Peter Collins Memorial Bursary

The Kamloops Symphony Music School and the family of Peter Collins, with support from friends, family and community, are proud to provide an annual bursary for one or more students who may not otherwise be able to access music lessons. The bursary will be awarded through the following application process.

Application Deadline: November 7, 2020 – 11:59 pm (PST)

Eligibility

• The bursary is open to all Kamloops-Thompson School District No. 73 students, as well as any current or new students of the Kamloops Symphony Music School (KSMS) who are under the age of 18 at the time of application.
• The student must be taking or planning to take lessons at the Kamloops Symphony Music School. Thus, applications will only be accepted for students interested in studying instruments or classes currently offered at the Kamloops Symphony Music School.
• In the case of current KSMS students, no outstanding charges on account may be remaining at the time of application.
• A fully completed and signed application form and all other required supporting materials must be received by the application deadline.

Assessment

• A committee reviews each bursary application and awards the bursary according to the students’ demonstrated passion for music and their demonstrated financial need.
• Funds are limited. One or more bursaries will be awarded per year depending on funds available.
• Bursary amounts may vary.
• Bursaries will be paid in the form of a credit to the student’s account with the Kamloops Symphony Music School.
• Bursaries will not be paid in cash and will not be refunded in the event of lesson cancellation.
• All applicants will be notified of the results via email within 4 weeks of the application deadline.
• The decision of the committee is final.
• In the event that no applications are received, or no valid applications are determined, the funds will be reinvested in the Peter Collins Memorial Fund.

Application Deadline: November 7, 2020

Please fill out and submit the online application form below.

Peter Collins Memorial Bursary Application

Please complete this application form carefully. It will not be considered if it is incomplete or incorrect. A letter of recommendation from the student’s KSMS or school music teacher should also be included with this application.

All information obtained on this application will be held in the strictest confidence.

* Applicant's Name (Parent/Guardian)

* Student's Name

* Date of Birth (month/day/year)

* Email Address

* Street Address

* City

* Province

* Postal Code

* Current School Attending

* Current KSMS Student Yes
No

  KSMS Teacher (if applicable)

* Instrument

* Years Played

  If not a KSMS student, please list other music study, current or past school, if applicable

* Number of dependents at KSMS (enter 0 if none)

* Number of dependents not at KSMS (enter 0 if none)

* Total Family Income from all sources (please refer to last year's tax assessment, you may be required to verify family income if approved for funding) Under $65,000
Over $65,000

  In your own words (either guardian or student), please elaborate on your financial need, and why the bursary would be imperative to the pursuit of private music lessons. (approx.. 150 words)

* Student (if possible) or Applicant: Please explain how you (or the student) has benefited or will benefit from music lessons, and what music means to them. (approximately 250 words)

* Teacher recommendation letter Clear  

Applicant (parent/guardian)

* I agree to provide the necessary support, encouragement and guidance to ensure that the student will regularly attend lessons on time and well prepared to gain from the opportunity provided Yes
No

* I hereby certify that the foregoing information is, to the best of my knowledge, complete and correct Yes
No

* I understand that additional information regarding this application may be requested Yes
No

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