Scholarship Opportunities at Metalworks Institute
There are a variety of scholarships available through Metalworks Institute and in association with Metalworks Institute. Please find the scholarship and application information below.
Looking for other options? There are a range of other financial assistance programs available to help Metalworks Institute students finance their education. Check out the Financial Aid page to learn more.
The Slaight Family Scholarship
The Slaight Family Scholarship is awarded to two deserving students with aspirations of excelling in the music industry. The Scholarship entitles the recipients to one year of tuition for any campus, online or hybrid delivery program at Metalworks Institute. Other education related costs, including textbooks, supplies, housing or any other fees associated with the program are not included
Noel Cadastre | Metalworks Institute Scholarship
The Noel Cadastre/Metalworks Institute Scholarship was established with Metalworks Institute Alumnus and SoundsUnite Co-Founder Noel Cadastre. Noel, a graduate of the Audio Production & Engineering program (2006), has achieved tremendous success in the global music industry, driven by the love of music and a fierce work ethic. Through these scholarships, Noel wants to make sure there is opportunity for the next generation of music industry professionals in the culturally and economically important music ecosystem.
Canada’s Walk of Fame Emerging Musician / Metalworks Institute Scholarship
The Canada’s Walk of Fame Emerging Musician/Metalworks Institute Scholarships provide recipients with up to $10,000.00 in tuition scholarship towards any campus, online or hybrid delivery Program or Certificate Course bundle at Metalworks Institute of Sound & Music Production. Other education related costs, including the balance of tuition, textbooks, supplies, housing and any other fees associated with the program are not included.
Cheer Evolution/Metalworks Institute Scholarship
The Cheer Evolution/Metalworks Institute Scholarship provides recipients with a tuition scholarship towards any campus, online or hybrid delivery Program or Certificate Course bundle at Metalworks Institute of Sound & Music Production. Other education related costs, including the balance of tuition, textbooks, supplies, housing and any other fees associated with the program are not included. Scholarships range in value from $2500.00-$7500.00.
School of Rock Streetsville | Metalworks Institute Scholarship
The School of Rock Streetsville x Metalworks Institute Scholarship has been established to support the post-secondary aspirations of students, instructors, and alumni of The School of Rock Streetsville. Through their programs, The School of Rock, located in Streetsville, Mississauga, provides education and professional development for young musicians to excel within the arts & entertainment industry.
Stagecoach | Metalworks Institute Scholarship
The Stagecoach x Metalworks Institute Scholarship has been established in collaboration with Stagecoach Milton, Burlington & Guelph to support the post-secondary aspirations of students, instructors, and alumni of the Stagecoach program. The Stagecoach x Metalworks Institute Scholarship provides students, instructors, and alumni of the Stagecoach program with $1,000.00 tuition scholarship for any campus, online or hybrid delivery Program or Certificate Course bundle at Metalworks Institute. Other education related costs, including the balance of tuition, textbooks, supplies, housing and any other fees associated with the program are not included.
Future Pillars | Metalworks Institute Scholarship
The Future Pillars x Metalworks Institute Scholarship has been established in collaboration with Studio 145 Cooperative to support the post-secondary aspirations of graduates of the Future Pillars program. Through their Future Pillars program, Co-op 145, located in Mississauga, provides education and professional development services for NEET youth to excel within the arts & entertainment industry.
Laurie Pallett Metalworks Institute Scholarship
The Laurie Pallett Metalworks Institute Scholarship has been established in honor of the Mississauga Arts Council’s Founding Executive Director. For decades Laurie Pallett has been a champion for the arts in Mississauga and her commitment to the arts continues to inspire those in the community. Through her leadership, the Mississauga Arts Council was a catalyst for founding many of the arts establishments within the community including the Meadowvale Theatre, the Art Gallery of Mississauga and the Living Arts Centre.
Tourism Recovery Scholarship
The Tourism Recovery Scholarship provides recipients with a $10,000 tuition scholarship towards any campus or hybrid diploma or advanced diploma program that is geared towards training students to fill technical roles within the culturally and economically important Canadian Live Events industry. This scholarship is jointly funded by the Government of Canada through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario and Metalworks Institute. The Tourism Recovery Scholarship is open to all Canadian Citizen and Permanent Residents. Students are still responsible for other education related costs, including the balance of tuition, textbooks, supplies, housing and any other fees associated with the program.
Student Recognition Entrance Scholarship
Metalworks Institute applicants who have graduated from a Canadian secondary school having achieved a final academic average of 80% or higher, and meet the terms and conditions of the scholarship, are awarded the Student Recognition Entrance Scholarship according to the following values:
Children’s Aid Society Scholarship
The Metalworks Institute Children’s Aid Society Scholarship helps youth in care attain their college diploma with funding in the amount of $7,500. This scholarship was established to support local youth in government care with demonstrated merit toward success in their post-secondary studies.
The Clarkson Music Theatre Performing Arts Scholarship
The annual Clarkson Music Theatre Performing Arts Scholarship is a $1,000 Bursary awarded each year to a graduating student who is a Mississauga Resident, entering a post-secondary education, with proven and special ability in the Performing Arts and the intent to continue his/her studies in the Performing Arts (dance, music, acting, production). The student’s pursuit of Artistic improvement may be achieved through courses in post-secondary studies, extra-curricular involvement, private lessons or other proven means. Special consideration will be given to applicants who are in need of financial help AND /OR have a record of involvement in Community Theatre. Clarkson Music Theatre is pleased to continue its mandate to foster young people, music and theatre in Mississauga through this program.
Bill7 Award for Ontario LGBTQ+ Students
The Bill 7 Award helps students attain their first degree or diploma with funding in the amount of $3,500. The Bill 7 Award Trust was established in 1987 to provide post-secondary education scholarships to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, two-spirited or queer (LGBTQ) students with demonstrated financial need who are pursuing a first degree, diploma or certification in any Ontario post-secondary institution.
