The James E. Court Endowed Scholarship in Physics

This scholarship is possible thanks to the endowment created by the family of James E. Court, a much-beloved former ÃÈ·­µ¼º½ instructor of Physics and Geology.

The scholarship is offered every Spring to a qualified student that has completed at least one Physics course at City College and who plans to continue their education in Physics. The scholarship currently pays $500.

Eligibility requirements:

  1. Be currently enrolled at ÃÈ·­µ¼º½
  2. Have completed at least one ÃÈ·­µ¼º½ course in Physics
  3. Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
  4. Plan to continue studies in Physics
  5. Financial need will be considered.

How to Apply

To apply for the scholarship, you must submit an essay explaining how continuing your studies in physics is important to your educational or career goals and complete a ÃÈ·­µ¼º½ General Scholarships Application Form through the Scholarship office.

The deadline to apply is typically the middle of March, but the specific date is determined by the Scholarship Office.

For more information on how to submit your application, please visit the Scholarship Office.

About James E. Court

Jim Court contemplating climb up Kibo, Mount Kilimanjaro, Ta
Photo by Helen Court

Jim Court contemplating climb up Kibo, Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania in 1963

Jim was an exceptionally respected member in our Physics Department. He was a gifted teacher who sincerely inspired his students to acknowledge that physics was meaningful and applicable in every-day life. Jim challenged his students to first do their best, but also reminded them to seek and welcome help when it was necessary. He provided encouraging support and advice not only to his students, but also to his colleagues. Jim played an essential and important role in the development of our current laboratory program. Two modernized laboratory rooms in the Physics Department (S-158 & 159) are named in his honor. With great passion, in and out of physics, Jim gave so much as a person, mentor, and teacher.

List of Recipients:

  • 2024 Meiqiao Liu and Julian Montana Martinez
  • 2022 Chunrui Huang
  • 2021 Seonghoo Kim
  • 2019 Annie Dai and Jingyao Huang
  • 2018 Peishi Fan
  • 2017 Betty H. Tu
  • 2016 Michael K. Lee
  • 2012 Rachael Thai and Shiming Chen
  • 2011 Wan Ping Zhao
  • 2008 Shu En Huang
  • 2007 Alma Garcia
  • 2005 Rikiya Yoshida
  • 2001 Rui Shi