Kathleen & Russell Lane Canadian Art Award

What you will need

• ✓ Proof of Canadian citizenship
• ✓ Proof of full-time undergraduate enrollment at an Alberta post-secondary institution
• ✓ Proof of entering final year of visual arts studies
• ✓ Academic transcripts showing a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or 70% or higher
• ✓ An artist's statement and vision describing how the award helps your career
• ✓ A portfolio of a maximum of eight images of work with title, year, medium, and size for each

About this award

You can receive one award of approximately $1,000. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a Canadian citizen and a dedicated visual artist finishing your undergraduate degree in Alberta. The June 1, 2026 deadline has passed. Check the Calgary Foundation scholarships page for the next deadline before you plan around this award. When you apply, ask Calgary Foundation how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, phone, or through their portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Calgary Foundation how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. The money is applied directly to your tuition. Confirm with Calgary Foundation during your application if there are any specific steps you need to take to ensure the funds reach your school account. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with Calgary Foundation whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

To qualify, you must be a Canadian citizen enrolled in full-time undergraduate study at a post-secondary institution in Alberta. You must be entering your final year of studies in visual arts, which includes Applied Arts, Drawing, Multimedia (excluding electronic), Photography, Painting, Print Making, or Sculpture. You cannot apply if you work in electronic media. Additionally, you must demonstrate good academic standing with a cumulative GPA (Grade Point Average — the average of all your final grades) greater than or equal to 2.7 or 70%.

This is what the award's own page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm with the provider before you apply.

• ✓ Canadian citizen
• ✓ Open to undergraduate students
• ✓ Resident of Alberta
• ✓ Studying Applied Arts, Drawing, Multimedia, Photography, Painting, Print Making or Sculpture

How to apply

1. 1

   Read the award's own page

   Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.

2. 2

   Order your transcript1–2 weeks

   Your school's registrar can take a week or two.

3. 3

   Ask for reference letters2 weeks

   Give your referees at least two weeks' notice, and send them your résumé.

4. 4

   Write your essay

   Be specific about what you did and what changed because of it. Proofread it twice.

5. 5

   This round closed on June 1, 2026

   Check the award's own page for the next round before you prepare anything.

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