Twisted Doll Continuing Education Fund

What you will need

• ✓ Completed Student Application Form
• ✓ Completed Principal/Teacher Referral Form
• ✓ Portfolio of 3 visual art pieces with descriptions (they are returned to you)
• ✓ Short essay describing your future goals and how you meet the bursary criteria
• ✓ Acceptance to your school, if you are chosen

About this award

You can receive a $500 grant for your studies. As a grant, this money is yours to keep — there is nothing to repay. This is for you if you are a talented artist from Greater Sudbury who has shared your work with the community and is heading to post-secondary school for visual or fine arts. Applications are accepted from April 1 to April 30 each year. Send your completed application to the Sudbury Community Foundation by mail or email (both addresses are on the application form) no later than April 30. A committee reviews applications in early May and recommends winners to the Foundation's Board of Directors based on merit and the funding available that year. If you are chosen, you will need to send proof of acceptance to the school named in your application. Grants are only made to qualified Canadian educational institutions for use by successful applicants. Ask Sudbury Community Foundation during your application how the money will reach your school and how you can access it for your expenses. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with Sudbury Community Foundation whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be a Canadian citizen attending a Canadian educational institution. You must be a graduating secondary school student from Greater Sudbury who is pursuing studies in visual arts or fine arts at the post-secondary level. To qualify, you need to show a dedicated passion for your art, a history of sharing your talent within the community, a strong work ethic, and a positive attitude.

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
• ✓ Open to high school students
• ✓ Studying visual arts or 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

   Write your essay

   Be specific about what you did and what changed because of it. Proofread it twice.

3. 3

   Submit your application

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

Tips for applying

• EssayAvoid writing a generic statement about liking art. Instead, describe your specific future goals and explain exactly how you meet the bursary criteria. Use a concrete example of a project that shows your dedication.
• PortfolioAvoid submitting random sketches. Instead, choose 3 visual art pieces that represent your absolute best work and include a clear description for each piece. Ensure the descriptions explain the intent behind the art.
• StrategyAvoid waiting until the last minute to gather your materials. Instead, coordinate with your principal or teacher early to ensure your Referral Form is completed and signed. This ensures your application is whole when you submit it.

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