The Wilcox Foundation
The Wilcox Foundation Annual Essay Contest
“Dedicated to the belief in education - desiring to
encourage learning about the History of Plymouth”
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Rules and Judging
Click here for 2025 Rules, Judging and Submission guidelines Application and Essay deadline for the 2024-25 school year is Friday, April 4, 2025 at midnight Please email completed essays to [email protected] ..................................................................... Scholarship Awards
There will be First place, Second place and Random Draw winners. First place will be a minimum of $2000; Second place minimum of $1500; After first and second place winners are selected, remaining essays are eligible for the Random Draw scholarships of $1000 each.
The Scholarships must be used for post-high school educational purposes. They are not renewable. Scholarship awards will be sent directly to your educational institution by the Wilcox Foundation. Please be sure the information you provide on your essay cover sheet is updated and accurate. Scholarship award certificates will be formally presented at your HS Honors Convocation. If your school does not have a formal presentation program, other arrangements will be made individually. |
2024-2025 Wilcox Foundation Essay Contest theme:
Plymouth: Everything Old is New Again From street names to structures, signs and historical markers Plymouth is filled with clues to its origins. Plymouth’s Old Village, originally known as North Village, took root and grew up around the important four-directional crossroads of the train lines. Your essay should explore the history of Plymouth's "Old Village" area. Topics may include: the architectural styles and origins of a buildings in the "Old Village" area; the contributions of the people and/or families from the "Old Village" area; foundational business establishment and expansion; the evolving relationship and importance of the "Old Village" area to the entire City of Plymouth. Think about transportation, commerce, manufacturing, real estate, agriculture and support service industries. Extra consideration will be given to essays that include a first person connection. Students may choose someone they already know, or make a connection with a community leader, attend a relevant historical meeting, etc. Please email us for vetted contacts if needed. Ideas include: Attending an old village association meeting (OVA), Visiting a current Old Village business owner to find out more about the history of the building they occupy; or arranging an interview with someone who grew up in the old village area of Plymouth who can share their experience with you. Be creative! Click here to see a list of 2024 winners! Please see "Rules & Judging" Information at left for how to submit your essay. Please email [email protected] with any questions. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ RESOURCES The Plymouth Mail newspaper (later, the Plymouth Observer) is online through the Plymouth District Library’s website https://plymouthlibrary.org Get started with the Research and Learn tab. This is a great resource for advertisements and news articles on businesses, as well as notable social events. The Plymouth Historical Museum’s on site archives contains information on local Plymouth businesses and their owners. Call or stop in during museum hours and make an appointment to access these research resources! https://plymouthhistory.org Resource for Citation formatting https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/resources.html |
