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Scholarships
The Eugene M. Tobin Scholarship
The Eugene M. Tobin Scholarship, established in 2003, honors Hamilton's 18th president for his 23 years of dedicated service to the College community, including 10 years as president. Initiated by President Tobin's family, the scholarship is awarded to students with an interest in and aptitude for the study of history, as well as demonstrated leadership and problem-solving abilities.
Former president of Hamilton College, Eugene M. Tobin, graduated from Rutgers University in 1968 with a degree in history, subsequently earning his M.A. and Ph.D. from Brandeis University. After several teaching appointments and one year as a National Endowment for the Humanities Postdoctoral Fellow at Vanderbilt University, Gene joined the Hamilton College history department in 1980. He was promoted to associate professor in 1983 and served as chair of the department from 1986 to 1988. He became the Dean of Faculty in 1988, serving until his appointment as Hamilton’s 18th President in 1992.
Dr. Tobin’s presidency included increased cultural diversity and success in admissions. He reinvigorated academics at the College through introduction of the open curriculum, as well as raising funds for construction of the Taylor Science Center. Upon his resignation in 2002, the Board of Trustees said of his tenure, “In every area, Hamilton is a stronger and more vibrant college today than it was when Gene Tobin took office in 1993.” He currently serves as Program Officer for the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation in New York City. His stepson, David Gehm, is a member of the Class of 1996.
June 2014
Please note: The named scholarships profiled on these pages are awarded as part of the College’s need-based financial aid packages. These funds help ensure the Hamilton Promise of keeping education affordable through meeting a student’s full demonstrated financial need.
Materials published here were diligently researched and written by students who strived for historical accuracy.
