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SHMF Merit Bursary in Advanced Studio Practice
Merit bursaries for visual arts students
Last Update: May 13, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
New Brunswick, Canada
Overview
This program provides $2,000 merit bursaries for visual arts students at selected New Brunswick institutions. It supports second- or third-year students in visual arts programs at Mount Allison University, the University of Moncton, and the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Attract or retain talent
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000 $
- Minimum amount : 2,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- New Brunswick
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
Target groups
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Visual arts study at a participating institution.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Visual arts students.
- Students at Mount Allison University, the University of Moncton, and the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design.
Eligible geographic areas
- New Brunswick
Selection criteria
- Accomplishments within the program of studies.
- Selection made by the participating institution.
How to apply
- Step 1: Consult faculty advisors
- Review the bursary details with your faculty advisor.
- Confirm the information for your institution.
- Step 2: Participate in institutional selection
- Be considered through your participating institution’s selection process.
- Await the institution’s annual recipient decision.
Processing and Agreement
- Each institution selects a recipient annually.
- The award is granted after the institution’s selection process.
Additional information
- Each participating institution selects the recipient annually.
- The award is given in recognition of achievements within the program of study.
- Students are advised to consult faculty advisors for full details.
- The NBCCD annual bursary was renamed the Brigitte Clavette Merit Award in 2022.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the SHMF Merit Bursary in Advanced Studio Practice Program
What is the SHMF Merit Bursary in Advanced Studio Practice?
This program provides $2,000 merit bursaries for visual arts students at selected New Brunswick institutions. It supports second- or third-year students in visual arts programs at Mount Allison University, the University of Moncton, and the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design.
How much funding can be received?
SHMF Merit Bursary in Advanced Studio Practice Funds up to $2,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the SHMF Merit Bursary in Advanced Studio Practice program?
To be eligible for the SHMF Merit Bursary in Advanced Studio Practice program, you must:
Second- or third-year visual arts students.
Enrolled at a participating institution.
Strong academic or artistic merit.
What expenses are eligible under SHMF Merit Bursary in Advanced Studio Practice?
Visual arts study at a participating institution.
Who can I contact for more information about the SHMF Merit Bursary in Advanced Studio Practice?
You can contact Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation (SHMF) by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the SHMF Merit Bursary in Advanced Studio Practice available?
The SHMF Merit Bursary in Advanced Studio Practice program is available the province of New Brunswick.
Is the SHMF Merit Bursary in Advanced Studio Practice a grant, loan, or tax credit?
SHMF Merit Bursary in Advanced Studio Practice is a Grant and Funding