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BCAC — Scholarship Program
Supports arts students in full-time study
Last Update: June 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 3,000 - $ 6,000
Timeline
- Closing date : April 29, 2026
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
BC Arts Council Scholarship Program provides up to $6,000 to support the training of B.C.’s future artists and arts practitioners. It funds full-time study in eligible art programs and requires artistic samples, a resume or CV, and a personal artist statement.
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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 : 6,000 $
- Minimum amount : 3,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : April 29, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Full-time study in an eligible post-secondary arts program
- Full-time study in an eligible professional or pre-professional dance program
- Full-time study in a half-day pre-professional dance program combined with high school
Documents Needed
- Artist statement
- Resume or CV
- Recent artistic samples
- Descriptions of artistic samples
- Proof of full-time enrolment
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- B.C. residents studying arts full-time
- Students in eligible post-secondary arts programs
- Students in pre-professional dance training programs
- Students in half-day pre-professional dance programs with high school studies
Who is not eligible
- Applicants enrolled in academic programs unrelated to arts practice
- Applicants in apprenticeships, residencies, or mentorships
- Applicants in commercial creative industries training programs
- Applicants in non-credit or self-directed study programs
- Applicants with overdue final reports on BC Arts Council grants
Eligible expenses
- Scholarship support for tuition-linked full-time study
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Apprenticeships, residencies, and mentorships
- Online masterclasses and self-directed studies
- Non-credit courses and short-term workshops or seminars
- Programs in commercial or creative industries training
- Teacher training and pedagogy programs
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed for eligibility first.
- Eligible applications are assessed by independent peer panels.
- Applications are scored and ranked against others in the same field.
- Funding priority may be given to designated priority groups.
- Applicants are notified by email about 16 weeks after the closing date.
Additional information
- Guidelines are reviewed and updated before each intake.
- Applicants should review the program guidelines and checklist before applying.
- Only one application is allowed per intake.
- Reference letters are not required and should not be submitted.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the BCAC — Scholarship Program Program
What is the BCAC — Scholarship Program?
BC Arts Council Scholarship Program provides up to $6,000 to support the training of B.C.’s future artists and arts practitioners. It funds full-time study in eligible art programs and requires artistic samples, a resume or CV, and a personal artist statement.
How much funding can be received?
BCAC — Scholarship Program Funds up to $6,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the BCAC — Scholarship Program program?
To be eligible for the BCAC — Scholarship Program program, you must:
B.C. resident
Full-time arts student
Canadian citizen or permanent resident
What expenses are eligible under BCAC — Scholarship Program?
Full-time study in an eligible post-secondary arts program
Full-time study in an eligible professional or pre-professional dance program
Full-time study in a half-day pre-professional dance program combined with high school
Who can I contact for more information about the BCAC — Scholarship Program?
You can contact British Columbia Arts Council (BCAC) by email at Anissa.Paulsen@gov.bc.ca or by phone at 236-478-2560.
Where is the BCAC — Scholarship Program available?
The BCAC — Scholarship Program program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the BCAC — Scholarship Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
BCAC — Scholarship Program is a Grant and Funding