The Pipers' Gathering Scholarship Application
25th Anniversary Scholarships!
This year we’re fortunate that, in addition to our regular scholarships, 2 generous parties have agreed to completely fund attendance for one attendee each.
KaiCe and John Burton are celebrating both their 25th wedding anniversary and the 25th anniversary of the Pipers' Gathering. They have sponsored one scholarship that covers registration, room, and meals for one participant for the full weekend.
The Phyllis and Martin Dow Memorial Education Trust have also provided funding for one attended that also covers registration, room, and meals for the full weekend.
In the selection process for both, emphasis is placed on a piper (any type) who is new to the Gathering who is looking to connect with our community and share their experience with others.
General parameters for application are here
Contact us by email here
The Van Jackman Memorial Scholarship
Kenneth “Van” Jackman was a medical doctor by profession who enjoyed a life-long interest in piping. In addition to Highland pipes, he enjoyed playing both Scottish and Northumbrian smallpipes. Van was a founding member of “Ceilidh Connection”, a Scottish smallpipes group in Rochester, New York. He loved learning from the best teachers and always endeavored to help others to benefit from what he learned. Before he died in August, 2010 he made a request that his instruments, music and recordings accumulated over the years be made available so others could continue to use and benefit from them.
The Pipers’ Gathering was the grateful recipient of parts of this collection and has established the Van Jackman Memorial Fund to honor both his avid interest in piping and his pursuit of quality education for pipers. In 2011 a generous donation from the Bagpipe Society allowed the furtherance of the aims of the Van Jackman Fund. The Pipers’ Gathering has used these funds to provide scholarships to the event.
About Tuition Scholarships for The Pipers' Gathering
This year we are offering four (4) tuition scholarships in association with the Van Jackman Memorial Fund. Consistent with the mission of The Pipers’ Gathering, scholarships are made available to pipers first. Preference will also be given to first-time attendees.
Eligibility
The Tuition Scholarships are open to all musicians regardless of age or ability, except for:
– Any person who has received a scholarship from The Pipers’ Gathering in the three previous years, or
– Past and present members of the Board of Directors of The Pipers’ Gathering Inc. and their immediate families, or
– Persons attending as vendors, vendor assistants, and their immediate families
Terms
1. The Scholarship is valid only for The Pipers’ Gathering event in the year of the award.
2. The student shall register for The Pipers’ Gathering as soon as possible after the award notification is received, but not later than July 10.
(Please note that Pipers’ Gathering attendees who are under 18 require a guardian to be in attendance at the event. Scholarship monies apply to attendees’ expenses only)