The John S. Carasik Scholarship Fund is open to US citizens, preferably Clan members; who would go to Oban, Scotland to assist Museum Staff with the MacDougall Collection at Dunollie House, and to the Isle of Lismore to help with the Lismore Gaelic Heritage Museum.
Scholarships will be accepted year round, however, the deadline for each year’s scholarship is April 1st - with the Scholarship recipients being notified by April 8th.
The scholarship offered is for $1,000. This scholarship has been offered annually since 2006. The objective of this scholarship is to preserve clan history and culture while giving the recipients a first hand knowledge of our rich Scottish heritage.
The Scholarship Recipient will assist museum staff in researching, preserving and displaying historical artifacts. This scholarship will help defray a portion of the costs to those who show an interest in MacDougall and McCallum clan history and are willing to spend at least 7 days working on the Clan projects.
There is an ongoing need for assistance at the Isle of Lismore Gaelic Museum to research Clan history in the context of museum artifacts and recording oral history; to photograph and record townships on the Isle of Lismore; and to study and make connections between Lismore and the New World. The committee is looking for candidates who are adaptable, enthusiastic, have good work habits, and a positive attitude.
Applicants should be 21 years of age or older.
In approximately 500 words, discuss your educational background and goals, as well as your Clan interest or connection. Show examples that demonstrate your special skills, volunteer experiences, leadership qualities, extra curricular activities, and any other qualities you would like to share with the committee.
We will require a written report within 30 days on your experience, and it will be placed on the website upon your return.
This fund is established in memory of John S. Carasik who was an avid Scottish history fan and an enthusiastic supporter of the preservation of Gylen Castle in his short but fulfilling life.