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FOUNDERS SCHOLARSHIP
QBSC’s Founders Scholarship will provide tuition support to students in the professional training program. Back in 1972, Founding Artistic Director Brian Scott created the path for Quinte Ballet School to grow into a cultural treasure – a school that welcomed students from the local area, from across Canada and many parts of the world. With the creation of this scholarship, we support the next generation of professional dancers, honour our Founding Artistic Director and the many people who supported the establishment of the school.
QBSC FINANCIAL BURSARY
Applications for financial assistance for QBSC students enrolled in the Professional Training Program are accepted before the end of July each year. Application forms and bursary conditions are available from the Assistant to the Artistic Director. Recipients are selected by the School’s Bursary Committee.
MAU AWARDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT
Thanks to a generous donation from the Jonathan and Dawn Mau, the Mau Awards of Encouragement provide tuition support to selected students currently enrolled for at least one year in QBSC’s Professional Training Program. The award recipients are selected by the Artistic Director in partnership with the School’s Bursary Committee and announced in the Fall.
MAU BURSARY FOR BOYS
We are thrilled to reestablish the Bursary for Boys, thanks to the ongoing generosity of the Mau family.
Encouraging and supporting young boys in dance has long been an important priority at QBSC. Through this bursary, we hope to help remove financial barriers and create opportunities for talented young men to pursue their passion for dance. By providing meaningful support during their training, we aim to empower the next generation of male dancers to realize their goals and reach their full potential.
MAU BRIDGE FUND
QBSC is committed to supporting students not only during their time at the school, but also as they transition to the next stage of their journey.
Graduation often brings exciting opportunities, but it can also come with significant financial challenges and uncertainty. The Mau Bridge Fund was established to help ease the transition from QBSC to post-secondary studies, professional training programs, or other career-related opportunities in dance.
Eligible graduating students may apply for support from the Mau Bridge Fund. Recipients will be selected through an application process, with awards intended to help bridge the gap between graduation and their next steps, providing additional support as they move forward with confidence toward their future goals.
HELEN KELLY AWARD
The Helen Kelly Award recognizes the achievements of students in their graduating year. Recipients are selected by the Artistic Director. Helen Kelly is a founding member of the Quinte Ballet Guild that helped to establish QBSC in 1972.
SARA HOLTON INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM
To honour Sara Holton, a long-standing student of Quinte Ballet School, the Sara Holton International Program (SHIP) was established to enable a student(s) to attend the Royal Danish Ballet’s Summer Intensive Program in Copenhagen for 3 weeks in July. The scholarship of $2500 covers the cost of tuition and partial travel to Denmark. Sara’s grandfather, Dr. Rolfe Morrison, along with other family members and friends, donated funds to establish this scholarship in her memory. In partnership with the Sara Holton International Program Committee and Artistic Director selects the scholarship recipient. Applications are available through the Assistant to the Artistic Director in December.
Donations can be made at any time to these bursary and scholarship funds. Our appreciation to the many people who have made possible these special bursaries, scholarships and awards through their donations.