How Your Donation Makes A Difference
Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards
Award Recipients' comments:
"Emily Carr bursaries and scholarships have been directly responsible for my achievements to date. They made it possible to study at Emily Carr in the first place, and then to pursue an Emily Carr internship in sustainable agriculture and architecture in Bali, which opened the door to a conceptual design program in the Netherlands.
I would not have been able to do any of this without assistance and when I graduate, I expect to more than repay the support by becoming a productive, contributing member of my community of Vancouver, of British Columbia, and of Canada." Jeff Werner - 4th year Industrial Design
"Emily Carr has challenged me physically, intellectually and spiritually. I am thrilled to have been awarded a scholarship, which came at a crucial time for me as it provided the support needed to continue ‘pushing the envelope'. I thank the donor for his generosity and encouragement." 3rd Year General Fine Arts
"Receiving a scholarship meant a lot to me. It was the greatest encouragement I have ever received during my studies. I have a great respect for a community that provides such excellent financial and emotional support to future artists." Bachelor of Media Arts 2003
"My scholarship not only addressed the costs of my education, it also helped relieve financial pressures allowing me to concentrate on my studies. Also it gave me confidence in making my career choice..." Bachelor of Fine Arts 2004
"I am exceedingly proud to be an Emily Carr student and promise that your decision in selecting me will not go unnoticed as my commitment to a continued success will prove that. This scholarship only helps to strengthen my resolve and focus into making design as my career choice." 2rd year Communication Design
"When I received the [scholarship] letter from the Emily Carr Financial Awards Committee, I literally squealed with joy and gratitude. This scholarship goes beyond lifting a large portion of my financial burden. Your encouragement motivates me to work forward towards my goal as a contributing Canadian artist. I never imagined myself receiving such an award." Foundation Student
"Receiving the scholarships I was awarded last year was extremely important to me. These awards have increased my confidence in pursuing my studies and future career. The support of the donors is wonderful encouragement and I will do my best to pass on this goodwill." 3rd year Animation
"I was thrilled to receive a scholarship. It is not only the monetary value of it, but it is also an acknowledgment of my work and encouragement to continue it. Obtaining a scholarship allowed me to fully concentrate on the creative aspect of my studies rather than pursuing an evening job to finance my tuition. I believe that creating and awarding scholarships, especially to art students, creates a bridge between the philanthropic community and artists who can greatly enrich all of our lives." Bachelor of Fine Arts 2006
"Being awarded a scholarship has boosted my confidence and encouraged me to keep pushing technical and creative boundaries. As a result, I was selected as one of nine international students to study at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago last year. I appreciate the donors' generosity and commitment to supporting visual artists." 4th year General Fine Arts
"During my studies at Emily Carr I have been very fortunate to receive three scholarships. I'm extremely grateful to the Institute and all the donors, as scholarships meant a recognition for my efforts and hard work. They motivated me to produce projects on a much greater scale and definitely influenced the quality of my work." Bachelor of Design (Communication Design) 2006
