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SHMF Merit Bursaries
Merit bursaries for visual arts students
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- Funding available
- $ 2,000
- Deadline
- Open continuously
- Location
- New Brunswick, Canada
Overview
This program provides $2,000 merit bursaries to visual arts students at selected New Brunswick institutions. It supports second- and third-year students recognized for their accomplishments in visual arts programs.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $2,000
- Minimum funding
- $2,000
- Increase social or community impact
- Attract or retain talent
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible candidates
- Location
- New Brunswick
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Visual arts students at Mount Allison University.
- Visual arts students at the University of Moncton.
- Visual arts students at the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design.
Eligible geographic areas
- New Brunswick, Canada
Activities funded
- Merit-based support for visual arts studies.
- Annual recognition of student achievements in visual arts programs.
How to apply
- Step 1: Consult faculty advisors
- Ask your faculty advisor for full program details.
- Step 2: Institutional selection
- The participating institution selects a deserving student each year.
Selection criteria
- Academic level in the program: second or third year.
- Merit and accomplishments within the program of studies.
Processing and Agreement
- Each participating institution selects one deserving student annually.
- The award is granted in recognition of accomplishments within the program of study.
Additional information
- Students should consult their faculty advisors for full details.
- The NBCCD bursary was renamed the Brigitte Clavette Merit Award in 2022.
- The program began as a pilot project in 2013.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the SHMF Merit Bursaries Program
What is the SHMF Merit Bursaries?
This program provides $2,000 merit bursaries to visual arts students at selected New Brunswick institutions. It supports second- and third-year students recognized for their accomplishments in visual arts programs.
How much funding can be received?
SHMF Merit Bursaries Funds up to $2,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the SHMF Merit Bursaries program?
To be eligible for the SHMF Merit Bursaries program, you must:
Second- or third-year visual arts student.
Selected by a participating institution.
Who can I contact for more information about the SHMF Merit Bursaries?
You can contact Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation (SHMF).
Where is the SHMF Merit Bursaries available?
The SHMF Merit Bursaries program is available the province of New Brunswick.
Is the SHMF Merit Bursaries a grant, loan, or tax credit?
SHMF Merit Bursaries is a Grant and Funding