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AFA — Queen's Platinum Jubilee Scholarship for Performing Arts
Scholarship for young Albertan performing artists
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 7,000
Timeline
- Closing date : March 1, 2027
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
This program awards a $7,000 scholarship to support performing arts training for a young Albertan. It supports eligible study and training in music, theatre, or dance.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : March 1, 2027
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Performing arts training in music, theatre, or dance
- Undergraduate studies with a minor or major in performing arts
- Technical or conservatory performing arts school programs
- Recognized mentorships, workshops, master classes, or courses in performing arts
Documents Needed
- Applicant letter
- Resume or CV
- Training program description and schedule
- Proof of age
- Reference letter
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Young performing artists
- Individuals enrolled in performing arts training
- Applicants in music, theatre, or dance
Who is not eligible
- Applicants over 25 years old
- People not living in Alberta
- Applicants not enrolled in an eligible training program
- Graduate programs or equivalent studies
Eligible expenses
- Enrollment in eligible performing arts training programs
- Undergraduate study in performing arts
- Technical or conservatory performing arts school tuition
- Recognized performing arts programs, mentorships, workshops, master classes, or courses
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by an expert panel.
- Applications are assessed against artistic merit and the proposed program.
- Applicants are notified of the outcome, generally within four to six months.
- No expert panel comments are provided.
Additional information
- Only one scholarship is awarded each year.
- The award rotates annually among music, theatre, and dance.
- Successful applicants must prove enrollment within 60 days of the award date.
- Applicants may be asked for additional information to confirm eligibility.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the AFA — Queen's Platinum Jubilee Scholarship for Performing Arts Program
What is the AFA — Queen's Platinum Jubilee Scholarship for Performing Arts?
This program awards a $7,000 scholarship to support performing arts training for a young Albertan. It supports eligible study and training in music, theatre, or dance.
How much funding can be received?
AFA — Queen's Platinum Jubilee Scholarship for Performing Arts Funds up to $7,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the AFA — Queen's Platinum Jubilee Scholarship for Performing Arts program?
To be eligible for the AFA — Queen's Platinum Jubilee Scholarship for Performing Arts program, you must:
Alberta resident
Age 25 or under
Enrolled in training
What expenses are eligible under AFA — Queen's Platinum Jubilee Scholarship for Performing Arts?
Performing arts training in music, theatre, or dance
Undergraduate studies with a minor or major in performing arts
Technical or conservatory performing arts school programs
Recognized mentorships, workshops, master classes, or courses in performing arts
Who can I contact for more information about the AFA — Queen's Platinum Jubilee Scholarship for Performing Arts?
You can contact Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) by email at registrationafa@gov.ab.ca or by phone at 780-427-9968.
Where is the AFA — Queen's Platinum Jubilee Scholarship for Performing Arts available?
The AFA — Queen's Platinum Jubilee Scholarship for Performing Arts program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the AFA — Queen's Platinum Jubilee Scholarship for Performing Arts a grant, loan, or tax credit?
AFA — Queen's Platinum Jubilee Scholarship for Performing Arts is a Grant and Funding