RHS for RHS: Ridgefield Historical Society Offers Ridgefield High School Scholarship

Ridgefield High School seniors are invited to submit an application for the 2025 Ridgefield Historical Society Scholarship, recognizing local students with a passion for history.

Ridgefield High School seniors are invited to submit an application for the 2025 Ridgefield Historical Society Scholarship, a $1,000 award. The scholarship — founded in 2022 — encourages students to share their individual perspectives on our town’s history.

The deadline to apply is April 20, 2025 using this form. The scholarship recipient will be announced at the Ridgefield High School Scholarship Award Ceremony.

Questions? Please contact the Ridgefield Historical Society at [email protected], or 203-438-5821. 

The Ridgefield Historical Society’s scholarship recognizes outstanding local students like Marko Katra, the 2024 winner, who embody a passion for history and a commitment to preserving Ridgefield’s rich cultural legacy for future generations. For more information about the Ridgefield Historical Society and its scholarship program, visit www.ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org.

Photo Caption:

Stephen Bartkus, Ridgefield Historical Society Executive Director; Marko Katra, 2024 Ridgefield Historical Society Scholarship recipient; and former Ridgefield Historical Society President and current Board Member, Tracy Seem, at the 2024 awards ceremony.

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