Fred Ross
The scholarship was created in 2001 to support young artists in the pursuit of excellence. Named for renowned Saint John painter, Fred Ross, this scholarship pays tribute to his remarkable professional career and to his life-long commitment to fostering young artists.
The Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation’s continued work in developing this scholarship is a mark of respect for both Mr. Ross and the burgeoning talents of New Brunswick youth. This is a 4 year renewable scholarship. An initial payment of $2000 will be awarded on entrance to a recognized institution.
It will be renewed annually based on demonstration of successful completion of established university standards in first, second and third year of study.
- For posts about our Scholarships
- For posts about the Fred Ross Scholarship
- Best Foot Forward: Tips for Strong Scholarship Applications – Download PDF
- For a video Biography of Scholarship Founder, Fred Ross
- For posts about Fred Ross
- Artist Fred Ross Mourned – CBC News
Cumulative List of Fred Ross Winners:
- 2024 Ella Gionet
- 2023 Audrey Anne Pinnock
- 2022 Mariel Guevara
- 2021 Xiuting Shi
- 2020 Marilyn McDonough
- 2019 Edyn Sierra Albert
- 2018 Amy Swim
- 2017 Justin Roy
- 2016 Eric Duplessis
- 2015 Rylee Hayes and Rebecca Bickerton
- 2014 Seok Joo Lee
- 2013 Serim Ye
- 2012 Alison Willms
- 2011 Alexander Henry Franceville
- 2010 Maggie Higgins
- 2009 Brandon Hunter and Jae Hyun Daniel Roh
- 2008 Zachary Hayward
- 2007 Emily LeMesurier
- 2006 Andrew Hicks
- 2005 Phillip Harrington
- 2004 Daphne Colepaugh
- 2003 Stephen Williams
- 2002 Melanie Colosimo
- 2001 Tracy Gavin
Fred Ross’s Memory Honored
SHMF marks the 20th anniversary of the Fred Ross Scholarship by granting 2 Memorial Bursaries. These bursaries are a mark of respect for Mr. Ross, whose encouragement to aspiring young artists was the initial inspiration of the SHMF’s Career Development Program. Congratulations to Jonah Dysart and Lydia Paterson who were selected by an independent jury to be the recipients of these 2020 Fred Ross Memorial Bursaries.