Scholarships

As an alternative to fundraising some people apply for scholarships. There has been a myth recently that people are being offered scholarships on the spot by scouts or Lynne, this won't be true! EVERYONE new must apply in writing, to keep things fair.  In every welcome pack there are now forms to apply. Last your AMTC announced 'Project Dream Repair', a program to help those with a real need to attend convention - if you are struggling check it out on the website. They are putting 10% of everyones fee's into scholarships to help people in real need!

So how did I get my scholarship? 

Because I have attended convention before, and did well, I asked the UK director if I could try the UK version on AMTC to see if I could have similar success in my own continent. I have known several students who have been before, and they also applied. After they wrote to AMTC, those who could demonstrate that they had worked hard but had just had bad luck or couldn't take up offers because of personal circumstances, were given a second chance. We pay our own hotel and travel fares, and if we want extra bits like banquet tickets we pay for those, but the main fee is waived. Don't pay any attention to anyone who says they were simply handed a scholarship. If you have a real need be sure to ask!