The Clan MacCallum-Malcolm Society of North America is excited to announce a Scottish Heritage and Performing Arts Scholarship project that we would invite you to be a part of. Our clan motto is In Ardua Tendit and this translates to: He who attempts difficult things. There are very few activities that demonstrate this motto quite like the competitive pursuits of the great highland bagpipes, or highland dance (Scottish Drumming coming soon). These activities demand discipline, commitment, hard work, and perseverance in order to succeed. We as a cultural organization would like to promote these types of activities and the character traits they promote. One of the biggest challenges that cultural preservation organizations face is keeping and attracting interest from the younger generations. It is the hope of this committee to provide support to students in these fields.
Our Goal: To provide two $500.00 Scholarships to high performing youth (18 or Younger) to attend the Ohio Scottish Arts School. These awards will be presented based on the recommendation of camp instructors (one highland dance candidate/one highland bagpipe candidate) after a week of instruction. As funds allow, we would also like to include a scholarship opportunity for Scottish Drumming.
To provide one $500.00 Scholarship in memory of Christian G Malcolm Kehm U.S.M.C. Memorial to a high performing youth (18 or Younger to attend the North America Academy of Piping and Drumming in Banner Elk, North Carolina. This award will be presented based on the recommendation of camp instructors (one highland bagpipe candidate).
We also plan to present one $250.00 Scholarship award to the Grade1 Piper of The Day of the Chicago Highland Games. This award will help offset the tuition cost of the Ohio Scottish Arts School, The North American Academy of Piping and Drumming, or Winter Storm in Kansas City. It is also our goal to present a traveling trophy inscribed with the name of The Piper of the Day at the Chicago Highland Games. This Trophy will be displayed at the Clan Tent.
We are reaching out to you because of your vested interest in the highland Arts. Please consider a tax deductible sponsorship donation to help us reach our goal. We have created two tiers of sponsorship opportunities and would like it if you would consider supporting us.
Alexis and Charles Kehm have joined the Clan MacCallum-Malcolm Society of North America to provide scholarships in memory of their youngest son, Chris, who was the light of their lives. He was a Piper, US Marine, sailor, divemaster, member of the SCV, airboater, 3rd year Engineering student and a brother to all who worked with him at Bell South. Chris put a lot of living into his 32 years!
Sponsorship Options:
Tier #1: Gold Level Sponsorship
- $50.00-$99.00 Donation
- Includes Certificate of Appreciation (Gold Level)
Tier #2: Platinum Level Sponsorship
- $100.00 or Above Donation
- Includes Certificate of Appreciation (Platinum Level)
- One Year Membership ($25. Value) Newsletter Subscription
- Clan Scholarship Coin/Medallion
Thank you for considering a donation to our scholarship program. There are several ways to contribute:
- GoFundMe Scholarship Page.
- PayPal: Donate online via Paypal, Credit Card or Debit Card.
- Check: If paying by check, please send to:
Neil D. McCallum
Secretary/Treasurer
ATTN: Scholarship Donation
2225 Keyes Ave
Madison, Wisconsin 53711
If you have any questions or would like to make a donation, please contact Clan Vice President Mike McCollum at yooperhighlander@gmail.com.
