Betty and her husband, Harry, were spectators during the first season of Rainbow but became enthusiastic supporters thereafter. Betty was a member of Rainbow for many years, serving on the board, behind the scenes, and on stage. When Betty passed away in early December of 2000, Harry and the family requested that donations in her memory be made to Rainbow Youth Theatre. This generous bequest has allowed Rainbow to offer a bursary each year to one of its members graduating from high school and continuing on to post secondary education in the arts. The Betty Dixon Memorial Bursary is $250.00

In 2011, we introduced an additional bursary, the Thelma Oliver Memorial Bursary. This bursary will also be available to graduating students heading on to post secondary education in the performing arts. This second bursary, which is also in the amount of $250.00, has been made possible thanks to the generous support of Thelma's family and friends.

Amount of each of the two bursaries $250.00 (total: $500.00)

RYT encourages graduating Comox Valley youth to apply for these bursaries. It is not necessary to identify which of the two bursaries you are applying for and it is possible for one applicant to be awarded both bursaries by an RYT selection committee.

Please note that we consider post secondary education in the 'performing arts' to include:

• drama;
• dance;
• music;
• opera;
• magic;
• spoken word; and
• circus arts.

To be eligible, students must:

• Be graduating from grade 12 in the Comox Valley School District;
• Be a recent RYT member; (or was an active member of RYT during a fairly recent theatre season)
• Plan to pursue further education in the performing arts; and
• Exemplify the spirit of Rainbow Youth Theatre, Betty Dixon and Thelma Oliver.

How to Apply

Your submission should come in the form of a letter outlining the required criteria listed below, a photocopy of your most recent grades, and copies of any relevant reference letters that you may have.

The applicant must be a Grade 12 student enrolling in a post secondary institution for further study in the performing arts.

The applicant must be enrolled in at least one Grade 12 level performing arts course (including drama, music, choir, band, etc.)

Academic Requirements

The applicant must meet university or college entrance requirements in academic subjects and obtain a minimum grade of "B" in his/her performing arts course(s).

The applicant must list the Rainbow Productions that they have participated in, either on stage or in a technical capacity.

Further Considerations

Please list community involvement in the Arts and volunteer work with other community agencies.

Please list details of any private training which you have taken.

Please mail applications to: Rainbow Youth Theatre
P.O. Box 3527
Courtenay, B.C. V9N 6Z8
PLEASE MARK the envelope "RYT BURSARIES"

Deadline: April 30th, (of each school year).