EXTENDED STUDY AWARDS POLICY

Amended and approved – November 20, 2008

 

 

1.                   The awards are called the Bulkley Valley Community Arts Council Extended Study Awards.  The purpose of the awards is to assist full time study in literary, visual or performing arts at Canadian institutions.

 

2.         Any resident of the Bulkley Valley may apply to the Council in writing. The letter should contain information about studies undertaken, plans for future education or training and, if applicable, samples of the applicant's work.  References or other information may be included. Application deadline is March 31.

 

3.         The Council or a designated committee will evaluate the submission and determine the amount of the award, if any.  The evaluation will consider such factors as financial need, quality of work and educational plans of the applicant. If a number of applicants meet the criteria, the committee may resort to a lottery to determine the successful applicant(s), maximum two per year.

 

4.                   A maximum of $ 3000.00 (total among all applicants) is available each year.

 

5.                   The award must be claimed by the recipient within thirty (30) months from date of the award.

 

6.                   After receiving proof of registration at a recognized school, the Council will give the award.  A recognized school is normally considered to offer degree programs in the applicant's field of interest or that offers prerequisite courses leading to a degree in the field.

 

7.                   The Council also considers applications for financial assistance from literary, visual or performing artists so they may attend summer schools, workshops or other training programs.  The letter of application should adhere to the requirements outlined above.  The evaluation of these proposals is also outlined above.

 

8.         The recipient of an award may not change his/her course of study from the original application upon which the committee based its award; (i.e. if you applied for and received a vocal music bursary you may not expect to receive your bursary to study philosophy or dance or photography, even though they may be ‘arts’ related activities.)

 

9.         The Council may under exceptional circumstances grant an award to a prospective student who would not otherwise qualify.