NAC Orchestra Bursary Competition

National Arts Centre Orchestra

Competition

• For this year’s competition, applications will be accepted for musicians playing: winds, brass, percussion, and timpani.
• The NAC Orchestra Bursary Competition encourages the pursuit of excellence on the part of young Canadian instrumentalists aspiring to orchestral careers.
• The competition is open to students between the ages of 16 and 26 years with a connection to the National Capital Region.

Remuneration: Up to $31,000 in prizes

Application deadline: March 2, 2026

VIEW FULL APPLICATION DETAILS HERE