The Illinois Saint Andrew Society is pleased to sponsor this scholarship program which honors the legacy of R. Harper Brown, Illinois Saint Andrew Society Governor, Clansman of the year and co-Chair of the Kith and Kin campaign, which raised $7 million to build the newest wing of the Scottish Home. Harper believed that our Society will remain relevant and compelling to future generations by offering support to the brightest among our Scottish community as they pursue academic excellence. The purpose of this Scholarship Fund is to assist in defraying the cost of an American student’s study at a university in Scotland.

Eligibility

·         At least a graduating senior in high school with an acceptance and intention to attend university in Scotland or a student at an accredited American college or university looking for a study abroad experience.

Selection Criteria

·    Scholastic achievement

·    Potential for future activities that would make a contribution to the Illinois Saint Andrew Society and the greater Scottish community

·    Preference will be given to applicants who reside within 100 miles of the greater Chicago area

·    Preference will be given to ISAS members their children and grandchildren.

Application Procedure

·    A complete Harper Brown application form  should be returned as soon as possible in advance of your studies abroad.

·    Scholarship applications may be obtained above or by calling 708.447.5092.

·    Completed applications should be mailed to: Gus Noble, President, Illinois Saint Andrew Society, 2800 Des Plaines Avenue, North Riverside, IL 60546.

Applications will generally be reviewed and awards will generally be made twice per year subject to the student’s acceptance by the Scottish university of choice.

Brittany Davidson	Michael D. Cobb

Letter from a Harper Brown Scholarship Recipient Michael D. Cobb:

Scotland is incredible. While weather has taken a bit of time to adjust to, I'm thoroughly enjoying my experience over here. I've spent quite a bit of time talking with Scottish students learning about Scotland. I've realized even more how rich and unique Scotland's culture truly is. The Scots have created extraordinary inventions and significantly contributed to the development of individual nations, including the US.

This type of learning must be experienced - it is so much more vivid than I ever could have imagined from distant reading....Much of my learning, though, has been simply through speaking with Scots. I've had the opportunity to quiz them about anything and everything. It's been interesting to pick up on Scottish political ideas and opinions. It is a different world from what I've been used to, but I wouldn't trade my time over here for anything....

The Illinois Saint Andrew Society Scholarship Program

The successful candidate for the Illinois Saint Andrew Society Scholarship Program (ISAS-SP) will be a graduating senior at an American High School with intent to study at an American college/university OR a current student at an American college/university who is looking to complete his/her studies at an American college/university. Factors to be considered in the selection of the scholarship award may include: academic achievement and grades, areas of study, past and potential contributions to the ISAS and the Scottish community, letters of recommendation, financial need and other qualifications as the committee may choose.

Preference will be given to: candidates who are a member of the Society or the child or grandchild of a member of the Society, candidates who reside within 100 miles of the greater Chicagoland area, candidates who are willing to join the Society and are willing to offer something of potential value to the Society…time, talent or treasure.

The candidates should present their completed application forms to the selection committee in advance of their study. Appropriate announcements will be made of the scholarship availability, application deadlines and the scholarship grantees chosen.

Application Procedure

·    A complete ISAS scholarship application form should be returned as soon as possible in advance of your studies.
·    Scholarship applications may be obtained above or by calling 708.447.5092.
·    Completed applications should be mailed to: Gus Noble, President, Illinois Saint Andrew Society, 2800 Des Plaines Avenue, North Riverside, IL 60546.

Other Scholarships Available:

Clan Donald Scholarship of University Study in Scotland

$7,500 awarded for graduate study at a Scottish university. Application deadline February 2009 for the 2009-10 academic year.

Contact: Robert C. Galbraith
Secretary, Clan Donald Educational and Charitable Trust
1565 Lenora Drive
Pittsburg, PA 15237
(412) 367-3396

Clan MacLeod USA - Dunvegan Foundation

The Dunvegan Foundation does not grant scholarships directly to individuals. All scholarships are administered by the institutions for which they were established.

Saint Andrew's Society of the State of New York

In recognition of the benefits of higher education, the Society provides significant funding for two Scottish graduate students to study in the United States and two Scottish-American students to study in Scotland. The scholarship provides funds to a total of $20,000 to be used initially against tuition, then board, transportation, and other expenses.

Contact: 150 East 55th Street,Suite #3,New York, NY 10022. (212) 223-0748

Clan Campbell Educational Foundation Scholarship

Two newly established scholarships in memory of Hugh Moore and Jim Campbell will be given to qualified applicants annually in the amount of $1,000.  Applicants must be presently enrolled in a college or university, or have a letter of acceptance to a college or university in a program of at least two years' duration.   Contact:  Donald D. Campbell, CCEF Secretary, 4031 Ellicott Street, Alexandria, VA 22304-1011 for more details.

St. Andrew's Society of Washington, D.C.

The Donald Malcolm MacArthur Scholarship supports US citizens of Scottish descent in 3rd or 4th year college study or full-time graduate study in Scotland; stipend of $2,500; must reside or attend school within 200 miles of Washington, DC.

Robert Burns Scholarship

We are please to announce we are going to award three College Scholarships ($300, $100, $50) to College bound high school Graduates (Class of 2008).

Application Deadline: August 1st, 2008.  Winners will be selected by the Middle of August 2008. Funds will be delivered by the end of August 2008.

Application Eligibility Requirements/Description:
Open to all College bound High School Seniors (Class of 2008).

Application Description:
Submit a two (2) page typewritten paper about your Clan or a member of your Clan and how they influenced the history, growth, and/or culture of the United States. Applicants will be judged on content, style, and knowledge of Scottish History.

Judges:
Mike Dunlop, President New World Celts International
Bill Watkins,  Author, Historian, Storyteller, Poet, Folklorist
J. Scott McKechnie, Executive Director – Scottish American Center Minnesota, FSA Scot

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Crockett Scholarship for University Study in Scotland