Winfield L. Foote Scholarship Applications Underway, April 1 Deadline

STRATHAM.....The Stratham Historical Society is pleased to announce applications for the Society's Winfield L. Foote Awards for Academic Excellence are now underway, Applicants must be graduating high school seniors from SAU 16 District. Stratham residents graduating from private schools outside the district may also apply.

For 2023 high school graduates entering college in 2023, the deadline for applying is April 1, 2023.

Each year two or more $1,000 awards are offered to graduating seniors who meet the criteria set forth by the Society. In 2022, nine very deserving students were recognized for their academic achievements.

A Benefactor Grant award is offered by the Society with a deadline of May 25, 2023. This grant is made available for projects related to the mission of the Stratham Historical Society.

Detailed instructions as to eligibility, application forms, list of required documents and method of submission may be found on the Stratham Historical Society's pages on the Town of Stratham's website: www.strathamnh.gov. Select "Boards and Committees" bar (under the Town Seal), pull down and scroll to "Historical Society", then click on "Scholarships" for complete application details. NOTE: It is important that applications are complete, following instructions and submitted prior to the deadline date. Any questions may be left on the voicemail at (937) 478-0125, well in advance of the deadline.

These scholarships are made possible by the generosity of the late Mr. Winfield L. Foote, a long-time resident of Stratham and a strong supporter of The Stratham Historical Society. To date, the society has awarded over $120,000 to students.