The Valley Concert Society is committed to supporting music students in the community and helping them to achieve a high level of proficiency in musical performance.To that end, the society is pleased to offer the Paul Moritz Bursary of $500 and the Marjorie Nixon Bursary of $500 to accomplished music students who reside within Abbotsford’s boundaries or study regularly with a teacher who lives within Abbotsford's boundaries. The bursaries are named after two of the founding board members of the VCS.

 

Terms and Conditions:

1. Candidates must consider themselves serious music students.

2. Candidates must reside within Abbotsford’s boundaries or study regularly with a music teacher who lives within Abbotsford’s boundaries.

3. Applicants should demonstrate some level of financial need.

4. Applicants are required to submit two letters of reference from their music teachers or other music professionals.

5. Closing date for all applications will be TBA

6. Winners must be available for a presentation ceremony at the Valley Concert Society concert on TBA at the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium.

“Thank you so much for choosing me to be the recipient of the Marjory Nixon Bursary. I cannot express enough how grateful I am to receive this award. The Fraser Valley is so blessed to have people like you who take the time to recognize and support young musicians and their musical journey. This bursary will greatly assist me in furthering my musical education and development. I am truly honored to be chosen, and I will commit to continuing to work hard and grow as a musician.”
  -  Olivia Van Delft