Madaleen Ellis Memorial Scholarship: Applications due by March 31st!

ANNOUNCEMENT

Madaleen Ellis Memorial Scholarship

The Newtown Square Historical Preservation Society is proud to announce that applications are now being accepted for the Madaleen Ellis Memorial Scholarship.

The purposes of the $500 annual scholarship are to promote interest in local history, assist in the education of Newtown area students with an interest in history and a record of community involvement, and support the aims of the Society to educate the community on history and preservation.  The scholarship also honors the memory of a key contributor to the Society, Madaleen Ellis, and encourages Society awareness and membership.

Applications are due by March 31st and can be completed online at the Society’s website at:

http://www.historicnewtownsquare.org/about/scholarship/

All high school seniors, college undergraduates and graduate students who are residents of Newtown Township are encouraged to apply.  Non-residents who have significantly contributed to the mission of the Society will be eligible to apply as well.

Madaleen Ellis (1927- 2007) lived in Newtown Square for more than 40 years.  She was a founder, long-time volunteer director, and chairperson of the board of the Newtown Public Library.  She was also an active member of the Society, the Newtown Square Presbyterian Church, the Fire Auxiliary, the Echo Valley Community Association, Villagers, and the Women’s Club of Newtown Square.  She served as President of the Society in the 1990's.  The scholarship is initially being funded through a bequest from the Madaleen Ellis estate to the Society.  She remembered and honored us, and so we remember and honor her for all she did for the Society and the community.

For More Information:

Doug Humes

humeslaw@verizon.net