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Iwan Edwards Scholarship
Support for young choral conductors
Last Update: May 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Open Date : January 7, 2025
- Closing date : March 5, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
The Iwan Edwards Scholarship offers $5,000 to support a young choral conductor’s professional development. It funds a distinct choral conducting project such as advanced training, internships, coaching, repertoire preparation, or another related initiative.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Attract or retain talent
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : January 7, 2025
- Closing date : March 5, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Higher Education
- Other Education
Target groups
- Artists / creatives
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Advanced training at recognized institutions
- Internships or coaching with recognized instructors
- Working with a specialist to prepare repertoires
- Other projects related to choral conducting
Documents Needed
- Proof of Canadian citizenship or landed immigrant status
- Biography
- Curriculum vitae
- Photo
- Project explanation
- Video recording of the candidate conducting an ensemble
- Project budget using the required template
- Letter of recommendation from a teacher or mentor
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Young choral conductors
- Canadian citizens
- Landed immigrants in Canada
Who is not eligible
- Applicants over 35 years old
- Non-Canadian citizens without landed immigrant status
- Applicants whose project is already in progress
- Applicants seeking funding for recordings, musician fees, or promotional objects
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Recordings
- Remuneration of other musicians
- Production of promotional objects
- Projects already in progress during the evaluation period
Eligible geographic areas
Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by a jury of professionals.
- Submissions are assessed on qualifications, quality, project value, feasibility, and related costs.
- Selected candidates are notified by email.
- Unsuccessful candidates are also informed by email and may reapply in future editions if still eligible.
- The recipient must sign the request for assistance and follow the scholarship principles.
Additional information
- Registration for 2026 is closed.
- The application form cannot be saved and returned to later.
- A budget template must be used for the project budget.
- The scholarship is awarded annually to one recipient.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Iwan Edwards Scholarship Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Iwan Edwards Scholarship. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Iwan Edwards Scholarship?
The Iwan Edwards Scholarship offers $5,000 to support a young choral conductor’s professional development. It funds a distinct choral conducting project such as advanced training, internships, coaching, repertoire preparation, or another related initiative.
How much funding can be received?
Iwan Edwards Scholarship Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was March 5, 2025.
Who is eligible for the Iwan Edwards Scholarship program?
To be eligible for the Iwan Edwards Scholarship program, you must:
Age 35 or under
Canadian citizen or landed immigrant
Choral conducting project
What expenses are eligible under Iwan Edwards Scholarship?
Advanced training at recognized institutions
Internships or coaching with recognized instructors
Working with a specialist to prepare repertoires
Other projects related to choral conducting
Who can I contact for more information about the Iwan Edwards Scholarship?
You can contact Jeunesses Musicales Canada Foundation (FJMC) by email at fondation@jmcanada.ca or by phone at 438-868-0853.
Where is the Iwan Edwards Scholarship available?
The Iwan Edwards Scholarship program is available across Canada.