through the Charles O. Gordon Memorial Scholarship Program to our youth (and the young at heart) who wish to further their tutelage in the Scottish Arts including but not limited to piping, highland drumming, highland dance, fiddle, heavy athletics and Gaelic language study. One scholarship is reserved for the Grade IV Junior Piper of the Day at Grandfather Mountain Highland Games, two will be awarded as individual scholarship grants. The application process for 2013 will accept applications from November 1, 2012 and received no later than March 23, 2013. Announcement to be made April 1, 2012. All applicants of at least ten years of age who are involved in learning a Scottish Art are welcome to apply for the Charles O. Gordon Memorial Scholarship for the Scottish Arts. The scholarship is given based on the need and commitment of the applicant. You do not need to be a member or a descendant of a member of the House of Gordon to apply. The scholarship will be given as a cash grant in an amount at the discretion of the Board of Directors but not to exceed $500.00. All recipients must write an acknowledgement of receipt and a follow-up letter of their progress and/or experience in their chosen Scottish art for publication in the House of Gordon USA publication, In The House! Please download the application and post the complete application with picture and essay to: House of Gordon USA Charles O. Gordon Memorial Scholarship Or email to scholarship@houseofgordonusa.org CHARLES O. GORDON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS FOR 2013 We are pleased to announce that Maren Seul of Portsmouth, NH has named as one of our Charles O. Gordon Memorial Scholarship recipients for 2013. Maren is a 13 year-old Highland dancer who has represented the Eastern Region in the United States Inter-Regional Championships for the past three years. Maren shows determination and dedication to improving her skills as a Highland dancer and we wish her all the best in the coming year!
Michigan has been named as a Charles O. Gordon Scholarship recipient for 2013. Maria has spent twelve years dancing the Highland dance. She co-founded the Alma College Scottish Arts Society for which she served as Vice-President, and performed with the Kiltie Dancers, the college’s Highland dance troupe. She has passed the Associate’s, Member’s, and Fellow’s exams with the British Association of Teachers of Dancing. And she assisted in teaching young dancers under the guidance of nationally –acclaimed Highland dance instructor, Christie Freestone. Currently, she is studying for the rigorous Judges exam. We are happy to be able to assist her in her endeavors! The House of Gordon USA is proud to sponsor the annual Charles O. Gordon Memorial Grade 4 Junior Piper of the Day Award at Grandfather Mountain Highland Games where Charles had also served as president.
and a $250.00 scholarship.
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