Scholarships
Saint Andrew’s Society of Maine
2024 Scholarship Recipients
Round 1
Eli Bickford
for tuition for a summer workshop at the
Invermark Piping and Drumming School
Schenectady, NY
Christopher Baum
for bagpipe lessons with award winning
solo pipe instructor Derek Midgley
Monmouth County, NJ
Pamela Crane
for field and archival supplies & specialized testing kits
for work on the Thomas Means Site archaeological dig
with the Maine Ulster Scots Project
Freeport, ME
Round 2
Merida McGarry
for participation in the National Championships
on July 16-21 in Boston. This is after utilizing her
2023 scholarship to compete and become the
United States Eastern Regional 10 & Under 12
Highland Dance Champion
Banner Elk, NC
Katherine Levasseur
for attendance at the BATD Conference on Sept 28 & 29 in Hawaii
where she will take the BATD Associate-level Scottish National exam
to advance her teaching qualifications
Hinesburg, VT
The 2nd round of our 2024 Scholarship season is underway
and is for events that occur during the latter part of the year.
The deadline for applications for that round will be June 15, 2024.
Anyone may apply for a Scholarship, even if they have applied in a previous period.
Preference will be given to those who have not received a Scholarship before.
The Saint Andrew's Society of Maine offers scholarships to support the study and advancement of Scottish culture and industry. The program is designed to provide financial assistance to individuals who are pursuing academic or practical training in various areas related to Scottish heritage. These areas of study include, but are not limited to, dance, music, language, history, archaeology, kilt-making, and weaving.
The scholarship program aims to foster a deep appreciation and understanding of Scottish culture and its significant impact on the world. By supporting individuals who are committed to developing their skills in these areas, the Society hopes to contribute to the preservation and promotion of Scottish traditions and heritage.
Successful applicants will be selected based on their academic or practical achievements, as well as their dedication to Scottish culture and industry. The scholarship awards are intended to cover tuition fees, books, and other related expenses. Recipients will be expected to use their scholarship funds to further their education or training in their chosen area of study.
The Saint Andrew's Society of Maine is proud to offer this scholarship program and encourages all those with an interest in Scottish culture and industry to apply.
Click below for scholarship application and guidelines:
Please send scholarship applications to:
Saint Andrews Society of Maine
Attn: Scholarship Committee
PO Box 128
Brunswick, ME 04011-0128
or email them (in PDF format) to: SASME.ScholarshipCommittee@gmail.com
Deadlines
As there are varying times of the year when studies take plase, please note there are two deadlines for scholarship applications:
February 15th
June 15th
If you have any questions or concerns for the committee, please email them or leave a phone message at 833-727-6378 x804 (that’s 833-SASME-78 x804), and someone from the committee will get back to you as soon as possible.
Thank you, and good luck to all the applicants!
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