Membership

Scholarship Requirements


  • You MUST be a Lineage member of the Alden Kindred of America, Inc.
     
  • Be a graduating high school senior.
  • Provide the committee with your high school transcript mailed directly from your school.
  • Have confirmed plans to attend a college or university of higher learning to further your education.
  • Be a descendant of John Alden and have completed all membership requirements of The Alden Kindred of America, Inc., at least six months prior to the scholarship deadline.  Note: Because membership requirements can take many months to complete (see "Membership Information and Requirements"), it is recommended that application for membership (if the scholarship applicant is not already a member) be started at least one year prior to the scholarship deadline.
  • Provide two references, including names, addresses and telephone numbers. One must be a personal reference and one must be a school reference.
  • Provide information on your interests, hobbies, school, and community activities, including any volunteer work.
  • Submit a typewritten research paper of from 750 to 1,000 words. The topic selected must be from the Early American Period (1620-1750). Footnotes and a bibliography of your references are to be included. This paper should be prefaced by a short paragraph explaining why you are applying for this scholarship. All papers submitted become the property of The Alden Kindred of America, Inc.
  • Your application must be received by March 1st. Send it to Alden Kindred of America, Inc., P.O. Box 2754, Duxbury, MA   02331.

The committee will review each application on the basis of information submitted in accordance with the prior items. Once all other qualifications have been met, the Committee will then make its selections based on the content and originality of your research paper.

The winner will be announced by May 15th. The decision of the Committee will be final.

The scholarship will be presented at the annual Alden Kindred meeting held the first Saturday in August.

If you cannot attend the Annual Meeting in person, the scholarship check will be mailed to you upon receipt of a letter confirming proof of college acceptance.

Note: The exact amount of the scholarship awarded will depend on the funds available. Awards in past years have totaled at least one thousand dollars.