Scholarships

Mission Statement
The objective of the Hardin County Historical Society (HCHS), a non-profit volunteer organization, is to gather, study, preserve and disseminate information about the history of Hardin County.

Scholarship Goal
The goal of the HCHS Annual Scholarship is to promote an interest in the heritage of Hardin County, its individuals of importance, and the significant events in its history.

Funding
The scholarship is funded through contributions made by members of the society via annual dues, book sales, and other sources.

Requirements

High School Seniors (institutional or home-school) who are Hardin County residents
Applicant must be planning to attend an accredited institution offering post-secondary training/education
Open to any field of study
Two scholarships are available for 2009, each worth a non-renewable amount of $750.00
Awards are based on submitted essay (see below)
Award recipients will be expected to read their essay submission at a Quarterly Historical Meeting

Essay Submission:

Topic: “Why is a Historical Society important to a Community?”
Essay should be no less than one and no more than two single-spaced typed pages
Essays and attached information sheet need to be returned to the HCHS no later than April 13, 2009
Essays should be submitted to the address below or emailed to

Hardin County Historical Society
P.O. Box 381
Elizabethtown, KY 42702

Additional questions concerning the scholarship can be addressed to

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