The John Kimball, Jr. Memorial
Trust Scholarship Program

Applications are being accepted online only from Feb. 4 to April 15. Please apply by filling out this online Google form.

Anyone with an interest in history who has a substantial connection with the Masconomet School District, Topsfield, Boxford or Middleton is eligible for a Kimball Scholarship. The purpose of the Trust is to provide funding for books, tuition and other related educational and related expenses to graduate and undergraduate students, educators and others who have a passion for the study of history and related disciplines.

The Trust was set up by the family of the late Jack Kimball who was Topsfield Town Moderator for 28 years, a decorated Marine officer in World War II and Korea and partner in the Boston law firm of Hale and Dorr as well as a Topsfield Historical Society Director. The Topsfield Historical Society is pleased to administer this program in Jack's memory.

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