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The Historical Society of Carroll County, Maryland, offers a range of scholarships aimed at supporting local students who have shown a keen interest in history and related fields. These scholarships are designed to encourage academic excellence and foster a deeper understanding of Carroll County’s rich historical heritage. Through these scholarships, the Historical Society aims to nurture the next generation of historians, educators, and preservationists, ensuring that the county’s history remains vibrant and well-preserved.
In addition to scholarships, the Historical Society of Carroll County provides valuable internship opportunities for students and young professionals. These internships offer hands-on experience in various aspects of historical research, archival management, and museum operations. Interns work closely with the society’s staff, gaining practical skills and insights into the preservation and interpretation of historical artifacts and documents. Through these programs, the Historical Society of Carroll County plays a pivotal role in educating and training future leaders in the field of history and heritage conservation. For more information about our scholarships or to obtain applications, please contact the Historical Society of Carroll County at 410-848-6494 or email to Info@HSCCmd.org.
The Mike Eaton Scholarship
The Mike Eaton Scholarship is to honor the memory of William Granville “Mike” Eaton, English teacher at Westminster High School from 1935 to 1971, by awarding a student scholarship and through recognition of outstanding teachers.
The scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior from Westminster High School, based on an essay about that student’s most influential teacher. That teacher will also be recognized through this scholarship.
The Historical Society of Carroll County displays a room at Cockey’s to Mr. Eaton, the room in which he lived for over 25 years. Funds and memories are being collected to continue to recognize Mr. Eaton at the Historical Society and through this scholarship.
The Jay A. Graybeal Scholarship
The Jay A. Graybeal Scholarship is named in honor of former HSCC Executive Director, Jay A. Graybeal, now the Chief Curator of the U.S. Heritage Museum in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. This scholarship is open to college-bound high school, undergraduate and graduate students who are residents of Carroll County for at least one year. Students must be majoring in history or any specialty area of study in history to include but not limited to; museums, archival, library, historic preservation, material culture, American studies, archaeology, anthropology, art of architectural history or preservation technology; or to students pursuing a recognized certification or apprentice program dedicated to traditional arts, industries, trades or crafts. Students must also demonstrate diverse interests, with special interests in areas of the humanities or sciences, and be involved in extracurricular or volunteer services to be eligible for this award.
Internships
Internships for high school, college, and graduate students are available with a particular focus on collections support, archival support and programming. Internships are defined as supervised practical training for students for a specified amount of time or number of hours. Specific projects will vary according to individual needs and goals of the student and HSCC. Traditionally, internships are offered in the fall or spring. In addition to completing the form below, it is the responsibility of the student to make arrangements with their educational institution and assigned school supervisor to formalize the internship. This includes for-credit internships and non-credit internships.