Closed
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Closing date : February 13, 2026
Location
New Brunswick, Canada
Overview
A four-year renewable scholarship for graduating New Brunswick students entering post-secondary studies in visual art or fine craft. It is valued at $10,000, with an initial payment of $2,500 on entrance to a recognized institution.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : February 13, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- New Brunswick
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Post-secondary studies in visual art
- Post-secondary studies in fine craft
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Artist statement
- Curriculum vitae
- Letter of reference
- Numbered list of images
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Graduating New Brunswick high school students
- Students entering visual arts programs
- Students entering fine craft programs
Who is not eligible
- Students not in their final year of New Brunswick high school
- Applicants not entering post-secondary visual art or fine craft studies
- Applicants not accepted by a recognized institution
Eligible expenses
- Scholarship payment to the recipient’s chosen institution
Eligible geographic areas
- New Brunswick
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by a committee of experienced arts professionals.
- Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis.
- Renewal depends on proof of successful completion of university standards in the first, second, and third years of study.
Additional information
- Applications may be submitted in English or French.
- Receipt of applications is acknowledged by email.
- Submitted materials are destroyed after adjudication.
- Submission implies permission to publish parts of the application for promotion and award announcements.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Fred Ross Scholarship Program
What is the Fred Ross Scholarship?
A four-year renewable scholarship for graduating New Brunswick students entering post-secondary studies in visual art or fine craft. It is valued at $10,000, with an initial payment of $2,500 on entrance to a recognized institution.
How much funding can be received?
Fred Ross Scholarship Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Fred Ross Scholarship program?
To be eligible for the Fred Ross Scholarship program, you must:
Final-year New Brunswick high school student
Entering visual art or fine craft studies
Accepted by a recognized institution
What expenses are eligible under Fred Ross Scholarship?
Post-secondary studies in visual art
Post-secondary studies in fine craft
Who can I contact for more information about the Fred Ross Scholarship?
You can contact Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation (SHMF) by email at shmf@sheilahughmackay.ca or by phone at 506.693.5647.
Where is the Fred Ross Scholarship available?
The Fred Ross Scholarship program is available the province of New Brunswick.
Is the Fred Ross Scholarship a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Fred Ross Scholarship is a Grant and Funding