Mount Allison Claudette MacKay-Lassonde Scholarship

What you will need

• ✓ Completed application for admission to Mount Allison University
• ✓ Scholarship application (part of the same online application as admission, no separate form)
• ✓ Most recent academic transcript
• ✓ Grade 12 course list (only if applying for early admission with Grade 11 marks)
• ✓ A promising Fine Arts portfolio

About this award

You can receive a scholarship of $15,000. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a budding professional artist or arts professional who has a promising Fine Arts portfolio. You must submit your application for admission and scholarships by March 1. You will hear back from Mount Allison University regarding your admission and award status, though the exact notification date is not posted publicly — check your application portal or email for updates. The Department of Fine Arts chooses the recipient. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Mount Allison University how the department reviews portfolios and how many artists typically apply so you can judge your odds. Ask Mount Allison University 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 Mount Allison University whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be a first-year student entering Mount Allison University. This award is not available for students starting in January. To qualify, you must be a budding professional artist or arts professional with a promising Fine Arts portfolio. Only one award is offered.

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.

• ✓ Open to high school students
• ✓ Studying Fine Arts

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

   Order your transcript1–2 weeks

   Your school's registrar can take a week or two.

3. 3

   Submit your application

   Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

• PortfolioAvoid submitting a random collection of sketches. Instead, curate a professional portfolio that shows your best growth as an artist. Select pieces that demonstrate a clear technical skill and a unique artistic voice.
• SupportAvoid sending your portfolio without feedback. Instead, ask a teacher or mentor to critique your work before you upload it. Get a second pair of eyes to ensure your strongest pieces are front and center.
• StrategyAvoid waiting until the last minute to apply for admission. Instead, submit your admission and scholarship application well before the March 1 deadline. Since this is a major award, you want your materials processed early.
• RealismAvoid assuming that a strong GPA alone will win this award. Instead, focus heavily on the quality of your art portfolio. Remember that the Department of Fine Arts makes the choice based on your artistic promise.

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