Arts Graduate Scholarship
Alberta Learning Information Service Alberta Scholarship Program
Deadline: January 15.
To encourages and recognizes Alberta students who have demonstrated outstanding abilities in the arts to pursue graduate studies in Alberta institutions and other institutions outside Alberta. Qualifications: Applicants must be a Canadian citizen, permanent Resident or protected person (visa students are not eligible), be an Alberta resident, and to be considered an Alberta resident one of the following conditions must apply: - one parent, or legal guardian has maintained permanent residence in Canada for at least twelve (12) consecutive months immediately prior to commencing post- secondary studies and be residing in Alberta or Alberta is the last place the student has lived for twelve (12) consecutive months immediately prior to commencing post-secondary studies or - the student's spouse/partner is an Alberta resident; be enrolled as a full-time student in the current academic year for both fall and winter terms in a graduate program at the master level or equivalent. Selection criteria: Recipients are chosen by a Selection Committee appointed by the presidents of the universities in Alberta. Applicants are judged on previous academic accomplishments; program of study; appraiser's evaluations; answers to the essay question; and general impressions from the application form. How to apply: Applicants must be submit a completed and signed application form official transcripts from all institutions attended a resumé that includes: all universities, colleges or technical institutes attended to date, including current institution, a list of scholarships, awards, and other forms of achievement received, any publications, if any, such as the name of the journal they were published in and any performances/exhibitions (dates, location, etc.); two references, including: the applicant’s name and award name, the applicant’s program of study, research (if applicable) and - accomplishments; your transcript must have an official signature or seal indicating that the transcript paper is issued by your school/institution; photocopies and/or faxed copies will not be accepted; post-secondary students must contact their school to request their official transcripts. Focus: Arts.