RAS Awards Scholarship to Rehoboth Resident

It was with pleasure that the Rehoboth Antiquarian Society recently awarded its 2023-2024 scholarship to Rehoboth resident Elliott Darowski at the Carpenter Museum. Elliott graduated as an honor student from Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School in June of 2023. Elliot is currently enrolled in as an anthropology major with a concentration in public archaeology at Bridgewater State University where he was named to the fall semester’s dean’s list. While attending high school, Elliott volunteered at the Greenlock Therapeutic Riding Center in Rehoboth assisting occupational therapists. In October, Elliott also served as a volunteer at Rehoboth’s annual craft fair, Crafters Marketplace.

The RAS is accepting applications for the 2024-2025 second semester scholarship. Applicants must be planning to major in a field related to museum or library studies. This may include museum or library sciences, history, archaeology, anthropology, conservation, restoration, preservation, etc. Eligible students live in Rehoboth or its surrounding communities or have a significant connection to Rehoboth. The student should be enrolled in or accepted by an academic institution or a school that offers programs aligned with our mission and lead to a degree or certificate. Additional information and an application can be found on our website, https://rehobothantiquarian.org/ras-scholarship/   The deadline for applications is Friday, June 21, 2024.