In addition to the many scholarships, we also help fund various initiatives directed at growing and developing Scottish Country Dancing. Each year during Global Youth Week, we offer Development Fund awards to each to the 3 best proposals from Branches and Affiliated Groups in regard to how to further develop engagement of young people in the long term.
To learn more about funding opportunities please see below, and if you have further questions please get in touch with the RSCDS office.
The Jean Milligan Memorial Fund (JMMF) was set up in 1978 in honour of the Society’s co-founder.
Worldwide grants of up to £1,000 are offered to support new initiatives, innovation, creativity and outreach activities that further the aims of the RSCDS and can demonstrate benefit to their area, community or Branch.
Apply for one of these scholarships via JMMF Online application form.
The RSCDS Development Fund considers applications to further develop the worldwide knowledge, practice and spread of Scottish Country Dancing and the RSCDS, within its overall aims and objectives.
Apply for one of these scholarships via Development Fund application form.
This scheme offers financial assistance with travelling expenses in the following categories
Applications from organisers (Branch, Committee or Teachers’ Association) should indicate how financial support from the fund would fit into the overall budget and must be submitted at least six months in advance of the proposed activity.
Usually only one award in each category is made annually.
Apply for one of these scholarships via International Teacher and Musician Development Scheme application form.
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