Vicky Oveson Memorial Award

Calgary Foundation

Get approximately $1,500 for your tuition if you are a woman studying music at a Canadian post-secondary institution.

Published by · last checked August 31, 2026

Total value
$1,500
Deadline
May 15, 2026
Level
Graduate, Undergraduate
Open to
Alberta

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What you will need

  • Proof of Canadian citizenship or permanent residency
  • Enrollment in year 3+ of an undergraduate degree or in a graduate program
  • Proof of study in a music program at a Canadian post-secondary institution
  • Community involvement
  • Leadership experience
  • Demonstration of independent initiative and commitment to the music community

About this award

You can receive one award valued at approximately $1,500. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. The funds are applied directly to your tuition. This is for you if you are a trailblazing musician who identifies as a woman and shows leadership and tenacity in your musical goals. The May 15, 2026 deadline has passed. Check the Calgary Foundation scholarships page for the next deadline before you plan around this award. When you apply, ask Calgary Foundation how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, phone, or through their portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Calgary Foundation how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. The money is applied directly to your tuition rather than sent as a cash payment. Confirm with Calgary Foundation if there are any specific steps you need to take to ensure the funds reach your school account. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with Calgary Foundation whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

To qualify, you must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and a musician who identifies as a woman. You must be enrolled in the third year of study or beyond of an undergraduate degree, or you must be studying at the graduate level, at a Canadian post-secondary institution. You need to be studying music, though the funder prefers those studying in the jazz world music idiom. Finally, you must demonstrate leadership and commitment to the music community through your own independent initiative and continuous improvement.

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 permanent resident
  • Open to graduate or undergraduate students
  • Resident of Alberta
  • Studying music

How to apply

  1. Read the award's official page

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

  2. This round closed on May 15, 2026

    Check the award's official page for the next round before you prepare anything.

Tips for applying

  • LeadershipAvoid simply listing your titles. Instead, describe the specific initiatives you started and the tangible impact you had on the music community. Detail exactly how you created an opportunity for others.
  • SupportAvoid providing generic character references. Provide letters from mentors or conductors who can speak specifically to your tenacity and growth as a musician. Ensure your referees use examples of your dedication.
  • StrategyAvoid ignoring the preference for jazz world music. If your work touches on this idiom, make it central to your application. Even if you study classical music, highlight any crossover projects or interests in jazz.
  • RealismAvoid assuming a guaranteed win because of your credentials. There is only one award available. Focus your application on your unique identity as a trailblazer to stand out from other highly skilled musicians.

Questions students ask

How do I apply?

This round is closed. Check the award's official page for when the next round opens.

When is the deadline?

This round closed on May 15, 2026. Many awards like this run again each year, so check the award's official page for the next round.

Can international students apply?

No. You need to be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.

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Vicky Oveson Memorial Award

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