Peter Collins undergraduate Music Scholarship

Please note, the 2020 application period is now closed. Stay tuned to early 2021 for information on our next award.

The Kamloops Symphony Music School and the family of Peter Collins, with support from friends, family and community, are proud to provide an annual scholarship for a student from the Thompson Nicola Regional District who is studying music in university.

The scholarship will be awarded through the following application process:

Eligibility

• The scholarship is open to all students from the Thompson Nicola Regional District and North Okanagan areas, or any student who has taken music lessons in Kamloops within the last 6 years.
  
• The student must be a Canadian citizen
• The student must be currently enrolled or about to begin studies in an undergraduate music degree in university. There is no age limit for applicants.
• A fully completed application form and all other required supporting materials must be received by the application deadline.

Please note: As a condition of being awarded the Peter Collins Undergraduate Scholarship, the recipient agrees to perform as part of a Kamloops Symphony Music School Recital at a time appropriate for the individual and the school.

Assessment

• A committee reviews each scholarship application and awards the scholarship according to the student’s demonstrated passion for music and their demonstrated financial need.
• Preference will be given to new applicants.
• Funds are limited. Scholarship amounts may vary.
• 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 into the Peter Collins Memorial Fund.

Applications

Applicants must submit:

• A completed application form
• A sample of the student's work as a musician, composer, or researcher. Examples include:
• An audio or video recording of the student performing
• A score of one of the student's pieces or an audio/video recording of a performance of a piece
• A writing sample in the case of a music research student
  
• A letter of reference from a music teacher or community music professional

Please complete this application form very carefully.
The deadline for application for 2020 has passed. Please check back in early 2021 for updates on the next intake period.