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THE Chance Vought Aircraft Division of the United Aircraft Corporation has established at New York University the Chance Vought Scholarships for women in Aeronautical Engineering. From the earliest days of aviation Chance Vought pioneered in Aeronautical Engineering and it is very fitting that scholarships which are opening the field of aircraft engineering to women should honor his name. His great foresight and sound engineering ability enabled him to make rapid strides in the fast growing aircraft industry. As far back as 1920 the U.S. Navy recognized him as one of the outstanding designers of Naval airplanes, and for many years depended upon this one source for the design of Naval aircraft. Mr. Vought died in 1931 at the age of 41.

The scholarships have been arranged to allow an elective in Aeronautical Engineering to outstanding women who have completed their junior year in college. The students will receive eight months of specialized technical training at the Daniel Guggenheim School of Aeronautics of the College of Engineering at New York University. The scholars will be chosen from many leading colleges and degrees may be awarded to these women from their original colleges through transfer of credits from New York University, when the necessary arrangements regarding degree requirements are approved by the individual institutions. 

A special shop training period at the Chance Vought plant at Stratford, Connecticut is planned to follow the scholarship program. Upon the satisfactory completion of the shop training program, trainees are eligible for positions in the Engineering Department. Women who avail themselves of this opportunity will be making an important contribution to the war effort in a vital industry. 

REX B. BEISEL, 
Engineering Manager

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