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British Columbia Arts Council - Scholarship Awards

This program assists BC residents with full-time arts training costs after they finish secondary school.

The Scholarship Program, the oldest program of Council, provides funding of up to $6,000 per year to outstanding arts students studying at the post-secondary level. B.C. residents attending full-time studies in a fine-arts diploma or degree program at a recognized college, university, institution or academy, in any country, are eligible to apply. Half-day high school dance programs may also be eligible.

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Power of the Pen Creative Writing Contest

Presented by
The Hamilton Public Library and The Hamilton Spectator

Writers of short stories and poetry are encouraged to submit their works to the 32nd Annual Power of the Pen Creative Writing Contest. Entrants must be between the ages of 12 and 18 and be a resident of Hamilton, Burlington, Flamborough, Dundas, Ancaster, Stoney Creek, Grimbsy and communities within the outermost boundaries of those locations.

Prizes:

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The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant

Contributing to the success and development of emerging artists from around the world since 1955.

The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation grant is one of the most prestigious grants available to emerging figurative artists, as well as one of the most substantial. It is one of the longest standing, with an illustrious history of recipients spanning more than half a century. It is also unique in its scope, in that it is available to students and artists around the world.

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Alberta Arts Graduate Scholarship

Arts Graduate Scholarship

The Arts Graduate Scholarship encourages and recognizes Alberta students who have demonstrated outstanding abilities in the arts to pursue graduate studies in Alberta institutions and other institutions outside Alberta. 

Value:

Up to seven scholarships of $15,000 each are available for master level or equivalent level of study in music, drama, dance and literacy/visual arts.

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants must be:

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Yellowknife Community Foundation - Wally12Million Arts Fund

About

 

Established in 2014, the purpose of The Wally12Million Arts Fund is to support residents of the NWT pursuing post-secondary studies in fine arts or music.

Wally12Million is a solo project that Walter composed and performed, and is available on SoundCloud.

How much is available for this Student Award Fund?

$3000

Please note that award amounts vary year by year.

Who can apply?

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Edmonton Community Foundation - Alexandra M. Munn Scholarships and John & Andrea Wallin Awards

Student Awards

Financial circumstances shouldn’t be a barrier to post-secondary education. That’s why the Edmonton Community Foundation (ECF) offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to help students with financial need achieve their post-secondary goals.

Alexandra M. Munn Scholarships and John & Andrea Wallin Awards

  • For Edmonton area students ages 11 to 15 who demonstrate outstanding talent in classical music.
  • Awards range between $500 to $2,000.

Eligibility criteria

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Nova Scotia Talent Trust

The Nova Scotia Talent Trust believes in the creativity of Nova Scotians.

The Talent Trust is a registered charity that provides scholarships to Nova Scotians who demonstrate exceptional potential and commitment to become established artists in their chosen fields.

Our annual scholarships include theatre, film/new media, literary arts, dance, music, voice, circus arts, visual arts, and design.

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