National
Youth Choir of Scotland
Information
about Support for Payment of Course Fees.
You are encouraged to pursue ways in which you can obtain assistance with the payment of course fees. It will take a bit of effort on your behalf but it is worth it - assistance with course fees is out there but you can only get help if you try. Some possible points of contact are:-
1) Local authority Education /Community Arts and Leisure Departments
2) Educational Trusts
3) Universities and Colleges
4) School Funds
5) Rotary Clubs/local businesses
6) Charitable Trusts
The most important thing when applying to organisations is to be very positive. There are a number of good things you can mention:
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You have been auditioned and accepted from a large number of applicants. |
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You have been accepted for a National Youth
Organisation. |
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You are representing your School/University/Area/District at a National Level. |
Don't forget that when you are asked how much
NYCoS membership costs, to include the cost of transport from your area to the residential course.
If you are asked to provide the name of a contact person within
NYCoS, then refer to Ian Mills, General Manager, NYCoS, Mitchell Library , 201 North Street, Glasgow G3 7DN
The following information is correct at time of publication and is based on experience from past years.
Council
Name
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Aberdeen
City Council
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Grants Officer, Education Department, Aberdeen City Council, Summerhill Education Centre, Stronsay Drive, Aberdeen, AB15 6JA
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Aberdeenshire
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Mrs Angela Morrison, Aberdeenshire Council, Finance-North, St Leonard’s, Sandyhill Road, Banff, AB45 1BH. To be eligible to apply to any Trust administered by this authority, an applicant’s permanent residential address must be in one of the former counties of Aberdeen, Banff or Kincardine. |
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Angus
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Mr Craig Clement, Head of Educational Services, Angus Council, County Buildings, Market Street, Forfar DD8 3WE
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Argyll and Bute
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Individual applications to be directed to Mr W Young, Development and Environmental Services, Kilmory Castle,
Lochgilphead. Thereafter they are delegated to the following local offices for consideration in consultation with local
councillors.
Bute and Cowal - Mr G MacKenzie, Corporate
Services, Eaglesham House, Mount Pleasant Road, Rothesay PA20 9HH:
Helensburgh & Lomond - Ms L Smillie, Corporate Services, Scotcourt House, 45 West Princes Street,
Helensburgh. G84 8BT :
Mid -Argyll, Kintyre & Islay - Ms D Forsyth, Dalriada House, Lochnell Street, Lochgilphead PA31 8ST:
Oban,Lorn and the Isles - Mr K MacDonald, Corporate Services, Lorn House, Albany Street, Oban PA34 4AW
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Clackmannanshire
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Mr Sandy Wilson, Head of Education and Lifelong Learning,
Clackmannanshire Council, Lime Tree House, Alloa FK10 1E. A contribution may be made towards expenses.
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Dumfries and Galloway
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Dumfries & Galloway Council, Dept for Community Resources, 118 English Street, Dumfries, DG1 2DE. Up to 50% grant. |
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Dundee City
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Mr Norrie
Colston, Arts and Heritage Manager, Dundee Contemporary Arts, 152
Nethergate,
Dundee. DD1 4DY .
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East Ayrshire
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Mrs Catherine Martin, Principal Admin Officer, Support to Communities, Educational and Social Services, East Ayrshire Council HQ, London Road, Kilmarnock. KA3 7BU
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East Dunbartonshire
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We have been advised that no funding will be available from April 2006. For further information, contact The Education Service, Boclair House, 100 Milngavie Road, Bearsden G61 2TQ. Individual schools may be willing to support their pupils. |
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East Lothian
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Ms Margaret O'Connor,
Manager, Cultural Services, East Lothian Council, Council Buildings,
Haddington,
East Lothian, EH41 3HA. Grant towards course fee and travel grant.
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East Renfrewshire
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Mr Jim Clarke, Registration Services, East Renfrewshire Council, Council Headquarters,Eastwood Park, Rouken Glen Road, Giffnock, G46 6UG.
NYCoS applies for a block
grant which is then used to support those who attend state schools within
East Renfrewshire. Usually 50% of fees paid.
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City of Edinburgh
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Mr Eric
Dickson, Grants Administrator, City of Edinburgh Council, Wellington Court,
10 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh. EH1 3EG.
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Falkirk
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Mr Grant
Carstairs, Corporate Policy, Falkirk Council, Municipal Buildings, Falkirk. FK1 5RS. Only
applicable to school pupils.
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Fife
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Only one application per
year allowed. Max grant £250. Apply to Mr James Douglas, Voluntary Services
Officer, Fife Council Community Services, Fife House, North Street,
Glenrothes.
KY7 5LT
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City of Glasgow
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NYCoS applies for a block
grant which is then used to support school pupils and students within
Glasgow City Council area.
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Highland
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Apply to Area Education Manager for the area in which you attend school/live.
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Inverclyde
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Head of Support for Learning, Educational Services, 105 Dalrymple Street, Greenock PA15 1LY. Parent to apply in writing - applications dealt with on individual basis. Maximum £130 support available on 'first come first served' basis.
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Midlothian
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Apply to Director of Education.
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Moray
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Apply to Jean-Anne
Goodbrand,
Admin Planning and Resources, The Moray Council, High Street, Elgin. IV30
1BX
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North Ayrshire
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Martin Rainey, Principal Officer (Resources), Educational Services, Cunninghame House, Irvine KA12 8EE.Tel 01294 324 424.
50% for pupils attending
state school in the council area. This is invoiced directly by NYCoS.
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North Lanarkshire
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Dr John O’Keem,
Head of Quality Development Service, Municipal Buildings, Kildonan Street,
Coatbridge. ML5 3. Assistance towards course fees.
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Orkney Islands
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Mrs Penny Aberdeen, Adviser (Expressive Arts),
Orkney Islands Council, Department of Education and Recreation
Services, Council Offices, Kirkwall. KW15 1NY. Substantial grants including
travel.
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Perth and Kinross
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The Administrator, Perth & Kinross Grants Direct, 2 High Street, Perth. PH1 5PH
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Renfrewshire
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Director of Education and Leisure Services, South Building, Cotton Street, Paisley PA11LE
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Scottish Borders
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Director of Lifelong Learning, Council Headquarters, Newton St Boswells, Melrose TD6 0SA. Up to 50% of fees may be available.
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Shetland Islands
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Apply to The Head of Education Services, Hayfield House, Lerwick ZE1 0QD
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South Ayrshire
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Mr John
Leitch, Co-ordinator of Instrumental Music, Music Library, Queen Margaret Academy
Campus, Dalmellington Road, Ayr. KA7 3TL
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South Lanarkshire
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Maureen Bridges, Arts Education
Co-Ordinator, South Lanarkshire Council, Education Advisory Service, Hope Street, Hamilton ML3 6AF. Within available resources, 50% of course fees to those in full time education resident within South
Lanarkshire.
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Stirling
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Ms Margaret Doran, Head of Services to Schools, Stirling Council,
Viewforth, Stirling. FK8 2ET
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West Dunbartonshire
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Mr Neil
McKechnie,
Education Services Manager, West Dunbartonshire Council, Garshake
Road, Dumbarton. G82 3PU. 50% grant - send letter of offer of membership
with application.
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West Lothian
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Arts and Cultural Services Manager, Lindsay House, South Bridge Street, Bathgate EH48 1TS. 50% grant available following confirmation of acceptance of course.
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Western Isles
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Mr Donald W. Morrison, Arts Officer, Liniclate Education Centre, Benbecula HS7 5PJ
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It should be noted that a local authority may change its policy on offering financial support. There is no common policy across local authorities.
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2)
Educational Trusts
It is worth asking your council about Educational Trusts. These have been in existence for some time and may be a throwback to the old shires which were in operation before Regionalisation in 1976. They will usually carry the name of the old geographical boundary and only award grants to those resident within the original area. Such trusts are often independent of the authority but have authority representation on the board of trustees. Educational Trusts that have supported recently include Ayrshire Educational Trust, Lanarkshire Educational Trust, Roxburghshire Educational Trust, Stirlingshire Educational Trust.
3)
Universities and Colleges
Some past members have been funded by colleges, universities or individual faculties within a university. You could approach the Bursar's Department, Secretary to the University, the Alumni Fund or your Faculty Dean for information. Universities that have supported in the past include Heriot Watt University and Stirling University.
4)
School Funds
Many individual schools have funded members in the past. This money has come from parent's associations or funds available to the school from the local authority for extra curricular activities. Ask your principal teacher of music or your head teacher.
5)
Rotary Clubs/Local Businesses
Some rotary clubs and individual businesses have supported past members. You should try to make a personal contact before writing with your application.
6)
Charitable
Trusts
There are a number of trusts throughout the country who will support individuals for music courses. A source of information is the Scottish Trusts Guide which you should find in the local library. Trusts who have supported in the past include Banker's Benevolent Fund, The Bridgeton Burns Club, Clackmannanshire Arts Forum, Glasgow Ayrshire Society, Gordon Arts Forum, Lanarkshire Educational Trust,
Holywood Trust, Caroline Fitzmaurice Trust and The Princes Trust.
All forms of support notified to NYCoS will be acknowledged in the concert programme.
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