Scholarship Value $7,000

Number of Scholarships 1

This $7,000 scholarship is awarded annually to a young Albertan writer who shows extraordinary talent in an eligible literary genre and who demonstrates clear educational or training goals.

Who can apply

The AFA celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to creating equitable, inclusive, and accessible programs for all, free of barriers and discrimination. We recognize the unique contributions all artists make towards our community, and encourage applicants representing diverse communities, including Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, women, people with disabilities, and the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

To be eligible for scholarship funding you must be a resident of Alberta. This means you:

• are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or Protected Person with an open study permit from inside Canada
• have had your primary residence in Alberta for one full year before applying
• ordinarily live in Alberta for at least six months each year with the exception of attending a formal program of study
• You must be 25 years or younger as of the application deadline.
• You must be enrolled in an eligible writing training program.

Ineligible applicants:

• International students in Canada on a visa without permanent residency status in Canada.
• International students enrolled in a Canadian program/Canadian institution not located in Canada.
• Non-Canadian students enrolled and studying via the Internet or through online courses.

What to include in your application

Your GATE Front Office application will include online forms to complete and attachments you must upload to your application.

Please note that applicants may be asked for additional information to determine eligibility or any other program requirements.

GATE Front Office online forms

1. Applicant information: legal name and confirmation of your status (minor/Albertan).

2. Contact information for the applicant or their designate.

3. Address: street and mailing address for the applicant.

4. Project description: a brief project description (20 words) that includes the name of the educational program, and start and end dates of the training program.

5. Applicant Agreement: this must be e-signed by the applicant or designate.