Dr. MacEwan Literary Arts Scholarship 2026-2027

This $7,000 scholarship is awarded annually to a young Albertan writer who shows extraordinary talent in an eligible literary genre and who demonstrates clear educational or training goals. 

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineMarch 1, 2027
• Value$7,000
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorAlberta Foundation for the Arts
• Eligible CountryCanada

Benefits

$7,000

Requirements

The AFA celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to creating equitable, inclusive, and accessible programs for all, free of barriers and discrimination. We recognize the unique contributions all artists make towards our community, and encourage applicants representing diverse communities, including Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, women, people with disabilities, and the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

To be eligible for scholarship funding you must be a resident of Alberta. This means you:

• are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or Protected Person with an open study permit from inside Canada
• have had your primary residence in Alberta for one full year before applying
• ordinarily live in Alberta for at least six months each year with the exception of attending a formal program of study

You must be 25 years or younger as of the application deadline.

You must be enrolled in an eligible writing training program.

Ineligible applicants:

• International students in Canada on a visa without permanent residency status in Canada.
• International students enrolled in a Canadian program/Canadian institution not located in Canada.
• Non-Canadian students enrolled and studying via the Internet or through online courses.

Check also:
Free Ongoing Fully Funded Scholarships Guide 2026 (Download Now)

Application Deadline

March 1, 2027

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to Alberta Foundation for the Arts on gate.alberta.ca to apply

For more details, visit the Scholarship webpage