Clan Donald Foundation Scholarship Application Form
(this form for current dues-paying CDUSA member applicants only)
Applicant Information
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Applying for:
Audie Gammon Memorial Scholarship - $1,500 (≤ 18 yrs. old with at least 2 years ofexperience on the instrument; for Piping, Drumming, Celtic Fiddle instruction at anAccredited North American School. May be awarded a maximum of twice per applicant.
Forrest and Helen MacDonald Scholarships - $1,500 (for all areas of Clan Donald, Scottish, Gaelic, Celtic cultural study—Music, Dancing, History, Language,Archaeology. Limited to current Clan Donald USA members or their children <18 y). Maybe awarded a maximum of twice per applicant.
Ellice & Rosa McDonald Academic Scholarship - $5,000 one-time award (for Full TimeUndergraduate or Graduate Studies.) *See additional qualification requirements andadditional required application materials at the bottom of the Application Form.
How are you associated with Clan Donald USA? (Give the name of the Clan Donald USA member and your relationship to them – son, daughter, etc.)
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High School Information
Name of High School
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High School Address
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High School City
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High School State
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High School Zip
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Cumulative High School GPA
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High School Graduation Month/Year
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High School Honors/Awards Won
College Information
Name of College
College Address
College City
College State
College Zip
Major
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Type of Degree
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Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate
Certificate
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Did You Graduate?
Yes
No
In Progress
Cumulative College GPA
College Graduation Year
College Honors/Awards Won
Scholarship Essay and Supporting Details
Extracurricular Activities Participation (organized sports, clubs, church or civic groups or other organizations or activities)
Previous Training or Experience Applicable to Your Scholarship Request
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Why Are You Applying for the Scholarship?
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What/Where is your proposed course of study (Piping, Highland Dancing, Celtic Harp, Fiddle, Scottish/Gaelic/Celtic History or Language Study, Archaeology, etc.)? If it relates to and increases our knowledge of Clan Donald (in particular) and or Scottish/Gaelic culture (in general), it will be considered.
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How will the money be used (be specific)? Strong preference will be given to those who will use the money for their course of study, rather than for lodging, airfare, etc.
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If you, as a scholarship winner, were asked to make a presentation to Clan Donald. What kindof presentation would you make?
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Please attach three (3) letters of reference from individuals who would be able to attest to yourcharacter and expertise, as stated in this application, in the area for which you are applying.Your Clan Donald Sate Commissioner must read your application, approve it with theirsignature (below), & mail it to the Clan Donald Foundation Scholarship Director.
Additional Qualification Requirements for the Clan Donald Foundation Academic Scholarship:
In Addition to this form, applicants for the Clan Donald Foundation Ellice & Rosa McDonaldAcademic Scholarship MUST be a U.S. Citizen and be an active member of Clan Donald USA (orbe the child
The Clan Donald Foundation Ellice & Rosa McDonald Academic Scholarship is awarded for thestudy of Scottish Culture in any form, or for study at an accredited institution of higherlearning in Scotland.
This scholarship for Full Time Undergraduate or Graduate Studies is a one-time $5,000 awardmade to the student to be used for undergraduate or graduate tuition
Clan Donald Foundation Ellice & Rosa McDonald Academic Scholarship applicantsmust also submit the following:
Letters of Recommendation from both their Clan Donald USA State and Regional Commissioners.
Recent transcript of all high school and college courses attempted.
Letter of acceptance from the college or university where the applicant plans to enroll.
Applicants who are/will attend an institution not in Scotland must include a detailed course ofstudy at that institution to demonstrate how it pertains to Scottish culture.
Short biographical sketch describing past accomplishments and future goals/plans.
Mail entire application, including all supporting documents, as a single packet to:
Dr. Carl F. McAllisterClan Donald Foundation Scholarship Director1855 Kanawha TrailStone Mountain, GA 30087
Alternatively, completed applications including ALL supporting documents (only as PDF files)may be e-mailed to
c.feemac@gmail.com
Incomplete applications, or those received after the June 1 deadline, will not be considered.
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