Create Your Future | High School Talent Awards

Please note, the items listed below are the same portfolio items required for your full-time program application. You can choose to submit the same portfolio for this scholarship or an updated scholarship portfolio that still meets the requirements listed below. 

• 5 pieces of personal artwork
• Perspective drawing – Accurate observations of a room in a house from a personal point of view. (A ruler may be used for horizon and vanishing point purposes.)
• Animal drawing – 2 line drawings of an animal figure
• Human drawing – 2 shaded drawings of a person (full body or portrait)
• Character design – Design of one original character in 3 colour action poses

• One perspective drawing of a room in your house or school
• One drawing of an animal
• One drawing of a human (can be partial, but must include the head and face)
• Two additional pieces of personal artwork of your choosing

• One 3–5-minute recording (video or audio-only file) of a digital song or personal performance you are proud of. This piece can be an original work or cover of a pre-existing song or audio work. If you are not a performer, you can record someone else performing the piece for you. All genres of music are welcome.  A smartphone video recording is suitable.

• One 3–5-minute video you are proud of. All genres welcome and can include but is not limited to an interview, mini-documentary, action piece, music video etc.

Please note, the items listed below are the same portfolio items required for your full-time program application. You can choose to submit the same portfolio for this scholarship or an updated scholarship portfolio that still meets the requirements listed below. 

• 2 Landscape Photos
• 2 Portraits
• 2 Architectural Photos
• 2 Creative Photos
• 2 Action Photos
• 10 Photos of your choosing

• Three digital samples of your design work. These could include but are not limited to: logo design/branding, typography, marketing collateral, yearbook design.
• Two additional samples of your artwork which might include drawings or paintings, digital art, process sketches etc.

• Five digital samples of your design work. These could include but are not limited to: sketches, concept drawings, renderings, layouts, furniture designs, mood/inspiration boards etc.

Sometimes self-doubt is our biggest hurdle, even if you are second-guessing yourself, we still encourage you to apply! We are seeking passionate, driven applicants who are determined to succeed and take full advantage of this opportunity to pursue their dreams. So, stop doubting yourself and take the leap!

We LOVE your excitement and encourage you to stay dedicated to the path you’ve set out for yourself. Unfortunately, this scholarship is only open to grade 12 students. But don’t stop now, keep building your skills! In grade 12, you’ll be able to submit an eye-catching, fine-tuned scholarship application!

CAT is an advocate for all education and while we’re sorry to hear that you have been struggling with some topics in high school, and encourage you to find some extra help, you can breathe easy knowing we will not be looking at GPA or class grades as part of this scholarship. For this scholarship, we are mainly focused on finding a passionate high school student with a growing skillset, who can demonstrate their excitement for arts and technology with a dedication to personal and professional growth. This dedication and passion will be the foundation of your skill development through our full-time programs.

Unfortunately, there is no benefit in submitting your application early, but we certainly appreciate your enthusiasm! Our Adjudication Panel must review every submission but may not do so in the order in which they were received. We encourage you to focus on the quality of your submission, and on submitting it by the deadline. As a reminder, the deadline for this scholarship is Wednesday, June 28th, 2023.

We’re here to answer any questions you may have about this scholarship, and you can contact our marketing team at [email protected] if you have questions with regard to entry requirements, deadlines, the adjudication process, etc.  In order to be fair to all applicants, no creative direction or assistance will be provided.  If you are looking for this kind of guidance, we suggest reaching out to a teacher or counselor at your high school or even a friend or family member.

We get it, deciding what to do after high school is a big decision! If you think you may be interested in pursuing an education and career in arts and technology after graduation, but aren’t sure, we can help with that and have listed a few ways to get to know us below.

Depending on the time of year, you may have the opportunity to attend Bootcamp which is a three-day event specifically designed for high school students to test drive our full-time programs. Bootcamp runs annually in March and full details can be found here.

If you are unable to attend Bootcamp and are in the Okanagan Valley, we also offer on-campus, in-person Class Audits. Class Audits put you right alongside our full-time students in a class of your choosing. Class Audits are free of charge and a great way to get a real glimpse into a day in the life of a CAT student.

And finally, our Admissions team is a great source of information and can help you evaluate whether this path is right for you. You can reach out to our Admissions team by completing an online inquiry form or by calling 1.866.860.2787.