Scholarships
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Scholarship Brochure/FAQ Online | PDF | MS Word
Scholarship Application Online | PDF | MS Word
What scholarships are available for Cwrs Cymraeg 2010?
The Naomi Mergenthal Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually to a promising student of Welsh language who is 22 years of age or younger. The scholarship covers full tuition, including a shared room and board, at the residential rate. Travel costs and optional extra expenses are not covered. Students who have not previously received the Mergenthal scholarship may apply.
The Barckley Scholarship is for the applicant with the most compelling reasons for both attending the Cwrs and needing financial aid. The recipient is chosen from the general pool of scholarship applicants. It is a partial scholarship.
Cymdeithas Madog also awards several partial scholarships annually, the amount of each scholarship depending on the number of applicants and the amount of funds available each year.
How do I apply for a Cwrs Cymraeg scholarship?
You may submit an application online (quickest), or mail one.
- Complete the online application form. OR
- Print, complete, sign and mail an application to the Scholarship Cordinator. OR
- Write the Scholarship Cordinator for an application form.
Do other organizations and societies award scholarships for attendance at Cwrs Cymraeg?
Yes. Cymdeithas Madog participates in a matching scholarship program with many local Welsh societies and other organizations. We will match the scholarship contribution of local Welsh groups, educational institutions, or other non-profit organizations up to a determined amount. Contact your local Welsh society, school, or organization to see if it is willing to cooperate with Cymdeithas Madog to fund a scholarship.
What is the closing date for submitting a scholarship application?
Scholarship applications must be submitted online or postmarked by April 10, 2010. Letters of support must also be postmarked by April 10, 2010.
Does submission of a scholarship application reserve a place for me on the course?
No. To reserve a place, you must register for Cwrs Cymru Deg and send the required deposit of £100.00 (GBP - pounds sterling) to the Cwrs Cymraeg Registrar, either by mail or through online payment. Only after students have registered for the course and have submitted a deposit are they eligible to be considered for a scholarship.
Is my deposit refundable if I am not awarded a scholarship?
Yes. If you are not awarded a scholarship and cannot afford to attend otherwise, you may request a full refund of your deposit within 30 days after the offer is made.
Please notify the scholarship chair of your decision to accept or not accept a scholarship offer within 2 weeks of the offer.
If for any reason you cannot come to the cwrs after accepting an offer, please notify the scholarship chair immediately.
Your deposit will not be refunded after you accept a scholarship.
Do I need a letter of recommendation?
Yes. For your scholarship application to be considered complete, a person who knows of your interest in the Welsh language must write a letter of recommendation on your behalf and send it directly to the Scholarship Coordinator, postmarked by April 10, 2010. If you are applying for a matching scholarship, your sponsor must send a letter directly to the Scholarship Coordinator confirming the amount of money to be pledged for you.
Who could write a letter of recommendation?
The writer should know of your interest in Welsh. Typically, letters in the past have come from teachers, clergy, and fellow members of local Welsh societies. Relatives have written also, but this should be a last resort.
Does Cymdeithas Madog give scholarships for research, travel to Wales, or any other activity besides attending the weeklong intensive Cwrs Cymraeg?
No. Although we may think other projects are worthy, we have funds to support study on our course only. We cannot fund any other projects or study on any other Welsh course.
How does Cymdeithas Madog fund its scholarships?
Funding for the Cymdeithas Madog Scholarship Program comes from various sources, including grants provided by the National Welsh American Foundation, contributions by local Welsh societies and private donors, and from Cymdeithas Madog itself. Cymdeithas Madog established a Scholarship Endowment Fund to increase its ability to award scholarships.
I have another question about scholarships that isn't answered here. Whom should I contact?
Cymdeithas Madog’s Scholarship Coordinator:
Rebecca Redmile
1 Coed-Y-Moeth Road
Aberbargoed
Gwent
Wales
United Kingdom
CF81 9DR
- Contact Scholarship Coordinator - Rebecca Redmile
- Contact President of Cymdeithas Madog - Ceri Jones
- Scholarship Endowment Fund
- "How do I get Cwrs Cymraeg to come to my area?"
- Join the Cymdeithas Madog email list
- Contact Registrar - Rebecca Redmile will respond to your email. She will also address general questions and concerns in the Discussion Group pages.
Discussion Group
The Cwrs Cymraeg Discussion Group (hosted by Google) is for this year's registered learners only. As information becomes available, pages will be added about such things as:
- Curriculum placement
- Travel arrangements
- What to bring
- Local conditions
- Invoices
Cwrs participants are welcome to discuss matters related to the Cwrs.