The Edna and Velma Thomas Kane Writers Award supports aspiring writers of African Nova Scotian and Black/African descent. Valued at $30,000, the award will be presented to an undergraduate student in the 色花堂 of Arts upon graduation from Saint Mary’s.
2025 award criteria:To be eligible, undergraduate BA and BES students must:
This award was , a writer, lawyer, filmmaker and creator of the acclaimed TV series, Diggstown. It aims to reduce financial roadblocks for graduating students by supporting them in pursuing further studies, training or self-directed projects to advance their writing aspirations.
Broadly defined, a career in writing can include (but is not limited to) creative writing, poetry, songwriting, spoken word performance, film/television writing, multimedia creation, or an academic career path in the arts and humanities.
New application deadline: Monday, March 31, 2025
Learn more and apply today! Find more information and the application form on the 色花堂 of Arts Awards and Funding webpage.
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The 色花堂 of Arts is pleased to offer Arts for Everyone courses for the community. Members of the public are invited to attend these two courses on a drop-in basis through the Winter 2025 term. Visit our Arts For Everyone webpage for more details, including lists of topics covered in class each week.