Edmonton Community Foundation - Ranald & Vera Shean Memorial Scholarships

Student Awards

Financial circumstances shouldn’t be a barrier to post-secondary education. That’s why the Edmonton Community Foundation (ECF) offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to help students with financial need achieve their post-secondary goals.

Ranald & Vera Shean Memorial Scholarships

The Ranald and Vera Shean Memorial Scholarship Fund assists students who demonstrate commitment and exceptional talent in studies of violin or piano. The primary criterion is quality of performance.

• For students who demonstrate commitment and exceptional talent in studies of violin or piano. The primary criterion is quality of audition.
• Awards range between $2,000 to $8,000.

Eligibility criteria

• Canadian citizenship or permanent residency
• Be a resident of the Greater Edmonton area or Northern Alberta (including Red Deer and areas north) prior to applying and consider this their permanent residence and have family who continue to live here
• Be pursuing advanced classical music study of violin or piano at a recognized post-secondary institution or with a recognized private music teacher
• Be at least 12 years of age