Student Scholarship, Bursary

Applications are now open for the 2026–27 Season

The Etobicoke Philharmonic Orchestra (EPO) is delighted to offer up to 5 Scholarships and 1 Bursary each season to talented young instrumentalists performing at mininum RCM Grade 8 level.

Successful recipients of EPO youth programs are expected to attend all rehearsals and concerts. Auditions are held annually.

Application deadline: Friday August 21, 2026.

Audition Date: August 31, 2026

Audition Location: Humber Valley United Church, 76 Angelsey Blvd. Etobicoke

Scholarships

Number: Up to 5 instrumentalists
Value: Up to $1,600 per recipient

APPLY for Scholarship

Nagao Bursary

Number: 1 instrumentalist
Value: Up to $3,000
Criteria: Student from the GTA entering year 1 of a post-secondary music performance program in the GTA. Financial need will be taken into consideration

APPLY for Nagao Bursary

Student Scholarship Sponsors

Scholarship Winners

2025/2026 Season

Fabio Kutnowski, Bass
Gwynne Daynard, Violin
Nieva Cunningham, Cello
Vishwa Theivendirarajah, Violin

2024/2025 Season

Kevin Hayward Jr., Trumpet
Rianna Zhu, Horn
Vishwa Theivendirarajah, Violin

2023/2024 Season

Aria Nedell, Violin
Rachael McKay, Trumpet

2022/2023 Season

Rachael McKay, Trumpet
Sofia Rodrigues, Violin