Scholarships & Awards

Available Awards & Scholarships

NameCriteriaYear of studentAward or ScholarshipType: Music, Dance, Drama, Playwright or MeritFundedDonorAnnually/Foundation$ Award Amount
Outstanding Work Both On and Off Stage AwardMerit Award: Outstanding Work Both On and Off StageYearAwardMeritBetty Wilkinson Fund Foundation 
Derksen McClure Memorial Award for DanceAwarded to a Year 1 student who has shown outstanding achievement in DanceYear 1AwardDanceLegacy scholarship fund Foundation 
Fowler Family Award for DanceAwarded to a student for achievement in dance in year 1Year 1AwardDanceDonorAlbert & Sheila FowlerAnnual donation500.00
Betty Wilkinson Award for DramaAwarded to a Year 1 student who has shown outstanding achievement in ActingYear 1AwardDramaBetty Wilkinson Fund Foundation500.00
Odermatt Family Award for VoiceAwarded to a Year 1 student who has shown outstanding achievement in VoiceYear 1AwardMusicDonorAilsa OdermattAnnual donation500.00
W.E. Honey Memorial AwardAwarded to a Year 1 student who demonstrates outstanding musical meritYear 1AwardMusicDonorJim HillAnnual donation500.00
Alice May Salmon Scholarship: Performing Arts Dipolma in year oneAwarded to one or more deserving students who excel as a singer and/or dancer, to assist them with the financial burden of their studies toward pursuing a career in the performing arts (Needs based). This scholarship is only available to a Year I or Year II student of the Canadian College of Performing Arts and must be applied directly to their tuition for the existing or following year.Year 1ScholarshipVoice/DanceAlice May Salmon Fund Foundation1,000.00
Ken and Patricia Mariash Award for AchievementMerit Award: Outstanding Achievement & Work Ethic Year 1 or 2Year 1AwardMeritLegacy scholarship fund Foundation500.00
Iris M. Bannerman Award “An Actor Prepares”An Actor Prepares” – Awarded to a Year 1 or Year 2 student who has shown exceptional achievement in the areas of text analysis and roles researchYear 1 or 2AwardDramaDonorDr. Iris MacGregor BannermanAnnual donation 
Spirit Award: Performing Arts DiplomaNominated by their peers, this student makes outstanding contributions to the culture of the college by encouraging others to be the best versions of themselves, celebrates their successes, and has demonstrated respect for diversity and the views of others. This award is only available to a Year I or Year II student of the Canadian College of Performing Arts and must be applied directly to their tuition for the existing or following year.Year 1 or 2AwardMeritLegacy scholarship fund Foundation500.00
The Sun will come out tomorrow!To a student who:
1. Shows optimism in adverse/challenging times
2. Inspires and encourages others in positive spirit
3. Thinks “out of the box” in the creative process
Year 1 or 2AwardoptimismDonorDavid RolandAnnual donation600.00
Marilyn Gitnick Severs BursaryAwarded to a deserving student who excels as a singer and/or actor, to assist them with the financial burden of their studies toward pursuing a career in the performing arts (Needs based). This scholarship is only available to a Year I or Year II student of the Canadian College of Performing Arts and must be applied directly to their tuition for the existing or following year.Year 1 or 2BursaryVoice/ActingDonorAaron SeversAnnual donation1,000.00
Puente Theatre ScolarshipThis award is to support diversity and multiculturalism in the arts.  It is awarded to a student striving for excellence who is connected to the immigrant experience either through his/her family or because of a special interest in multiculturalism and the performing arts. Students must submit an essay on multiculturalism in the arts and why it is important.Year 1, 2 or 3ScholarshipDramaDonorPuente Theatre SocietyAnnual donation500.00
Personal Growth as a Whole Performer AwardMerit Award: Personal Growth as a Whole PerformerYear 1, 2 or 3AwardMeritLegacy scholarship fund Foundation 
Oak Bay Kiwanis ScholarshipAwarded to a student who demonstrates their promise to succeed by their leadership in their community, in their college, and in their studies. Students must submit an essay on leadership in the community, the College and in your studies and artistic practice.Year 1, 2 or 3ScholarshipMeritDonorOak Bay Kiwanis – Milton ManorAnnual donation1,000.00
Fowler Family Award for PlaywritingAwarded to the best One Act play. Students must write and submit an original ten-minute play for a general audience.Year 1, 2 or 3AwardPlaywrightDonorAlbert & Sheila FowlerAnnual donation500.00
Adam Wilkinson Memorial Scholarship in Technical TheatreThis merit-based scholarship is awarded to a student or students at the Canadian College of Performing Arts who display an interest and aptitude in the technical aspects of theatre production and have demonstrated an understanding and appreciation of the work ethic and discipline required by the industry. Eligible students will be nominated by the Production Team at the Canadian College of Performing Arts. Nominations will be reviewed by the Managing Artistic Director and the Director of Education and Programming. Scholarships can range from $500 – $1000 based on monies available in the fund and on the number of students being awarded a scholarship.Year 1, 2 or 3ScholarshipTechnicalDonorIATSE Local 168Annual donation500.00
Alice May Salmon Scholarship: Performing Arts Dipolma graduateAwarded to one or more deserving students who excel as a singer and/or dancer, to assist them with the financial burden of their studies toward pursuing a career in the performing arts (Needs based). This scholarship is only available to a Year I or Year II student of the Canadian College of Performing Arts and must be applied directly to their tuition for the existing or following year.Year 1, 2 or 3ScholarshipVoice/DanceAlice May Salmon Fund Foundation1,500.00
Mary Jane McGowan Artistic Director AwardFor a student who exemplifies dedication, entrepreneurship, and potential as a future artistic leaderYear 2AwardArtistic DirectionDonorCaleb MarshallAnnual donation500.00
Fowler Family Scholarship for DanceAwarded to a student of dance entering Year 1Year 2AwardDanceDonorAlbert & Sheila FowlerAnnual donation500.00
Odermatt Family Award for DanceAwarded to a Year 2 student who has shown outstanding achievement in DanceYear 2AwardDanceDonorAilsa & Kirsten OdermattAnnual donation500.00
Betty Wilkinson Award for DramaAwarded to a Year 2 student who has shown outstanding achievement in ActingYear 2AwardDramaBetty Wilkinson Fund Foundation500.00
Ken and Patricia Mariash Award for AchievementMerit Award: Outstanding Overall Growth & Achievement – Year 1Year 2AwardMeritLegacy scholarship fund Foundation500.00
Outstanding Overall Growth & Achievement – Year 2 AwardMerit Award: Outstanding Overall Growth & Achievement – Year 2Year 2AwardMeritLegacy scholarship fund Foundation 
Spirit Peer Award: Performing Arts Dipolma graduate Year 2AwardMeritLegacy scholarship fund Foundation 
Derksen McClure Memorial Award for MusicAwarded to a Year 2 student who demonstrates outstanding musical meritYear 2AwardMusicLegacy scholarship fund Foundation 
Edith Ling Award for VoiceAwarded to a Year 2 student who has shown outstanding achievement in VoiceYear 2AwardMusicDonorJoan WellsAnnual donation500.00
Ives Family Award for Theatre ArtsThis student shows an aptitude for technical production, stage and production management, and design for the stage.year 2AwardProduction and designLegacy scholarship fund  500.00
Founders Award for Musical TheatreAwarded to a student who has shown outstanding achievement in Musical TheatreYear 2 or 3AwardMusicDonorJanis Dunning & Jacques LemayAnnual donation500.00
Dorothy Gray Merit Award: Outstanding Contribution to Studio EnsembleDorothy Gray Merit Award: Outstanding Contribution to “Studio Ensemble”Year 3AwardMeritLegacy scholarship fund Foundation500.00
Ives Family Award for Theatre ArtsThis student shows an aptitude for technical production, stage and production management, and design for the stage.year 3AwardProduction and designLegacy scholarship fund  $500.00

2021/2022 Awards Winners

NameRecipient name
Fowler Family Award for Dance Camely Rouleau
Betty Wilkinson Award for DramaElijah Bell
Odermatt Family Award for VoiceKatie Van Bergeyk
W.E. Honey Memorial AwardMireille Fynes
Ken and Patricia Mariash Award for Achievement Elisha Dowber
Spirit Award: Performing Arts DiplomaKatie Van Bergeyk
Spirit Award: Performing Arts DiplomaElizabeth Hilderman & Sian Spiller-Tisserand – year 2 (tie)
The Sun will come out tomorrow! Gracie Vanthuyne
Fowler Family Award for PlaywritingErika-Shaye Gair 
Mary Jane McGowan Artistic Director AwardSian Spiller-Tisserand
Odermatt Family Award for DanceBrayden Lord
Betty Wilkinson Award for DramaJeremy Sinclair
Ken and Patricia Mariash Award for Achievement Evelyn Hawes
Edith Ling Award for VoiceDevon Walker
Ives Family Award for Theatre ArtsShania Cabilao
Founders Award for Musical TheatreGina Bayliss
Dorothy Gray Merit Award: Outstanding Contribution to Studio EnsembleJaren Guerreiro
Ives Family Award for Theatre ArtsTiffany Oud
Iris M. Bannerman Award “An Actor Prepares”Jasmina Parent 

2021/2022 Scholarship Recipients

NameRecipient name
Alice May Salmon Scholarship: Performing Arts DipolmaDaniel Tepper
Marilyn Gitnick Severs ScholarshipLiz Hilderman
Oak Bay Kiwanis Scholarship                   Zoe Spry
Adam Wilkinson Memorial Scholarship in Technical TheatreCooper Hiebert
Alice May Salmon Scholarship: Performing Arts Dipolma graduateJeremy Sinclair