School of Music Awards

Please read the instructions carefully to confirm whether an application is required.

Scholarships marked with an asterisk (*) are funded by the University of Victoria Foundation.

Awards

  • Chapman Achievement Award*
  • Gerald G. Few Achievement Award*
  • Hallam Achievement Award*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

Deadline is November 15 (subject to change- please check with your department).

Achievement Awards recognize undergraduate students who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to the pursuit of excellence in their endeavours. Fine arts, athletics, and other areas where individual expression becomes public are recognized through these awards. Recipients must have demonstrated financial need and a minimum 3.5 sessional grade point average for students continuing at or transferring to UVic, or a 70% admission average for students commencing postsecondary studies for the first time. Departments will distribute application forms to prospective students, who will complete and return them to the Office of the Dean of Fine Arts.

Bursaries

Students may be considered for the following bursaries by completing the general bursary application. Only one application is necessary to be considered for all bursaries.

Art and Music Education Bursary

Value: $500 | Number: 2 

Two bursaries of $500 each are awarded to undergraduate students, one for a student studying in Art Education in the Faculty of Education and one for a student studying in Music Education in the School of Music.

Charles and Ruth Haywood Memorial Bursary in Music*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more bursaries are awarded to entering or continuing undergraduate or graduate students in the School of Music.

More information

Cliff-Marcel Bursary

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more bursaries are given to students entering their second, third or fourth year in the School of Music. Preference will be given to students having a specific interest in the violin.

Eveylyn Packham Bursary in Music*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more bursaries are awarded to students entering or continuing in the School of Music.

Harold and Lorna Knight Music Bursary*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more bursaries are awarded to 3rd or 4th year students in the School of Music program.

James B. Kennedy Memorial Bursary*

Value: Varies | Number: 1

A bursary is awarded to a student entering or continuing in the School of Music whose principal instrument is flute, oboe, bassoon or recorder.

Norval Schroeder Bursary

Value: Varies| Number: 1

A bursary of value as the donor may determine, will be awarded annually to a deserving student of an orchestral instrument in any year of the Bachelor of Music program.

Paul Gregory Kuss Memorial Bursary*

Value: Varies | Number: 1

A bursary is awarded annually to a newly admitted or returning Music student.

Ruth Haywood Memorial Bursary in Music*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more bursaries are awarded to entering or continuing undergraduate or graduate students in the School of Music.

More information

Victor and Mary Hess Bursary*

Value: Varies | Number: 1

A bursary is awarded to a continuing student in the Bachelor of Music program who is specializing in any instrument.

Students must apply to be considered for the entrance scholarships below, which are based on marks and other criteria such as academic achievement and volunteer and community work. All UVic entrance scholarships require a minimum 85% admission average, unless otherwise specified in the terms of reference of the scholarship. Recipients will be approved by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

The scholarships below:

  • require an online application via Online tools submitted between February 15 - April 30, unless otherwise stated in the Terms of Awards.
  • are governed by the general regulations for scholarships, medals, and prizes.

More information is available on the Entrance Scholarship website.

Adele and Gene Nesmith Entrance Scholarship in Voice*

Value: Varies | Number: 1

A scholarship is awarded to a student whose performance area is voice and who is entering the School of Music at the University of Victoria from a British Columbia secondary school or regional college. Preference will be given to a student who can demonstrate financial need.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Alan J. Hodgson Memorial Scholarship in Music*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more scholarships are awarded to academically outstanding undergraduate students entering or transferring into second, third or fourth year of the Bachelor of Music program.  Preference will be given to students with demonstrated financial need.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Betty Dewick Scholarship in Music*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more scholarships are awarded to undergraduate string students either entering directly from high school or transferring from another institution into the School of Music. Preference will be given to students with demonstrated financial need.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Betty Moyls Memorial Award

Value: Varies | Number: 1

An award is given to a transferring or continuing undergraduate student specializing in vocal performance in the Bachelor of Music program. Preference is for students with demonstrated financial need.

Approval of the recipient is made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Herta Hartmanshenn Award in Music*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards are given to undergraduate students entering or continuing in the School of Music.  Preference will be given to students with demonstrated financial need.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Hilder School of Music Award*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards are given to undergraduate students entering or continuing in the School of Music who identify as Black, Indigenous or People of Colour and who have demonstrated financial need.

Approval of the recipient(s) will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

First disbursement 2024.

Howard and Donna Denike Memorial Award*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards are given to students continuing in second, third or fourth year of the Bachelor of Music program, in Music Education. Further preference is for students with demonstrated financial need. Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Joseph Patrick Cunningham Memorial Scholarship*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more scholarships are awarded to academically outstanding undergraduate students entering third or fourth year in the Bachelor of Music program who have demonstrated financial need. Preference is given to students whose principal instrument is either the harp or violin.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Mary Dorothy Jones Bessex Award*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards are given to entering or continuing undergraduate students in the Bachelor of Music program who are specializing in piano.  Preference will be given to students with demonstrated financial need.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Matthew Prentice Scholarship*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more scholarships are awarded to academically outstanding students entering or continuing in the Bachelor of Music Program, and whose performance area is brass, piano or voice. Preference will be given to students with demonstrated financial need.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Terry and Myrna Daniels Scholarship in Music*

Value: Varies | Number: 1

A scholarship is awarded to an academically outstanding undergraduate student entering third year in the School of Music with demonstrated financial need. Preference is for students from a single-parent family.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Vic Scott Award in Voice Accompaniment*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards are given to entering or continuing undergraduate students in the vocal program in the School of Music who have a demonstrated need for vocal coaching or accompaniment support. Applicants must submit an outline of costs for their program and a brief rationale explaining their coaching/accompaniment needs (maximum 350 words) to School of Music office by May 15. If no students are eligible in a given year the award may go to any student in the vocal program.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Vivian Marshall and Rob Morris Memorial Music Award*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards are given to entering or continuing undergraduate students in the School of Music who are residents of BC or Yukon with demonstrated financial need. Preference is for students who, either individually or through their family, are associated with the Freemasons.

No application required

Applications from students are not required for scholarships listed in this section.

Unless otherwise indicated, recipients are approved by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

These scholarships are governed by the general regulations for scholarships, medals, and prizes.

Adaskin Endowment for Strings*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more scholarships are awarded to students entering or continuing in a Bachelor of Music program whose principal instrument is violin, viola, cello or double bass.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Betty and Gilbert Kennedy Scholarship in Music*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more scholarships are awarded to academically outstanding undergraduate students entering or continuing in the School of Music in any performance area.

Approval of the recipient(s) will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Beulah Daniels Memorial Scholarship in Music*

Value: Varies | Number: 1

A scholarship is awarded to an academically outstanding entering or continuing undergraduate student in the School of Music.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Brian Money and Nancy Dyer Accordion Scholarship in Music

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more scholarships are awarded to academically outstanding entering or continuing undergraduate or graduate students in the School of Music whose principal instrument is accordion. Preference is for graduate students.

Approval of the recipients will be made by either the Senate Committee on Awards or the Faculty of Graduate Studies Graduate Awards Committee, upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Butterfield Scholarship in the School of Music

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more scholarships are awarded to academically outstanding entering or continuing undergraduate students in the UVic School of Music.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Daisie Thirlwall Scholarship in Violin*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

Scholarships in varying amounts are awarded annually to gifted violinists who demonstrate excellence or potential in performance and who are registered in the Bachelor of Music program. Preference will be given to newly admitted students. In the event there are no qualified violinists in any given year, other string instrumentalists will be considered. In the case of equally qualified candidates, need shall be the determining factor.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Douglas Ross Memorial Scholarship*

Value: Varies | Number: 1

An award is made annually to a student for outstanding achievement in piano performance. The recipient may be a new or a returning student in the School of Music.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Dr. Gerald King Legacy Scholarship in Music Education

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more scholarships are awarded to academically outstanding undergraduate students entering, transferring or continuing in the Bachelor of Music (Music Education) program. Selection of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Dr. John S. Willis Memorial Scholarship*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

Scholarships are awarded to undergraduate and graduate students entering or continuing in the School of Music who are studying the violin, viola or cello. Approval of the recipient of an undergraduate award is made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

  • In the case of an undergraduate award, approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.
  • In the case of a graduate award, approval of the recipient will be made by the Faculty of Graduate Studies Graduate Awards Committee upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Edward Philip Oscapella Scholarship in Music*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more scholarships are awarded to students entering a Major in Performance in the School of Music. Preference will be given to students of piano or violin.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Emily Apinis-Grundstein Scholarship*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

Scholarships are awarded to students entering or continuing in programs in the Department of Visual Arts or the School of Music.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Department of Visual Arts or the School of Music.

Erich Schwandt Undergraduate Scholarship in Music*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more scholarships are awarded to entering or continuing academically outstanding undergraduate students in the School of Music.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Evelyn Marchant MacLaurin Memorial Scholarship in Music*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

Scholarships are awarded annually to outstanding students pursuing a degree in Music. Preference will be given to newly admitted students entering the School of Music.

  • In the case of an undergraduate award, approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.
  • In the case of a graduate award, approval of the recipient will be made by the Faculty of Graduate Studies Graduate Awards Committee upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Gilbert and Marie Alice Peart Scholarship in Music*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more scholarships are awarded to academically outstanding entering or continuing undergraduate or graduate students in the School of Music. 

  • In the case of an undergraduate award, approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.
  • In the case of a graduate award, approval of the recipient will be made by the Faculty of Graduate Studies Graduate Awards Committee upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Grace Swannell Memorial Scholarship in Piano*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more scholarships are awarded to academically outstanding entering or continuing undergraduate students studying piano in the School of Music.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Henry, Annie and Harry Cathcart Award*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards are given to entering undergraduate or graduate students in the School of Music.

Approval of the recipients will be made by either the Senate Committee on Awards or the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Graduate Awards Committee, upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Herbert and Eva Schaefer String Scholarship*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

Scholarships are awarded to outstanding students of violin, viola, cello or double bass, entering or continuing in the Music program at either the undergraduate or graduate level.

Approval will be made by either the Senate Committee on Awards or the Faculty of Graduate Studies Graduate Awards Committee upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Herta Hartmanshenn Scholarship in Music*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

Scholarships are awarded to students entering or continuing in the School of Music.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Joan Backus Scholarship in Music*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more scholarships are awarded to outstanding full-time undergraduate or graduate students entering or continuing in the School of Music.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards or the Faculty of Graduate Studies Graduate Awards Committee upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

JTS Scholarship*

Value: Varies | Number: 1

One scholarship, of at least $1,000, is awarded to an academically outstanding undergraduate student entering or continuing in each of the following Departments: Visual Arts, the School of Music and Theatre.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Department of Visual Arts, the School of Music and the Department of Theatre.

L.E. Frances Druce Scholarship in Music

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more scholarships are awarded to academically outstanding full-time undergraduate or graduate students entering the School of Music. Preference will be given to women students.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards or the Faculty of Graduate Studies Graduate Awards Committee upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Lafayette String Quartet Scholarship

Value: $1500 | Number: 1

A scholarship is awarded in memory of cellist Noble Minor to an outstanding violin, viola or cello student who displays excellence as a chamber musician and is registered in the Bachelor of Music program. The recipient may be a newly admitted or a returning student.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Margareta H. Von Rudloff Scholarship*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more scholarships are awarded to academically outstanding undergraduate Canadian students entering or continuing in the School of Music and who are studying classical music.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Mary Marjorie Horan Scholarship*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more scholarships are awarded to academically outstanding entering or continuing students in an undergraduate or graduate program in the School of Music.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards or the Faculty of Graduate Studies Graduate Awards Committee upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Olive, Mary and Claude McGregor Scholarship in Music*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more scholarships are awarded to academically outstanding entering or continuing undergraduate or graduate students in the School of Music. Preference will be given to citizens of the United States of America.

Approval of undergraduate recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Approval of graduate recipients will be made by the Faculty of Graduate Studies Graduate Awards Committee upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Performance Scholarship in Music*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more award is made annually to a student for outstanding achievement in performance. The recipient may be newly admitted or a returning student.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music’s Performance faculty.

Phillip T. Young Memorial Scholarship in Music*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more scholarships are awarded to entering or continuing students of woodwind instruments in the BMus program in the School of Music. Preference will be given to students of double reed instruments.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Ralph Barbour Burry Memorial Scholarship in Music*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

Three scholarships in varying amounts (minimum award $800) are awarded to students in the School of Music. Preference is given to entering students in any year. The awards will be based on excellence in music. In the case of two equally gifted candidates, need will be the determining factor.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Richard Ely Scholarship*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

Scholarships are awarded to undergraduate students entering or continuing in the School of Music who demonstrates performance excellence and whose principal instrument is the horn.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

School of Music Faculty String Award*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards are given to outstanding entering or continuing undergraduate violinists, violists, cellists, or double bassists, in recognition of performance ability. In cases of equal performance skill, need should be the determining factor. 

The awards are named in recognition of School of Music faculty who made personal contributions to inaugurate this fund, but it is further supplemented through proceeds from scholarship concerts and other sources. The number and size of such awards will be determined annually by the School faculty.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Sophia M. terHart Vittali Scholarship*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more scholarships are awarded to academically outstanding entering or continuing undergraduate students in the School of Music.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

St. Jude Scholarship*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more scholarships are awarded to entering or continuing academically outstanding undergraduate student(s) pursuing a Bachelor of Music degree with a performance major in voice, with a preference for students studying opera.

Approval of the recipients is made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Will and Mary Rook Scholarship in Music*

Value: Varies | Number: 1

A scholarship is awarded to a student entering or continuing in the School of Music.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Willard E. Ireland Entrance Scholarship*

Value: Varies | Number: 1

A scholarship will be awarded annually to an outstanding student entering the School of Music at the University of Victoria.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

 

Applications are required for in-course scholarships listed in this section. These scholarships are governed by the general regulations for scholarships, medals, and prizes. 

  • Unless stated otherwise, the application must be made through completion of the in-course scholarship application on UVic Online tools.
  • The deadline, unless stated otherwise, is May 31.
  • Some of the following awards may require application through the School of Music; please review the eligibility criteria and application instructions below for further information.

Alan J. Hodgson Memorial Scholarship in Music*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more scholarships are awarded to academically outstanding undergraduate students entering or transferring into second, third or fourth year of the Bachelor of Music program.  Preference will be given to students with demonstrated financial need.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Betty Moyls Memorial Award

Value: Varies | Number: 1

An award is given to a transferring or continuing undergraduate student specializing in vocal performance in the Bachelor of Music program. Preference is for students with demonstrated financial need.

Approval of the recipient is made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Constance E. Hoyte Award in Music Education*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards are given to undergraduate Music Education students in the School of Music. Preference is for students with demonstrated financial need.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Dave Ian Dunnet Music Education Scholarship*

Value: Varies | Number: 1

One scholarships is awarded to an academically outstanding undergraduate students continuing into third or fourth year in the Bachelor of Music program who is majoring in Music Education and who demonstrate a strong commitment to achieving excellence in teaching instrumental and choral music in the schools. Applicants must submit a letter (maximum 500 words) describing what inspired them to become a music educator. Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Florence Gertrude McConnell Award in Music*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards are given to undergraduate students in the School of Music who have demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to Roman Catholic student(s) interested in liturgies of the Roman Catholic Church.

Approval of the recipient(s) is made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

George Jennings Burnett Memorial Award*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards are given to students specializing in organ or composition in the Bachelor of Music program. Preference will be given to students with demonstrated financial need.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Herta Hartmanshenn Award in Music*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards are given to undergraduate students entering or continuing in the School of Music.  Preference will be given to students with demonstrated financial need.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Hilder School of Music Award*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards are given to undergraduate students entering or continuing in the School of Music who identify as Black, Indigenous or People of Colour and who have demonstrated financial need.

Approval of the recipient(s) will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

First disbursement 2024.

Howard and Donna Denike Memorial Award*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards are given to students continuing in second, third or fourth year of the Bachelor of Music program, in Music Education. Further preference is for students with demonstrated financial need. Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Ida Halpern Music Scholarship*

Value: Varies | Number: 1

A scholarship is awarded to a student entering third or fourth year of study towards the Bachelor of Music degree. Preference will be given to a student with an interest in first nations music of the West Coast.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Joseph Patrick Cunningham Memorial Scholarship*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more scholarships are awarded to academically outstanding undergraduate students entering third or fourth year in the Bachelor of Music program who have demonstrated financial need. Preference is given to students whose principal instrument is either the harp or violin.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Martin Bonham and Lloyd Howard Travel to Italy Award*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards are given to undergraduate or graduate students in the School of Music who are travelling to Italy to broaden their knowledge of western classical music. This activity may include, but is not limited to, travel, accommodation, admission fees, archival research, galleries, language training, and/or participation in exhibitions, courses, performances, workshops, conferences or presentations. Preference is for students using the funding to directly support travel costs. Applicants must include a brief description (50-100 words) of their reason for travel.

Undergraduate students apply through the on-line application via Online Tools under Student Awards and Financial Aid. Graduate students must submit an application to the School of Music Office by September 15.

Approval of the recipient(s) will be made by either the Senate Committee on Awards or the Faculty of Graduate Studies Graduate Awards Committee upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Mary Dorothy Jones Bessex Award*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards are given to entering or continuing undergraduate students in the Bachelor of Music program who are specializing in piano.  Preference will be given to students with demonstrated financial need.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Matthew Prentice Scholarship*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more scholarships are awarded to academically outstanding students entering or continuing in the Bachelor of Music Program, and whose performance area is brass, piano or voice. Preference will be given to students with demonstrated financial need.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Nina Dobbyn Award*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards are given to undergraduate  students continuing in the School of Music who have demonstrated financial need and an interest in teaching music.  Students with a GPA of 4.0/9.0 and above are eligible.  Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Terry and Myrna Daniels Scholarship in Music*

Value: Varies | Number: 1

A scholarship is awarded to an academically outstanding undergraduate student entering third year in the School of Music with demonstrated financial need. Preference is for students from a single-parent family.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Thomas Henry (Harry) and Doris Collom Scholarship*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more scholarships are awarded to academically outstanding undergraduate students continuing in the Faculty of Science or the School of Music who have demonstrated financial need. The scholarship will be disbursed on a rotating basis, beginning with the Faculty of Science. First preference will be given to students born in British Columbia and second preference to students born in the United Kingdom.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of either the Faculty of Science or the School of Music.

First disbursement (Music) September 2024.

Vic Scott Award in Voice Accompaniment*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards are given to entering or continuing undergraduate students in the vocal program in the School of Music who have a demonstrated need for vocal coaching or accompaniment support. Applicants must submit an outline of costs for their program and a brief rationale explaining their coaching/accompaniment needs (maximum 350 words) to School of Music office by May 15. If no students are eligible in a given year the award may go to any student in the vocal program. Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Vivian Marshall and Rob Morris Memorial Music Award*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards are given to entering or continuing undergraduate students in the School of Music who are residents of BC or Yukon with demonstrated financial need. Preference is for students who, either individually or through their family, are associated with the Freemasons.

Applications from students are not required for scholarships listed in this section.

Unless otherwise indicated in the Terms of Awards, recipients are approved by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

These scholarships are governed by the general regulations for scholarships, medals, and prizes.

Adaskin Endowment for Strings*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more scholarships are awarded to students entering or continuing in a Bachelor of Music program whose principal instrument is violin, viola, cello or double bass.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Ainsworth-Carter Scholarship

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more scholarships will be awarded to academically outstanding undergraduate students entering their third or fourth year or graduate students in the School of Music. Preference is given to students studying piano or violin.

In the case of an undergraduate student, the recipients will be approved by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

In the case of a graduate student, the recipients will be approved by the Faculty of Graduate Studies Graduate Awards Committee upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Audrey St. Denys and M.E. Johnson Scholarship*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more scholarships are awarded to undergraduate or graduate students in Faculty of Fine Arts.

In the case of an undergraduate student, the recipients will be approved by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

In the case of a graduate student, the recipients will be approved by the Faculty of Graduate Studies Graduate Awards Committee upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Bea Scott Scholarship in Voice*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more scholarships are awarded to undergraduate or graduate students in the music program and whose principal instrument is voice.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Betty and Gilbert Kennedy Scholarship in Music*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more scholarships are awarded to academically outstanding undergraduate students entering or continuing in the School of Music in any performance area.

Approval of the recipient(s) will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Beulah Daniels Memorial Scholarship in Music*

Value: Varies | Number: 1

A scholarship is awarded to an academically outstanding entering or continuing undergraduate student in the School of Music.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Brian Jackson and Denys Mailhiot Scholarship in Voice*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more scholarships are awarded to academically outstanding undergraduate men studying in voice in the School of Music. 

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Brian Money and Nancy Dyer Accordion Scholarship in Music

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more scholarships are awarded to academically outstanding entering or continuing undergraduate or graduate students in the School of Music whose principal instrument is accordion. Preference is for graduate students.

Approval of the recipients will be made by either the Senate Committee on Awards or the Faculty of Graduate Studies Graduate Awards Committee, upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Bruce and Connie More Choral Music Scholarship *

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more scholarships are awarded to academically outstanding undergraduate students in the School of Music who are studying voice performance or choral conducting.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Butterfield Scholarship in the School of Music

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more scholarships are awarded to academically outstanding entering or continuing undergraduate students in the UVic School of Music.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Daisie Thirlwall Scholarship in Violin

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

Scholarships in varying amounts are awarded annually to gifted violinists who demonstrate excellence or potential in performance and who are registered in the Bachelor of Music program. Preference will be given to newly admitted students.

In the event there are no qualified violinists in any given year, other string instrumentalists will be considered. In the case of equally qualified candidates, need shall be the determining factor.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Dave Ian Dunnet Music Education Scholarship*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more scholarships are awarded to academically outstanding undergraduate students entering their third or fourth year in the Bachelor of Music (Music Education) program who demonstrate a strong commitment to achieving excellence in teaching instrumental and choral music in the schools.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.   

Don Wright Scholarship in Music Education

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more scholarships are awarded to students in the Bachelor of Music (Music Education) degree program who demonstrate high academic standards, leadership and a strong commitment to achieving excellence in teaching music.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Don Wright Scholarship in Music Education (Instrumental Music)

Value: Varies | Number: 1

This scholarship was established by Mr. Don Wright with the aim of strengthening the teaching of instrumental music in the schools. The scholarship is awarded annually to a full-time student in the Bachelor of Music (Music Education) degree program who has demonstrated a talent and achievement in instrumental music and teaching ability at either the elementary or secondary level.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Don Wright Scholarship in Music Education (Vocal and Choral Music)*

Value: Varies | Number: 1

This scholarship was established by Mr. Don Wright with the aim of strengthening the teaching of vocal and choral music in the schools. The scholarship is awarded annually to a full time student in the Bachelor of Music (Music Education) degree program who has demonstrated a special aptitude for vocal and choral music and a teaching ability at either the elementary or secondary level.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Douglas and Jennifer Mann Scholarship*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more scholarships are awarded to academically outstanding undergraduate students in the School of Music who show promise as a performer and whose primary instrument is guitar. Approval of the recipient(s) will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the nomination of the School of Music.

Douglas Ross Memorial Scholarship*

Value: Varies | Number: 1

A scholarship is awarded to a student for outstanding achievement in piano performance. The recipient may be a new or a returning student in the School of Music.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Dr. and Mrs. W. Clarke Horning Memorial Prize in Music*

Value: Varies | Number: 1

A prize is awarded to a promising undergraduate composer, performer, teacher or scholar completing their third year of studies in the School of Music.  The most promising student in each of the four sections -- Composition, Performance, Music Education and Music History -- will be nominated. Approval of the recipient will be made in conjunction with the Horning Memorial Scholarship in Music; three nominees will receive the scholarships and the remaining nominee will receive the prize. The total budget must be split evenly amongst the four total recipients.

Approval of the recipient is made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Dr. Gerald King Legacy Scholarship in Music Education

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more scholarships are awarded to academically outstanding undergraduate students entering, transferring or continuing in the Bachelor of Music (Music Education) program. Selection of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Dr. John S. Willis Memorial Scholarship*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more scholarships are awarded to undergraduate and graduate students entering or continuing in the School of Music who are studying the violin, viola or cello.

  • Approval of the recipient of an undergraduate award is made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.
  • Approval of the recipient of a graduate award is made by the Graduate Awards Committee upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Edward Philip Oscapella Scholarship in Music*

Value: Varies | Number: 1

A scholarship is awarded to a student entering a Major in Performance in the School of Music. Preference will be given to students of piano or violin.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Eleanor Gray Memorial Scholarship in Music*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more scholarships are awarded to students studying piano or voice in the School of Music.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Emily Apinis-Grundtein Scholarship*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more scholarships are awarded to students entering or continuing in programs in the Department of Visual Arts or the School of Music.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Department of Visual Arts or the School of Music.

Eric LeBlanc Memorial Scholarship*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more scholarships are awarded to academically outstanding undergraduate students in the Bachelor of Music program, with preference given to students who demonstrate an interest and talent in the area of jazz. 

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Erich Schwandt Undergraduate Scholarship in Music*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more scholarships are awarded to entering or continuing academically outstanding undergraduate students in the School of Music.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Eugene Dowling and Dennis Latham Scholarship*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more scholarships are awarded to academically outstanding undergraduate students in the School of Music who study tuba or euphonium. 

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Evelyn Marchant MacLaurin Memorial Scholarship in Music*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more scholarships are awarded to outstanding students pursuing a degree in Music. Preference will be given to newly admitted students entering the School of Music.

  • In the case of an undergraduate award, approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.
  • In the case of a graduate award, approval of the recipient will be made by the Faculty of Graduate Studies Graduate Awards Committee upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Gertrude Huntly Durand Memorial Scholarship*

Value: Varies | Number: 1

A scholarship is awarded to a piano student in any year in the School of Music, who has demonstrated potential in areas of accompanying or teaching.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Gilbert and Marie Alice Peart Scholarship in Music*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more scholarships are awarded to academically outstanding entering or continuing undergraduate or graduate students in the School of Music. 

  • In the case of an undergraduate award, approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.
  • In the case of a graduate award, approval of the recipient will be made by the Faculty of Graduate Studies Graduate Awards Committee upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Grace Swannell Memorial Scholarship in Piano*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more scholarships are awarded to academically outstanding entering or continuing undergraduate students studying piano in the School of Music.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Harry and Frances Marr Adaskin Scholarship in Music History*

Value: Varies | Number: 1

A scholarship is awarded in honour of these distinguished Canadian musicians by Miss Rivkah Isaacs.  The scholarship is awarded to an outstanding music history major entering the final year of undergraduate study and planning to go on to graduate study in Musicology.  In the case of two equally gifted candidates, need is to be the determining factor. 

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the faculty members of the School of Music.

Henry, Annie and Harry Cathcart Award*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards are given to entering undergraduate or graduate students in the School of Music.

Approval of the recipients will be made by either the Senate Committee on Awards or the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Graduate Awards Committee, upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Herbert and Eva Schaefer String Scholarship*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more tuition scholarships are awarded to outstanding students of violin, viola, cello or double bass, entering or continuing in the Music program at either the undergraduate or graduate level.

Approval will be made by either the Senate Committee on Awards or the Faculty of Graduate Studies Graduate Awards Committee upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Herta Hartmanshenn Scholarship in Music*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more scholarships are awarded to students entering or continuing in the School of Music.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Horning Memorial Scholarship in Music*

Value: Varies | Number: 3

Three scholarships of equal value are awarded to promising undergraduate composers, performers, teachers or scholars completing their third year of studies in the School of Music. The most promising student in each of the four sections -- Composition, Performance, Music Education and Music History -- will be nominated. Approval of the recipients will be made in conjunction with the Dr. and Mrs. W. Clarke Horning Memorial Prize in Music; one nominee will receive the prize and the remaining three will receive scholarships. The total budget must be split evenly amongst the four recipients.

Approval of the recipients is made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Ian McDougall Scholarship in Jazz*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more scholarships are awarded to students in the Bachelor of Music program who demonstrate interest and talent in the area of jazz. If there are no eligible students in jazz, then the award is to be given to a promising trombonist or brass player.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Inez St. Dennis Memorial Music Education Service Award

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards are given to undergraduate students in the School of Music with a major in Music Education who demonstrate an exceptional record of service in Music Education. Students with a GPA of 5.0 and above are eligible. Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Joan Backus Scholarship in Music*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more scholarships are awarded to outstanding full-time undergraduate or graduate students entering or continuing in the School of Music.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards or the Faculty of Graduate Studies Graduate Awards Committee upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

JTS Scholarship*

Value: Varies | Number: 1

One scholarship, of at least $1,000, is awarded to an academically outstanding undergraduate student entering or continuing in each of the following Departments: Visual Arts, the School of Music and Theatre.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Department of Visual Arts, the School of Music and the Department of Theatre.

Judith Harreman Scholarship*

Value: Varies | Number: 1

A scholarship is awarded by the Canadian Federation of University Women Victoria to an outstanding woman student proceeding to year 3 or 4 in the Music program. Preference will be given to a student specializing in voice or piano.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

L.E. Frances Druce Collaborative Piano Undergraduate Prize*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more prizes are awarded to academically outstanding full-time undergraduate students in the School of Music. The prize is intended to enhance student learning by providing the financial support to work with a professional collaborative pianist. Preference will be given to women students.

Approval of the recipient(s) will be made by Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

L.E. Frances Druce Scholarship in Music*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more scholarships are awarded to academically outstanding full-time undergraduate or graduate students entering the School of Music. Preference will be given to women students.

Approval of the recipients will be made by Senate Committee on Awards or the Faculty of Graduate Studies Graduate Awards Committee upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Lafayette String Quartet Scholarship

Value: Varies | Number: 1

A scholarship is awarded in memory of cellist Noble Minor to an outstanding violin, viola or cello student who displays excellence as a chamber musician and is registered in the Bachelor of Music program. The recipient may be a newly admitted or a returning student.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Longton Scholarship*

Value: Varies | Number: 1

A scholarship is awarded to an academically outstanding undergraduate student of a stringed instrument in the School of Music.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Margaret and Harold Beckwith Memorial Prize in Music *

Value: Varies | Number: 1

Given in memory of Margaret and Harold Beckwith by the family. Awarded to a graduating Bachelor of Music student for excellence in music.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Margareta H. Von Rudloff Scholarship

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more scholarships are awarded to academically outstanding undergraduate Canadian students entering or continuing in the School of Music and who are studying classical music.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Mary Marjorie Horan Scholarship*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more scholarships are awarded to academically outstanding entering or continuing students in an undergraduate or graduate program in the School of Music.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards or the Graduate Awards Committee upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Mary M. and Erich P. Schwandt Scholarship*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more scholarships are awarded to academically outstanding undergraduate students entering or continuing in the School of Music.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Murray Adaskin Prize in Music Composition*

Value: Varies | Number: 1

A prize is awarded to an outstanding student in music composition. The recipient may not receive this award in two successive years.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Naden Band of Maritime Forces Pacific Scholarship in Music Performance*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

Up to three scholarships in equal amounts are awarded to students entering second or third year in the School of Music who demonstrate excellence in or potential in performance as instrumentalists in the areas of brass, woodwind, or percussion.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Noel and Margaret Gantly Scholarship*

Value: Varies | Number: 1

A scholarship is awarded to an academically outstanding undergraduate or graduate student studying elementary or secondary music education in the School of Music or the Faculty of Education. Awarding of the scholarship will alternate years between the School of Music and the Faculty of Education.

Approval of an undergraduate recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music or the Faculty of Education.

Approval of a graduate recipient will be made by the Faculty of Graduate Studies Graduate Awards Committee upon the recommendation of the School of Music or the Faculty of Education. 

Olive, Mary and Claude McGregor Scholarship in Music*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more scholarships are awarded to academically outstanding entering or continuing undergraduate or graduate students in the School of Music. Preference will be given to citizens of the United States of America.

In the case of undergraduate students, approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

In the case of graduate students, approval of the recipients will be made by the Faculty of Graduate Studies Graduate Awards Committee upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Onuma's Opus Award

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards are given to academically outstanding undergraduate students in the School of Music.

Approval of the recipient(s) will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Pacific Edge Chorus Scholarship*

Value: Varies | Number: 1

A scholarship is awarded to a woman student in the Bachelor of Music degree (Music Education) program, who has demonstrated a talent and achievement in vocal music.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Paula Renning and Eric H. Renning Scholarship

Value: Varies | Number: 1

A scholarship is awarded to a student attending the University of Victoria and majoring in Music.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Performance Scholarship in Music*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more scholarships are awarded to student(s) for outstanding achievement in performance. The recipients may be newly admitted or returning students.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music's Performance faculty.

Peter Coy Scholarship in Music

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more scholarships are awarded to academically outstanding undergraduate students studying piano in the School of Music. Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Phillip T. Young Memorial Scholarship*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more scholarships are awarded to entering or continuing students of woodwind instruments in the BMus. program in the School of Music.  Preference will be given to students of double reed instruments.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

 

Ralph Barbour Burry Memorial Scholarship in Music*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

Three scholarships in varying amounts (minimum award $800) are awarded to students in the School of Music. Preference is given to entering students in any year. The awards will be based on excellence in music. In the case of two equally gifted candidates, need will be the determining factor.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Rebecca and Esther Lazarus Scholarship in Music: Piano*

Value: Varies | Number: 1

A scholarship is awarded to an academically outstanding undergraduate pianist entering their third or fourth year in the School of Music in memory of Esther Lazarus Levy. In the case of two equally gifted candidates, need is to be the determining factor.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Rebecca and Esther Lazarus Scholarship in Music: Voice*

Value: Varies | Number: 1

A scholarship is awarded to an academically outstanding undergraduate singer entering their third or fourth year in the School of Music in memory of Rebecca Lazarus Isaacs. In the case of two equally gifted candidates, need is to be the determining factor.

Approval of the recipient is made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

School of Music Faculty String Award*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards are given to outstanding entering or continuing undergraduate violinists, violists, cellists, or double bassists, in recognition of performance ability. In cases of equal performance skill, need should be the determining factor. 

The awards are named in recognition of School of Music faculty who made personal contributions to inaugurate this fund, but it is further supplemented through proceeds from scholarship concerts and other sources. The number and size of such awards will be determined annually by the School faculty.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

 

School of Music Women's Choral Scholarship

Value: $1,000 | Number: 1

A scholarship of $1,000 is awarded to an academically outstanding undergraduate or graduate woman student enrolled in the University Women’s Choir, the UVic Chamber Singers or the UVic Chorus who is pursuing a major in music. Preference will be given to music education students.

Approval of the recipients will be made by Student Awards and Financial Aid or the Faculty of Graduate Studies Graduate Awards Committee upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Sophia M. terHart Vittali Scholarship*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more scholarships are awarded to academically outstanding entering or continuing undergraduate students in the School of Music.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

St. Jude Scholarship*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more scholarships are awarded to entering or continuing academically outstanding undergraduate student(s) pursuing a Bachelor of Music degree with a performance major in voice, with a preference for students studying opera.

Approval of the recipients is made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Taylor Scholarship in Music*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more scholarships are awarded to academically outstanding students in any year of study for the Bachelor of Music degree. The scholarship is presented in honour of Dr. M.G. Taylor, the first President of the University of Victoria, and Mrs. V. Taylor, and is administered by the University of Victoria Foundation. 

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Victoria Jazz Society Scholarship*

Value: Varies | Number: 1

A scholarship is awarded to a student in the Bachelor of Music Program who has demonstrated excellence in jazz.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Victoria Musical Art Society Scholarship*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more scholarships of at least $1,000 each are awarded to outstanding undergraduate performers entering third or fourth year in the School of Music intending to pursue a career in music. The students must have been residents of the Capital Regional District for at least two years and not have been a previous recipient of this award.

Approval of the recipient(s) will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

Will and Mary Rook Scholarship in Music*

Value: Varies | Number: 1

A scholarship is awarded to a student entering or continuing in the School of Music.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

William Ross Holm Scholarship in Music*

Value: Varies | Number: 1

A scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate or graduate student in music composition in the School of Music.

  • In the case of an undergraduate student, approval will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Music.

  • In the case of a graduate student, approval of the recipient will be made by the Graduate Awards Committee upon the recommendation of the School of Music.