Types of Scholarships

Academic Scholarship(s). Given per year in the amount of $1,000. The applicant must have a 3.0 GPA or greater for last year of study (College Freshman: use HS grades). High School applicants must have a B average or greater. The application must include a photocopy or PDF to verify academic performance. Scholarship award is not limited to a particular field of study but a preference will be given to academic endeavors that reflect the goals of the Society.

Celtic Arts and Music. An applicant must have an interest in pursuing studies in Celtic Arts. The scholarship should assist the applicant in learning Highland Dancing, Bag Pipes, drum, harp, and fiddle. Any related activity will be considered. Awards may be given each year in the amount of $300 each.

Performing Group Donation(s). This is a financial award and is given to Celtic music performing groups such as pipe and drum bands, choral groups, etc. Recipient groups will be identified as containing members of Clan Henderson Society. Applications must include detailed information about the group, including its genre of music, number in the group, where the group performs, any charitable groups they support and the overall age of the group. The amount of the award will be $500.

Template for Scholarship Application

REQUIRED INFORMATION

Name:
Mailing address:
Email address:
Age on Dec 31, 2019 (must be under 26):
Do you or a member of your family belong to the Clan Henderson Society? If yes, what is their name and CHS member #. This will not influence the award. It is needed for administrative purposes.
Type of Scholarship applying for (choose one–description below):

Academic Scholarship

Celtic Arts and Music

Describe who is providing the instruction, what is being purchased or where the competition will take place.
In one or two paragraphs, describe why this scholarship is important for you. Include what you think it will allow you to do that might not be possible otherwise (attach as a statement).
Affirm that you have read the goals of the Clan Henderson Society (found at clanhendersonsociety.org and agree with them.

IMPORTANT: Please include a picture of the applicant.

Notes

Applicants may apply for a scholarship Jan. 1st-May 31 each calendar year.
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.
Applications are reviewed by the Scholarship Committee in July 1 through Aug 15.
Make two (2) copies. Sent one to the RC for endorsement. Send one to: Mark Henderson, 204 Beagle Gap, Waynesboro, Va. 22980, , 540-221-4642
Note: the Scholarship committee will not act until the RC endorsement has been received.

You do not have to be a CHS member to apply for a scholarship.

2018 Awards

The Ohio Scottish Arts School says, "Thank You!"

President of the Ohio Scottish Arts

School, Debbie Doty), sent a nice letter to the Clan Henderson Society, thanking Doug Henderson and the entire Henderson group for the $500 gift to the school...this year and in years past.

Henderson Hall Plantation

As always, the $500 Clan donation to the hall is not only greatly appreciated, but will be used to keep it moving in the right direction. In 2019, we will be purchasing a trolley to bring people from Marietta. Each Tuesday, the Valley Gem, a local riverboat, will be bringing tourists from the hall down the Ohio River unloading passengers at a newly built dock next to our property. It is our goal to continue to develop the hall into a tourist destination and share the rich history of the Henderson family that built this magnificent home and developed the surrounding area.

I know how much you have supported us in the past and if not for folks such as yourself, we could not be doing the things we are doing today. It is difficult at times as it is rewarding to keep such an old historical building preserved and open. We rely heavily on contributions such as the Clan's to do so.

Thank you,

Randy

Youth Scholarship Award

(originally Chief's Youth Award)

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

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

Types of Scholarships

Template for Scholarship Application

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Henderson Hall Plantation

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Thank you,

Randy