Youth + Teen Scholarship Application

Youth + Teen Scholarships

ECU Continuing Studies is proud to offer tuition scholarships to support young artists by providing access to high-quality art education and fostering a creative community. Scholarships are available for students who identify as Indigenous or who face financial barriers that would otherwise prevent them from attending.

Note:

• Scholarships are available for the following programs: Junior Arts Institute, Summer Institute for Teens, and Teen Art Group.
• Scholarship applications can only be submitted when the eligible programs are open for registration.
• You must meet the eligibility criteria to be considered for a scholarship.
• The scholarship does not include costs for any transportation, accommodation, supplies or meals.
• Your Scholarship application will be included as part of your overall registration application.

Junior Arts Institute

Each year, ECU Continuing Studies offers two full tuition scholarships to students who identify as Indigenous, or those with Indigenous ancestry. The scholarship does not include costs for transportation, accommodation, supplies or meals. Attributes the Selection Committee is looking for include:

• curiosity and open-mindedness
• capacity for collaboration, experimentation and exploration
• engage with a range of media and a love of material exploration
• a passion for art and design
• committed to attending all scheduled sessions for the duration of the program

Age Requirement: youth 13 to 15 years of ge or who successfully completed Grade 7, 8 or 9 by July 1, 2026.

Applications Open: November 19, 2025

Application Deadline: March 1, 2026

Summer Institute for Teens

Each year, ECU Continuing Studies offers two full tuition scholarships to students who identify as Indigenous, or those with Indigenous ancestry. The scholarship does not include costs for transportation, accommodation, supplies or meals. Attributes the Selection Committee is looking for include:

• curiosity and open-mindedness
• capacity for collaboration, experimentation and exploration
• engage with a range of media and a love of material exploration
• a passion for art and design
• committed to attending all scheduled sessions for the duration of the program

Age Requirement: youth 16 to 18 years of ge or who successfully completed Grade 10, 11 or 12 by July 1, 2026.

Applications Open: November 19, 2025

Application Deadline: March 1, 2026

Teen Art Group

Teen Art Group 2026 scholarship applications will open in Summer 2026.