Types of Scholarships
Academic Scholarship(s).
Academic Scholarships are awarded for college, graduate and other advanced studies. Applicant’s GPA must be B or better. Preference is for students who are majoring in Scottish or Celtic history and cultural arts or who are studying abroad in Celtic countries (Scotland, Ireland, Wales). Also, for those in other areas of study who, with their families, have been active in Clan Henderson, the Highland Games or other organizations/events fostering knowledge and appreciation of Scottish culture or traditions. Historically, these awards have been about $1000.
Celtic Arts and Music.
Celtic Arts and Music scholarships are awarded to students who are studying Scottish traditional arts like bagpiping, Scottish folk or highland dance, drums, harp, etc. These awards have been historically about $200-$300.
HIGHLAND SPORTS
Scholarships are awarded to youth who want to participate in athletics such as those featured at Highland Games like Caber Toss, Hammer Throw, Shot Put. New this year, these will also likely be about $ 200-300.
Template for Scholarship Application
Please see the page on the Scholarship App Info Page
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Affirm that you have read the goals of the Clan Henderson Society (found at clanhendersonsociety.com and agree with them.
IMPORTANT: Please include a picture of the applicant.
Notes
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Applicants may apply for a scholarship Jan. 1st-May 31 each calendar year.
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Applications must be endorsed by the Regional Commissioner by June 15. The RC forwards the award to the Vice President of the Members Scholarship Committee by July1. Mark Henderson will forward these to the treasurer by August 15. Checks will be written by Aug. 31.
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Applications are reviewed by the Scholarship Committee in July 1 through Aug 15.
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Make two (2) copies. Sent one to the RC for endorsement. Send one to: Mark Henderson, 204 Beagle Gap, Waynesboro, Va. 22980, hendo28@comcast.net, 540-221-4642
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Note: the Scholarship committee will not act until the RC endorsement has been received.
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The CHS Youth Scholarship Committee will select the awardees by July 15, 2022. Successful applicants will be notified and receive checks in early August, 2022.
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You do not have to be a CHS member to apply for a scholarship.
Youth Scholarship Award
Chairperson:MaryLane Henderson
Requested by the individual youth (under the age of 26) for recognition of specific talents in the fields of music, dance, culture. literature, history, academics or athletics (as supported by the Society's goals), this award is a certificate of recognition signed by the Society President and accompanied by a check for a specified amount that is determined by the Executive Board.
2016
HENDERSON Gavin Academics
HENDERSON James Edward Wallace Drumming
HENDERSON Meagan Scottish Highland Dance
LEE`Anthony Bag Piping
RYAN Gabrielle Celtic Arts
2015
CHATFIELD Susan Academics
DECHENT David Academics
FITE Evelyn Highland Dance
LEE Anthony Bag Piping
MARTIN Kendall Highland Dance
MILNER Erica Highland Dance
RYAN Gabrielle Academics
SOUTH Alexander Scottish Country Dance
SOUTH Ginger-Gabrielle Scottish Country Dance
2014
There were no applications submitted for 2014 Youth Scholarships
2013
HENDERSON Katrina Scottish Country Dancer
KILAN Zoe Athletics
MILNER Erica Highland Dance
MOORE Abigail Dancer, Royal Scottish Dance Society
SOUTH Ginger Dancer, Royal Scottish Dance Society
2012
CHATFIELD Colin Member Clan Henderson Society Bodyguard
MILNER Erica Highland Dancer
2011
MILNER Erica Highland Dancer
2010
MILNER Erica Highland Dancer
2009
HENDERSON Elisabeth Flutist
MILNER Erica Dancer
VENABLE Laura Dancer
2008
CRAIG Jacob Piper
CRAIG Joshua Celloist and Piper
MILNER Erica Highland Dancer
VENABLE Laura Highland dancer
2007
HENDERSON David Highland Dancer
HENDERSON Katrina Highland Dancer
HENDERSON Yvonne Highland Dancer
MILNER Erica Highland Dancer
VENABLE Laura Highland Dancer
2006
CRAIGJessica Fiddler
CRAIGJessica Fiddler
HENDERSONElisabeth Flutist
MILNERErica Highland Dancer
SHARPEAlexander Piper
SHARPEWilliam Henderson Fiddler, Piper
VENABLELaura Highland Dancer
2005
BRNICEVICAurora Piper
BRNICEVICLily Drummer
SHARPEAlexander Piper
SHARPEWilliam Piper, Fiddler
VENABLELaura Highland Dancer
2004
CRAIGJessica Sarai Fiddler
CRAIGJoshua Scott Piper
DONOVANCaitlin Piper
HENDERSONElisabeth Scottish Arts, Flutist
HENDERSONKathryn Flutist, Cellist
VENABLELaura Highland Dancer
2003
CRAIGJessica Sarai Musician
CRAIGJacob S., IV Piper
2002
CRAIGJacob Piper
DONOVANCaitlin Piper
DONOVANErin Fiddler
DONOVANShannon Flutist
HENDERSONCatherine Flutist, Country Dancer
HICKSGregory Piper, County and Highland Dancer
2001
CARTERChelsea Highland Dancer
CRAIGJacob Piper
HICKSGregory Piper and Highland Dancer
VENABLELaura Highland Dancer
2000
There were no applications received
1999
BALLERWilliam C. Piper
CARTERChelsea Dancer
HENDERSONSarah Dancer
HICKSGregory Piper and Highland Dancer
1998
BRETTLeslie Highland Dancer
CARTERChelsea Highland Dancer
HESTONPatrick Ala Piper
HICKSGregory Piper Highland Dancer
1997
HESTONPatrick Piper
KEIFERMatthew Piper
1996
MILESSharon Highland Dancer
1995
MILESKimberley Highland Dancer
1994
KEIFERMatthew Piper
WEYMOUTHSharon Highland Dancer
1993
KEIFERMatthew Piper
The St. Paul Travelers/Christian A. Garin Youth Award
Established through the receipt of matching funds from an employer, this award honors any individual or group who possess talent in the Scottish arts of music or dance and is presented to further this talent. It is awarded in the form of a certificate signed by the donor and the Society President. It includes a monetary award in the amount up to $1000 with the final award amount determined by the donor.
2008
Shadle Park High School Pipe Band
2007
Shadle Park High School Pipe Band
2004
Chelsea House Orchestra
The Estil H. Oliver Memorial Youth Scholarship
(No Longer Active)
2003
CRAIGJacob S., IVPiper
2002
VENABLELauraHighland Dancer