Ken Graham Educational Scholarships

Scholarships are awarded annually to individuals seeking degrees from institutions of higher learning in the United States and abroad to further their knowledge in areas related to Scottish history, culture, and traditions. The Society encourages young people of Scottish ancestry to apply for a scholarship to pursue Scottish related degrees; however, awards are not limited to young people or those of Scottish ancestry.

The application period for the 2027-2028 academic year has now opened and we are accepting applications until our deadline of March 1, 2027 .  

Please note the following guidelines prior to applying!

• We anticipate awarding one or two scholarships in the amount of $1500 for the 2027-2028 academic year.  For universities within the United States, scholarships will be paid directly to the educational university or college to assist in defraying the cost of tuition or course fees. Exceptions will be considered only when fully justified.  For student attending foreign institutes of higher learning, payment will be made directly to the recipient, with conditions as determined by the Society.

• Applicants are required to support their application with two letters of recommendation from school principals, teachers, or faculty members, as appropriate.  Letters of recommendation are due by March 31, 2027.

• If requested, applicants must be willing to attend an interview with the Ken Graham Educational Scholarship Committee either in-person or via teleconferencing.

• Scholarships will be awarded based on relevant study objectives and financial need. Race, gender, ethnicity, or religion of the applicant will not be considered in the award process.

• Preference will be given to residents of Williamsburg and the Hampton Roads, Virginia area. However, persons outside the area are also invited to apply.

• All scholarships must be utilized within a year after award.

• Applicants who have been tentatively selected must submit a letter from the educational institution showing their acceptance and enrollment/registration in that institution in a field of study or training directly leading to a degree with a major relating to Scottish culture.

• If requested, scholarship recipients must submit a certificate or letter to the Saint Andrews Society from the institution confirming completion of that course of learning or semester and the grades awarded for which the scholarship was given.  Failure to do so will render the recipient ineligible for future scholarship consideration.

Applications must be submitted electronically via the Saint Andrew's Society of Williamsburg website.  Letters of recommendation can be submitted electronically to [email protected] or in hardcopy to PO Box 533, Williamsburg, Virginia, 23187.