EPO Student Scholarship

Applications are now open for the 2026–27 Season

Application Deadline: Friday, April 10, 2026

The Etobicoke Philharmonic Orchestra (EPO) is delighted to offer up to four scholarships each season to talented young instrumentalists enrolled in secondary school or college/university. Each scholarship is valued at up to $1,600 and includes community orchestral experience.

Successful candidates are expected to attend all rehearsals and concerts. Auditions are held annually.

How to Apply

Please complete the EPO Student Scholarship Application Form 2026 - Link To Form


Audition Requirements (subject to change)

  • One solo of at least RCM Grade 8 level, unaccompanied

  • Orchestral excerpts from the upcoming season (provided after the application deadline)

Scholarship Details

  • Number: Up to four instrumentalists

  • Season: 2026–27

  • Value: Up to $1,600 per recipient

Application & Audition Information

  • Application Deadline: Friday, April 10, 2026

  • Audition Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2026

  • Location: Martingrove Collegiate, Etobicoke

How to Apply

Please complete the EPO Student Scholarship Application Form 2026 - Link To Form


Student Scholarship Sponsors

Long & McQuade Musical Instruments
Rotary Club of Etobicoke
Delmanor - Prince Edward
Delmanor - West Village

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

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