Branch #1 – Prince George

BURSARY – Application deadline May 15

Branch #1 offers a bursary to a young person graduating Grade 12 and going on to post-secondary studies. The bursary is awarded annually based on contributions to the Prince George club by the applicant and their immediate family.  Eligibility:

• The applicant must be an active and current member of the Branch #1 for at least the past year
• The applicant and/or a member of the applicant’s immediate family must have contributed a minimum 10 hours of volunteer time to branch activities and events over the past calendar year.
• The applicant must provide proof of enrollment in a full-time post-secondary program.
• Can be eligible for up to 4 years provided criteria is met each year.
• Up to $500 annually; amount to be determined by the board

Application process 

Please submit a letter by May 15 to BC Old Time Fiddlers’ Association at pgfiddlers@gmail.com or Box 416 Prince George, BC V2L 4S2 

Branch # 3 – Quesnel

This grant is available to youth under the age of 18 to attend the BC FIDDLE ‘TREAT

• If an applicant receives a grant from another organization to attend the BC FIDDLE ‘TREAT for this year, he/she may be ineligible to receive this grant but may apply again the following year.
• This grant is available to young people across the province and will be for tuition only at the BC FIDDLE ‘TREAT.
• Grant money awarded will not exceed the cost of tuition for any one student. The number of grants available will vary from year to year.
• This application must be accompanied by a letter from the applicant, her/his music teacher, AND must indicate specific interests such as school, lessons, camp and specific needs of the applicant.
• The decision of the grant committee will be final. Deadline for submission of applications is June 15th.
• Successful applicants will be notified by June 25th. Only those applicants approved will be contacted.
• Students receiving the grant that have prepaid will be reimbursed the amount of the grant.

Send this form and the required letters to: BC FIDDLE ‘TREAT BOX 4017 QUESNEL BC V2J 3J2

Application Form

Branch #12 – Kamloops

Workshop/Jamboree/Program Group Bursary 

The Kamloops Branch #12 Workshop/Jamboree/Program Group Bursary is to help to ensure that financial barriers do not prevent groups from holding Workshop/Jamboree/Programs being held in British Columbia.

This bursary supports Groups of all ages and skill levels, providing fiddle traditional events in your British Columbia Community.

Though focused on fiddle traditions, this bursary also supports the old-time genre Fidders and accompanists active in British Columbia’s music community.

The Kamloops Fiddlers Branch #12 Board reviews applications confidentially four times a year.

Application process 

Please complete:    Application

Branch #12 – Kamloops

Workshop/Jamboree/Program Individual Bursary

The Kamloops Branch #12 Workshop/Jamboree/Program Individual Bursary is to help to ensure that financial barriers do not prevent Individual from attending Workshop/Jamboree/Programs being held in British Columbia.

This bursary supports musicians of all ages and skill levels participating in programs which are held in British Columbia.

Though focused on fiddle traditions, this bursary also supports the old-time genre Fiddling and accompanists active in British Columbia’s music community.

Bursaries may cover full or partial program fees and/or instrument rental costs.

The Kamloops Fiddlers Branch #12 Board reviews applications confidentially four times a year, based on financial need.

Application Process

Please Complete: Application

Branch #12 – Kamloops

Clark Hiles Bursary

$250.00 to be given to any two Contestants, 17 years and under, that participate at
B.C. Fiddlers’ Association Kamloops Fiddlers Branch #12 Provincial Fiddle Contest
On Sept 19, 2026

The applicants are to apply by the Sept 9, 2026 Deadline.

Recipients are to be chosen based on the needs and achievements of the Participants for financial assistance in funding for Lessons, Instruments, Fiddle Camps, Fiddle Contest, or travel to a Fiddle Contest or Fiddle Event.

Funds will be handed to the Recipients at the Kamloops Branch #12 Fiddle Contest during the awards ceremony on September 19, 2026

Application process

Please forward your information to kamloopsoldtimefiddlers@gmail.com
or  mail to c/o 416 Collingwood Drive, Kamloops, BC  V2B 6B3

Please include:
– Full Name, Birthdate, Name of Guardian, Full address, email, and Telephone number
– Letter of why the funds are needed & what the Applicants history with the Old Time Fiddle Music is.
– Also if possible include a video and or pictures of the Applicant.

Looking forward to your submissions Kamloops Old Time Fiddlers

More information please call 250-376-2330