HICF and HIES are pleased to announce applications for this annual Bursary are now open.

The Bruce Fairbairn Memorial Bursary was established in 1999, in the memory of Bruce Fairbairn honoring the encouragement and support that Bruce gave to Hornby musicians. 

The intent of the bursary is to help aid Hornby students of any age in their pursuit of post-secondary education at an accredited institution in the area of music or fine arts. Priority will be given to those studying at a BC institution. 

The award at this time is $1000. The bursary is to help with tuition costs and payment is made directly to the institution that the student plans to attend in the upcoming academic year. 

Basic criteria for eligibility:

• Resident of Hornby Island
• Student must be pursuing music and/or fine arts studies at an accredited post-secondary institution beginning in September 2025.

Applications must be complete and must be received by email by 4pm July 1, 2025

Download the application form here:

Submit applications to: aprilslewis42@gmail.com and joy97531@gmail.com

In fairness to all applicants, incomplete or late applications will not be considered.