RAS Awards Scholarship to Rehoboth Residents

It was with pleasure the Rehoboth Antiquarian Society recently awarded our 2024-2025 scholarship to two very worthy Rehoboth residents, Elliott Darowski and Jane Kostka.

Elliott is a Dighton Rehoboth Regional High School (DRRHS) graduate. He is currently enrolled at Bridgewater State University as an anthropology major with a concentration in public archaeology. Elliott was named to the dean’s list for the fall semester. 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.

Jane Kostka graduated from DRRHS last year as the class Salutatorian and a National Merit Commended Scholar. Jane is currently enrolled at UMASS Dartmouth and plans to major in Art History and Math. She was named to the Chancellor’s List for the fall semester. She has also volunteered at the Greenlock Therapeutic Riding Center.

The RAS is accepting applications for the 2025-2026 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. Applicants should be enrolled in, or accepted by, an academic institution or an institution offering programs aligned with our mission. Eligible programs will lead to a degree or certificate. All applications will be considered on a case by case basis. Additional information and an application can be found on our website https://rehobothantiquarian.org/ras-scholarship/  The deadline for applications is Friday, June 20, 2025.