Scotland Community-Macdonell Scholarship Award

The Scotland Community-Macdonell Scholarship Award is presented to high school seniors residing in the Scotland Community in Potomac, Maryland. The recipients demonstrate academic achievement, leadership, service to others, good citizenship and promise of success. The purpose of the award is to acknowledge young people who have contributed service to the community and to help develop their skills for future leadership.

The award was established in 1997 by the members of Saint Mark Presbyterian Church in Rockville, Maryland in honor of their founding pastor The Reverend Dr. James G. Macdonell on the occasion of his retirement. Dr. Macdonell was a leader in the effort to save the Scotland neighborhood from being overtaken by the residential expansion of the 1960’s and he has been a tireless worker and advocate for the community. Dr Macdonell’s deep commitment to the Scotland community and his love of young people make this award a fitting expression of appreciation.

The award is made annually and the recipient(s) will be chosen by a committee of representatives from Saint Mark Presbyterian Church and the community. The recipient(s) will be honored at the annual Scotland community picnic held in August and the funds will be made available directly to the recipient’s school of choice.

Applicants for this award:

* Must reside in the Scotland Community and be a senior in high school.
* Must complete an application form and supply a copy of their unofficial high school transcript and two letters of recommendation (One should be a current teacher or school counselor and the other from someone who knows about the applicant’s academic achievement, extracurricular activities and community service. It should NOT be a relative).

Nominations from the community are encouraged:

Applications are available in the Winston Churchill HS College/Career Center and the Scotland Community Center or may be obtained from the Saint Mark Presbyterian Church website at http://www.saintmarkpresby.org/pagelocalmission.html

Applications must be sent to:

Kay Haynes, Local Mission Elder

Saint Mark Presbyterian Church

10701 Old Georgetown Rd

Rockville, Maryland 20852

Khaynes28@comcast.net