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Scholarships & Bursaries
Art Education Scholarships & Bursaries:
Erica Rutherford Memorial Bursary
This fund awards an annual bursary for a student continuing a second term in any manner of accredited performing and visual arts education. The family of Erica Rutherford set up this fund in 2014 with donations raised at the time of Erica’s passing in 2008.
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS
Post-secondary students within Canada who are continuing (i.e., second year or second term) any manner of artistic, performing, visual, etc. accredited education. Priority will be given to residents of Prince Edward Island.
LEVEL OF ASSISTANCE
One non-renewable bursary of $500 will be offered for the year.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
May 31
The Pam Williamson Scholarship Fund
This fund assists students in continuing education in recognized schools of art, music, or dance at the university level. This fund was created to recognize Pamela Williamson’s work with children.
Susan Fitzpatrick Fund for Youth Programming
Started in 2011 to invest in the overall operations of arts education at the Centre. The fund has supported instructor fees and master classes to enhance the quality of programming.
L.W. (Lou) MacEachern Endowment Fund
Formed in 2010 to benefit children and youth arts education programming at the Centre.
The McConnell Foundation Fund for Aboriginal Youth Education
Introduced in 2016 to support Aboriginal youth within the Centre’s programming and educational opportunities in visual, performing, and musical arts.
Michael S. Schurman Family Foundation Fund
Established in 2009 to provide scholarships for students at the Centre in youth arts education programming including visual art, choral music, theatre, dance, film, and any future Centre offerings. Includes an outreach focus on ensuring Summerside youth have equality of programming access
Wanda Wyatt Endowment
Designated in 2003 to expand the Centre’s commitment to youth education programs in visual, performing, and musical arts, and to create a permanent legacy for Ms. Wyatt though an estate gift.
Arts Scholarship Program
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS
The Friends’ Arts Scholarship Award Program is for Prince Edward Island high school graduating students who will be pursuing full time post secondary studies in applicable arts programs in Canada.
LEVEL OF ASSISTANCE
Three non-renewable scholarships of $750 will be offered each year.
REQUIREMENTS
1. Completed Application Form:
Download the application here: FRIENDS ARTS SCHOLARSHIP AWARD PROGRAM APPLICATION FORM or APPLY ONLINE HERE!
2. Proof of acceptance into a Canadian post-secondary program in the appropriate arts program.
3. Resume outlining the following:
• employment history
• extracurricular activities
• volunteer activities
• activities relevant to the scholarship
4. One reference letter providing a recommendation for the scholarship
5. Two references (other than family members) who may be contacted to provide reference to your achievements in the arts.
6. A short outline indicating which scholarship you wish to be considered for.
7. An original 800-1000 word essay addressing the topic which applies to the scholarship for which you wish to be considered (Double spaced 14 font).
Theatre & Performance Funds
The ACCELERANDO Classical Music Performance Fund
Serves as a mechanism to increase live classical music performances and the opportunities for young musicians to learn.
The Elizabeth Mawson Theatre Legacy Fund
The Fund supports the development of new theatrical works at The Charlottetown Festival. This fund was created by Elizabeth’s sons Allan and Douglas Mawson in Toronto to honour their mother’s 30 years as Marilla and 33 years at the Centre.
Stevenson Endowment for the Arts
Started in 2008 by Centre employee Terry Mark Stevenson, this Fund supports new theatrical works at the Centre.
Norman and Elaine Campbell Legacy Fund: Anne of Green Gables–The Musical™ Endowment
Ensures the continued high quality and integrity of the theatrical properties and assets of Anne of Green Gables –The Musical™ for Canadian and international audiences for generations to come.
The Friends’ Scholarships
The Friends’ Mavor Moore Memorial Scholarship for Theatre Studies
How have various aspects of Canadian Theatre influenced your life and future direction?
The Friends’ Elaine Campbell “Bosom Friends” Memorial Scholarship for Musical Studies
Today many theatre productions, due to cost, utilize taped music as opposed to live performance music. Discuss the importance of live music to accompany theatre productions.
The Friends’ Gwen Fichaud, Eleanor Lowe, Elspeth Putnam Art To The Schools Memorial Scholarship for Visual Arts Studies
Art Gallery Funds
A.G. and Eliza Jane Ramsden Endowment Fund
Established by bequest to support the acquisition and purchase of works of art for the Gallery.
Frederick and Shirley Hyndman Gallery Endowment
Generally provides for custodial and curatorial work with the Gallery’s permanent collection, with emphasis and special consideration for the Robert Harris portion. This Fund also advances Gallery research, education, publications, collection management, conservation, exhibition, and acquisition.
Ann Dow Lee Watercolour Fund
The Centre’s first endowment fund was created by Bayliss Lee for his wife Ann in 1973 to empower the gallery in acquiring water colour paintings.
McMillan Fund
Organized by Board members, the medical community, and Dr. Colin McMillan, this Fund helps to care for the physical structure of the gallery, mount exhibitions and performances, and generally administer and maintain the Gallery.
Dr. Donald A. Stewart and Family Gallery Fund
Inaugurated in 2013, this fund generates income to sustain general programming and operations of the Gallery.
Weston Fund for Canadian Art
Founded in 1994 by Galen Weston Limited for the purpose of assisting the Gallery to acquire Canadian art for the gallery.
Donor’s Trust
Created in 1998, the fund allows the Board Collections Committee to acquire new works for the Gallery at its discretion.
Eleanor Lowe Fund
Supports the Gallery from donations made in 2001, at the time of Ms. Lowe’s 100th birthday.