Prospect Historical Society

The Prospect Historical Society, Inc.
P.O.Box 7335
Prospect, CT 06712

The 2021 Nellie and Ruth Cowdell Scholarship

Prospect residents and students who are members of the graduating class of 2021 are eligible for this scholarship. The deadline for submitting this application is May 7, 2021.

Student's full name:___________________________________________________
Student's address:_____________________________________________________
Student's telephone number: Home:______________ Cell:_________________
High school/Home school:_______________________________________________

Anticipated College/university of attendance:__________________________________
Major:_________________________________________________________________

1. Please submit an official transcript of your grades to date and your SAT, ACT, and/or standardized test scores.
2. Please list all specialized recognitions including honors, awards, and community service on a separate sheet of paper.
3. Please submit two (2) letters of recommendation, one from your school and one from a non-relative member of the Prospect community.
4. Please write a one-page essay on one of the following topics: (See attached bibliography .)

a. Why do you think Prospect is the Best Little Town in Connecticut?
b. A living history of an elder Prospect resident whom you have interviewed.
c. A brief history of the town of Prospect.

Student's signature:_______________________________ Date;___________________

Send the completed application to:
Prospect Historical Society
Attn: Carol Brooks
P.O. Box 7335
Prospect, CT. 06712

BIBLIOGRAPHY

Suggested Resources for the Nellie & Ruth Cowdell Scholarship

1. 'Prospect Primer of History', Booklet No. 1, Nellie Cowdell, 1977. Available at the Prospect Public Library and the Prospect Historical Society.

2. 'Prospect Fire Department', Booklet No. 2, Nellie Cowdell, 1977. Available at the Prospect Public Library and the Prospect Historical Society.

3. ' Prospect Pleasantries & Peculiarities', Booklet No. 3, Mrs. Mark Baker, 1977. Available at the Prospect Public Library and the Prospect Historical Society.

4. 'Prospect Soldiers 1775-1783', Booklet No. 4, Nellie Cowdell, 1976. Available at the Prospect Public Library and the Prospect Historical Society.

5. 'View from the Top: the story of Prospect , Connecticut', John Guevin, 1995. Available at the Prospect Public Library and the Prospect Historical Society.

6. 'A Church Set Upon a Hill', Boardman A. Kathan, 2004. Available at the Prospect Public Library.

7. 'Waterbury Republican-American' microfilm records. Available at the Silas Bronson Library in Waterbury. 8. Records, diaries, and books of the Prospect Historical Society. Contact the Prospect Historical Society for availability and appointment.

Happy New Year! 2018 will be a great year for the Prospect Historical Society and we want to thank all of our members and friends! Let's make 2018 the best year yet!