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Flamenco de la Isla Society Annual Flamenco Student Scholarship
Submission Deadline: May 1st*
The scholarship awarded may be an amount of up to $500.00** and may be distributed to one or more suitable applicants.
Winners of scholarships may not apply in the next application year.
This scholarship may be applied to classes, workshops, or lessons with a recognized flamenco professional or flamenco organization based on Vancouver Island. The scope of acceptable activities includes, but is not limited to, educational opportunities in the following flamenco disciplines: dance, guitar, singing, or percussion. At this time, travel, accommodation, and performance opportunities are ineligible for funding through this scholarship.
*The Board of the Flamenco de la Isla Society reserves the right to change or extend the application deadline at any time and for any reason.
** Funds will be paid directly to the student upon submission of receipts or proof of enrolment from a recognized flamenco professional or flamenco organization based on Vancouver Island or, funds may be paid directly to the flamenco professional or flamenco organization upon special request by the scholarship recipient. Funding is to be claimed and used within the calendar year that the scholarship is received.
Criteria:
Assessment of applications will be based on some or all of the following criteria:
- Demonstrated commitment to volunteering for the Flamenco de la Isla Society
- Dedication to the art of flamenco
- Desire to further develop flamenco skills and knowledge
- Financial need
Application Requirements:
- Applicants must be a current member of the Flamenco de la Isla Society
- Applicants must show a commitment to furthering their flamenco studies
- Applicants must be willing to, or have in the past, volunteered for Flamenco de la Isla events
- The scholarship is open to amateur and professional level students
Donor-funded Scholarships
From time-to-time, and with the support of generous donors, the Flamenco de la Isla Society is able to provide one-time scholarship opportunities for professional flamenco artists or students of flamenco, based on Vancouver Island. Our first example of a donor-funded scholarship was the Kat McCann Memorial Scholarship, awarded in 2024.
Kat McCann was a student flamenco artist and a long-time member of the Flamenco de la Isla’s board of directors. She was instrumental in the success and longevity of the Victoria Flamenco Festival. Her love of flamenco led her to dance until a few weeks before her passing in 2023. She is greatly missed by the Victoria flamenco community.
