ANNOUNCING THE MARGARET WALCOTT BURSARY 2015

In recognition of the significant contribution of Margaret Walcott to the development of the Arts
in Trinidad and Tobago, the Patrons of Queens Hall (The Patrons), of which she was a charter
member, take pleasure in announcing the initiation of a Bursary in her honour. The Margaret
Walcott Bursary will be presented in June of this year and will be the first of a series of events
in her memory.
Margaret Walcott or Our Margaret as we so fondly referred to her, will be remembered for her
work with Queens Hall as the General Manager at the time of the redesign and refurbishment of
the Hall. She was a pillar of strength to the then Chairman of the Board of Management of
Queens Hall, Val Rogers as both shared the same vision for an improved Hall.
The Patrons was born out of the need to generate funds to support the vision of transforming
Queens Hall into a modern performance facility. To this end, Margaret combined her
administrative and creative skills as General Manager by functioning as a liason between the
Board of Management of Queens Hall and the Technical and Architectural Teams during the
redesign phase.
Visionary and resourceful, Margaret as a Director of the Patrons, contributed to an expansion of
the vision of the Patrons by, not only supporting the creation of a first class performance space
but also creating a space for nurturing and training young talented people in the performing arts.
Her work with Noble Douglas in developing the Patrons of Queens Hall Theatre Camp, as an
annual training ground for young artistes, remains a testimony to her foresight. The Patrons
continue to run this Camp and some of the earliest members, who are today successful
performers in their different genres, support the Camp by offering their services as trainers. It is
therefore in this context that the Patrons of Queens Hall are pleased to offer the Margaret
Walcott Bursary to young upcoming performers.
The Bursary will be offered in the fields of drama, voice, dance, instruments and design
(inclusive of Carnival Arts design). This Bursary can be utilized by the Awardees to assist with
relevant expenses in furtherance of their chosen discipline.
The award for 2015 will provide the selectee with a grant of Ten thousand dollars, TT currency
($10,000 TTD) and will be offered in the field of dance. Applicants, who must be between 18
and 28 years of age, must demonstrate their acceptance into, current enrollment in or evidence
of pursuing additional training in a related area at a recognized Tertiary Institution or
Professional Dance Company. The deadline for submission of applications for the 2015-2016
Bursary is 31st May, 2015.
Application forms will be available as follows:

On our Facebook Page at Patrons of Queens Hall

By email : patronsqh@gmail.com
At the Queens Hall Administration Office, Queens Hall, St Anns; Monday to Friday
during regular office hours
At the Patrons of Queens Hall Office, #10 Dennis Mahabir Street, Woodbrook; Mondays
and Thursdays between 9am and 2pm; Telephone: 624-9189

APPLICATION FORM FOR THE MARGARET WALCOTT BURSARY

SECTION 1: PERSONAL INFORMATION

1. Name:
1.1 Place of Birth:

1.2 Date of Birth:

1.3 Nationality:
1.4 Address: (TT)

1.5 Address (if living abroad)

1.6 Tel: Home ..

Mobile.

SECTION 2: BACKGROUND INFORMATION

2. Name and address of Arts institution at which you are enrolled or intend to seek entry:
2.1 Status at Institution:
(a) Accepted

(b) Application Pending

(c) Currently Enrolled

2.2 Indicate proposed programme: (B.F.A.; Diploma, other course of study):

2.3 Indicate field of specialization: (Ballet) (Modern)
2.4 Date of Commencement:

2.5 Date of Completion:

SECTION 3: EDUCATION, AWARDS & EXPERIENCE-(Please provide Resume & Portfolio of

Achievements)

3.1 AWARDS: (Please include previous Bursaries, scholarships)

3.2 EXPERIENCE: (Please provide statement and accompanying video, e.g., technical barre work, &
across the floor performance)

SECTION 4: REFEREES
4.1 Please list the names, contact information and written statements from the following:
(a) Character reference:
(b) Reference attesting to your ability in your chosen discipline:

SECTION 5: BUDGET
5. Please provide an approx. cost of the expenses relevant to your course of study for the academic period
2015/16.
Tuition Fees:
Living Expenses:
Travelling Expenses:
Other:

The above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

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Date :

PATRONS OF QUEENS HALL

10, Dennis Mahabir Street
Woodbrook
Tel: 624 9189
Email: patronsqh@gmail.com
Office Hours: Mondays & Thursdays 9.00 am 2.00 pm.

The Patrons of Queens Hall is pleased to introduce the Margaret Walcott Bursary Award for the year
2015- 2016.