Scholarship Criteria:
- Methuen resident graduating from high school.
- Interested in local history and/or demonstrated community service.
- High School senior planning to attend an accredited institution for further study within one year.
- Completed application (below), including completion of a 200-word statement on the importance of community service.
- Attach two (2) letters of recommendation and a high school transcript.
Walter “Red” Winn was a lifelong resident of the Merrimack Valley who gave many years of service to the City of Methuen through his work, volunteer activities, and selfless devotion to the people of the community. His work at the Nevins Memorial Library, the Tenney Gatehouse, the Methuen Memorial Music Hall, Cedars Home, and Phillips Academy brought him into contact with hundreds of people each year, all of whom remember him with great respect and love. He gave many hours of volunteer service to the Methuen Historical Society, the Festival of Trees, the Methuen Historic District Commission, youth sports, and other groups and activities in the community too numerous to list. Red was devoted to family and friends, and exemplified the qualities of integrity, honesty, hard work, loyalty, and kindness. Red passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on March 9, 2008. The Trustees of the Nevins Memorial Library established this scholarship in his memory in 2008 to help a Methuen student going on to continue his/her education in a 2 or 4 year college, or a trade or professional school. The student who best exemplifies the qualities embodied by Walter “Red” Winn will be chosen by a committee made up of family, library staff, and Trustees. The award will be a minimum of $250.00. Please submit applications to the Library by April 15, 2010.
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