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
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
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