Clayton Bellamy Scholarship Fund for Music and the Arts

Purpose and Nature of the Scholarship

The scholarship is presented by Clayton Bellamy and The Craig Senyk Initiatives

Brief Bio 

Clayton Bellamy is a JUNO Award winning, multi Platinum selling Canadian Artist from Bonnyville Alberta.  A five time Canadian Country Music Award winner and member of The Road Hammers. Craig Senyk Initiatives helps raise funds each year for community based charities across Canada. Priority will be given to those applicants who are pursuing education in music or the arts with the additional intention of teaching in a public school. The annual scholarship will consist of:

  • a cash award of $ 2500.00

  • a suitable certificate

  • Upon acceptance to a secondary education facility.

 

Qualification Criteria

1.Criteria:

  • The student must be a current graduate and can only apply in his/her graduating year

  • The student must have a grade twelve average of 65% or more

  • The student must be entering a recognized post-secondary training and must provide proof of registration and acceptance in a fine arts program.

  • The student must provide a letter of recommendation from the Principal of their High School

  • The student must provide a letter of recommendation from a teacher who can attest to the talent and aptitude of the student to successfully pursue a program in music or the arts.

  • The student must have performance hours in their school, in the community, and/or at events outside the Lakeland area in Alberta, out of province or internationally.

2. If more than one candidate achieves substantially identical performance in the Qualification Criteria included above, the award shall be given to the student intending to pursue additional studies as a teacher in the school system. Should further differentiation be required, the award will be given to the student with the greatest financial need. If both students are still deemed to be substantially identical, the award may be evenly divided among the candidates.

3. The recipient shall satisfy the entrance requirements of the recognized post secondary institution. If the student is not immediately attending this institution, he/she shall have until one year from their graduation to satisfy this requirement. If this is the case, payment of the scholarship shall be held in trust by the Foundation for a period not to exceed one year from their graduation until post-secondary attendance can be confirmed.

4. Submission for consideration of this award should be made no later than June 15th of the student’s graduating year. The winner will be notified by mail and the award made at the annual awards night in September.