In Montclair: Hortense Tate Scholarship Open To Local HS Students

MONTCLAIR, NJ — The Montclair History Center is inviting local high school seniors to apply for a $1,000 Hortense Tate Scholarship in 2024.

According to a news release from the nonprofit, the scholarship is open to all students in the high school graduating class of 2024 who live in Montclair.

The center released the following statement about the scholarship’s namesake, Hortense Ridley Tate:

“From 1921 and throughout the 20th century, Mrs. Tate was a motivational staff figure at the Glenridge Avenue YWCA, which occupied the Crane House from 1920-1965. (The building, relocated to 110 Orange Road in 1965, is now the Crane House & Historic YWCA Museum.) Mrs. Tate inspired countless young women by creating a positive environment, fostering cultural pride, and encouraging African American women to pursue higher educational degrees.”

Scholarship application forms are available at www.montclairhistory.org/hortense-tate-scholarship, or by contacting The Montclair History Center at mail@montclairhistory.org or 973-744-1796. Applications are due by April 30.

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