THE A FUND
Alexander Innes Holly, 'A,' as we called him, was a boy filled with dreams, hopes, and plans. Although he was only fourteen when he died, he had traveled extensively in Europe and Central America, lived in New York City and Los Angeles, and these experiences produced in him a fascination for architecture and archaeology.
And what are architecture and archaeology but the physical evidence of the dreams, hopes, and plans of our species: archeology recreating the world of those who have gone before us, and architecture mapping the world we live in now, and the one on the edge of being built?
The 'A' Fund for Architecture and Archeology at Hobart and William Smith Colleges has been created in Alexander's memory to help fulfill the dreams, hopes and plans of generations of students studying these subjects for years to come.
Please review the information below about the A Fund. If you are interested in donating, please click here to go to the donate page at HWSAlumni.com.
OUR DREAM
The mission of The "A" Fund is to serve as a
living memorial to Alexander Holly at Hobart and
William Smith Colleges. Through the growth of
this fund, Alexander's love of learning will benefit
others by creating opportunity.
OUR HOPE
Scholarships help relieve the debt burden on
students and enable colleges to assist deserving
students. By contributing to The "A" Fund, you
are crafting opportunities for students committed
to academic achievement and personal success,
and in doing so are shaping future generations.
OUR PLAN
Income generated each year by donations to
The "A" Fund is used to provide scholarship
assistance for Hobart and William Smith students
entering the third year of study who plan to
major in architecture or archaeology. Eligible
students must be in good academic standing and
have demonstrated financial need. Students may
continue to receive this scholarship as long as they meet the criteria. See news on recent A Fund scholarship recipients
at the Architectural Studies News at HWS.
About Hobart and William Smith Colleges
Hobart and William Smith are private liberal arts colleges in Geneva, N.Y., the heart of the Finger Lakes
region. Approximately 1,930 undergraduate students enjoy opportunities to attend small classes,
experience creative partnerships with faculty, and choose among robust academic, artistic and cultural
programs and activities. The Colleges emphasize cross-disciplinary study and offer many individualized
majors. In addition, Hobart and William Smith are distinguished by an extensive global studies program
and a community service office that integrates service learning with academic pursuits.
Hobart and William Smith Colleges share facilities, faculty and curriculum, while maintaining distinct
student governments, deans, athletic programs and traditions. The result is an enriched education for
women and men. Visit the Hobart and William Smith Colleges website at
www.hws.edu
Scholarship Facts
More than 83 percent of all undergrads
attending private not-for-profit four-year
institutions receive some type of financial
aid each year.* At Hobart and William
Smith Colleges, about 74 percent of
students receive financial assistance. In
2006-2007, the average first-year HWS
award was $18,124. In addition to federal
and state financial assistance, HWS
awards exceeded $25 million based on
financial need and academic merit.
*National Postsecondary Student Aid Survey
