Music Scholarships
Katherine Cummings ScholarshipWith a generous donation in memory of Katherine Cummings, this scholarship has been established to honour a high achieving student in the Music Department each year. In keeping with her passion for music, it will recognize a student who has demonstrated a high level of performance ability as well as academic achievement and will be pursuing their goal of a professional career in music through enrollment in a music performance diploma in voice, piano, or a bowed string instrument.
Amount: 1 x $4,750 - Faculty recommended award; no formal application required
Kwantlen Polytechnic University Entering Music-Student Award
Awards will be made annually to students who plan to attend Kwantlen's Music Program full time. The successful recipients will show achievement in their chosen area of study and have a career objective in music. Applicants will be recommended based on these criteria and an audition with Kwantlen Music Program's selection committee.
Amount: 5 x $500 - Faculty-recommended award; no formal application required
Kwantlen Polytechnic University Music Department Award
The Kwantlen Polytechnic University Music Department sponsors an award for Music students who have demonstrated program achievement (GPA of at least 3.0 or better) and have a goal of pursuing a career in the field of Music. The Music Department will make the selection of the students. In the event of equally worthy students, the award will be split. The money for this award is raised through performances by the Music Department and is a reflection of the value and appreciation of the public performances.
Amount: 2 x $750 - Faculty-recommended award; no formal application required
Kwantlen Piano Scholarship
The Kwantlen Music Department is pleased to provide a scholarship to a student who has demonstrated outstanding or exceptional achievement in piano. The student will be currently enrolled in the Diploma or Music Foundation Certificate Program, with enrollment specifically in any of the following courses: Piano (first or second level), Major Instrument Concentration-Piano (any level) or Major Instrument Applied-Piano (any level). The recipient will have demonstrated career objectives in the field of Music.
Amount: $300 - Faculty-recommended award; no formal application required
Lee Lockwood Music Scholarship
Lee Lockwood is pleased to offer a scholarship to a student shows excellent achievement on an orchestral instrument and a GPA of 3.0 or greater. Preference will be given to a student residing south of the Fraser River (Delta, Surrey, Langley, Abbotsford, Chilliwack).
Amount: 1 x $1,500 - Faculty-recommended award; no formal application required
Terry Athwal Scholarship
Emedia Network Inc. is proud to sponsor a returning music student who excels in performance and shows significant achievement in academic subjects. The student must be in the top 25% of the class.
Amount: 1 x $750 - Faculty-recommended award; no formal application required
General Awards, Bursaries, and Scholarships
A variety of scholarships, awards, and bursaries are available through Kwantlen. Information about Scholarships, awards, and some bursaries, along with application instructions is available in the Scholarships and Awards Guide, which is updated each year.
The Student Awards and Financial Assistance Web site also has information on other types of financial assistance including the BC Student Assistance Program and Adult Basic Education Student Assistance Program.
