Garth Magloire Music Bursary
In memory of consummate music lover, father and mentor, Garth Magloire, the Garth Magloire Music Bursary is an award for Black, Indigenous, People of Colour (BIPOC) students from the Greater Toronto Area (Toronto, Durham, Halton, Peel, and York Regions) enrolled in a postsecondary music program who demonstrate financial need.
Background
Jamaal Magloire Foundation is a registered charity that was launched in March 2017. Our focus is on improving the lives of youth who live in underserved areas by helping them improve their academic and social skills through the arts, sports and motivation. Jamaal Magloire Foundation’s mission is based on the belief that all youth deserve a chance to realize their dreams. Through donations, fundraising efforts and support from our wonderful volunteers, Jamaal Magloire Foundation changes the lives of children all over the GTA.
Eligibility Requirements:
You are a Canadian resident
Either a citizen or a permanent resident that resides in the GTA (Toronto, Durham, Halton, Peel, and York Regions).
YOU IDENTIFY AS BIPOC.
You identify as black, indigenous or as a person of colour.
You are between the ages of 18-29 years.
You must be within the eligible age range.
YOU HAVE PROOF OF ACCEPTANCE OR ENROLLMENT.
Must be able to provide proof of acceptance and enrollment, along with a grade transcript.
YOU CAN DEMONSTRATE FINANCIAL NEED.
You must have either qualified for OSAP funding or student aid in your province through official documentation.
YOU CAN DEMONSTRATE ONGOING ACADEMIC MERIT.
Current GPA: 2.7 (70%) or higher.
Bursary Details
Amount Awarded
Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000 each)
NUMBER OF AWARDS
Two (2)
FREQUENCY OF AWARD
Annual
APPLICATIONS OPEN
December 01, 2025 (12:00am)
DEADLINE
January 05, 2026 (11:59pm)
ANNOUNCEMENT OF AWARD
January 2026
EQUITY, DIVERSITY, INCLUSION
Equity, diversity and inclusion are core principles at the Jamaal Magloire Foundation. We are committed to eliminating barriers, creating access, and providing development opportunities for underrepresented and racialized youth. Our organization fosters an environment where everyone can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to contribute and thrive.
If you have any questions about the Garth Magloire Music Bursary, please email [email protected].
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2021 Bursary Winner
Jason Lobo
Jason is from Toronto and currently studying under the tutelage of Prof. Julia Gavrilova at the Schulich School of Music, McGill University in Quebec for his Bachelor of Music Degree. Unfortunately, Jason wasn’t able to attend, but his parents received the bursary on behalf of their son!
2022 Bursary Winner
Janelle Yausif
Janelle is currently studying to receive her Bachelor of Arts in Voice Performance at University of Toronto. Janelle fell in love with music at a young age and has always been her passion. Janelle has won a plethora of awards within her musical career thus far. Some of her talents, other than singing are song writing, Level 4 RCM Piano, Intermediate Italian, can sing in multiple international languages including Mandarin, and fluent in Assyrian.
2022 Bursary Winner
Spencer Persaud
Spencer is currently studying Fine Arts Media, Performance and Design at York University in Toronto, for classical piano. His goal is to be able to compose his own music and perform on stage for others. He would like to also give to others, whether that be in the form of teaching or volunteering within my community, and within music.
