First Joan D. Van Slyke Scholarship Awarded For The “Educational And Living Expenses Of A Worthy And Capable Young Boy Or Girl Who Desires To Become A Teacher And For That Purpose To Study And Be Educated

-–First Joan D. Van Slyke Scholarship awarded for the “educational and living expenses of a worthy and capable young boy or girl who desires to become a teacher and for that purpose to study and be educated.” The intent was that the award would go to students who wanted to become a teacher but who could otherwise not go to college. The recipient received $500.00 a year for four years as long as they maintained good academic standing. The funds were administered by the Benevolent Association. The fund was established in Miss Van Slyke's 1962 will. Van Slyke at one time had an interest in the Wellington Hotel.

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Van Slyke Fund folder, Alumni Association Records; SUNYA News Release, "Albany State Alumni Award $4250 in Scholarships and Assistantships, 10/22/1964, News Releases, November 1964 folder, University Relations News Releases, UA