Saint Andrew's Society Scholarships
Scholarship Sponsored by Saint Andrew's Society of Washington, DC
Scholarship Application — Required Materials and Submission Instructions
Overview
Provide the items listed below with your completed application. Each element is required for the file to be considered complete.
Required attachments
1. Two recommendations: Obtain evaluations from two individuals familiar with your academic performance or work history. Each reference must be sent directly to the committee chairman by the person writing the recommendation (i.e., referees should forward their letters themselves).
2. Genealogical documentation: Supply genealogical evidence demonstrating Scottish birth or descent. Be thorough but concise.
3. Personal statement/essay: Submit an essay that addresses all of the following:
- What are your long-term life goals, and how will the proposed program of study help you achieve them?
- What experiences or influences shaped these goals?
- Why did you choose the institution where you are (or plan to be) enrolled?
- One year after finishing your planned program, what do you expect to be doing?
- Where do you see yourself ten years after completion?
4. Additional item for Hughes Hallett Scholarship candidates: Applicants for the Hughes Hallett Scholarship for Research in Applied Economics must also provide a short abstract of their proposed research or program. Write it for a general educated audience and explain how the work would help clarify or address current economic policy issues. (This abstract is required for consideration for the Hughes Hallett Scholarship.)
Submission instructions
- Send all required attachments (items 2, 3, and 4) via email to scholarshipsaintandrewsociety@gmail.com.
- Recommendations (item 1) should be sent directly to the committee chairman by the referees themselves.
- For the attachments you send personally, put your full name and the attachment number (2, 3, or 4) in the email subject line so materials can be identified easily.