2026 Marysburgh Mummers Bursary Aplications Open Now!

The Marysburgh Mummers Bursary Application is open for the 2026 Grade 12 Graduation Class! 

Every year, we offer a Graduation Bursary to recognize and support our Senior Mummers as they move on to post-secondary education.

This bursary is open to students who are graduating from Grade 12 and have been actively involved in at least three Mummers productions. We want to show appreciation for not only participation, but the commitment, growth, and community that comes from being part of our shows.

To apply, eligible students must submit an essay reflecting on their experience with the Mummers. This can include how being part of the Mummers has shaped them, influenced their confidence, creativity, sense of belonging, or played a role in who they are today.

Any applicants must be planning to attend a post-secondary institution in the upcoming year. The bursary will be awarded to students whose submission thoughtfully captures their journey and connection to the Marysburgh Mummers.

We are proud to support our graduates and celebrate the lasting impact that theatre can have both on and off the stage.

Marysburgh Mummers Graduation Award

The Marysburgh Mummers are an ever changing group of volunteers of all ages.  People come and go. Children start young and grow up on the Mt. Tabor stage. When they graduate, they move on to different experiences.

Recognizing younger volunteers

The Mummers Awards started as part of Prince Edward Collegiate Institute’s Awards night. Ten years later, “when we took a look at the Mummers who graduated high school, several of them had not attended PECI”, said Bruce Dowdell, Mummer chairperson.  “Some lived outside the County.  Others chose to take the Theatre program at Centennial and some of our Mummer families have recently left the area all together.  Many of these young people contributed a great deal to past Mummer shows. We decided to change our awards criteria to enable us to recognize their achievements.”

The awards are available to graduating Mummers whether they are moving on to post-secondary education or not. It is our way of honouring the work that these kids put into the arts and the Mummers during their high school years.  Theatre is all about thinking outside the box, and some of our graduates are moving in different directions, including work and travel.