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Offered by St. Andrew's Society of Washington, DC
Are you a post-secondary student of Scottish birth or heritage? If so, the St. Andrew’s Society of Washington DC Founders’ Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship is awarded to multiple post-secondary students of Scottish birth or heritage. Bear in mind that applicants from the United States must also hold permanent residence in the Mid-Atlantic Region (the District of Columbia, the States of Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina, West Virginia, and the Commonwealths of Pennsylvania and Virginia). Other evaluation criteria include an identifiable need for financial assistance, a meritorious academic record, and an indication that the proposed course of study will materially contribute to the applicant’s intellectual development and economic independence. Special attention will be given to applicants whose work would enhance public knowledge of Scottish history or culture.
If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.
St. Andrew's Society of Washington, DC, founded over 250 years ago, is a fraternity of Scottish descendants from around the Nation's Capital who celebrate Scottish culture and heritage. Their mission to "relieve the distressed" is fulfilled through charitable works through the Washington Scots Charity & Education Fund.
This scholarship is open to students meeting the below eligibility criteria.
College & Graduate Students
U.S. Citizens, Other
Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington DC, West Virginia
All applicants must be of Scottish birth or descent, and applicants from the United States must reside in one of the states listed above.
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