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Skylark Award for the Arts

For Indigenous students in arts programs, from dance to media arts, with a 75 average and financial need. Apply August 1, November 1 or February 1.

Reviewed by G Paul · verified August 31, 2026

Nov 1, 2026

Next deadline

Naomi McCormack

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What you will need

Proof of Indigenous affiliation
Transcripts showing an average of 75 or above
Documentation of demonstrated financial need
Proof of enrollment in a post-secondary institution
Confirmation that your program is in one of the eligible arts fields (circus, dance, deaf and disability, digital, installation, inter-arts, literature, media, multi-disciplinary, music/sound, theatre, or visual arts)

About this award

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Naomi McCormack to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. As a scholarship, this money is yours to keep and you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are an Indigenous student pursuing a creative path in the arts and can show that you have a financial need for extra funding. Deadlines come around three times a year on August 1, November 1 and February 1, so aim for whichever one is next. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, a portal, or phone. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Naomi McCormack how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Naomi McCormack 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 Naomi McCormack whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You qualify if you have any Indigenous affiliation and are attending a post-secondary institution at any level of study. You must have a demonstrated financial need and an academic average of 75 or above. Your program of study must be in one of these fields: circus arts, dance, deaf and disability arts, digital arts, installation, inter-arts (multi and trans disciplinary), literature, media arts, multi-disciplinary arts, music and sound, theatre, or visual arts.

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

Studying circus arts, dance, deaf and disability arts, digital arts, installation, inter arts (multi and trans disciplinary), literature, media arts, multi disciplinary arts, music and sound, theatre or visual arts

How to apply

Read the award's own page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Order your transcript1–2 weeks
Your school's registrar can take a week or two.
Submit your application
Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

More details

Portfolio

Avoid submitting a generic collection of work.

Instead, curate a portfolio that speaks directly to your specific art form—like digital or installation arts—and show a clear progression of skill.

Provide a clean, well-organized link to your best pieces.

Financial Need

Many students simply state they are low-income.

Instead, provide a detailed breakdown of your costs and gaps in funding to prove your demonstrated financial need.

Attach a clear budget or a letter from a financial officer if possible.

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