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Ken Graham Educational Grants

The educational purpose of the Ken Graham Educational Grants is to provide financial support toward the study and instruction at schools or training courses located in the United States and the United Kingdom in an area of Scottish culture; such as but not limited to piping, drumming, Clarsach (harp), Scottish Dance, Gaelic language. Only applications relevant to the training in or the study of Scottish culture will be considered.

We are pleased to announce that the application period for grants for calendar year 2027 has now opened!  The application period for grants will close on March 1, 2027.

Please note the following guidelines prior to applying!

• Grants will be made directly to the training institution, organization, or (if necessary) to the applicant's parents (if applicant is a minor) to assist in defraying the cost of tuition or course fees. Exceptions will only be considered when fully justified.
• We anticipate awarding one or two grants in the amount of $250 for 2027.
• Applicants are expected to support their application with letters of recommendation from school principals, teachers, or other community leaders.
• If requested, applicants must be willing to attend an interview with the Ken Graham Educational Grant Committee, either in-person or via teleconference.
• Grants 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 grant 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 grants must be utilized within a year after award.
• Recipients who request future grants from the Society will either submit a certificate or letter stating completion of the course or training or attend a Society function to address their course of study.  
• Failure to follow these guidelines will render a recipient ineligible for consideration for future Society grants.  

All applications must be submitted electronically using the form below.  Letters of recommendation may be submitted electronically to [email protected] or via hardcopy to PO Box 533, Williamsburg, Virginia 23187.

 

Grant Application Form

By completing this form, you attest to the veracity of your application and that acceptance is contingent upon review by the SAS-W Board

Personal Information

Name
Address
Are you currently employed?

Family Information

Home Address (if different from above)

Heritage

Do you have Scottish Ancestry?
Do you have a relative who is a member of St. Andrew's Society of Williamsburg?
Do you have a relative who is a member of any other Scottish Organizations?

Academic Info

Are you currently attending High School or College?

Personal Details

Certification

By affixing your electronic signature below, you hereby certify that the information contained in this Application Form is complete and correct to the best of your knowledge, and pledge to provide further information needed to complete your application upon request.
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