Scholarships
Charles O. Gordon Memorial Scholarship
The House of Gordon USA awards a minimum of three scholarships per year through the Charles O. Gordon Memorial Scholarship Program to our youth (and the young at heart) who wish to further their tutelage in the Scottish Arts, including but not limited to: piping, highland drumming, highland dance, fiddle, heavy athletics, and Gaelic language study.
The House of Gordon USA began as a branch of the Scottish Incorporation of the House of Gordon, which was set up by the current chief’s father, Douglas Gordon, 12th Marquis of Huntly. Charles O. Gordon served as president of the USA Branch and also as president of the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games.
We reserve one scholarship for the Grade IV Junior Piper of the Day at the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games. Additionally, we will award at least two more scholarships as individual scholarship grants.
All applicants of at least ten years of age who are involved in learning a Scottish Art are welcome to apply for the Charles O. Gordon Memorial Scholarship for the Scottish Arts. We give the scholarships based on the need and commitment of the applicant.
You do not need to be a member or a descendant of a member of the House of Gordon to apply.
Application Information
Applications for 2024 are now open.
Deadline to receive applications is March 20, 2024.
In honor of Tartan Day, we will announce recipients on April 6th, Tartan Day.
The scholarship is given as a cash grant in an amount at the discretion of the Board of Directors but not to exceed $500.00.
All recipients must write an acknowledgement of receipt and a follow-up letter of their progress and/or experience in their chosen Scottish art for publication in the House of Gordon USA publication, In The House!
Please download the application and mail the complete application with picture and essay to:
House of Gordon USA
Charles O. Gordon Memorial Scholarship
10385 Kirk Lane
Keithville, LA 71047
Or email to scholarship@houseofgordonusa.org
