Joining the STCA

The Scottish Terrier Club of America is dedicated to the pedigree dog and adherence to sound principles that enable this wonderful breed to flourish. We encourage your support and involvement as we strive to engage with breeders and owners in this pursuit.

STCA Member Benefits:

  • Education and Mentorship
  • Access to Health Trust Fund Research, Grants, and Library
  • Research Pedigrees and Registry of Merit Titles
  • STCA leaders in conformation, performance, and companion events
  • Membership roster to stay connected with fellow STCA members around the world
  • Access to the STCA Breeder referral service and free listing at the STCA website
  • Access to 20 Regional Club affiliation nationwide for local specialty shows and events
  • Participation in Junior Showmanship sponsorship, grants and scholarships
  • The Bagpiper Magazine, National WrapUp newsletter and STCA broadcast emails
  • Participation in national and regional legislation efforts with attendance at conferences
  • Opportunities to rehome Scottish terriers in need and to serve on STCA committees

  • Membership fees are $30.00 per year for Individual membership, and $40.00 per year for Family membership (husband and wife; parent and off-spring; or two persons residing at the same address)

  • Total Junior Membership fees are $15.00 per year

  • A one time initiation fee of $30.00 per membership unit is payable with this application or any reapplication for which a membership has lapsed for more than one year.  There is no initiation fee for Junior Membership.

  • Total fees due with this application are $60.00 for Individual membership or $70.00 for Family membership and $15.00 for Junior Membership

Applicants whose completed applications and supporting documents are received on or before THREE WEEKS PRIOR TO THE BAGPIPER deadline will have their names published in the next Bagpiper. Current Bagpiper deadlines are – January 30, April 15, July 15 and October 15.

NEW membership application process!  Effective with Bagpiper #3 2023 the previous 8 week period for membership input is reduced to 30 days from the date of mailing of the Bagpiper, for membership input as to applicants. Moneys will be refunded if the application not approved.

This STCA New Membership Application link contains instructions and the following application forms for printing, filling out and mailing:
Application Form, STCA Code of Ethics to be signed by applicant and 2 copies of  the Sponsors Forms.

For your Sponsors convienience, they may opt to fill out the following Online Sponsor Form:

Online Sponsors Questionnaire Form

  • STCA Membership Sponsor's Questionnaire. 2 Sponsors are required. Each Sponsor (first and second sponsor) please fill out and submit.
  • STCA members (two sponsors are required for each applicant) MUST KNOW the applicant, their knowledge and consideration of the breed, their breeding and selling practices, and their treatment of dogs. To be considered for members, an applicant must: a. Have demonstrated adherence to the policies as described in the STCA Code of Ethics b. Be sponsored by TWO current STCA members in good standing from TWO SEPARATE HOUSEHOLDS who have known the applicant for one year The STCA member sponsoring the applicant must: a. Have had ongoing interaction with the applicant for one year. b. Be willing to provide accurate information on the questionnaire and additional information or clarification as requested c. Not sponsor an applicant in their immediate family, nor anyone who lives in the same household. d. Not be related to the other sponsor or live in the same household as the other sponsor. If this is a family membership application, all family members must be covered in these questions. If one is accusative, and the other is not, please state that fact. a. Have demonstrated adherence to the policies as described in the STCA Code of Ethics b. Be sponsored by two current STCA members in good standing from two separate households who have known the applicant for one year. The STCA members sponsoring the applicant must: a. Have had ongoing interaction with the applicant for one year. b. Be willing to provide accurate information on the questionnaire and additional information or clarification if requested by the STCA Board of Directors. c. Not sponsor an applicant in their immediate family, nor anyone who lives in the same household. d. Not be related to the other sponsor or live in the same household as the other sponsor. If this is a family membership application, all family members must be covered in these questions. If one is active, and the other is not, please state that fact.
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    Questions? Contact STCA Membership Chair via email: membership@stca.biz