Residential College Prizes

ALAN M. BATEMAN SCIENCE PRIZE (1967). Alan M. Bateman, Ph.D. 1913, a Fellow of the College. Awarded to a senior majoring in the natural sciences for overall excellence in the sciences during his/her years of residence at Silliman.

ARTS PRIZE (1967). Established by Heads of College and Fellows. Awarded at Commencement to that senior who has created a work of art, or who has interpreted creatively the artistic work of others with distinction and merit, while carrying out the objectives of his/her major.

ATHLETIC CUP (1948). Established by a group of the Fellows and given to that member of the College

ATHLETIC PRIZE. Given to the senior who has contributed most to the College’s athletic program.

B. EDWARD BENSINGER, 3d, B.A. 1951, PRIZE. Awarded annually to the graduating senior in Davenport College who, in the opinion of the Head of College and Fellows, will, by virtue of his/her proposed program, make best use of this additional support.

BERGIN CUP. Given in appreciation of Thomas G. Bergin, Head of Timothy Dwight College 1953-68, by the Class of 1968. Awarded each year to a member of the senior class for outstanding character, wit and scholarship in the humanities.

BISHOP BERKELEY PRIZE. Awarded to that member of the College who has “best discovered the intellectual potentialities of a university.”

BRANFORD COLLEGE AWARD. Awarded to a senior for outstanding contribution to the quality of life in Branford College.

CHARLES E. CLARK MEMORIAL AWARD. Named for Charles E. Clark, B.A. 1911, a Fellow of the College, and awarded to a senior for high standing and academic excellence during the student’s residence at Silliman.

CHARLES SEYMOUR PRIZE (1963). Richard L. Purdy, B.A. 1925, as a memorial to Charles Seymour, B.A. 1908, first Head of Berkeley College, and President of the University 1937-50. To be awarded annually to that Berkeley senior who has maintained the highest standing in the humanities.

CHAUNCEY BREWSTER TINKER PRIZE (1955). Malcolm P. Aldrich, B.A. 1922, out of respect and admiration for the outstanding contribution which Professor Tinker has made to the intellectual life of Yale.” Awarded annually to a student in Davenport College.”

CLARENCE W. MENDELL PRIZES. Established in honor of Clarence W. Mendell, B.A. 1904, Head of College from 1931 to 1943. Given to three members of the senior class who are judged to have contributed the most to the intellectual life of Branford College.

COGSWELL AWARD (1951). Ledyard Cogswell, Jr., Class of 1899. Given to three seniors chosen for their contributions as shown by their activities, interest, and influence on the life of Grace Hopper College as a distinctive part of Yale University.

DANIEL MERRIMAN PRIZE (1967). B. Edward Bensinger, 3d, B.A. 1951, in honor of the second Head of College. Presented each year at Commencement to a senior in Davenport College for outstanding participation and leadership.

DAVID DEARBORN LAPHAM MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (1956). Parents and friends of David Lapham of the Class of 1957, to perpetuate his memory. Awarded each year to no more than three students in Davenport College.

THE DAVIE AWARD. Given in memory of James Stewart Davie, Dean of Timothy Dwight College, 1963-84. Awarded each year to a senior for outstanding contributions to the quality of life in Timothy Dwight College.

DEAN TEMPLE MEMORIAL TROPHY. Awarded to a senior for distinguished performance in intercollege athletics.

DWIGHT V. WATERMAN MEMORIAL PRIZE (1967). Derived from a fund created by the family, friends, and classmates of a member of the Class of 1968, and awarded to a junior in the College.

EDGAR J. BOELL PRIZE (1975). Colleagues, students, and friends of Professor Boell. Awarded annually to a senior in Jonathan Edwards College, chosen by the Head and Fellows of the College.

EMERSON TUTTLE CUP (1947). Established in memory of Emerson Tuttle, B.A. 1914, Head of Davenport College 1933-46. Presented annually at Commencement to the senior most distinguished for scholastic attainments.

EMERSON TUTTLE SCHOLARSHIP (1947). Friends and relatives, in memory of Emerson Tuttle, B.A. 1914, Head of Davenport College 1933-46. Awarded annually to a student in Davenport, preferably a senior, who best combines high-ranking scholarship and contribution to the College and its life by his/her personal standards.

THE EMILY L. SASLOW (JE ‘01) MEMORIAL PRIZE (2006). Awarded to a graduating member of the Jonathan Edwards College class who has written an exceptional senior essay on a constitutional issue. If such an essay has not been submitted in a given year, senior essays in American history or political science most relevant to a constitutional issue will be considered.

ERNEST F. THOMPSON CUP. Awarded to a senior for outstanding contributions to the life of Ezra Stiles College.

FELLOWS’ AWARD. One or two prizes are awarded each year to the graduating Morse senior(s) who has (have) made the greatest contributions to the life of the College.

FELLOWS’ CUP. Awarded to the senior who, in the opinion of the Head of College and Fellows, is most distinguished for scholastic attainment.

FELLOWS’ PRIZE (1957). Fellows of the College. Three prizes are usually awarded each year to seniors for distinguished intellectual achievement above and beyond the call of academic duty, in order to single out accomplishments of unusual enterprise and imagination, in various fields of study, which might remain unrecognized by the regular University awards for high scholarship.

FENMORE R. SETON AWARD. Presented to a member of Grace Hopper College, who, in the opinion of the Head of College, has demonstrably contributed to increased understanding and cooperation between students at Yale and citizens of the City of New Haven.

GARSIDE CUP (1966). Given by the undergraduates of the College as a tribute to Charles Garside, Jr., Fellow of Timothy Dwight 1957-66, and awarded annually to that senior in the College who has most highly distinguished him/herself in the field of history.

GARY STEIN MEMORIAL INTERNSHIP. Established in memory of Gary Stein, Ezra Stiles 1976, who died tragically in December, 1974, in New Haven. Awarded to an undergraduate for a summer research project that will help bring about practical effects of a scientific, social, or educational nature.

GEORGE A. SCHRADER, JR., PRIZE. Named to honor the third Head of the College (1959-66) and awarded for excellence in the humanities.

GERALD R. FORD SCHOLAR-ATHLETE AWARD (1977). President Gerald R. Ford. Presented annually at Commencement to the graduating senior of Timothy Dwight College who in his/her four years at Yale best exemplifies qualities of academic excellence and athletic achievement.

GIMBEL HIGH SCHOLARSHIP (1957). Colonel Richard Gimbel, B.A. 1920. Awarded annually to the residential college with the highest academic standing.

GORDON CUP (1946). Richardson Dilworth, B.A. 1938, in memory of his classmate, Edward McGuire Gordon. Awarded each year to that member of the senior class in Timothy Dwight who, by character, personality and leadership, and by participation in the activities of the University has inspired in others a devotion to the finest traditions of Yale.

HELEN DAVENPORT FESSENDEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (1950). Mrs. Frank C. Staniland, in memory of her mother, a direct descendant of John Davenport. Awarded annually to a student in Davenport College.

HENRY EDWARDS ELLSWORTH MEMORIAL (1960). Mrs. Ellsworth in memory of her husband, Henry Edwards Ellsworth, B.A. 1900. Awarded annually to a senior in Jonathan Edwards College who, in the opinion of the Head of College and Fellows, has written, as part of his/her program of studies, the most distinguished essay or carried out the most significant piece of research during the year.

HERBERT AND JEAN CAHOON AWARD (1981). Anonymous alumnus of Morse. Awarded each year to that senior who, in the spirit of the Cahoons, has done the most for the larger New Haven community during his/her Yale career.

HERBERT M. ATHERTON CUP. Awarded to a senior for outstanding contributions to Ezra Stiles intramural athletics.

JOHN CHESTER ADAMS CUP. Commemorates one of the original Fellows. Given to a senior for scholarship, character, and loyalty.

JOHN SPANGLER NICHOLAS CUP. Awarded to that senior who has achieved the highest academic rank.

JOHN SPANGLER NICHOLAS PRIZE (1964). Mrs. Nicholas in memory of her husband, John Spangler Nicholas, Ph.D. 1921. For a junior in Trumbull College of outstanding character and leadership to be selected by the Head and Fellows of the College.

JOHN SPANGLER NICHOLAS SCHOLARSHIP (1964). Friends and associates of Mr. Nicholas. For a student of sterling character and high intellectual ability.

JOHN V. FARWELL, 3d, SCHOLARSHIP (1952). John V. Farwell, 3d, B.A. 1918. Awarded annually to one or two students in Davenport College.

JOSEPH W. GORDON CUP (1988). Established by the students of Pierson College. To be awarded annually by the Head of College and the Dean to the Pierson senior who has best demonstrated the conspicuous service to Pierson College exemplified by Joseph W. Gordon during his tenure as Acting Head of College of Pierson

JOSEPH W. NATURALE CUP. Named for Joseph W. Naturale and in the spirit of his enthusiastic participation in all areas of College life

LAWTON CALHOUN CUP. Established by friends and family of the late Lawton M. Calhoun, Jr., B.A. 1963.

MARY CASNER PRIZE (1974). Donated by the Saybrook College Council to honor Mary Casner, a devoted member of the Saybrook community. To be awarded by the Head of College and Dean to that senior who, in their opinion, has contributed most to the spirit and quality of life in Saybrook during his/her career at Yale.

MARY CHRISTINE WARFIELD AWARD (1990). This award is given in honor of the late Mary Christine Warfield (PC 1991). To be awarded annually to the Pierson student who has exhibited strength in the face of physical or other adversity, remaining determined and hopeful despite his or her situation. The recipient will also have an excellent academic record.

THE MASTER’S CUP (1982). Awarded each year to a graduating senior who exemplifies high academic rank and scholarly achievement.

MEAD CUP. Given to a senior who has contributed the most in leadership and service.

NEW PRIZE (1960). Designed to recognize a senior whose mind and character and whose activities and achievements at Yale (outside of Jonathan Edwards) have enhanced the distinction and repute of the College.

NORMAN S. BUCK TROPHY. Established to honor Norman S. Buck, B.A. 1913, Master of the College 1943-59. For outstanding contribution to the life of Branford College.

O’CONNOR AWARD (1972). Mr. and Mrs. Robert O’Connor, in memory of their daughter Susan Redden O’Connor, Class of 1973. Awarded each year to the senior who expresses the eager, generous, joyful spirit that Susan brought to Timothy Dwight College.

POLUNIN CUP (1955). Established with the gift of the permanent scholarship cup by Dr. Nicholas Polunin who, as a Henry Fellow from Oxford, lived in the College in 1933-34 and again in 1955. Given to a graduating senior in Pierson for personal quality and scholastic achievement.”

REGINALD L. TUCKER PRIZE. Awarded to a senior who, either through formal leadership roles or by the force of his or her own personality, has helped make Berkeley College a closer, more vital community.

RICHARD B. SEWALL CUP. Given to a senior for outstanding scholarly achievement and creative promise.

ROBERT DUDLEY FRENCH AWARD. Named for the first Head of College, this award is given to a senior for intellectual leadership.

ROBERT E. LEWIS, JR., MEMORIAL TROPHY. For that Yale College senior who best demonstrates the ideals of athletic leadership and sportsmanship in intercollege competition.

ROBERT PERKINS AWARD. Honors a senior or seniors who have participated in an outstanding way in intramural sports.

SEYMOUR L. LUSTMAN MEMORIAL PRIZE (1972). Friends and Fellows of Davenport College, in memory of the late Head of College. Awarded at Commencement to a graduating senior in Davenport College who has contributed to the artistic and cultural aspects of the life of the College and who has submitted the best proposal for the use of the prize in support of a project in those areas.

SCHULZ PRIZE. Awarded in memory of George J. Schulz, Professor of Engineering and Applied Science and Fellow of Silliman College, to a senior majoring in the physical sciences or in mathematics for academic excellence during residence in Silliman College.

SIDNEY WOOD CUP. For outstanding contribution to Branford sports.

SILLIMAN CUP. Awarded to the senior who has contributed most to the life of the College.

STEVE ADAMS PRIZE (1984) Given by the Duke’s Men of 1983-84 in memory of Steve Adams, Class of 1986. Awarded annually to the graduating Silliman senior who through community service and the performing arts best exemplifies a love of life, an enthusiasm, and a concern for others which earned Steve the admiration and affection of his peers.

SUSAN J. SMITH ARTS PRIZE. Established to honor Susan J. Smith, Associate Head of Branford College, 1996-2011. Awarded to members of the senior class for outstanding contribution in the arts.

T. WHITNEY BLAKE MEMORIAL PRIZE (1981). Established by family and friends. Awarded annually to a graduating senior in Davenport College who best combines scholarship in English, love of music, and a kindness and awareness of others.

THEODORE PRIZE. Presented to the graduating senior who best exemplifies Dean Theodore’s distinctive spirit of compelling creativity, sensitivity, and caring on behalf of the community life in Grace Hopper College.

TRIFFIN PRIZE. To be awarded annually to the Berkeley senior with the best record in the social sciences.

TRUMBULL FELLOWS’ PRIZE. For that student who has done the most to encourage student-faculty relations.

V. BROWNE IRISH. Established by Thomas W. Irish, SM ‘55, in memory of his father V. Browne Irish ‘25, will be awarded annually to that member of the senior class of Silliman College who has excelled in the performing arts for at least two years and who through effort in performance and encouragement of fellow students has contributed to the nurturing and flourishing of the performing arts in the College and the University.

VICKI JACKSON AWARD. To the senior who has demonstrated concern for the quality of life at Yale and in Grace Hopper College.

VON STADEN CUP. Awarded to a senior who most consistently challenged the social and intellectual conscience of the College.

WESLEY M. OLER IV AWARD (1978). In honor of the first Morse student to win the Yale College award for athletic leadership and sportsmanship in intercollege competition. Awarded annually to the graduating senior who has made the most significant contribution to Morse athletics throughout his/her four-year career.

WILLIAM H. SCHUBART, JR., B.A. 1941, AWARD. Given in memory of a graduate of the College and awarded to a senior for a piece of distinguished writing.”

WILMANNS-LIDZ CUP. Awarded to a senior whose presence most clearly has enhanced the morale of the College.

WOHLENBERG PRIZE. Established in honor of Walter J. Wohlenberg, Dean of the School of Engineering 1948-55, and a Fellow of the College 1933-56. For an outstanding senior in the field of engineering or physical sciences.