Grants & Fellowships / Verified 2 September 2026
The Alberta Foundation for the Arts awards one $7,000 scholarship annually to visual arts students under 25 who are Alberta residents and enrolled in undergraduate visual arts programs, recognized mentorships, workshops, or master classes. The application is free, with a March 1, 2027 deadline. Applicants must have lived in Alberta for one full year prior and maintain Alberta residency.
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What the organizer actually says
Deadline. March 1, 2027
“March 1, 2027 (11:59 p.m. Alberta Time; extended to next working day if deadline falls on statutory holiday or weekend)”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. Free to apply
“Free”On file — not confirmed on a public page
What you get. One scholarship of $7,000 will be awarded annually
“$7,000 scholarship”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Who can apply. Alberta resident (legally entitled to be in Canada, primary residence in Alberta for one full year before applying, ordinarily live in Alberta at least 6 months/year); age 25 or younger as of deadline; enrolled in eligible visual arts train
“Alberta resident (legally entitled to be in Canada, primary residence in Alberta for one full year before applying, ordinarily live in Alberta at least 6 months/year)”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How they choose.
“Expert panel assesses applications based on: artistic ability/merit of visual arts submission, merit and appropriateness of proposed program(s) in context of applicant's goals, impact on artistic development, achievements and experience in visual arts.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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