Meet the Winner of the 2026 Scholarship
In her essay, she writes about receiving inspiration to “move forward through challenges” from her grandmother and “twin,” Linda Vincent, who was born in Providence, R.I., and Stukely Westcott, one of the founders of that city. |
Shelby Rose Long, of Salem Oregon, is the 2026 recipient of the Barlow Miles Westcott Scholarship. In September, Shelby start her senior year at Boston University, majoring in Earth and Environmental Science in BU’s College of Arts and Science.Barlow Miles Westcott Scholarship
“Raising future generations on the foundation of our ancestry”
Stukely Westcott, (1592-1677), planter-churchman-public servant, held strong beliefs about liberty, freedom of speech, and taking action to create a new way of life in Colonial America. His commitment to those ideals is recorded in the history of early New England, and has been continuously modeled within the diaspora of his descendants through time since then.
To honor and promote these continuing family contributions to our Nation, the Westcott Society is pleased to offer a minimum of one $2500 scholarship to an applicant age 16 to 26, who will be entering, or returning to, an educational program beyond the high school level. The recipient, or parent of same, must be a member in good standing of the Society of Stukely Westcott Descendants of America, and have been for at least two years, with all dues up-to-date.
This scholarship is named in honor of Barlow Miles Westcott, a veteran and long-standing member, officer, and director of SSWDA. If the recipient is a veteran or a child of a veteran, an additional $500 will be awarded.
The award will be paid directly to the Registrar of the institution where the recipient is enrolled.
Winning essays will be published in the Society of Stukely Westcott Descendants of America Quarterly Newsletter.
Scholarship Application Packet – New Applicants
Scholarship Application Packet – Returning Applicants
THE DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF COMPLETED APPLICATION, ESSAY
AND ALL SUPPORTING MATERIALS IS APRIL 30, 2026.
Please contact the Scholarship Committee at Scholarship@SSWDA.ORG with any questions.
Thank you for your interest in building the Westcott legacy.