SASSC SCHOLARSHIP and GRANT PROGRAM

The St. Andrew Society of Southern California accepts applications for scholarships to be awarded to men and women of Scottish decent, or who are active in some aspect of Scottish arts, culture, history or traditions of Scotland (such as Highland dancing or piping), and who are attending or will be attending an accredited college or university.

Scholarships will be considered on an annual basis to at least one applicant of Scottish decent and ancestry who has met these basic criteria:

- Active in an area of Scottish arts, history or culture such as Highland dancing, pipe band, Scottish athletic competition, or whose parents/grandparents are members of a Scottish society, including Clan societies.

- Enrolled in any accredited four year college or university.

- Resident of the five county area of Southern California.

- Demonstrates merit and/or financial need.

Scholarships will be based on a meritorious academic record, meritorious accomplishments in Scottish activities, and/or an identifiable need for financial assistance.  The Education Committee will assess each application and notify the applicants of their status.  Finalists may be asked to send additional information including, but not limited to, transcripts, lettersof recommendation, and financial aid notice from the educational institution.  In addition, applicants may be asked to come to an interview with the Scholarship Committee.  If distance or financial concerns make a personal interview impractical, a telephone interview may be substituted. 

Winners will be notified in writing and asked, whenever possible, to receive their award a the annual Feast of St. Andrew in December.

Applications for the 2008 Scholarships are due on or before October 31, 2008.

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for a grant, all applicants must first download and complete and sign the three page Scholarship Application and provide supporting documentation of enrollment in a qualifying activity as described above.  In addition, the Society asks that each applicant write a personal letter of introduction describing themselves, their field of concentration (major) and their relationship to the Scottish community in Southern California. 

Page 1 identifies the applicant and academic activities.  

UPDATE: The academic activities may be at any accredited two or four-year college or university.  (The form refers to a four-year school). 

Page 2 is a certification of financial resources.

Page 3 identifies the applicant's background.

The letter, completed and signed application, and any supporting documents are to be sent to:

     Marina Burgmeier

     953 S. Ramona Street

     San Gabriel, CA  91104

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