Scholarship
The Ridgefield Historical Society Scholarship was established in 2022 as part of the Society’s 20th anniversary and has since become an annual tradition celebrating Ridgefield High School seniors who show a strong interest in history and local heritage. The $1,000 award was created to encourage students to reflect on Ridgefield’s past through their own perspective while recognizing the importance of preserving and sharing the stories that shape our community. Since its founding, the scholarship has been awarded to Tyler Ingram, Kate Tebbe, Marko Katra, and Alma Abraham, each of whom brought a meaningful connection to history through their applications. 
By supporting students who engage with the past in thoughtful ways, the Society hopes to inspire a new generation to value Ridgefield’s cultural heritage and to see local history as something living, relevant, and worth preserving. The scholarship also reflects the Society’s larger mission: to foster a lasting appreciation for Ridgefield’s history and its significance for both the present and the future. Ridgefield High School seniors are invited to apply now for the 2026 Ridgefield Historical Society Scholarship using this form below:
The award is $1,000, and the deadline to apply is Sunday, April 19, 2026. Students with questions may contact [email protected]. The recipient will be announced at the Ridgefield High School Scholarship Award Ceremony.
Ridgefield Historical Society Awards 2025 Scholarship to Alma Abraham
Honoring excellence, curiosity, and service, this year’s award celebrates a young scholar whose insightful reflections and archival contributions exemplify the spirit of historical stewardship.
Ridgefield Historical Society Awards 2024 Scholarship to Marko Katra
Marko Katra was presented the Ridgefield Historical Society’s annual scholarship by Stephen Bartkus, Executive Director and Tracy Seem, Board President.
Kate Tebbe Awarded 2023 Scholarship
Congratulations to Kate Tebbe, Ridgefield High School Class of 2023, who was awarded the second annual Ridgefield Historical Society Scholarship on June 6th.
Tyler Ingram Wins Inaugural Ridgefield Historical Society Scholarship
This June, the Ridgefield Historical Society awarded our debut scholarship to a Ridgefield High School senior with a demonstrated interest in history.