The Huntsville Festival of the Arts (HfA) has launched its annual Scholarship Awards Program.
The program provides financial assistance for youth who are currently studying or who plan to pursue studies in music, theatre, or dance. HFA also encourages applications from students with a background in technical support of the performing arts, including stage management, lighting, set design, and sound. Over 100 local youth have received financial support since the program’s inception in 1997. 2025 recipients included Ty Horvath (dance), Maxine Culjak (viola), Malcolm Fairhall (saxophone), Annalise Henderson (Theatre), Oliver Fisher (guitar), Bella Main (Musical Theatre) and Sadie Laurence (music).
The Huntsville Festival of the Arts offers two categories of funding for Junior (16 & under) & Senior (17 & older) Performing Arts Scholarships.
Junior Scholarship (16 & under): Nominations will be accepted for local youth to receive financial honorariums in support of their artistic training & development. Individual candidates may be awarded up to $300.00 towards costs of instruction or equipment to support their artistic development.
Senior Scholarship (17 & older): Applications will be accepted for local youth to receive a financial scholarship in support of their artistic training & development. Individual candidates may be awarded up to $1,500.00.
Candidates and nominees must reside in the greater Huntsville and Lake of Bays area. The deadline for applications is March 26th at 5 pm.
Applicants will be evaluated by adjudicators with the approval from the Huntsville Festival of the Arts Education Committee representing the HFA board through an audition and interview on March 29th between 4:30 and 6:30 pm at The Algonquin Theatre. Performing arts applicants will perform two contrasting pieces, and participate in an interview from the selection committee. Technical skills applicants will be asked to present a portfolio and participate in an interview with the selection committee.
“Nurturing the creativity of our multi-talented young people and helping them build a lasting connection to the arts is central to HfA’s mission,” says Scott Acton, Board President. “Through this scholarship program, we are proud to offer financial support that helps them continue their artistic education and pursue their passions.”
The Scholarship Awards Program is made possible through the HfA Education Endowment Fund. Since 1997, a total of $83,850 has been awarded to 72 Senior candidates, $16,900 to 44 junior/intermediate candidates over the same period.
For more information on the scholarship program, visit www.huntsvillefestival.ca , call 705-788-2787 or e-mail [email protected]
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