For many years the Weyburn Arts Council has supported our youth by funding certain educational opportunities in the arts. Some of our awards have included an annual music award for the Weyburn Music Festival, a yearly drama plaque for St. Mike's students, various requests for summer school assistance as well as assisting with post secondary education in designated areas of study. The merits of each application are reviewed by the awards committee. The purpose of Arts Council is "to provide leadership in the education, promotion, presentation and preservation of the arts in our community". This is one way we fulfill our purpose and provide some monetary assistance to the youth of our community as they pursue their ongoing studies.
We are offering a Fine Arts Award to local and area post secondary students with specific criteria. This award is being offered on a yearly basis with the deadline for applications being April 30. This will allow the applicants time to develop their applications in full, and will allow the Arts Council sufficient time to review the submissions.
Students entering the following fields: graphic arts, architecture, interior design, visual arts, or music are eligible to apply. They would need to would provide proof of acceptance in a post-secondary institution, a list of extra-curricular activities, a record of high school marks, letters of reference, a detailed history of community & volunteer involvement, as well as work history. Also, a recommendation from an involved teacher as to why they feel this student would be deserving of such award.
This scholarship would be for a first year post secondary student, and would be presented by a representative of the Weyburn Arts Council before the press. For application forms and criteria, call 306-848-3922, forms available on Weyburn Arts Council's website, or email [email protected] to have a set mailed out.
