Post Secondary Study Grants

The Prince Rupert Community Arts Council has established a fund to be used for post-secondary study grants, both for students graduating from high school and for mature students who are returning to school. The post-secondary study grants are $ 500. The number of grants awarded each year will depend on the amount and availability of the fund mentioned above.

Deadlines:

November 1st (funds to be disbursed in January)
April 1st (funds to be disbursed in September)

Eligibility:

To be eligible for this grant, the applicant must be a permanent resident of Prince Rupert, or demonstrate significant ties to the community. Students must be entering or continuing an accredited post-secondary fine arts program.

To be considered in awarding a grant:

•    Applicants should have a demonstrated ability in their particular field of study.

•    Applicants should demonstrate a willingness to share their skills with the community as a participant and/or volunteer in community activities.

•    Applicants should have applied and been accepted to a Fine Arts program at a recognized post-secondary institution.

Applications:

To apply for a grant, applicants must submit the following documents:

•    Letter of intent, stating their plan to study a career or avocation in the Fine Arts.

•    Application form

•    Course transcript, if applicable

Feel free to include any other supplemental documentation (pictures, samples of their work) that you feel may support your application.

Note: Before any grants are given, applicants must provide proof of course registration.