Emily Carr University - Entrance Scholarships

What you will need

• ✓ An application for admission to Emily Carr University of Art + Design (this is how you are considered)
• ✓ Strong academic achievement (part of the selection)
• ✓ Artistic merit (part of the selection)

About this award

Several entrance scholarships cover full tuition for the Foundation year for B.C. high school students who go to Emily Carr University straight after graduating. Several international entrance scholarships, from $2,000 to $5,000, are available for study at any level. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are an incoming student who has demonstrated high academic achievement and strong artistic potential. There is no separate scholarship application: you are automatically considered when you apply to Emily Carr University, so the deadline that matters is the university's admission deadline. Ask the university when scholarship decisions are sent. Awards are based on a combination of your academic achievement and artistic merit, and only a limited number are offered — ask Emily Carr University of Art + Design roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Emily Carr University of Art + Design during your application how the money will reach you — some awards pay students directly, others apply funds to tuition. Confirm this so you can plan your cash flow. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with Emily Carr University of Art + Design whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You are eligible if you are a local or international student beginning your studies at Emily Carr University of Art + Design. Specifically, several entrance scholarships are available for BC high school students planning to attend after graduation, and several International Entrance Scholarships are available for international students.

This is what the award's official page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm on the award's official page before you apply.

• ✓ Canadian citizen or international student
• ✓ Open to high school students
• ✓ Studying graphic design, art or design

How to apply

1. 1

   Read the award's official page

   Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.

2. 2

   Check this year's deadline

   We don't have a confirmed date for this round. The award's official page will have it.

Tips for applying

• Artistic PortfolioAvoid submitting a generic collection of work. Instead, curate a portfolio that highlights your specific artistic potential and growth. Select pieces that show your range and technical skill.
• Academic RecordsAvoid sending incomplete transcripts. Instead, ensure your final grades and any honors are clearly visible. Request official digital copies from your school well before the deadline.
• StrategyAvoid focusing only on your grades. Instead, balance your application by showing both your academic success and your creative passion. Mention specific reasons why Emily Carr is the right fit for your art.
• RealismAvoid assuming an automatic award based on admission. Instead, remember that there is a limited number of these scholarships. Apply for other bursaries at the same time to secure your funding.

Questions students ask

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