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.

Eligibility

• The bursary is open to all Kamloops-Thompson School District #73 students, as well as any current or new students of the Kamloops Symphony Music School who are under the age of 18 at the time of application.
• Applications may only be accepted for music lessons currently offered at the Kamloops Symphony Music School.
• Payment accounts of existing students must be up to date 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 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: September 30, 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.