AFA — Queen's Platinum Jubilee Scholarship for Performing Arts
AB, Canada
Alberta scholarship for young theatre talent with educational goals
grant_single|update January 24, 2025
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- grant_single|closingDateMarch 3, 2025
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Grant and Funding
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- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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- Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA)
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The Government of Alberta offers a $7,000 scholarship annually to a young Albertan performing artist who demonstrates extraordinary talent and clear educational or training goals in music, theatre, or dance. Eligible activities include undergraduate studies, technical or conservatory schools, or recognized workshops and mentorship programs in the performing arts.
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The AFA — Queen's Platinum Jubilee Scholarship for Performing Arts provides a single annual scholarship to support young Albertan performing artists with their educational or training pursuits. The scholarship focuses on financing modalities specific to the program's requirements.
- A single scholarship of $7,000 is awarded annually to one recipient.
- Funding is contingent upon proof of enrollment in an eligible performing arts training program.
- No additional financial reporting requirements are specified, apart from the initial enrollment confirmation.
- Recipients must provide confirmation of enrollment within 60 days of the award date to retain the scholarship.
- The AFA reserves the right to audit the financial and other records of the recipient to ensure the scholarship is used for its intended purpose.
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This scholarship supports young Albertan performing artists seeking to enhance their skills through various eligible training programs. The focus is on advancing educational and training objectives within the disciplines of music, theatre, and dance.
- Enrollment in undergraduate studies with a minor or major in performing arts.
- Participation in technical or conservatory schools such as the National Theatre School or the National Ballet School.
- Engagement in recognized programs, mentorships, workshops, master classes, or courses focused on performing arts.
- Submission of artistic materials showcasing talent in areas like musical performances or theatrical monologues.
- Pursuit of specific training courses with proof of acceptance or detailed preferred and alternate program choices.
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Eligibility for this scholarship is determined by specific requirements related to residency, age, enrollment in a training program, and other conditions.
- The applicant must be a resident of Alberta, which is defined by either having their primary residence in Alberta for one full year before applying or ordinarily living in Alberta for at least six months each year, except when attending a formal program of study.
- The applicant must be legally entitled to be or remain in Canada.
- The applicant must be 25 years old or younger as of the application deadline.
- The applicant must be enrolled in an eligible performing arts training program.
- Only one application can be submitted to the Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) each deadline across all disciplines.
- If under 18, the applicant must have a parent or legal guardian e-sign the Applicant Agreement in the GATE Front Office system.
- The scholarship will only be awarded if the applicant proves enrollment in an eligible training program within 60 days of the award date.
- Previous AFA grant recipients must have met reporting requirements to be eligible for this scholarship.
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To be eligible for scholarship funding, applicants must be residents of Alberta. Eligibility criteria include:- Legal entitlement to be or remain in Canada.- Having had a primary residence in Alberta for one full year before applying, or ordinarily living in Alberta for at least six months each year, except when attending a formal program of study.- Being 25 years of age or younger as of the application deadline.- Enrollment in an eligible performing arts training program, such as undergraduate studies with a performing arts focus, technical or conservatory performing arts schools, or recognized programs like mentorships or workshops related to the performing arts.- Graduate programs are not eligible for this scholarship.
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The scholarship funds must be used to support training in eligible performing arts programs.
- Enrollment in an undergraduate program with a minor or major in performing arts.
- Enrollment in a technical or conservatory performing arts school, like the National Theatre School or National Ballet School.
- Participation in a recognized mentorship, workshop, master class, or course focusing on performing arts.
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The scholarship is strictly for individual applicants residing within a specific region. As such, the eligible location is confined to this geographical area.
- Residents of Alberta, Canada.
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Evaluation and selection of scholarship applications are based on criteria that assess artistic ability, program relevance, and potential impact.
- The applicant's artistic ability based on the artistic merit of the performing arts audition material submission.
- The merit and appropriateness of the proposed program(s) in the context of the applicant's performing arts goals and interests.
- The impact of the proposed program(s) on the artistic development of the applicant.
- The applicant's achievements and experience in the performing arts and the performing arts community to date.
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Here are the steps to submit an application for this grant:
- Step 1: Register for GATE Front Office
- Email registrationafa@gov.ab.ca to obtain a GATE Front Office username and password.
- Include your legal name, the funding opportunity, and your email address in the email.
- Receive your username and password via email at least five business days before the application deadline.
- Step 2: Prepare Your Application
- Complete all online forms in the GATE Front Office application system.
- Prepare a two-page letter introducing yourself, your experience, interest in performing arts, and plans for using the scholarship.
- Include a two-page resume or CV focusing on artistic activities.
- Provide a detailed description of your chosen performing arts educational program.
- Attach proof of acceptance (if applicable) or program details for your chosen and alternate programs.
- Prepare a scanned copy of your birth certificate, driver’s license, passport, or Canadian citizenship certificate.
- Obtain a current and signed letter of reference.
- Prepare a sample submission or audition of your performing works following specified guidelines.
- Step 3: Submit Your Application
- Log into the GATE Front Office and upload all required forms and attachments.
- Submit your application online by 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time on the deadline date.
- If files are too large, email them to danceAFA@gov.ab.ca or send a hard copy to the specified address.
- Ensure the completeness and accuracy of your application before submitting.
- Step 4: Await Notification
- Notification of the outcome will be sent generally between four to six months from the application deadline.
- Provide proof of enrollment within 60 days if selected to receive the scholarship.
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Here are additional important details for the scholarship application:
- Applications are accepted via the GATE Front Office system, and applicants must account for processing times to ensure submission by the deadline.
- If the application deadline falls on a statutory holiday or weekend, it is extended to the next working day.
- A unique GATE Front Office username and password are needed for first-time applicants, and these should be requested at least five business days before the deadline.
- For applicants under 18, a parent or legal guardian must e-sign the Applicant Agreement as the designate.
- The applicant or their designate is responsible for the accuracy and completeness of the application, as well as the receipt and usage of the funding.
- Applications may require additional information during the eligibility or program requirement checks.
- Only one scholarship application can be submitted per applicant each deadline across all disciplines.
- Proof of enrollment in the identified program must be provided within 60 days of the award date, or the scholarship may be canceled.
- An expert panel assesses applications, but no panel comments will be provided to the applicants.
- For physical submissions of support materials, applicants must ensure they are postmarked by the deadline date and include a self-addressed envelope if return is needed.
- Applicants who previously received an AFA grant must have fulfilled reporting requirements to be eligible again.
- No additional reporting is required beyond proof of enrollment after the scholarship is awarded.
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Luay.Eljamal@gov.ab.ca
780-427-9968