Purpose: The Rock County Genealogical Society (RCGS) has established a scholarship fund to provide educational opportunities for a Rock County High School graduate who is furthering their education at any Wisconsin two (2) or four (4) year college/university.
AMOUNT: A scholarship of up to $500 is granted for one year.
ELIGIBILITY:
1. Applicant must be a Rock County resident and a high school senior or recent graduate.
2. Applicant must have enrolled in fall classes in any WI two or four-year college.
3. Multiple students from the same family may apply concurrently for the scholarship.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Step 1: Complete the formal RCGS application for scholarship (pages 2 & 3).
Your application must also include the following:
- A transcript to document that the applicant is in school, or a certificate of graduation if graduation occurred in December.
- Two letters of recommendation from non-family members who are familiar with the applicant’s achievements.
- A short essay on one of your family’s historical events or individuals. How did your family event or individual impact your life today?
- Complete to the best of your ability, the Family Tree 4-Generation Pedigree chart (See page 3 of 3). Ask your family members for assistance and fill in as much as you can. Use First, Middle, and Last or Maiden name(s). (NOTE: this chart will be shared with
- and/or provided to the RCGS Library.)
- List any community service you have provided during your high school years. [A chart works best.]
Step 2: All paperwork must be submitted or postmarked, no later than March 31, 2022,
ROCK COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
Attention: Scholarship Chairperson
Mailing Address: PO Box 936, Janesville, WI 53547-0936
Chair’s Phone: 608-751-4059 (Office is closed due to Covid-19)
SELECTION: The RCGS Committee will review the student’s application, transcript, recommendations, personal essay, community service, and family chart. The Committee will make a recommendation to the RCGS Board of Directors. The RCGS board will make the final selection. The Scholarship Award check will be forwarded to the winner’s school account once RCGS receives proof of enrollment.
Thank you for your interest, and our very best wishes for success in your future endeavors.
ROCK COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
RCGS Phone: 608-618-3775 [State your name, then leave a message. We will call you back.
