The First Scholarship at Harvard College.

The article presents an exploration into the history of Harvard College in 17th century Cambridge, Massachusetts and the establishment of its first scholarship. Details are given describing the earliest documents from the school's records regarding the finances of William Hibbins, Thomas Welds and Hugh Peters as supported by the donations of one Lady Ann Mowlson. Further documentary sources referencing this scholarship are cited, including a letter from Ann Mowlson describing the authorization of it. The continuation of the scholarship until the 1740s is also discussed.