2018 Historical Society Scholarship Awards Announced

The Ellwood City Area Historical Society will award the Robert and Janice Barensfeld Scholarships of $1,500.00 each to two (2) graduating seniors in 2018 who have been accepted into an institution of higher learning. (i.e. 4 year, Trade School or Performing Arts) Please note the following requirements.

1. 2018 graduating students from Lincoln High School and Riverside High School are eligible. One (1) scholarship will be available to both Lincoln and Riverside High Schools, providing all requirements are met, with a approval of the Ellwood City Area Historical Society’s scholarship committee. In case no student entries qualify from one (1) high school, two (2) students from the other high school may be awarded the scholarships.
2. Complete the General Information sheet and remit with written essay.
3. Present a written essay to the Ellwood City Area Historical Society scholarship committee per the following instructions
   • Historical topic within the geographic boundaries of the two (2) school districts.
   • Two (2) time periods will be accepted: Ellwood City era (1892-present), or pre-Ellwood City era.
   • 400-600 words, double spaced, font size 12, researched and documented with a minimum of five (5) noted sources.
   • All applications must be addressed to the Ellwood City Area Historical Society, Attention: Scholarship Committee

Essays may be delivered in person, mailed, or dropped off in the mail slot.  All applications must be received by April 12, 2018 before 2:00pm.

Essay selections will be made by the Scholarship Committee based solely on the content of the essay. Winning essays will be announced at the May 14, 2018 regular monthly meeting at the Ellwood City Area Historical Society. Winners will be notified in advance so they may make arrangements to attend, be recognized and read their essays at this meeting. Winners must attend the general membership meeting to receive the awards.

Questions – please call 724-752-2021 during regular business hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from noon until 4:00pm. Evening hours may be made available by appointment if help is needed or if references to previous essays would be an aid.

Ellwood City Area Historical Society
c/o Everett Bleakney
310 Fifth Street
Ellwood City, PA 16117