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Historical Society Offers $500 Scholarship

Best history-related essay will garner prize.

The will be awarding a scholarship to a graduating senior who lives in the township and plans to attend a two- or four-year college or university in the fall.

The $500 scholarship will be awarded to a student who plans to pursue a history related major, or has demonstrated an interest in history on the local or regional level, or who has done a project directly benefitting the Washington Township Historical Society.  

The applicant must include a 400-500 word essay showing the student’s interest in history while in high school. The format and quality of this essay will be taken into consideration. 

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seniors can get applications from the school’s guidance department.  Students not attending West Morris should request an application from the Historical Society, Attn.: Mrs. Karen Muscat, P.O. Box 189, Long Valley, NJ 07853, or call (908) 876-9696 to request an application and information.

The deadline for applications from students outside of West Morris Central is April 20, 2012.

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