Index
Scholarships
The E. Root Fitch Scholarship
The E. Root Fitch Scholarships were established by E. Root Fitch, Class of 1886, and are awarded annually to members of the Hamilton chapter of Delta Upsilon on the basis of need, scholastic standing, character and salutary influence on the life of the College
Originally from Westmoreland, NY, E. (Ebenezer) Root Fitch was a member of Delta Upsilon fraternity during his time on College Hill. Following his graduation, Phi Beta Kappa, he served as a member of the faculty from 1889 to 1934, and was awarded an honorary Ph.D. by the College. E. Root eventually settled in Dowagiac, MI. This scholarship award was established in 1949 via a bequest from his estate.
February 2015
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.
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