Grant for Vocal Music or Music Education - 2025
Part of our mission is to encourage and support the development of vocal music talent or musical talent. The Greater Kingston Chorus awards up to three non-renewable grants of $1000.00 to promote the study of vocal music or music education.
CRITERIA FOR ELIGIBILITY Applicants for this grant must meet the following criteria:
1. Graduate secondary school this year from one of the following: Limestone District School Board, Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic School Board, Ecole secondaire catholique Sainte-Maire Rivier, or Ecole secondaire publique Mille-Ile.
2. Intend to pursue post-secondary music education at the university or college level in 2025-2026.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS to be sent to scholarships@greaterkingstonchorus.ca by Saturday, May 31, 2025
On the student’s behalf a school based Music Teacher, or a teacher in Student Services must submit the following nomination package. Submissions must include all four of the components noted below:
1. The attached Nomination Form.
2. A letter of recommendation from the applicant’s school and/or private music instructor. This letter should appear on school letterhead, or include the contact information of the private instructor.
3. A one page essay, written by the applicant, outlining their musical journey to date and aspirations for the future. The essay is not to exceed 2000 characters.
4. The attached Media Release Form. Withholding permission related to media release does not impact an applicant’s eligibility for this grant.
NOTIFICATION AND PRESENTATION
1. Schools of successful applicants will be notified by Monday, June 9, 2025.
2. The monetary award, a certificate of achievement and an invitation to attend a Greater Kingston Chorus rehearsal will be made available to the school board or school of the recipient in time for secondary school graduation.
3. Where possible a Greater Kingston Chorus member will be available to attend the Secondary School Graduation.
Click below to download forms:
Nomination Form 2025 Media Release 2025 Grant Information 2025
Part of our mission is to encourage and support the development of vocal music talent or musical talent. The Greater Kingston Chorus awards up to three non-renewable grants of $1000.00 to promote the study of vocal music or music education.
CRITERIA FOR ELIGIBILITY Applicants for this grant must meet the following criteria:
1. Graduate secondary school this year from one of the following: Limestone District School Board, Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic School Board, Ecole secondaire catholique Sainte-Maire Rivier, or Ecole secondaire publique Mille-Ile.
2. Intend to pursue post-secondary music education at the university or college level in 2025-2026.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS to be sent to scholarships@greaterkingstonchorus.ca by Saturday, May 31, 2025
On the student’s behalf a school based Music Teacher, or a teacher in Student Services must submit the following nomination package. Submissions must include all four of the components noted below:
1. The attached Nomination Form.
2. A letter of recommendation from the applicant’s school and/or private music instructor. This letter should appear on school letterhead, or include the contact information of the private instructor.
3. A one page essay, written by the applicant, outlining their musical journey to date and aspirations for the future. The essay is not to exceed 2000 characters.
4. The attached Media Release Form. Withholding permission related to media release does not impact an applicant’s eligibility for this grant.
NOTIFICATION AND PRESENTATION
1. Schools of successful applicants will be notified by Monday, June 9, 2025.
2. The monetary award, a certificate of achievement and an invitation to attend a Greater Kingston Chorus rehearsal will be made available to the school board or school of the recipient in time for secondary school graduation.
3. Where possible a Greater Kingston Chorus member will be available to attend the Secondary School Graduation.
Click below to download forms:
Nomination Form 2025 Media Release 2025 Grant Information 2025
