Elizabeth & Forest Fyfe Memorial Bursary

The Elizabeth & Forest Fyfe Award is offered annually through a trust fund initiated by the late Elizabeth M. Fyfe, of Halifax, Nova Scotia, and managed by the Abilities Foundation of Nova Scotia.

AWARD CRITERIA

  1. The award is available to all residents of Nova Scotia, up to age 21, who function with a physical disability.
  2. Those persons with a mobility disability will be given preference.
  3. The award will be presented to a student enrolled in a Nova Scotia educational or training institution.
  4. The award may be used to cover costs associated with the applicant's musical development, including, but not restricted to, tuition.
  5. No individual shall receive the award in consecutive years unless determined by the selection committee. 

A letter of nomination is required to be considered for the Fyfe Award and should include the following: 

  • Nominee’s name, address, age and school currently attending; 
  • Name and contact information for current music instructor; 
  • Field of musical study currently being pursued or musical skills already acquired; 
  • A short description of the special efforts that were required in order to develop his/her musical skills or area of study; 
  • A testimonial of how these skills have added to his/her overall quality of life. 

Please email: joannebernard@easterseals.ns.ca for a copy of the application. A winner will be selected by a committee comprised of Easter Seals Nova Scotia representatives.

The winner will be contacted and arrangements will be made to formally present this award to the recipient. 

**PLEASE NOTE: This Bursary is awarded on an annual basis based on funds available. 
**THIS BURSARY WILL NOT BE AWARDED THIS IN 2022. 

Applications should be sent to: 
Fyfe Award Program c/o Easter Seals Nova Scotia 
22 Fielding Ave., 
Dartmouth, NS B3B 1E2