Hortense Tate Scholarship 2024

The Montclair History Center (formerly the Montclair Historical Society) welcomes applications for the Hortense Tate Scholarship!  Montclair residents graduating with the Class of 2024 and attending college in fall 2024 are eligible to apply to receive a $1,000 scholarship. Download the application form here. Applications are due April, 30, 2024.

This scholarship is awarded in memory of Hortense Ridley Tate. From 1921 and throughout the 20 th century, Mrs. Tate was a motivational staff figure at the Glenridge Avenue YWCA, which occupied the Crane House from 1920-1965. (The building, relocated to 110 Orange Road in 1965, is now the Crane House & Historic YWCA Museum.)  Mrs. Tate inspired countless young women by creating a positive environment, fostering cultural pride, and encouraging African American women to pursue higher educational degrees.