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Scholarships
The William DeLoss Love, Jr. Class of 1945 Scholarship
The William DeLoss Love, Jr. Class of 1945 Scholarship was established in 1988 by William DeLoss Love, Jr., Class of 1945, in honor of his classmates. It is awarded with preference given to students from the state of California or the descendants of members of the Class of 1945.
William DeLoss Love, Jr. was born in Berkeley, California. William's father, grandfather, and great-grandfather (all named William DeLoss Love) were graduates of Hamilton — Class of 1909, Class of 1873, and Class of 1843 respectively. His great- grandfather also received an honorary D.D. degree from in 1871.
William DeLoss Love, Jr. entered Hamilton in 1941, majored in economics, and joined the Alpha Delta Phi fraternity. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1946, and returned to Hamilton the next year to finish his degree. Bill spent the rest of his career as an investor, advertiser, and owner of a number of small businesses. When asked what memories he had of Hamilton, he responded with customary good-humor, "Glad they let me through." Bill died in 1991 at age 72.
June 2014
Please note: The named scholarships profiled on these pages support the College’s generous need-based financial aid commitment. These donor-funded scholarships help ensure the Hamilton promise of keeping education affordable through meeting a student’s full demonstrated financial need.
