John A. Nesbitt Scottish Arts Scholarship

The Nesbitt/Nisbet Society of North America
is proud to announce
in honor of our founding father
The John A. Nesbitt Scottish Arts Scholarship

The John A. Nesbitt Scottish Arts Scholarship (JANSAS) program of the Nesbitt/Nisbet Society of North America provides modest, $100, scholarships for beginning pipers, drummers, Highland dancers, harpists (clarsach) and fiddlers to attend a Scottish Arts program of their choice in order to further their interest and improve their talent. The JANSAS scholarship will be awarded each year in the amount determined at the N/N Society General Assembly Meeting. Decisions will be made by the Scholarship Committee in early May and only those applicants who have secured school admission will be considered. The scholarship grants will be sent directly to the school the student designates and must be returned to the Society if the class is not attended. Funds must be used as tuition and may not be used as competition entry fees, transportation, or lodging.

The criteria for eligibility for these awards are:

Participation in the program is open to any descendant of a Nisbet, no matter what the spelling of the name.
Recipient must have two letters of recommendation from accredited instructors/teachers.
Applicants must secure their own admission to the program in which interested.
Recipient must reside in North America, or study with an instructor in North America.
School-age applicants, through high school graduation: Must meet minimum age requirements for the program to which applying. There is no proficiency level restriction for applicants in this group. Both the applicant and the parent/guardian must sign application if the applicant is under 18 years of age.
Adult applicants: Are to be considered a "beginner," that is, be classified no higher than a Grade IV piper/drummer, intermediate dancer, or journeyman harpist (clarsach) and, in addition, have no more than five years experience.
Recipient of the scholarship must, on completion of their individual study, submit a written report, of their experience at the school, which will be published in the N/N Society newsletter, the I Byde It Times.

Decisions of the scholarship committee will be based on the applicant's objectives, commitment outreach, demonstrated proficiency, anticipated development and future goals. In making these awards, preference will be given to school age applicants.

Current members of the N/N Society Board of Directors and the Scholarship Committee and their descendents are not eligible.

Completed applications must be mailed to the Scholarship Chairman and postmarked no later than March 31 of the year it is to be granted. Recipients of the scholarships will be notified by registered mail by May 21, and also announced to the general membership at the AGM and in the following edition of the I Byde It Times.

Applications should be sent to:

Hal Nesbitt/Scholarship Chairman, 360 Jefferson Avenue, Port Ludlow, WA 98365

JANSAS APPLICATION

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John A. Nesbitt Scottish Arts Scholarship Application

Name___________________________________________________________________

Home phone: ____________________________ Cell: __________________________

E-mail: _________________________________________________________________

Address: Street ___________________________________________________________

City: __________________________________________________________________

State/Province: _________________________________ Postal Code: _______________

Describe your Nesbitt/Nisbet lineage__________________________________________

Scottish Art for which this scholarship is sought: ________________________________

How long have you been training in this area? __________________________________

Name current teacher: _____________________________________________________

'Teachers Address: ________________________________________________________

How long have you studied with this teacher? ____________________________________

At what level or grade are you now classified? _____________________________________

List any functions at which you have performed in the past year: ________________________

What is your immediate objective this year? ________________________________________

Do you participate in other Scottish cultural activities or Scottish performing arts?

_____________________________________________________________________________

Do you belong to a Scottish pipe band, dance ensemble, or other group, which performs on a regular basis? ___________________________________________________________

Name of group: _______________________________________________

For what purpose will you use the scholarship, if awarded? (i.e., school, workshop, lessons)__________________________________________________________________________

Name of the training program you plan to attend: _________________________________________

Name of School and Class: ____________________________________________________

School Address: ____________________________________________________________

City: _____________________________________________________________________

State/Province: _______________________________ Postal Code: __________________

Contact Person: ____________________________________________________________

Telephone: _______________________ E-mail __________________________________

Dates you plan to attend: ___________________________________________________

Tuition for program, or cost of each lesson: ____________________________________

Date payment for class is due: _______________________________________________

On separate sheet of paper, please write a short essay, not more that one page, to help the committee get to know you better. You may include any special honors, or personal accomplishments you have attained. Include a 4"x6" photograph of yourself performing in your chosen field.If awarded a scholarship grant, I will, to the best of my ability, complete my intended program of study and will send the committee as short written report of my experience. I realize this grant is to be used for educational purposes only. I will notify the committee and school immediately if I am unable to attend the training programs for any reason.

Applicant's Signature: ________________________________ Date: ________________

Parent/Guardian’s Signature:____________________________ Date:_________________

(If you are a minor Parent or Guardian’s signature.)

Note: Applicant must provide:

The original and three (3) copies of the applicationThe originals and

three (3) copies of the recommendation lettersThe original and

three (3) copies of your essay

Four 4"x6" photos of the applicant performing

These items should be sent to:

Hal Nesbitt

Scholarship Committee Chairman

360 Jefferson Avenue

Port Ludlow, WA 98365

Completed applications must be mailed to the Scholarship Chairman and postmarked no later than March 31 of the year in which the scholarship is granted. The recipients of the scholarships will be notified by registered mail by May 21, and also announced at the Clan Nisbet general membership meeting and in the I Byde It Times.

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