1. Each fiscal year Clan Mackay Society USA, Inc. (Clan Mackay) will award up to four scholarships in the amount of $200.00 each. Awards are payable to the recipient AND the school / teacher. If training has been completed, recipient will receive the award upon submission of receipts to the Treasurer.

2. Applicants must be dedicated to continuing their instruction and furthering their education in the field of Scottish arts which includes, but is not limited to, piping, drumming, dancing, athletics, Scottish related languages or general Scottish studies that promote the culture, customs, traditions and history of the people of Scotland, with particular emphasis on the Clan Mackay. Scholarships are given only for a specific training or educational opportunity that is to be specified in the application.

3. To be eligible, an applicant must have been an active member in Clan Mackay for a minimum of one year or, if a dependent by IRS criteria, a direct descendant of such an active member. Active membership will be certified by the Membership Secretary and determined following receipt of application for scholarship. Members of the scholarship committee and their descendants are not eligible.

4. Applications must be postmarked by July 1, 2008, for instruction started between January 1, 2008 and June 30, 2009.

5. Applications will be reviewed by the Scholarship Committee, which will make recommendation to the Executive Committee for approval. Recipients will be announced at the Annual General Meeting of Clan Mackay.

6. The Scholarship Committee will be evaluating an applicant’s interest in and dedication to Scottish tradition and accomplishments in chosen area of study.

7. Recipients must submit a report upon completion of their studies for publication in the Clan Mackay newsletter, The Mackay Banner.

8. For additional information or to receive application forms, you may write to:

Cheryl McKay, Scholarship Chair
5461 Poplar Drive
Monroe, MI 48161

Deadline for entry – July 1, 2008

Applicant’s Full Name_________________________________________________________

Address____________________________________________________________________

Telephone Number (___)_______________ E-mail Address___________________________

Age ______ U.S. Citizen (Circle): Yes No

Clan Mackay Member (Circle): Yes No

If applicant is a dependent by IRS criteria and intends to qualify as a direct descendant of an active member, please complete the following:

Relative’s Name______________________________ Relationship_____________________

Address____________________________________________________________________

Telephone Number (___)________________

Applied for a Mackay Scholarship Before? (Circle): Yes No

If "Yes", give date(s) of previous application(s): _____________ Amount(s) received: ____________

 Area of Study (Circle One)

Musical Areas: Pipes Drums Dance Harp Other (please specify) _________________

Athletics (please specify) ____________________________

Scottish-related Languages General Scottish Studies

If Scottish-related Languages or General Scottish Studies, give brief description:

 Location of Study: Must be for training or instruction. Scholarship is not for expenses incurred in competition. (Include brochure or web address if available)

Name of School/Instructor _____________________________________________________

Address____________________________________________________________________

Telephone Number (___)______________________

Date Class Begins _________ End _______ Total Estimated Cost of class _______________

We require a letter of reference from an instructor or someone qualified to judge your abilities. Please provide name, address, phone number and email address, if available.

Please provide a brief summary of previous training, competitions awards, and accomplishments. Attach additional sheets if necessary.

Postmark date on envelope ____________