Allen S. Farnham Memorial Scholarship
from the Gaylordsville Historical Society
The Gaylordsville Historical Society is again offering a $500 scholarship in the memory of Allen S. Farnham. Lt. Farnham, who attended the one room schoolhouse in Gaylordsville, died in combat in Vietnam. The applicant must be a Gaylordsville resident who is a graduating senior and lives within the Gaylordsville Fire District. The scholarship is based on the following criteria:
- Academic standing
- Community service
- Letters of recommendation
- Essay
Scholarship Applications are now available for downloading here.
All scholarship applications must be postmarked no later than April 25, 2023 to be considered. Any applications received postmarked after that date will not be considered.
Rosemarie "Mimi" Burkhardt Memorial Scholarship
from the Gaylordsville Historical Society
The Gaylordsville Historical Society is offering a continuing education scholarship, not to exceed $500, in the memory of Rosemarie "Mimi" Burkhardt. Mrs. Burkhardt was a long time resident of Gaylordsville where she worked as the Postmaster for over 30 years. She was a huge supporter of education and community service activities and served as an officer in the Gaylordsville Historical Society, specifically as Treasurer.
ELIGIBILITY:
The applicant must live in Gaylordsville, CT 06755 and has applied and been accepted in a continuing education program. Acceptable programs are not limited to college classes but also include adult education courses, vocational training, retraining programs, enrichment classes or other career enrichment programs. The applicant can not have been a previous recipient of this award.
Scholarship Applications are now available for downloading here.
All scholarship applications must be postmarked no later than August 15, 2023 to be considered. Any applications received postmarked after that date will not be considered.
