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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.
Every year Alberta Society of Artists awards one graduate and two undergraduate students with scholarships pursuing a degree in Fine Arts in a post-secondary institution.
Value: various
AMAAS is committed to supporting media artists in Alberta and as such we have developed a bursary program. The AMAAS Bursary Program will be based on regional equity, media art excellence and accountability. AMAAS will provide cash support for media art related projects , workshops, travel, or education.
Please visit the website for more information and the application process.
This scholarship opportunity supports students studying music, specializing in Choral Music and Music Education.
Applicant must:
- Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
- Be studying music, specializing in Choral Music and Music Education.
- Be enrolled in third year of study or beyond of an undergraduate degree or studying at the graduate level.
- Be attending University of Alberta, University of Calgary, University of Lethbridge, Ambrose University, MacEwan University, Concordia University of Edmonton or The King’s University.
- Demonstrate a choral background, passion for teaching, music education for youth and leadership in choral conducting.
- Provide one letter of reference.
One award valued at $1,000, applied directly to tuition.
The deadline to apply is May 15 at midnight.
For the full award description, please visit https://calgaryfoundation.org/student-awards/.
Access to the application can be found through the Student Awards Online Portal by selecting ‘Apply Now’ under the award listing on the awards webpage. If there are any questions, please contact studentawards@calgaryfoundation.org.
Applications are open for the 7th Corneille Competition, the International Baroque Vocal Competition of Normandy. Held every two years at the Chapelle Corneille in Rouen, the next Competition will be held from 24 to 28 September 2025.
We have the great honor to announce that in 2025 the jury will be presided by Dame Felicity Lott. Several prizes will be granted (€4,000, €2,000, €1,000).
The Competition is open to candidates born after 1 January 1995. Entries are open until 24 June 2025 inclusive and pre-selection is based on video recordings.
Previous competitions have honoured talented young singers such as Emilia Bertolini (Australia, 1st Prize 2023), Richard Pittsinger (États Unis, Prix Jeunes Talents 2023), Shira Patchornik (Israel, 1st prize 2021), Johanna Falkinger (Austria, 2nd prize 2021), William Shelton (France, Prix du Public and Prix Jeunes Talents 2021), and Julie Roset (France, 2nd prize, Prix du Public, Prix Jeunes Talents 2019).
We look forward to receiving numerous applications and to welcoming the successful young candidates to Rouen (for information, free accommodation in private homes can be arranged).
All the information about the Corneille Competition and application forms are available on the website.
Announcing the CWS/AMEF Ray McLeod Scholarship!
Scholarship Amount: $500.00
Application Deadline: April 30, 2025
Eligibility:
- Students must be enrolled in an accredited Alberta university
- This is open to undergraduate students entering their 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of study.
- Students must be a Music Major, and play a woodwind, brass, or percussion instrument.
For more information, go to www.amef.ca
This is an award for Canadian students working in visual arts (Applied Arts, Drawing, Multimedia [excluding electronic], Photography, Painting, Print Making or Sculpture).
Applicant must:
- Be a Canadian citizen.
- Be enrolled in full-time undergraduate study at a post-secondary institution in Alberta.
- Be entering their final year of studies in visual arts (excluding electronic media).
- Demonstrate good academic standing (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 2.7 or 70%).
- Provide an artist’s statement and vision, and how this award will be helpful in the applicant’s artistic/academic career.
- Provide a maximum of eight images of work with accompanying details of title, year, medium and size of each work.
- Provide two letters of reference (one must be from a studio professor).
One award of approximately $1,000, applied directly to tuition. The deadline to apply is June 1, 2025 at midnight.
For the full award description, please visit https://calgaryfoundation.org/student-awards/.
Access to the application can be found through the Student Awards Online Portal by selecting ‘Apply Now’ under the award listing on the awards webpage. If there are any questions, please contact studentawards@calgaryfoundation.org. Applicants must be registered in full-time study at an Alberta post-secondary institution, entering final year of undergraduate study.
The Audio Engineering Society Educational Foundation is dedicated to encouraging the entry of talented students into the profession of audio engineering.
Since its establishment in 1984, the Foundation has awarded grants for graduate studies to hundreds of exceptional applicants, many of whom have gone on to prominent and successful careers in the profession.
We offer two types of scholarships: The AESEF Graduate Studies Grants and the Mary Lea Simpson Memorial Scholarship for a Recording Engineering Student.
Applicants must be AES Members.
Applications are being accepted from March 15 - May 15, 2025
Please see our website for more information on how to apply!
https://www.aeseducationalfoundation.org/home
The Migration Narratives Challenge connects students with migration researchers to transform research into compelling digital stories. This competition is ideal for students in Digital Media, Journalism, Communications, and related fields.
Students will:
- Collaborate with leading migration researchers
- Transform complex research into compelling digital stories
- Receive a $1,000 stipend plus compete for top prizes up to $2,500
- Build and enhance their professional portfolios
Expected deliverables:
- Creative brief outlining strategy
- 2-3 minute research video
- Additional digital piece (social media content, infographic, etc.)
Students are invited to apply by: May 5, 2025
Please click here for more details.
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.