SCHOLARSHIPS

The annual ACT Arts Centre Excellence in Arts Awards support the artistic achievements, aspirations and professional development of young people who have demonstrated exemplary achievement in the Arts. The merit-based awards provide scholarship funds for study at an accredited post-secondary university or college.

Scholarship amounts are a minimum of $1,500 per student.
Scholarships are intended to support post-secondary school education tuition and fee expenses.
Funding will be released into the account of the post-secondary institution of the applicant’s choice upon proof of registration and class enrollment. Students must also submit a thank you letter to the MRPM Arts Council Board of Directors, prior to claiming their award.
Students will have two (2) years following the date of issue to redeem an award.

Download these forms to fill out your application:

Information Document

Application Form

ELIGIBILITY

Currently enrolled Secondary School seniors (Grade 12) who live and attend high school in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows (The SD42 school district) and who plan to attend an accredited post-secondary institution may apply for a scholarship.

HOW TO APPLY

Deadline to apply for the 2025 Excellence in Arts Scholarships is Sunday, March 30 at 5pm

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Deadline to apply for the 2025 Excellence in Arts Scholarships is Sunday, March 30 at 5pm |

All applications & submissions must be submitted in digital PDF format to learning@mract.org. No hard copy submissions will be accepted.

Please submit (pdf files please):

Your application form
An artistic statement
A statement of how the funding will allow you to pursue future education
Your artistic resume
Statement of school marks
Minimum of two reference letters
Please review the information document carefully for details on what material to prepare for each discipline.

Please include your name and what the file is in the name of each of your files, e.g. “Lori Ceasar, visual arts submission, application letter.pdf”

Successful applicants will be contacted and asked to prepare for a live audition/portfolio review of their work.

Incomplete applications will not be processed.

Please contact learning@mract.org with any questions.

Adjudicators for the 2025 ACT Arts Centre Excellence in Arts Awards

Theatre: Dayton Gill

Dance: Katrina Smith

Visual Arts: Arhea Robinson

Ceramics/Design: Talieh Vafadary

Music: Derek Valenciano

2024 ACT Arts Centre Excellence in Arts Awards recipients

Congratulations to all the 2024 recipients of The ACT ‘Arts in Excellence’ Scholarship Awards for your outstanding achievements in the Arts. Best wishes with your post-secondary endeavors!