The St. Andrew's Society of
New Hampshire
ABOUT THE SOCIETY
About The Society
Promoting
Promoting Scottish Arts & Heritage
Scottish Arts & Heritage
St. Andrew's Societies were originally Organized during the period of
Scottish Immigration in the 19th Century in order to assist
needy Scots settling in their new Country. The Oldest of these Societies,
established on November 19, 1756, is in New York City.
Though the Society is named after the Patron Saint of Scotland,
St. Andrew's Societies are not religious Organizations,
Nor are they Affiliated with any Religion.
The St. Andrew's Society of New Hampshire was formed on May 9, 1983
as a Result of an Interest generated by the New Hampshire Highland Games,
and is a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit, Charitable Organization.
Primary Purposes
To preserve Scottish Traditions
To provide Educational Programs and Opportunities
for Members and the General Public
To provide Scholarships for Students pursuing
Scottish Performing and Cultural Arts
To provide Charitable Assistance for
Emergency Needs
Newsletter
The Thistle & Lilac is published four Times a year
and contains News of Scottish Happenings throughout
New Hampshire & New England,
including Information on Events and Topics of interest to its Members.
Members are Encouraged to submit material for Publication. 
These can be Recipes, Anecdotes, Travel Experiences,
Historical or Autobiographical Items,
as well as Reports of Events Attended or
Personal Achievements and Events.
Scholarships
Each Spring, through the Bertha MacDonald Scholarship Fund,
the Society awards Scholarship money to Students who are Seeking
to further their Abilities through Study and classes in the Scottish Arts.
The Scholarship committee reviews Applications from students
of all Disciplines of the Scottish Arts and
Designates awards based on stated Criteria
and the Amount of Money available for Distribution.
Money for the Scholarship Fund is raised from Donations, Raffles,
and Fundraising, plus Patron and Sponsor Membership Dues.
Growth of the Scholarship Fund allows for greater Award amounts
and increases the Numbers of Students that can benefit.
The Society has awarded a Total of well over $60,000 to
Over 350 Recipients over the past Twenty years. 
Winners frequently entertain at Society events throughout the Year,
allowing Members to see How these deserving Folks continue to Improve.
Charitable Assistance Fund
The Charitable Assistance Fund has been established to help those
whom Society Members feel are in need because of
Catastrophic, Personal or Financial Hardships. 
For Applications, please contact the Society. 

To Donate to the fund, send Contributions to the
SAS Charitable Assistance Trust,
in care of the St. Andrew's Society.

The Fund is administered by Citizens Bank.
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