Fifteen American scholars and artists, including one woman and one Black man, were awarded Guggenheim Fellowships in 1925. This was the inaugural year of this award and was given by the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. Composer Aaron Copland was the only recipient not to have a college degree. Fellows See also Guggenheim Fellowship List of Guggenheim Fellowships awarded in 1926 References 1925 1925 awards