Bursary Application

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Bursaries may be available to students who can demonstrate a financial need and provide a support letter from a teacher or community member with their application. 

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Applicants may be new OR returning students of the Penticton Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts.

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Student must pay a $15 membership fee and have a lesson time established with a teacher. The $15 membership is refundable should the student be unable to attend lessons.

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Students may apply for financial assistance to help offset the cost of tuition for private lessons OR group classes.

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The Academy will reduce or discontinue the bursary if a student withdraws from lessons or enrolls for less tuition than originally indicated on the application for assistance. These adjustments will be made as necessary.

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Applicants are evaluated based on:

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• Submitting a complete application.

• Commitment to their chosen area of study.

• Financial need.

• Personal objectives.

• Nature and length of proposed program of study.

• Application letter.

• Letters of support.

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In cases where a student has a change of financial situation after the deadline to apply for a bursary, an application may be submitted on the recommendation of the teacher. It is not guaranteed that funds will be available.

How to Apply

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Bursary applications must be completed in full and received on or before Friday, September 5, 2025 for the upcoming 2025-2026 academy year. If funds remain available, applications will also be considered during the academic year.

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To apply, please

• complete the online application form (linked below)

• ask your instructor or another community member to complete the letter of support (linked below)

• provide a brief letter of support from the applicant

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