Scholarships
Saint Andrew’s Society of Maine
2025 Scholarship Recipients
Round 1
Eli Bickford, Henry Burtis, Anya Nohr, and Cian Nohr
for tuition for a summer workshop at the
Invermark Piping and Drumming School
Schenectady, NY
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
The deadline for scholarship application for the 2nd round is
June 15, 2025
All applicants should submit their completed paperwork,
postmarked by that date.
Be sure your paperwork is filled out completely.
If you have any questions about what does or does not need to be included on your paperwork, contact the committee at
sasme.scholarshipcommittee@gmail.com
The maximum award per person, per round is $1,000.
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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