Scharath Wendish Scholarships

Thanks to Allan Marburger, one of our Life members, the Texas Wendish Heritage Society is offering up to 10 college-level scholarships of up to $1,000 each.  Named for Allan’s Wendish ancestors, the Scharath Wendish Scholarships will be offered to students of Wendish descent.  In addition to being of Wendish descent, requirements for applying are as follows:

(1) the applicant must provide proof of acceptance to an accredited college, university, or trade school for the 2011 - 2012 school year;

(2) the applicant must be a member of the Texas Wendish Heritage Society; and

(3) the applicant's parents must be members of the Texas Wendish Heritage Society.

Submitted applications must include the following items:

• A completed application form (also available from the Museum)
• A completed Ancestor Chart (using the form provided with the application) tracing the student’s ancestry to her/his earliest Wendish ancestors
• An essay of no more than 1,000 words about the origin and history of the Wends before emigration started.

In order to judge essays in a more consistent manner, the following criteria will be used:
    Quality of research, sources cited                       10 points
    Personal learning                                                 8 points
    Quality of writing, clarity                                       4 points
    Degree of involvement in TWHS                            2 points
    Previously received Scharath Scholarship             -1 point

All application items must be submitted to the Texas Wendish Heritage Museum by close of business on August 31, 2011.  Scholarship awards will be announced at Wendish Fest on September 25, 2011, and will be for the 2011-2012 school year.