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How to Apply: Scholarship Award

 

Eligibility requirements

  • You must be a graduating high school student (or equivalent) planning to attend full time study in an arts-related program
  • Funding is awarded upon acceptance into a full time arts program (such as visual art, digital art, creative writing, music, dance, theatre, and film)

 

How do I apply?

Please refer to our Scholarship Award Policy (below) for application requirements. Include your full name, address, and contact information (phone/email) in your application.

Applications may be mailed to: BVCAC, Box 3971, Smithers, BC V0J 2N0, or emailed to infoatbvartscouncil [dot] com.

Deadline: April 30th

Scholarship Award Policy

Amended and approved November 20, 2008

  1. The awards are called the Bulkley Valley Scholarship 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 April 30th.
  3. The Council or a designated committee will evaluate the submissions 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).
  4. A maximum of $ 1,500 (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 issue the award to the recipient. A recognized school is normally considered to offer degree programs in the applicant's field of interest, or 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.
  9. The Council may under exceptional circumstances grant an award to a prospective student who would not otherwise qualify.