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BSoA Further Education Bursary

Donor: Bermuda Society of Arts

Top Floor City Hall & Arts Centre

17Church Street, Hamilton HM 11

PO Box HM 1202, Hamilton, HM FX

One $5,000 bursary award made annually to provide financial support to a Bermudian student interested in furthering their post-secondary education in fine arts and/or design

Document requirements

  • Essay
  • Proof of Bermudian or PRC Status
  • Acceptance letter
  • Letter from college stating tuition costs
  • Academic letter of recommendation
  • Personal letter of recommendation
  • Financial Need Form


  • Specific Details

    Award Type: Bursary
    Award Frequency: Annually
    Eligible Area(s) of Study: Architecture, Visual Arts
    Education Level: Post Graduate, Associates/Diploma, Undergraduate
    Awarded Amount: 5 BMD
    Number of Awards Granted: 1
    Years Award Can Be Held: 1
    Application Deadline: 01 June 2012
    Needs To Be Repaid: No
    Contact Name: Gallery Director
    Contact Phone: 292 3824
    Website: bsoa.bm

    Eligibility Criteria

    School must be accredited: Yes
    GPA requirement: No GPA requirement
    Nationality Requirement: Bermudian
    Must Have Attended School In Bermuda: No
    Must Have Graduated from Bermuda High School: No
    Must Be Accepted/Enrolled In Overseas Program:Yes
    Employment Attached: No
    Age Restriction: Yes, minimum 17, maximum years
    Is the award restricted to a specific school or programme? No

    Description

    A $5,000 award made to a Bermudian student interested in furthering their post secondary education in fine arts and/or interior design

    Other Requirements

    Criteria for Eligibility:

    Applicants must

    • Be over the age of 17 years
    • Be Bermudian
    • Be enrolled in an undergraduate or post-graduate course in Fine Art and/or Design
    • Have achieved an overall academic standing of “B” or above in their present programme of study
    • Possess a strong character and show demonstrated ambition
    • Must have demonstrated involvement in local fine art exhibitions/activities

     

    Documents Required:

    • Completed, signed application form
    • Proof of Bermudian status
    • Photographic identification
    • Evidence of acceptance from an approved university or institution of higher learning with a copy of the syllabus of the course being taken
    • Statement indicating summary of expenses and details of any other award sought or offered
    • Applicant’s hand written submission stating career ambitions, involvement in local fine art exhibitions/activities and why he/she should receive the award
    • Portfolio of applicant’s artwork (6-12 items).  Artwork may be submitted digitally, on cd or by email (jpg or pdf) or on personal website.
    • Letter of reference from someone qualified to assess the applicant’s ability and performance in the arts.

     

    Interview:

    Short-listed candidates will be interviewed by The Educational Scholarship Committee at a mutually convenient time.