in terms of the Deed, to Students of the name of Stewart or Simpson. They must be in the second year of attendance in the Faculty of Arts, and in Logic, and the other classes usually attended in that year, with a view to the Degree in Arts. Bursaries are at present in abeyance.

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XXX. The Macpherson Bursary is intended for the benefit of Students from the Highlands. It is bestowed on a Student in the fourth year of his course in Arts, who has attended, in Edinburgh, all classes, and passed the examinations necessary for M.A. Candidates are examined at the ordinary Examinations for the Degree of M.A. in April. They may have previously passed two of the Departmental Examinations required for the Degree of M.A. They must have a knowledge of Gaelic. Candidates announce their names to the Dean of the Faculty of Arts.

XXXI. The Blair Bursary is open to competition to Students in the first year of their course in Arts. The Bursar must attend the Classes in the required order, and pass the Departmental Examinations necessary for the Degree of M.A. Next vacancy in November 1871. Applications to be made to the Professor of Logic and Metaphysics.

XXXII. The Jamieson Bursary is for the benefit of the sons of schoolmasters, farmers, mechanics, and labourers, and such other persons born and residing within one of the following parishes-viz., Crawfordjohn, Crawford, united parishes of Lamington and Wandell, united parishes of Wiston and Roberton, Culter and Biggar. Candidates are examined by a Committee of the Professors. The Bursar must attend the usual classes, and pass the Departmental Examinations necessary for the Degree in Arts. The next nomination will be in 1870. Application may be made to Messrs Maconochie, Duncan, & Hare, W.S., Hill Street.

XXXIII. Called the "Jardine Bursary," being founded by Mr Bidder as a memorial of the munificence of Sir Henry Jardine to him, to which he owed the advantage of his education at the University of Edinburgh. Candidates must be natives of Scotland. They are subjected to Comparative trial. The Bursar must attend the Classes, and pass the Departmental Examinations necessary for the Degree in Arts. Next appointment will be made in November 1868.

XXXIV. Candidates for the Lennie Bursaries should apply to the City Clerk, Council Chambers, Edinburgh, who will give information.

XXXV. Prior to the commencement of each Winter Session, five Students are presented yearly, the most distinguished of the five receiving the £40 Bruce_Bursary. The Bursars must be in regular attendance on the Classes necessary for the Degree of Master of Arts. Candidates announce their names at the Council Chambers to the City Clerk.

XXXVI. The M'Diarmid Bursary is a memorial of the late John M'Diarmid, Esq., Editor of the Dumfries and Galloway Courier. The presentee is to be elected, after examination, from among Students born in the county of Dumfries or the stewartry of Kirkcudbright. The subjects of Examination are Latin, Greek, Arithmetic, and the first three books of Euclid. The Bursar must attend the Classes and Examinations necessary for the Degree in Arts. The next election will take place in November 1869.