Various groups and individuals that support the aims and objectives of the Gaelic College have established bursaries to assist students.
Only registered students qualify to apply.
On your Application, please indicate if you wish to receive the Bursary Application Form.
Please note: The deadline to apply for bursaries is June 1, 2010.
THE MIKE MACDOUGALL MEMORIAL BURSARY:
A scholarship of $250, sponsored by the Cape Breton Fiddlers' Association, for a fiddle student from Nova Scotia.
CLAN DONALD BURSARY:
Three $300 bursaries awarded if student falls under the following criteria: (1) Recipient must show a reasonable level of interest and ability in their chosen. (2) Financial need is a consideration and (3) In the case of more than one applicant qualifying equally for the bursary, preference will be given to the applicant with a connection to Clan Donald or any of the septs of Clan Donald.
AL CAMPBELL BURSARY:
A $350 bursary for a student from Victoria County whose main interest of study is Cape Breton Fiddle, Weaving, or Gaelic Language.
THE MARY JOHNSON BOEHL MUSIC BURSARY:
A scholarship of $450 available to a youth from Victoria County whose primary interest is in tradition Cape Breton or Celtic Music.
THE NORTH SHORE GAELIC BURSARY:
Two $200 Gaelic Language scholarships awarded with preference being given to Cape Breton students.
THE BETTY SKINNER BURSARY:
A $200 bursary, sponsored by the South Haven Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers, awarded to a Victoria County student majoring ( a minimum of three hours a day) in Weaving.
THE BRENDAN PATRICK LUCEY BURSARY:
Established in late 2004 after visiting the College, this bursary, valued at $300 US, is awarded to a USA student attending the Gaelic College summer school. The bursary is not limited to specific interest or area and is a very welcome addition to our student support system.
CLAN GUNN MEMORIAL BURSARY:
A $200 Memorial Bursary donated by Clan Gunn Society of Nova Scotia awarded to a student registered in a youth program studying Highland Dance and/or Gaelic.
GAELIC COLLEGE FOUNDATION BURSARY:
This bursary covers tuition only for a live-in student to attend two of the youth sessions during the 2007 Summer School.
MAJOR SIR TORQUAIL MATHESON BURSARY:
Provided by the Winnipeg Foundation, this scholarship in the amount of $400 is available to any Canadian Student attending the Gaelic College.
ALEXANDER CLARK NORMAN BURSARY:
The late Alex Norman, who had been a fiddle student here, left a provision in his will for a scholarship to be awarded to a Nova Scotia Student studying Cape Breton Fiddle.
THE SKIP DARCY BURSARY:
Established by this lady after she attended an Elderhostel session here, this bursary valued at $300 will be awarded to a student to further studies in any of the dance programs offered during Summer School.
HIGHLAND HERITAGE CLARSACH BURSARY:
A $200 bursary for a youth student from the Atlantic Provinces, majoring in Celtic Harp.
THE JOHN ALLAN CAMERON BURSARY:
This bursary was created by the very generous Festival Volunteer Drivers' Association who wished to express their respect and appreciation to the "Godfather of Celtic Music" – John Allan Cameron. Bursaries were awarded in 2006 and 2007 to assist Cape Breton students attending the Gaelic College. Even though the Celtic world has lost a great spokesman, John Allan is still promoting his beloved Celtic roots through this bursary. Three more bursaries are offered in 2008 (covering tuition, room and board) to Cape Breton students and are not limited to any specific discipline.
THE ALEX CURRY MEMORIAL BURSARY FOR BAGPIPE:
A $500.00 bursary provided by the international Clan Currie Society and named for the famed Cape Breton piper, Alex Curry. This bursary is available to any deserving piping student and comes with no eligibility restrictions. The Gaelic College Bursary Selection Committee will make the decision on the recipient of this generous award with special attention to the student's interest and need.
THE JOHNNIE MACDOUGALL FIDDLE BURSARY:
This $50 (2 - $25 prizes to most improved fiddler for session 1A and 1B) bursary was inspired by the legacy of Johnnie MacDougall (born and raised in Cape Breton with a passion for Cape Breton fiddling), when two of his great grandchildren began playing the fiddle. As a 70th birthday present to Johnnie MacDougall's son this annual bursary was born. This bursary is designed to support young beginning fiddlers who are attending their first or second year of fiddling at the Gaelic College.
ST ANDREW'S SOCIETY OF DETROIT BURSARY:
2 $300 bursaries are available to any student attending the Gaelic College majoring in Gaelic Language.
WILD ROSE BURSARY:
A new $500 bursary has just been received by the College. The generous donor has requested that this apply to Western Canada registered students. This bursary is available in 2010 and applies to a "youth, live-in" student registering for Sessions 1A, 1B, Com-1, Com-2 and Pilot and is not restricted to any particular discipline. As with all bursaries distributed by the College this is primarily based on the need of the student.