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Saint-Quentin native wins 8000 Fred Ross Scholarship in Visual Arts. The Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation is pleased to announce the 2017 winner of its annual Fred Ross Scholarship. Justin Roy, a native of Saint- Quentin was selected as the outstanding applicant in 2017 and will be awarded the 4-year Fred Ross scholarship to support his[…]
Justin Roy, who will graduate from Ecole secondaire Polyvalente Alexandre J. Savoie in June, is a young entrepreneur currently producing films locally through his video production company J.R. Visuels. He has won the provincial 2017 francophone competition Programme Le Maillon and the2016 regional competition of Radio Route 17. He is a photographer and musician and[…]
Application Deadline for 2017 Scholarship Applications Approaches The Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation will be accepting applications for both the Fred Ross Scholarship and the Sheila Mackay Advanced Studies Scholarship until March 1, 2017 The $4,000 Fred Ross Award rewards a student graduating from secondary school in New Brunswick who intends to pursue post-secondary studies in[…]
Congratulations to Suzanne Cormier who was selected by the faculty of the University of Moncton to receive a SHMF Merit Bursary of $2000. Presented by SHMF president, Louise Imbeault, this bursary recognises Ms. Cormier’s accomplishments in painting and printmaking. SHMF Merit Bursaries are offered at Mount Allison University, University of Moncton and the New Brunswick[…]
Ralph Simpson, was selected by the faculty of New Brunswick College of Craft and Design as the recipient of the 2016 Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation Scholarship. Mr. Simson is a graduate of the Aboriginal Visual Arts diploma program and currently enrolled in Graduate Studies Program, specializing in basketry. NBCCD Director, Marc Briathwiate said that the[…]
As a ceramic artist, Emilie Lavoie exhibits both technical expertise and conceptual rigour. Her work in large scale installations and innovative glazing techniques serve to amplify her exploration of thematic issues such as genetic manipulation and environmental degradation. Her innovative spirit and organizational expertise characterized her recent multi-level work in fashion/performance art at the University[…]
Eric Duplessis’ scholarship portfolio reflects a young artist ready and willing to bridge the worlds of fine arts and digital technology. His work in the award winning video for Robots East shows an impressive command of film and animation. His wide exploration of media such as pastel, Sharpie drawing and photography marks him as a[…]
The SHMF is proud to announce the recipients of the 2016 scholarships. Eric Duplessis, a graduate of Bernice McNaughton High School will receive the $8000 Fred Ross Scholarship. Emilie Lavoie, a graduate of the University of Moncton will be awarded the $5000 Sheila Mackay Advanced Studies Scholarship. The foundation gratefully acknowledges the professional assistance of[…]