The Harrison County Genealogical Society, along with the Clarksburg History Museum, is offering county high school seniors the chance to win a $1,000 scholarship towards their future education.

In order to be awarded the scholarship, students who plan on attending college, technical school or trade school must fill out an application and write a 500 word essay on their family genealogy. However, if a student includes a pedigree chart (or family tree) a 400 word essay will be accepted.

The deadline to submit the application and essay is April 30, and the winner will be announced in May with a presentation at the Clarksburg History Museum.

Applications can be found at your local Harrison County high school. For more information, you can call Marsha Viglianco at 304-844-4397, or Roger House at 304-203-3316.