Greater Victoria Chamber 1863 Impact Award

Brief Description

Greater Victoria Chamber 1863 Impact Award offered by the University of Victoria, is a prestigious award that provides financial aid to deserving students pursuing a degree in music at the university. This scholarship aims to support students who have shown exceptional talent and dedication in the field of music.

Host Institution(s)

Greater Victoria Chamber 1863 Impact Award is hosted by the University of Victoria, one of the top research universities in Canada. Located in Victoria, British Columbia, the university is known for its world-class faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and diverse community.

Level/Field of Study

This scholarship is open to students who are pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in music at the University of Victoria. It is applicable to all fields of study within the music program, including performance, composition, music theory, and music education.

Number of Awards

Greater Victoria Chamber 1863 Impact Award offers one or more awards $2,000 each annually one for a Bachelor’s degree student. This makes it a highly competitive scholarship with only two recipients each year.

Target Group

This scholarship is open to both Canadian and international students who have been accepted into the music program at the University of Victoria. It is targeted towards students who possess exceptional musical talent and are passionate about pursuing a career in music.

Scholarship Value/Inclusions

The scholarship offers an annual amount of $5,000 towards tuition fees for the whole duration of the recipient’s program. In addition to financial aid, the scholarship also provides opportunities for students to perform with the Victoria Chamber Orchestra and attend masterclasses with renowned musicians.

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for Greater Victoria Chamber 1863 Impact Award,

• A Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada
• An international student completing a Canadian secondary school diploma
• Entering their first year of an undergraduate degree program
• A current secondary school student or have graduated within the last two years and have not attended a post-secondary institution
• Admitted to UVic with a minimum admission average of 90% or a minimum of 32 International Baccalaureate (IB) points
• Be transferring directly (only one semester without studies between institutions) from an undergraduate program at a Canadian college or university into a UVic undergraduate degree program
• Entering their first year of an undergraduate degree program
• A current high school student or have graduated within the last two years and have not attended a post-secondary institution
• Students enrolled in the North Island Dual Admission Program will be eligible for consideration for a secondary school entrance scholarship. UVic will automatically assess students for an entrance scholarship based on their Grade 12 final marks provided by North Island College.
• Entering their first year in an undergraduate degree program at UVic and meet UVic’s academic and English proficiency requirements.
• Admitted to UVic with a competitive admission average
• An international student studying at UVic on a Canadian study permit (changes to your citizenship status may effect your scholarship eligibility)
  

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Application Instructions

To apply for this scholarship, applicants must submit a completed application form, along with a resume, a personal statement, and two letters of recommendation. They must also provide a portfolio of their musical performances or compositions, and a recording of their musical abilities. The deadline for submitting applications is April 30, 2025

Official Website

For more information about the Greater Victoria Chamber 1863 Impact Award and the application process, please visit the official website.