This annual $550 scholarship is awarded to support a young musician in her musical development. This award may be used to pay for private lessons, choir fees, purchase of music or instruments, travel to a music program, participation in music festivals, post-secondary tuition or any other item relating to music education.
Eligibility
- the applicant’s primary residence is in Metro Vancouver or the applicant has graduated from a Metro Vancouver high school. For a list of eligible municipalities, see this link.
- the applicant is female-identifying and is between the ages of 15 and 20 on the application deadline
- the applicant has been involved in a school or community choral program
- the applicant does not have to be pursuing a career in music
- previous winners of Elektra’s Youth Scholarship may not apply again
In selecting the winner, the following areas will be considered with these approximate weightings:
- 30% musical background, personal achievements, and participation in choirs
- 35% proposed use of funds and scholarship impact
- 35% written letter of recommendation from music teacher or choir conductor
Note that a letter of recommendation from a music teacher or choir director is a requirement of the application process. Both the online application and the letter must be received separately by Elektra by 11:59pm Monday, February 28.
2024 Winner
Elektra is pleased to announce Mireya Hosein as this year’s Youth Scholarship winner.
Mireya has been a performer from a very young age. She currently engages in numerous choirs and bands across Surrey and Vancouver. She has taken leadership roles in Holy Cross’s musical ensembles, from singing in the senior concert and vocal jazz choirs as a section leader to playing bass in concert and jazz band. Being elected vice president after four years of dedicated service on the music student leadership team, she spearheaded the debut of the Holy Cross Women’s Choir. Accolades such as the “Individual Achievement”, “Soloist of the Year”, and “Leadership and Dedication” awards have been given to her along her journey.
Mireya plans to pursue Psychology at UBC with the plans of double-majoring in Music, in hope to achieve her goal of becoming a Music Therapist or Music Teacher.
Our thanks to the Youth Scholarship Committee for their thoughtful consideration of our 2024 applications. We wish all applicants success in their musical endeavours.