NWC SCHOLARSHIPS

The New World Celts wishes to award the talents of those individuals or nonprofit organizations who demonstrate an interest in learning and promoting Celtic culture and heritage in our community. We offer scholarships and sponsorships for individuals and groups. Please find the application form that best suits your needs and follow the guidelines below. Forms may be mailed or emailed to your local chapter. To find the contact information for your local chapter, go to the Chapters tab at the top of the main screen and select from the drop-down menu.
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The application must be submitted to your local chapter only. Please select the chapter closest to you at the top of the application. Applications submitted to multiple chapters for the same request may be denied.
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All applications must include an essay with the following information
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Type of Celtic art the applicant participates in
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How the funds will be used
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Actual cost of items/fees applicant intends to use the funds for
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Letter of recommendation from mentor, teacher, or member. This can be excluded if the funds are requested by a school.
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Failure to provide the necessary information will result in the application being denied.
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Scholarships will be limited to a maximum of $250 each application.
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Annual maximum of $750 per individual.
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Sponsorships for individuals will be limited to a maximum of $500 each application. Annual maximum of $1,500 per individual.
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Sponsorships for groups/schools will be limited to a maximum of $1,500 each application. Annual maximum of $5,000 per group/school.
Individual Sponsorship Application
New Scholarship Application 2024
Mailing Address:
PO Box 21794
Sarasota, Florida 34276


Isabella and Sofia Hoover
are all going to the
June 2023
Ohio Scottish Arts
Dance School.

Lisa Moyett
We raised $2,400 for K9 Liberty Police dog & her trainer Lisa Moyett. Sponsorship money one for promotional material as she travels the state and helps other departments meets with the kids.

2023 Scholarship
Winner for
Tampa Bay Highland
Dance School
Brynn Passaro

2023 Scholarship
Winner for
Highland Dance
Shay O'Connor

2022 Scholarship
Winner for
Dance Lessons
Lily Anderchek

2022 Scholarship
Winner for Airfare &
Reg. for M.Reed
Memorial
Emily Bailey

2022 Scholarship
Winner for
Summer
Gracie Nelsen

2022 Scholarship
Winner for SRQ
Highland Games
Pierce Ginn

2022 Scholarship
Winner At
Burns Brunch
Serafina Colonesco
Kylee Sands

2022 Scholarship
Winner for
Summer
Irene Shuster

2021 Scholarship
Winner for Highland
Games Participation
John Pierce Ginn

2021 Scholarship
Winner for Scottish
Highland Dancing
Abigail Keener

2020
Scholarship Winner
Bethany Herkowitz
