Music Scholarships in Canada

Alberta residents who are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or protected persons may apply for graduate study in music, drama, dance, or literary or visual arts at the master's level. Applicants must be full-time graduate students. Up to seven scholarships of $15,000 each are available. Submit an application form, official transcripts, a resume, and two reference letters between August 1 and November 30.

Concordia Fine Arts undergraduates in third or fourth year, and graduate students in the second year of a program (including INDI and HUMA), may propose an internship with a Greater Montreal non-profit arts organization. Each award is $5,000, with up to 40 awards per year across Fine Arts departments and eligible graduate programs. Develop a project with a host organization, then apply through the Fine Arts internship award process by the November 15 or March 15 deadline for your project timeline.

First-year students enrolled full-time in a music program in the Faculty of Fine Arts and Communications may be considered for this Music Entrance Scholarship. Candidates need a minimum course load of 12 credits per term (unless on an approved reduced load), good academic standing, and the highest cumulative entrance GPA among those considered. The award is $1,000. There is no application; students are nominated, and successful students are notified by email.

Open annually to a continuing undergraduate in the Faculty of Arts at the University of Calgary (entering second, third, or fourth year), rotating among drama, music, and dance majors. Year 1 recognizes outstanding achievement and attitude in drama; year 2 in music; year 3 in dance. One award of $1,000 is available. This is an undergraduate nominated award for continuing students. Funded through The Calgary Foundation Beth Israel Players Scholarship Fund.

Students entering the University of Lethbridge MFA in Theatre and Dramatic Arts with an interest in design (minimum GPA 3.0, full-time) are nominated by the Department of Theatre and Dramatic Arts. No application is required. The minimum award value is $1,000. The number of awards varies. The award is given in memory of John Farwell, a design faculty member in the Faculty of Fine Arts (Theatre and Dramatic Arts).

Full-time domestic students in a Ministry-approved post-secondary program at Centennial College's Story Arts Centre who face exceptional equipment and supplies costs in their studies. This fall bursary is offered through Centennial's Scholarships and Bursaries Finder; students must complete the Finder to receive an invitation to apply. The public listing does not confirm a fixed award amount or number of awards.

Holland College Photography and Videography students (full- or part-time) are eligible. The award goes to a graduating student who has made an outstanding contribution to the program. One award of $430 is given. This is nomination-based; students do not apply.

Full-time undergraduate piano students admitted or registered in the University of Ottawa School of Music who are Ontario residents under OSAP rules and demonstrate financial need may apply. This OSOTF bursary amount varies. Apply through Financial Need Bursaries - Faculty of Arts (99928) in uoZone with the Financial Questionnaire by November 3.

Full-time undergraduate Theatre students in the Faculty of Arts at the University of Ottawa who are Ontario residents, are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or persons with protected or refugee status, and demonstrate financial need. Preference for students in acting or directing and for visible minorities. Award amount varies (OSOTF). Apply through Financial Need Bursaries - Faculty of Arts (99928) in uoZone with the Financial Questionnaire. Deadline October 31. Supports Theatre students whose education would otherwise be compromised.