The Dana Scholarships, announced at the beginning of each academic year, commemorate Charles A. Dana, a generous supporter of higher education and Middlebury College. In addition to the gift that made possible the construction of Dana Auditorium, Dana also wished that the College single out for distinction students who, early in their College careers, proved themselves both as scholars and as leaders in their class. With this honor, the College recognizes their record of academic achievement and their potential for leadership and accomplishment.
The Dana Scholars for 2005-06, all from the Class of 2008:
Ezra Axelrod, La Grande, Oregon
Maria C. Bryant, Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts
Tafadzwa Dube, Harare, Zimbabwe
Irem Erten, Istanbul, Turkey
Ellen Grafton, Spring Lake, Michigan
Adam Irish, Rye, New Hampshire
Bryce Loidolt, Laguna Beach, California
Kelsey Nykiel-Bub, Pownal, Vermont
Claire Polfus, Lake Tomahawk, Wisconsin
Angelica Towne, New York, New York
Hannah Washington, Ruston, Louisiana
Qiaqia Wu, East Windsor, New Jersey