2015 BSoA Bursary Award Criteria Announced
The Bermuda Society of Arts [BSoA] is getting set to present the 2015 Bursary Award, given annually to provide financial support in the amount of $5,000 to a Bermudian student who is in their second year of completing a post-secondary education in fine arts and/or design.
The criteria for this year’s Award has been announced, including application criteria and document requirements, all ahead of the June 1 application deadline.
To apply, applicants must:
- Be over the age of 17 years
- Be Bermudian
- Be enrolled in an undergraduate or post-graduate course in Fine Art and/or Design
- Have achieved an overall academic standing of “B” or above in their present programme of study
- Possess a strong character and show demonstrated ambition
- Must have demonstrated involvement in local fine art exhibitions/activities
The document requirements include:
- Completed & signed application form
- Proof of Bermudian status
- Photographic identification
- Evidence of acceptance from an approved university or institution of higher learning with a copy of the syllabus of the course being taken
- Statement indicating summary of expenses and details of any other award sought or offered
- Applicant’s hand written submission stating career ambitions, involvement in local fine art exhibitions/activities and why he/she should receive the award
- Portfolio of applicant’s artwork [6-12 items]. Artwork may be submitted digitally, on cd or by email [jpg or pdf] or on personal website.
- Letter of reference from someone qualified to assess the applicant’s ability and performance in the arts
The deadline for applications is June 1, 2015.
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