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"From a timid child who was afraid to go on stage to a confident, well-adjusted Grade Ten student who excels in public performance, my son Christopher has benefitted enormously from the Doug and Debbie Hall Scholarship Program. He is now looking forward to a career in music, and the choice of where he lives will depend on the availability of a good pipe band."
Susan Rodgers, mother of pipe band drummer, Christopher Rodgers.
Available Scholarships:
Excellence Scholarships
To maintain the burgeoning instructional program in bagpiping and drumming, and to expand the scholarship offerings to include Highland Dance, Step Dance and other performing disciplines, Excellence Scholarships become paramount.
Excellence Scholarships can be funded in one of two ways.
1) A $500 commitment provided annually by the donor.
2) A One-Time $10,000 contribution.
The one-time $10,000 commitment for a scholarship ensures that $500 in annual scholarships will be offered in perpetuity.
The $10,000 one-time contribution will be pooled with other Endowed Funds and continue to appreciate over time. None of the principal dollars contributed to the fund can be touched and only a maximum of up to ninety per cent of the interest on the principal can be used. This ensures that at least 10% of the annual interest on the principal will be rolled over and will continue to grow year after year, providing much needed long term security for The College of Piping.
The College of Piping currently is seeking support for 20 Excellence Scholarships
5 Bagpiping, 5 Drumming, 5 Highland Dancing and 5 Step Dancing at $10,000 per scholarship. They will recognize outstanding students.
To inquire about contributing to an Excellence Scholarship or the application process, please call 1-877-BAG-PIPE or E-mail us at info@collegeofpiping.com
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Doug and Debbie Hall make their homes in Cincinnati, Ohio and Springbrook, Prince Edward Island. They have had a long affiliation as donors, students, and advisors to The College of Piping. They have chosen to become the patrons for The College of Piping Pipe Band. Doug and Debbie recognize the importance of the role of music in children's lives. They believe strongly that the personal development of a child is impacted positively through group activities. Therefore, they have made the generous decision to help Island youth share in the experience of being part of The College of Piping Pipe Band.
Criteria for Applicants
Scholarship recipients will be youth between the ages of 8 and 18 years.
A resident of Prince Edward Island.
Each student must give serious consideration to joining The College of Piping Pipe Band once they are musically capable.
A Scholarship includes
A one-hour weekly group lesson will be offered during The College's teaching calendar from September through June.
A one-hour monthly band practice from January to June.
Use of a practice chanter or drum pad and sticks.
What is expected of a scholarship winner
A thank you letter for the patrons must be prepared by the recipient. This should be prepared by December 1st of each year and delivered to The College.
Recipients will be expected to attend classes and practices regularly.
Recipients must demonstrate a commitment to learning.
Value of a Scholarship
The total value of the scholarship is approximately $500.
How to Apply
The scholarship packages are available at The College of Piping, 619 Water Street East, Summerside, 902-436-5377 or 1-877-BAGPIPE (224-7473).
Doug & Debbie Hall believe that all of the hopes and dreams we have for our children are within our grasp. All we have to do is reach out to them and believe in them.
Doug and Debbie generously reach out to Island youth through the Doug and Debbie Hall Pipe Band Scholarship program. It's goals are:
- To inspire Belonging through performing and working with others.
- To inspire a sense of Accomplishment through learning achievements.
- To inspire Fun & Excitement through music performance.
- To inspire Leadership through personal and group competitions.
As the patrons of The College of Piping Pipe Band, Doug and Debbie Hall have made it possible for hundreds of Island youth to experience and enjoy the power of music. In so doing, they are providing inspiration for parents of all ages to stand up, reach out and make a difference in the lives of our children.
Doug and Debbie Hall Excellence Scholarship
This scholarship was set up by Doug and Debbie Hall and is awarded to a student who has shown excellence in their discipline, or a student who shows the potential of excellence in their discipline. There are eight scholarships in total; two in Highland Bagpiping, two in Highland Snare Drumming, two in Highland Dancing and two in Step Dancing.
Doug & Debbie Hall believe that all of the hopes and dreams we have for our children are within our grasp. All we have reach out to them and believe in them.
Doug and Debbie generously reach out to Island youth through the Doug and Debbie Hall Pipe Band Scholarship program. It's goals are:
- To inspire Belonging through performing and working with others.
- To inspire a sense of Accomplishment through learning achievements.
- To inspire Fun & Excitement through music performance.
- To inspire Leadership through personal and group competitions.
As patrons of The College of Piping Pipe Band, Doug and Debbie Hall have made it possible for hundreds of island youth to experience and enjoy the power of music. In so doing, they are providing inspiration for parents of all ages to stand up, reach out and make a difference in the lives of our children.
Congratulations to the 2007 winners of The Doug and Debbie Hall Excellence Scholarships:
Bagpiping - Stewart Rogers
Bagpiping - Nyall Savidant
Snare Drumming - Courtney Fitzgerald
Snare Drumming - Logan Doyle
Highland Dancing - Laura Johnston
Highland Dancing - Hayley Porter
Step Dancing - Maria Brown
Step Dancing - Reilly Doucett
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The Harry W. MacLauchlan Memorial Scholarship Program is awarded annually to an outstanding young international piper or drummer who is interested in being an Artist In Residence at The College of Piping and Celtic Performing Arts of Canada based in Summerside, Prince Edward Island.
 The Harry W. MacLauchlan Memorial Scholarship is a one-year Artist In Residence Internship for young pipers or drummers who seek to make a career as a teacher or performer. The bursary will cover the expenses of tuition and accommodation for a period of up to one year. In addition, the recipient will be entitled to earn a modest stipend for acting as an interning teaching assistant.
An international appeal for suitable applicants will be advertised through the regular network of piping/drumming industry publications as well as through The College of Piping advertising and marketing initiatives. Future recipients of this Scholarship may apply for consecutive one-year scholarships but will be required to submit their name in competition with other potential candidates.
The late, great Harry W. MacLauchlan was a legendary Prince Edward Island business man. From early beginnings on the family farm in Stanhope, PEI, Harry MacLauchlan became an entrepreneurial leader in various sectors of the Island economy.
There are well-known tales of Harry MacLauchlan’s first business ventures selling ducks and berries at the age of ten and opening a general store and buying and shipping lobsters by the age of twenty. His subsequent ventures included pulpwood, heavy construction, tourism, golf, cable television, oil and gas distribution and real estate.
MacLauchlan’s community involvements touched on many aspects of Island life, including sports, health care, politics, local community improvement and heritage. He was a tireless fundraiser for many worthy causes across Prince Edward Island.
Marjorie MacLauchlan, wife and lifelong business partner of Harry MacLauchlan, created this scholarship in recognition of Harry's pride in his Scottish heritage and his belief in The College of Piping's mission of "inspiring excellence in Celtic performing arts through quality educational programming".
Candidates interested in applying for the Harry W. MacLauchlan Memorial Scholarship are asked to contact:
Scott MacAulay,
Director of The College of Piping
619 Water Street
Summerside, PEI
C1N-4H8
902-436-5377
scott.macaulay@collegeofpiping.com
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The College Of Piping Scholar's Program
The College of Piping Scholar's Program is a one-year Artist In Residence Internship for pipers, drummers or Highland dancers who seek to make careers as teachers and performers. The bursary will cover the expenses of
tuition and accommodation for a period of up to one year. In addition, the recipient will be entitled to earn a modest stipend for acting as an interning teaching assistant.
Candidates for this scholarship can be from Canada, the United States of America, from Great Britain or from any one of the British Commonwealth countries.
Candidates interested in applying for The College of Piping Scholar's Program are asked to contact:
Scott MacAulay,
Director of The College of Piping
619 Water Street
Summerside, PEI
C1N-4H8
1-902-436-5377
1-877-BAG-PIPE
scott.macaulay@collegeofpiping.com
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The Munro Family Scholarship
The Munro Family Scholarship was established in 2000 by Penelope Munro in honour of her family and their history on Prince Edward Island. The scholarship is awarded annually to a deserving student enrolled in The College of Piping Highland Snare Drumming program. The recipient must be a resident of Prince Edward Island and be in at least their second year of studies. The student must demonstrate a commitment to their art.
Congratulations to the 2007 winner of the Munro Family Scholarship:
Ashley Brockway, Summerside, Prince Edward Island
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The Dr. Bill Barnett Scholarship
Dr. Bill Barnett is a College Of Piping Summer School student who makes an annual trek to the Summerside from Monroe, Louisiana. Dr. Bill created this scholarship for a piping student who has shown excellence in their discipline and who would best benefit from weekly private instruction in addition to their weekly group lesson.
Congratulations to the 2007 winner of the Dr. Bill Barnett Excellence Scholarship:
Alli Walker of Summerside, Prince Edward Island
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The Margaret MacAulay Memorial Scholarship
 The Margaret MacAulay Memorial Scholarship was established by the Margaret Rose Chapter of the I.O.D.E., based in Hamilton, Ontario. Margaret MacAulay, late mother of The College of Piping Director, Scott MacAulay, was a long serving member of the I.O.D.E. in Hamilton. This scholarship was created as a means of celebrating her life and her love of all things Scottish.
Congratulations to the 2007 winner of the Margaret MacAulay Memorial Scholarship:
Jonathan Gallant of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
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Marion Riehl Scholarships
The Marion Riehl Scholarships are awarded annually to five Highland dance students at The College of Piping and Celtic Performing Arts of Canada in Summerside, Prince Edward Island. The intention of the Marion Riehl Scholarship is to encourage young people to study and participate in the ancient art of Highland dance.
Marion Riehl created these scholarships in recognition of her family's Scottish heritage. Both Mrs. Riehl's mother's and father's ancestors came from Scotland and settled in Prince Edward Island. Her mother, Jennie (Simpson) Humphrey, was a descendant of William and Janet (Winchester) Simpson, who were the very first settlers of Cavendish in 1790. Their log cabin was built by a pond in what today is the Green Gables Golf Course in the National Park.
The Marion Riehl Scholarships recognize excellence in Highland dancing and are awarded to The College of Piping Highland dance students who attain the most points at the Summerside Highland Gathering in the following levels:
Beginner
Novice
Intermediate
Prince Edward Island Open
Premier National Competiton
The 2007 Winners of the Marion Rhiel Scholarships are:
Beginner:
Novice:
Intermediate:
PEI Open:
Premier National:
This year it was divided between three dancers: Lacey Fischer, Sydney Phelan and Haylea Porter
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The College of Piping "Inspiring Excellence" Travel Grant
The “Inspiring Excellence” Travel Grant provides a subsidy to outstanding achievers so that they may attend international competitions to further their professional development as performers to the highest level.
The mission statement of The College of Piping reads “Inspiring excellence in Celtic Performing Arts through quality educational programming.”
In keeping with The College’s mission this “Inspiring Excellence” Travel Grant has been created.
Applicants must be pipers, drummers, step dancers and/or Highland dancers who are students in good standing of The College of Piping for the preceding two years and have demonstrated outstanding abilities, commitment and dedication to their chosen discipline.
There will be one travel grant awarded annually.
The grant will not exceed $3,000.
Eligible costs will include, airfare, accommodations, entry fees and a per diem for meals and out of pocket expenses related to attendance at the international competition.
The deadline for applications for The College of Piping “Inspiring Excellence” Travel Grant is March 1, 2008.
The inaugural winner of The College of Piping “Inspiring Excellence” Travel Grant Award will be announced on March 31, 2008.
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The Ernest Shaw Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 1999 by Penelope Munro to honor the memory of her father, the late Ernest Shaw. The Shaw lineage can be traced back to the late 1700's when the first families arrived from Scotland on Prince Edward Island.
This scholarship is awarded annually to a deserving student enrolled in the bagpiping program. The recipient must be a resident of Prince Edward Island and be in at least their second year of studies. The student must demonstrate a commitment to their art.
Congratulations to the 2007 winner of The Ernest Shaw Memorial Scholarship:
Jacob Gallant, Hunter River, Prince Edward Island.
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