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Music BC — Olivia Quan Memorial Award
Support for emerging audio talent
Funding available
$ 5,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Canada
Overview
Music BC’s Olivia Quan Memorial Award supports applicants aged 27 and under who are pursuing audio careers, with one recipient receiving $5,000 per year. Eligible uses include audio education and mentorship, living costs for an internship or apprenticeship, equipment purchases, and travel or registration for training events or workshops.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Audio education and mentorship.
- An audio internship or apprenticeship.
- Audio training events or workshops.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Applicants aged 27 and under.
Eligible expenses
- Scholarship towards audio education and mentorship.
- Cost of living expenses while pursuing an audio internship or apprenticeship.
- Equipment purchases that would allow one to advance their career.
- Travel expenses and/or registration to attend audio training events or workshops.
Selection criteria
- Embody the characteristics that made Olivia so exceptional.
- Demonstrate hard work and dedication to the mastery of audio.
- Have a clear idea of their goals and how they want to achieve them.
- May have obstacles in their way that this award could help reduce.
- Extra consideration is given to women and under-represented groups in the industry, but this does not exclude any worthy recipients.
Processing and Agreement
- Within 6-8 weeks of the deadline, Olivia’s family and close friends review the submissions and select one applicant.
- The successful 2026 recipient will be notified by Music BC.
- The recipient will be connected with the family to receive their payment.
Additional information
- The award was created by Olivia’s family and close friends to honour her memory and support future generations of young audio entrepreneurs.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Music BC — Olivia Quan Memorial Award Program
What is the Music BC — Olivia Quan Memorial Award?
Music BC’s Olivia Quan Memorial Award supports applicants aged 27 and under who are pursuing audio careers, with one recipient receiving $5,000 per year. Eligible uses include audio education and mentorship, living costs for an internship or apprenticeship, equipment purchases, and travel or registration for training events or workshops.
How much funding can be received?
Music BC — Olivia Quan Memorial Award Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Music BC — Olivia Quan Memorial Award program?
To be eligible for the Music BC — Olivia Quan Memorial Award program, you must:
Applicants must be aged 27 and under.
What expenses are eligible under Music BC — Olivia Quan Memorial Award?
Audio education and mentorship.
An audio internship or apprenticeship.
Audio training events or workshops.
Where is the Music BC — Olivia Quan Memorial Award available?
The Music BC — Olivia Quan Memorial Award program is available across Canada.
Is the Music BC — Olivia Quan Memorial Award a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Music BC — Olivia Quan Memorial Award is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Music BC — Olivia Quan Memorial Award?
Music BC — Olivia Quan Memorial Award is funded by Music BC