Skylark Award for the Arts

About this award

Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for an annual award supporting Indigenous students in the arts who have an average of 75% or higher.

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Naomi McCormack to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. As a scholarship, this money is yours to keep and you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are an Indigenous student pursuing a post-secondary education in the arts and can show that you have a financial need for extra funding. You have three different deadlines to choose from: August 1, November 1, and February 1. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, phone, or through an online portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Naomi McCormack how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Naomi McCormack during your application how the money will reach you — some awards pay students directly, others apply funds to tuition. Confirm this so you can plan your cash flow. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with Naomi McCormack whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Can you get it?

• ✓ Indigenous — citizenship requirement
• ✓ Post Secondary — study level
• ✓ Studying circus arts, dance, deaf and disability arts, digital arts, installation, inter-arts (multi and trans disciplinary), literature, media arts, multi-disciplinary arts, music and sound, theatre, visual arts — field of study

How to apply

1. 1

   Review eligibility and gather your documents~1 hour

   Read the official award page end-to-end. Confirm you meet every requirement before you start.

2. 2

   Request your official transcript1–2 weeks

   Order through your school registrar: allow 1–2 weeks.

3. 3

   Submit by August 1, 2026~1 hour

   Double-check every field, save a copy, and submit at least 24 hours early.

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