Thank you for giving me this opportunity. Music is my life and this will help me get to the next level.”
- Kye Clayton, Rap & Music Production
“Thank you for your continued scholarship support in recognition of my achievements in piano performance. I am deeply grateful and honoured for the generous support of the Nova Scotia Talent Trust.”
- Devin Huang, Piano
“My dream is to be an exhibiting artist and your generous gift will enable me to focus on building a strong body of works that can support and promote my career as I come out of college. Thank you again for your generous support.”
- Naomi Zamir, Metalsmithing & Jewellery
“Thank you to the funders, jury, and board members of the Nova Scotia Talent Trust for granting me this funding. I am so grateful for the support and look forward to beginning my Master of Fine Arts at NSCAD!”
- Devon Pennick-Reilly, Screenwriting
Thank you for your generous scholarship and your continued support of my studies. The financial assistance will allow me to focus my time exploring, creating, and growing. It is a great weight off not only my shoulders but my family's as well. We all thank you.”
- Andi Syme, Drawing & Painting
Guide to Writing Your Budget
A budget is an essential tool for planning and presenting your financial needs as an artist. Whether you’re applying for a scholarship, a grant, or managing your artistic projects, understanding how to create a budget is an important skill. This guide will help you craft a budget specifically for your scholarship application, focusing on expenses for the time period covered by the scholarship.
Why Your Budget Matters
A clear and realistic budget helps:
- Demonstrate that you’ve carefully considered the costs associated with your study or development opportunity.
- Show the Scholarship Selection Committee how your scholarship funding will be used.
- Build your financial planning skills and prepare you for future grant applications.
Do include:
- only the costs that are directly relevant to your scholarship opportunity and the time period covered by this scholarship period.
- Tuition, Program Fees
- Books, Equipment, Project Supplies, Costumes, Dance Attire
- Travel costs / Accommodataion (if applicable)
- Other: please make sure you indicate any other expenses in the space provided in the application form.
Do not include:
- Costs for the full program or degree beyond the scholarship period.
- Rent, utilities, or other living expenses unrelated to your study opportunity.
- Personal expenses
Thank you for giving me this opportunity. Music is my life and this will help me get to the next level.”
- Kye Clayton, Rap & Music Production
“Thank you for your continued scholarship support in recognition of my achievements in piano performance. I am deeply grateful and honoured for the generous support of the Nova Scotia Talent Trust.”
- Devin Huang, Piano
“My dream is to be an exhibiting artist and your generous gift will enable me to focus on building a strong body of works that can support and promote my career as I come out of college. Thank you again for your generous support.”
- Naomi Zamir, Metalsmithing & Jewellery
“Thank you to the funders, jury, and board members of the Nova Scotia Talent Trust for granting me this funding. I am so grateful for the support and look forward to beginning my Master of Fine Arts at NSCAD!”
- Devon Pennick-Reilly, Screenwriting
Thank you for your generous scholarship and your continued support of my studies. The financial assistance will allow me to focus my time exploring, creating, and growing. It is a great weight off not only my shoulders but my family's as well. We all thank you.”
- Andi Syme, Drawing & Painting
