Fund Your Education
Your post secondary education is an important investment and we want to help you reach your goals
Fine Arts Applied Funds
Awards, scholarships & prizes that all require additional materials to qualify
Questions?
Contact the Fine Arts Advising Office
Location: W660, University Centre for the Arts
Phone: 403-329-2691
Email: finearts.advising@uleth.ca
University Nominated Funds
Be considered for more scholarships and awards by submitting your application every year by the following dates:
Current students – May 1
High school students - March 15
Transfer students - June 15
Find Application & Information here
Questions?
Contact the Scholarships and Student Finance Office
Location: AH115, Anderson Hall
Phone: 403-329-2585
Email: fin.aid@uleth.ca
Fund Your Education Resources
Find a full list of scholarships and awards available to University of Lethbridge students, regardless of Faculty, and a variety of services to help guide students and parents through university life.
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The USRAs will nurture your interest and develop your potential for agency-specific research careers. If you would like to gain research work experience that complements your studies in an academic setting, these awards can provide you with financial support through your host university. The agencies encourage qualified Indigenous and Black students to apply for this award.
External Funds
Scholarships, awards and prizes from external sources
The University is not responsible for external opportunities or the content on external websites, which may change without notice.
The Calgary Stampede Youth Poster Competition is a unique youth achievement opportunity that provides talented youth with the opportunity to showcase their talent on a world stage. Generously funded by the Brandon Flock Foundation, the Dustin Peers Memorial Scholarship is one of Canada’s largest art scholarships. Talented young artists between the ages of 15-24 from across Alberta are invited to submit their artwork each fall for the chance to design the artwork for the Calgary Stampede Poster and take home the first place prize of a $10,000 scholarship.
TELUS STORYHIVE is now accepting applications for our Voices program. We are looking for new and emerging digital content creators in B.C. and Alberta to produce a 6+ episode digital series about anything—from kids content to outdoor adventures and everything in between; the sky's the limit!
Apply to receive $10,000 in production funding, training, a community of support and distribution to over 1 million viewers on TELUS Optik TV, Stream+ and 163,000+ subscribers on STORYHIVE's YouTube channel.
Applications are open from now until February 20, 2026 at STORYHIVE.com/apply.
- Please refer to this program’s Submission Rules and FAQ.
- NEW tiered grant system! You’ll have the opportunity to create up to 5 seasons of your dream series with additional grants ranging from $10,000 for your first season to $20,000 for a fifth season.
- Register for our online Ask Us Anything on Tuesday, January 20 at 5pm-6:30pm PT / 6pm-7:30pm MT. Register for the online event here.
Deadline to submit: February 18, 2026
Award amount: $10,000
The Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Arts Awards Foundation Emerging Artist award supports Alberta’s most promising artists at an early stage of their careers. Artists from all art disciplines including performing, visual, literary, cinematic, architecture and design are encouraged to apply. In 2026, up to 10 Emerging Artists will be selected to receive the $10,000 prize. Awards will be announced in June 2026.
Emerging Artists are defined as those who have mastered their art form through education and/or apprenticeship. Emerging Artists are in the early years of launching a professional career and have created and publicly presented a modest body of independent work.
The Ray Jolliffe Memorial Scholarship was established by the Jolliffe Family in 2008 to recognize the contribution of Mr. Ray Jolliffe in the field of theatre production in the community of Lethbridge. Ray Jolliffe was an active member of the Lethbridge Theatre community for more than 40 years and his work backstage was instrumental in bringing untold productions to life. Ray was willing and able to handle many aspects of creating the magic of theatre. His work was a wonderful example of how the commitment of working behind the scenes is as rewarding as being on stage. The Ray Jolliffe Scholarship is a legacy of Mr. Jolliffe’s contributions to the arts.
Scholarship Value: $3,000
Scholarship Number: One to be awarded annually
Scholarship Purpose:
The scholarship will provide financial support to a student pursuing study in the field of “Theatre Production Design and Management” and/or “Media Production and Design” at a recognized Canadian post secondary educational institution.
Scholarship Eligibility:
Application for the scholarship is open to Canadian students, pursuing an education in “Theatre Production Design and Management” and/or “Media Production and Design”, who were born, raised or are presently resident in the geographic area from the County of Warner, west to the British Columbian border and Vulcan County south to the United States border.
Scholarship Application Deadline:
Application deadline is March 31. Recipients will be notified mid-April.
Scholarship Application Package:
For further information on the Ray Jolliffe Memorial Scholarship or to receive an Application Package please contact the Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge office:
318 7th Street South
Lethbridge, AB T1J 2G2
P: 403.320.0555
E: info@artslethbridge.org
Application Package
The Galt Museum & Archives in partnership with the Art History/Museum Studies program at the University of Lethbridge invites applications for a $1,500 award for one undergraduate student in any program at ULethbridge who identifies as Black, Indigenous, or racialized with an interest in Collections Management at the Galt Museum.
The award is offered as part of a work study opportunity at the museum in the Fall term.
This award is open to any undergraduate student at the UofL who identifies as Black, Indigenous, or racialized. Students must demonstrate an interest in museums and collections and must be able to work in Lethbridge for the internship. Recipients will be selected by a committee comprised of members of the Department of Art and staff member(s) at the Galt Museum & Archives. This is a competitive award and proposals will be adjudicated on the merit of submissions.
TO APPLY PLEASE SUBMIT:
- A cover letter (250-500 words). The letter should outline how the opportunity fits with the applicant’s interests and goals.
- Resume and copies of transcripts (official or unofficial).
Send applications by email to Devon Smither by May 31, 2026.
External Organizations with Multiple Funding Opportunities
Find various scholarships, awards, fellowships and prizes through these sources
Calgary Foundation
Generous Calgary Foundation donors assist students in their post-secondary journeys through awards, scholarships and bursaries in diverse areas of interest and study.
Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge
The Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge recognizes the need to celebrate the contributions towards the arts from individuals, organizations and businesses. These contributions make our community stronger and more vibrant.
Alberta Student Aid
Alberta's government offers scholarships and awards to encourage and reward the excellence of Albertans in post-secondary study.
Alberta Foundation for the Arts
Learn more about scholarships, fellowships, and award programs offered and/or managed by the Alberta Foundation for the Arts
Canada Council for the Arts
Every year the Canada Council for the Arts awards a broad range of prestigious awards, fellowships, and prizes to more than 200 Canadian artists and scholars in recognition of their quest for innovation and excellence.