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THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF WEST WINDSOR
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Scholarships

NOTE TO THE PUBLIC: THIS IS A TEST PAGE - THIS SCHOLARSHIP IS NOT CURRENTLY OFFERED.
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Left to right: Kay Reed, Max Zaitz (donor of the Schenck Farmstead to the Town), Clifford Reed, Mary Schenck (also a Historical Society co-founder), Warren Schenck.
Each year, the Historical Society of West Windsor offers two (2) $500 scholarships:
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The Reed Family Scholarship is given to one (1) college-bound senior from High School South . It honors Clifford L. Reed and Kay T. Reed - two lifelong Historical Society of West Windsor leaders who have preserved and promote local history for decades. Kay was Historical Society co-founder in 1983 and Treasurer for 38 years, while Clifford, a former President, also volunteered since the beginning and helped restore the Schenck Farmstead/West Windsor History Museum.

The Schenck Family Scholarship is given to one (1) college-bound senior from High School South . It honors Mary Schenck - Historical Society co-founder in 1983 and a leader for over three dozen years - as well as her husband, Warren - also a longtime volunteer and leader. The Schenck family also owned the Schenck Farmstead/West Windsor History Museum from 1899-1971.
NOTE TO THE PUBLIC: THIS IS A TEST PAGE - THIS SCHOLARSHIP IS NOT CURRENTLY OFFERED.
ELIGIBILITY: In addition to being college-bound seniors, each student must meet the following criteria:
  1. Is a West Windsor resident.
  2.  Has a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
  3. Has demonstrated a commitment to West Windsor Township through community service.

METHOD OF APPLICATION:
  1. Provide a list of your community service contributions in West Windsor Township. Include dates and volunteer hours.  
  2. Write a response (350 words or less) to the following prompt: "Why do you volunteer your time to West Windsor community activities?  How has your commitment to the West Windsor community contributed to the sustainment of West Windsor’s historical assets?  (These assets include, but are not limited to:  Schenk History Museum and Farmstead, West Windsor Farmers’ Market, West Windsor Scouts, West Windsor Library, WW Volunteer Fire Companies, West Windsor religious-sponsored youth groups, etc.)"
  3. Submit essay response and unofficial transcript via mail (see address below) or email ([email protected]) by DATE.
Historical Society of West Windsor
c/o Regina Honore
       10 Dunbar Drive
       West Windsor, NJ  08550
Or email to:  [email protected] 

PAST RECIPIENTS:

2023: 
  • Reed Family Scholarship - Naina Cheniara
  • Schenck Family Scholarship - Emily Liu

2022: 
  • Reed Family Scholarship - Mark Sauer (High School South)
Contact Info
Museum Address​ (DO NOT send mail here): 50 Southfield Road, West Windsor, NJ 08550
Send ALL Mail To: 331 North Post Road #774, West Windsor, NJ 08550
Email: [email protected] 
Phone: 609-751-4061
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  • About
    • Mission
    • Museum
    • Meetings
    • Leadership
    • Origins
  • History
    • West Windsor History Overview
    • Historic Sites and Villages
    • Special Historic Topics
  • Events & Projects
    • Events Calendar
    • Self-Guided History Tours
    • Cast-Metal History Signs
  • Revolution West Windsor
    • History (RevWW) >
      • American Revolution (RevWW)
      • Revolutionary Map (RevWW)
    • Logo Contest (Rev WW)
    • Events (RevWW)
    • Join Us (Rev WW)
    • Partners (Rev WW)
  • History Book
  • Contact * Volunteer * Donate