Classic Boat Festival
Scholarships and Bursaries
The Abernethy & Gaudin Boatbuilders Ltd. Young Boaters Scholarship will cover:
- registration and four days of moorage at the Festival
- two tickets the Friday night opening reception
- two tickets to the Awards Banquet on Sunday.
Applications are due by May 1, 2023, and will be reviewed by the VCBF Committee. Only one scholarship will be awarded per year. Previous winners of the scholarship may apply again, but not in consecutive years. Scholarship winners must be under 30 years of age—this scholarship is meant to help young boat owners access the Festival. If you are over 30 years of age, please see the Boat Bursary form.
Requirements:
- must be under 30 years of age
- must provide personal statement of impact
- must not have received the Abernethy & Gaudin Ltd. Young Boaters Scholarship or the Boat Bursary in the previous year

The VCBF Boat Bursary will cover:
- registration and four days of moorage at the Festival
- two tickets the Friday night opening reception
- two tickets to the Awards Banquet on Sunday.
Applications are due by May 1, 2023, and will be reviewed by the VCBF Committee. Only one bursary will be awarded per year. Previous holders of the bursary may apply again, but not in consecutive years
Requirements:
- must provide personal statement of need and impact
- must not have received the Abernethy & Gaudin Boatbuilders Ltd. Young Boaters Scholarship or the Boat Bursary in the previous year