We are pleased to announce that three of the RCCO's major National and Centre scholarships are open for application this year:
You can read more about these prestigious opportunities for artistic and professional development below, and don't forget to check out the Scholarships page where you'll find even more opportunities!
Sir Ernest MacMillan Memorial Foundation Prize
Amount: $7,500
Application deadline: April 30, 2021
Funded by the Sir Ernest MacMillan Memorial Foundation and administered by the RCCO, this prestigious award is given in memory of Canada’s preeminent musician from the 1920s through the 1950s. The prize supports the artistic development and career advancement of a young organist; it may be used to assist with travel, a workshop or study program, participation in a festival or competition, or other relevant purposes. Click here for more information and application details.
The Godfrey Hewitt Scholarship
Amount: $5,000
Application deadline: April 30, 2021
The Godfrey Hewitt Scholarship was established honour Godfrey Hewitt's memory and to increase the number of highly-trained professional Canadian organists, not only to serve as organists in universities, concert halls, and churches, but also to teach future generations of performers. Click here for more information and application details.
The Walter MacNutt Scholarship
Amount: $5,000
Application deadline: April 30, 2021
The Walter MacNutt Scholarship has been instituted to honour and perpetuate the memory and legacy of Walter MacNutt—Canadian composer, organist, and choirmaster—by nurturing the development of the accomplished and dedicated liturgical musician. Click here for more information and application details.
