The Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation is committed to supporting New Brunswick artists at critical stages of their professional growth. Annually, the foundation invites applications for the following juried funding opportunities:
The $10,000 Fred Ross Scholarship for graduating NB high school students entering post secondary studies in visual arts.
The $5000 Sheila Mackay Advanced Studies Scholarship for New Brunswick residents entering a recognized graduate or doctoral program in either studio-based work or in academic studies in Art History, Art Education or Art Gallery and Museum Studies.
A $10,000 International Creative Residency Bursary aimed at assisting NB mid-career visual artists travel, research, experiment and network.
Detailed eligibility criteria, application guidelines, and submission instructions are available on our Apply page. Applications must be complete and received by the following deadlines:
Fred Ross Scholarship: February 13, 2026
Sheila Mackay Advanced Studies Scholarship: February 13, 2026
SHMF International Creative Residency: February 10, 2026