MUSIC AWARDS
The Eastern Manitoba Concert Association is proud to offer two awards to support students who are wanting to pursue post-secondary education in a musical field. Students from the following schools/school divisions are eligible:
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School District of Whiteshell
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Sunrise School Division
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Sagkeeng Anicinabe High School
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Sagkeeng Junior High School
$750 Post-Secondary Music Award
Application deadline is May 15, 2025
$750 International Music Camp Bursaries
Application deadline is May 15, 2025
Post-Secondary Music Award
Application deadline is May 15 2025
One award of $750 is presented annually to a qualified, graduating student from the School District of Whiteshell or the Sunrise School Division, to assist in their pursuit of a post-secondary education in a musical field.
Application instructions:
1. Audition
Applicants for the Post-Secondary Music Award must perform an Audition, either singing or playing a musical instrument. Record the performance and upload the file to an online streaming service (YouTube, SoundCloud, DropBox, Google Drive, etc).
2. Application Letter
The applicant must write an Application Letter describing their musical background, musical training, relevant awards received, post-secondary music school accepted by/applied to, the use of their talent within the community, and any other information in support of the application.
3. Letter of Reference
The applicant should also provide a Letter of Reference from their music teacher.
4. Letter of Acceptance
The applicant must provide a copy of the letter of acceptance to their chosen post-secondary school before final awarding of prize.
5. Application Form
The applicant must fill in the application form to apply for the EMCA scholarship.
Please email the audition link, application letter, letter of reference and letter of acceptance along with the application form to:
emcaconcerts@gmail.com by May 15 2025.
International Music Camp Bursaries
Application deadline is May 31, 2024
One award of $750 is awarded annually to assist a Junior or Senior High School students from the School District of Whiteshell or the Sunrise School Division in attending the International Music Camp at the Manitoba/North Dakota Peace Gardens for a one-week session.
Application instructions:
1. Audition
No audition required for the International Music Camp Bursary.
2. Application Letter
The Applicant must write an application letter describing their musical background, musical training, relevant awards received, the use of their talent within the community, and any other information in support of the application.
3. Letter of Reference
The applicant must also provide a letter of reference from their music teacher which can be emailed to EMCA.
4. Application Form
The applicant must fill in the application form to apply for the EMCA scholarship.
Please email the application letter, letter of reference and application form to emcaconcerts@gmail.com by May 15, 2025.