Second Congregational Church

The Hilda Davis Scholarship Fund

The Hilda Davis Scholarship Fund was started by her family in 2017 to help
commemorate Hilda’s effort in educating and guiding family and children.

Hilda grew up in London, England during World War II in a working-class family and
was married to her husband Edward for 66 years until her death in 2012. Hilda worked
hard to improve her surroundings and help her family better their surroundings. Though
not a church goer, Hilda upheld very strict morals based on Christian principles, and
instilled those morals in her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Hilda spent
hours teaching the children: she put family above all things and believed that children
should be given every opportunity to improve their lives through a good education.

The $2,500 scholarship will be awarded annually to two, first-year college or vocational
school students. The award will be for up to four years of continuous educational pursuits.
Applicants must reside in the Londonderry area and should be active in a Christian
community through participation in a Christian education program, Christian based
mission work, or a Christian Youth Group. A letter of recommendation from a minister,
Christian educator or Youth Group Director is required. Applicants will also be asked to
write an essay on how Christian principles or the teachings of Jesus Christ have played a
role in their lives.

 The Hilda Davis Scholarship Fund is being established with an initial funding of
over $65,000.

 A ‘Scholarship selection’ committee is being formed.

 Additional contributions to the Hilda Davis Scholarship Fund are welcome!

We are thrilled about this new endeavor for our church and immensely
grateful to David and Birgit Davis for their vision and generosity.