Beneath the Arch
Performing Arts Bursary

2025 Bursary applications are now closed

The bursary enables young performing artists to enhance their experience and skills in a performing arts field.

50/50 draw proceeds collected during our concerts, fund the bursaries each season and are awarded at the discretion of the Beneath the Arch Awards Committee.

  • As determined by Beneath the Arch, a performing art is defined as active participation in one or more of the following disciplines—music, dance, voice, or theatre—in a manner intended to be performed live for an audience.

  • Bursaries are available to students in grade 4 – 12 and must reside in or attend school in:

    Foothills County West of 16 Street West.

    Towns and villages including Diamond Valley, Millarville, Longview and Priddis.

  • The bursary can be used toward any of the following:

    • Lessons

    • Admission or registration costs (tuition)

    • Event or competition fees

    • Rental fees (for instruments, studio space, etc)

    • Materials, books, costumes, learning aids

    We may ask bursary winners for proof that they used the bursary for one of these activities or costs.

  • Complete the online application form by the deadline insert date. The application will ask you to explain:

    • How the bursary will enhance your family’s capacity to cover the cost of the performing art.

    • Your involvement in your performing arts field, how many years you’ve been involved, and your level of achievement; concerts, competitions, or community events you’ve participated in and awards.

    • Provide a Letter of Reference from your teacher that supports you as a potential bursary award recipient.

  • It’s beneficial if you can include a video of you performing, up to 3 minutes (maximum).

    Your video will be viewed by the Bursary selection committee.

    Please provide 1 submission and it must be you performing.

    The video must be under 3 minutes long. You will be sent instructions after submitting your application form.

  • All submissions will be reviewed, with or without video, and ranked from the total submissions. The selection committee will rank the top 5 submissions (or more) for consideration. All submissions will be ranked by the bursary committee based on the information provided and the awards criteria. Winners and those not selected will be advised of the results in writing by insert date.

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