BROOKVILLE — Graduating seniors at Brookville High School may apply for Gruenig Scholarships awards again this year from the Brookville Historical Society through the Brookville Community Scholarship Foundation.
The Albert Gruenig Scholarship Fund was established in 1994 by his granddaughter Helen Bryant Hill. Mrs. Hill maintained a continuing interest in the community and its beginnings and desired that students would become more aware of Brookville’s history and heritage.
In addition to the requirements of the Brookville Scholarship Foundation students are also required to write an original essay. For 2023 the topic is persons or families who have lived in the area for at least 5 years. The essay must be a minimum of three typed double spaced pages.
Students are required to come in and register at the Brookville Historical Society’s Genealogy Research Library at 3 Hay Ave. in Brookville.
To schedule an appointment, call 937-833-5398, 937-776-2827 or leave a message at 937-833-0285. Please give 24 hour notice. The deadline for appointments April 4, 2023. A volunteer librarian will assist the student in locating research material.
Representative of the Brookville Historical Society will review the essays for historical accuracy and originality. Final selection of winners is done by the Brookville Community Scholarship Foundation and are announced at the time of graduation.
