Student Support

Fine Arts Scholarships and Awards

Every year Faculty of Fine Arts student applicants who qualify are selected for monetary support to put towards education, travel and equipment. Fine Arts-specific scholarships, grants, awards and competitions are available and updated through this page. If you have any questions please contact the Advising Office.

Can't find the fine arts award you are looking for? Check out the filtered University scholarships & awards site here for more opportunities and submit a general application each year by the following dates to be considered: current students - May 1, high school students - March 15, transfer students - June 15.

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Award Opportunities

Award Name Deadline Summary
Gushul Residency Prize March 2, 2026 Funded by Art alumna, Mary Annis, and supported by the Faculty of Fine Arts, this annual award invites two students in Art to attend an artist residency in a…
Roloff Beny Foundation Photographic Award in Fine Arts

Deadline passed
(February 1, 2025)

 Originally from Medicine Hat, Alberta, Roloff Beny earned Degrees from the University of Toronto and the State University of Iowa before developing an international…
Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies Museum Studies Internship

Deadline passed
(April 7, 2025)

 The Department of Art invites applications for a 4-month internship with the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies in Banff, Alberta, Canada in either Fall 2025 or…
Student of Art Endowment February 2, 2026 The Student of Art Endowment Fund was established to facilitate, support, and encourage enriched study opportunities for students of Art Studio, Art History and…
U of L Play Right Prize

Deadline passed
(January 31, 2025)

 Generously supported by ULethbridge Chancellor and alumnus Terry Whitehead (BA '94), the Play Right Prize competition aims to encourage excellence and development…
Intermezzo Classical Voice Award

Deadline passed
(February 28, 2025)

 Supported by Dr. Doug Myhre, this award is intended for a student who will use the funds for any single experience that will enhance the student’s vocal development…
Joyce & Ron Sakamoto Prize for Research & Development in DAA

Deadline passed
(March 17, 2025)

 The Faculty of Fine Arts Department of Music is pleased to announce the annual research award competition in honour of Joyce and Ron Sakamoto. This prize is awarded…
Lethbridge Symphony Orchestra Strings Award June 15, 2025 This award welcomes new students of particular artistic excellence, as demonstrated in their audition to the Bachelor of Music program, whether they apply from high…
Proficio Musica Award

Deadline passed
(March 17, 2025)

 This award is to be used to support participation in a single experience, activity, or opportunity that enhances a student’s musical development, supplementing your…
Guinevere's Award in Studio Art

Deadline passed
(October 31, 2024)

 Established by Art alumna, Mary Annis, this award is intended to encourage student understanding of the fundamentals of art, the pursuit of aesthetic expression and…
Spirit Prize

Deadline passed
(January 31, 2025)

 Generously supported by ULethbridge Chancellor and alumnus Terry Whitehead (BA '94), the Spirit Prize aims to support an emerging Indigenous visual artist, working…
Roloff Beny Foundation Graduate Award in Photographic Arts

Deadline passed
(February 1, 2025)

 Originally from Medicine Hat, Alberta, Roloff Beny earned Degrees from the University of Toronto and the State University of Iowa before developing an international…