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Marty Southcott Scholarship
North Bay and Area Community Foundation
- Amount
- Not published
- Deadline
- Date not confirmedLast cycle's deadline was May 31, 2026. Check the official page for this year's date. The Foundation page says applications are emailed by 5 p.m., while the form says to return it to Student Services.
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Always confirm the details there before applying.
About this award
A community foundation scholarship for graduating local high school students who have been involved in theatre, music, dance or other arts. Selection looks at effort, teamwork, kindness and personal growth more than marks. Students do not need to study the arts after high school.
Who can apply
- Graduating from a local secondary school
- Plans to start post-secondary education in the school year after graduating
- Involved in the arts (theatre, music, dance or other creative pursuits)
- Shows a strong work ethic, personal growth and commitment to helping others
- Marks may be considered but are not the main factor
What to submit
- Application form
- Five short written answers (about 100 to 200 words each)
- Graduating and post-secondary school names, plus averages if available
- One reference
- Submit by the deadline (the Foundation page says by email by 5 p.m.; the form says return it to Student Services)
Quick facts
Words you'll see- Type
- Scholarship
- Category
- Community service
- Program
- University and College
- When to apply
- Grade 12
- Where it applies
- Local, North Bay and area
- Other requirements
- Involved in the arts (theatre, music, dance or other creative pursuits)
- The gap between what school costs and what your family is expected to pay. Bursaries and grants often use it.
- No
- Paid again in later years of your program, as long as you keep meeting its rules, such as a minimum average.
- No, one-time
- Application cycle
- 2025-26
Sources
Last checked against the official site on Oct 1, 2026.
- https://www.nbacf.ca/access-funds/(opens in a new tab)
- https://www.nbacf.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/The-Marty-Southcott-Scholarship-Application-Form-Updated-Apr-2026.pdf(opens in a new tab)
What the official pages say
"This scholarship supports graduating high school students who have been involved in the arts"
https://www.nbacf.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/The-Marty-Southcott-Scholarship-Application-Form-Updated-Apr-2026.pdf(opens in a new tab)"Academic performance may be considered, but it is not the primary determining factor."
https://www.nbacf.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/The-Marty-Southcott-Scholarship-Application-Form-Updated-Apr-2026.pdf(opens in a new tab)"Applications must be submitted via email by May 31st at 5pm."
https://www.nbacf.ca/access-funds/(opens in a new tab)"Current (Active Funds)"
https://www.nbacf.ca/about-us/our-funds/(opens in a new tab)"We offer a variety of scholarships for local graduating secondary school students who plan to pursue a post-secondary education the following year."
https://www.nbacf.ca/access-funds/(opens in a new tab)
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