The Greater Washington Ceili
Club
The Greater Washington Ceili
Club
(last updated Apr 05, 2008)
The Frankie Kennedy Memorial Scholarship was established to honor the memory of a wonderful Irish musician whose contributions to Irish culture were much appreciated by the members of GWCC. The scholarship is intended to provide financial assistance to individuals who fall under one of two following options. Option A: the individual has successfully competed in the United States and will travel to Ireland to participate in a major competition. Option B: the individual has successfully enrolled in a structured learning experience from a recognized institute or instructor in Ireland. The scholarships can be awarded throughout the year to accommodate various competitions and educational programs.
The following rules apply to both options:
1) The application process is open to any individual who is a member, or the child of a member, in good standing, of the Greater Washington Ceili Club. Applicants must complete the Frankie Kennedy Memorial Scholarship application process set forth in paragraph 6 below, and submit it to the GWCC Board, along with other required documents, at least 45 days prior to planned departure for Ireland. Applications may be submitted electronically or to P.O. Box 1703, Silver Spring, MD 20915-1703.
2) The amount of the scholarship will be up to $500 per student, depending on the availability of funds.
3) Upon return to the U.S., each scholarship recipient is expected to submit a short report about the travel/competition or learning experience to the GWCC Board of Directors. [This is more commonly known as a 'thank you' note.] This report can also be in the form of an article for the GWCC newsletter In Step.
4) Each scholarship recipient is invited to perform at a mutually agreed upon venue for the GWCC community. [This usually occurs as a short piece at one of the monthly ceilis or at another club function. The date, time and length of the performance will be mutually agreed upon and is usually done within the year following the award of the scholarship.]
5) All award decisions will be made at the discretion of the GWCC Board of Directors and will be decided by a quorum vote at the board's monthly meeting. All board decisions will be final.
(updated March 2008)
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Linda Fitzpatrick
or Beth Curren vie email to
scholarship@GWCC-online.org
The Greater Washington Ceili Club (GWCC) Irish Cultural Experience Awards have been established to award grants of up to $300 to active club members in good standing, who wish to travel to Ireland to participate in a structured learning experience from a recognized instructor or institution. The experience must encompass course, class, workshop or research activities related to Irish culture, society or history.
Preference will be given to GWCC members who are studying in Ireland for the first time. Club officers and board members are not eligible for travel grants while holding office. Announcements concerning the application process and awards will be published in the GWCC newsletter.
Recipients must be able to document their activities with receipts, letters acceptance notices or written material. Upon return, recipients will be expected to share their experience with club members at an appropriate venue to be agreed upon by the GWCC Scholarship Committee.
Awards will be given throughout the calendar year (January through December). Funds are subject to availability. Funds not distributed to an applicant will be returned to the GWCC Scholarship Fund.
Applicants must fill out a travel grant application form (link) and submit it to the GWCC Board electronically, or to P.O. Box 1703, Silver Spring, MD 20915-1703, at least 45 days prior to planned departure date for Ireland. Applicants will be notified by the board's decision by mail.
All award decisions will be made at the discretion of the GWCC Board of Directors and will be decided by a quorum vote at the board's monthly meeting. All board decisions will be final.
(updated March 2008)
For information, contact Jane Twomey or Linda Fitzpatrick at
scholarship@gwcc-online.org.
Greater Washington Ceili Club Irish Cultural Experience Travel Grant Application Form