William W. Streeter Cummington History Award Guidelines
To all graduating High School seniors residing in Cummington:
This is your invitation to apply for the $2,000 William W. Streeter History Award sponsored by the Cummington Historical Commission. Your acceptance to any accredited two or four-year college or university makes you eligible to apply.
Applications must be submitted prior to May 15, 2025 and must include:
- At least a five-page double spaced essay, or recorded interview, or multimedia presentation about any aspect of Cummington history (i.e., people, places, events, organizations, families, etc.).
- Official transcript of your scholastic record.
- Two letters of reference, one of which must be from a person not associated with your school.
Applicants will be judged on these and the accuracy of information presented. The Cummington Historical Commission files are available by appointment to assist with your research.
Shortly after May 15, the members of the Cummington Historical Commission will meet and evaluate all applications. Winners will be personally notified and schools will receive an announcement that can be included in the awards assemblies. Actual payment of the award will be made to the student after successful completion of the first semester of college.
Winners are requested to volunteer three hours at the Kingman Tavern Museum on one Saturday of their choice during July and August.
Fully completed applications must be submitted by mail or to any member of the Cummington Historical Commission prior to May 15, 2025.
Cummington Historical Commission
PO Box 10
Cummington MA 01026
[email protected]
If you have questions or would like research assistance, please contact Karen Westergaard at [email protected], or Carla Ness at [email protected] or 413.695.6569.
