All educational bursaries administered by the Jane LeBlanc Legacy Fund are delivered for educational purposes and are subject to eligibility requirements, oversight, and reporting.

Advances education in film and literary arts by supporting learning and skill development in short-form screenwriting.

Delivered in partnership with the Writer’s Federation of New Brunswick, the award is open to emerging screenwriters working on short film scripts and supports educational study, script development, and craft refinement.

Submission Requirements

Applicants must submit:

One unproduced or produced short-form script (up to 15 minutes) for assessment purposes

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This program is funded by the Jane LeBlanc Legacy Fund, with support from the New Brunswick Filmmakers’ Co-operative.

The Bursary advances education in the visual arts by supporting learning, skill development, and creative study in photography for emerging practitioners.

The bursary provides restricted educational funding to support participation in structured learning and training activities related to photographic practice. Funds must be used solely for educational purposes and are not provided as unrestricted income, prizes, or personal compensation.

Eligible Educational Uses of Funds

Bursary funds may be used for costs directly related to education and learning, including:

Educational photography projects undertaken as part of a defined learning objective

Mentorships that provide instructional guidance and skill development

Workshops, labs, or intensive training programs

Artist residencies that include documented educational outcomes

Educational memberships or learning-based program fees

Instructional and educational materials

Equipment purchases required for educational or training purposes

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit:

Artist biography

Samples of work (up to four photographs) for assessment purposes

A written statement outlining the educational purpose of the proposed activity, anticipated learning outcomes, and a detailed budget

A letter from a mentor confirming their instructional involvement, if applying for mentorship-related support

Applications are assessed using transparent, merit-based criteria and are subject to organizational oversight to ensure alignment with the organization’s charitable purposes.

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This program is funded by the Jane LeBlanc Legacy Fund, with support from Jeremy Brubacher and Brigitte Noel.

The Bursary advances education in the literary arts by supporting learning, skill development, and creative study for writers and poets.

The bursary provides restricted educational funding to support participation in structured learning and training activities related to writing and poetry. Funds must be used solely for educational purposes and are not provided as unrestricted income, prizes, or personal compensation.

Eligible Educational Uses of Funds

Bursary funds may be used for costs directly related to education and learning, including:

Mentorships that provide instructional guidance and skill development

Workshops, labs, or intensive training programs

Artist residencies that include documented educational outcomes

Educational memberships or learning-based program fees

Educational materials related to writing and literary practice

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit:

Artist biography

One unpublished work (poetry, song, or short story) for assessment purposes

A written statement outlining the educational purpose of the proposed activity, anticipated learning outcomes, and a detailed budget

A letter from a mentor confirming their instructional involvement, if applying for mentorship-related support

Applications are assessed using transparent, merit-based criteria and are subject to organizational oversight to ensure alignment with the organization’s charitable purposes.

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This program is funded by the Jane LeBlanc Legacy Fund, with support from Donovan Richard, Danny Thebeau, and Matt Rogers.

The Bursary advances education in film and media arts by supporting learning and skill development in post-production and film distribution for emerging filmmakers in New Brunswick.

The bursary provides restricted educational funding to support instructional and learning activities related to post-production processes and distribution knowledge, including editing, sound, picture finishing, and audience-facing presentation as part of a structured learning process. Funds are not provided as unrestricted income, prizes, or personal compensation.

Eligible Educational Uses of Funds

Bursary funds may be used only for costs directly related to education and learning, including:

Post-production activities undertaken as part of a defined learning objective

Instructional collaboration with qualified post-production specialists

Educational preparation for distribution, including learning about festival and audience engagement processes

All supported activities must demonstrate clear educational outcomes and are subject to organizational oversight.

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit:

A draft film cut (MOV or MP4) for assessment purposes

Filmmaker biography

A written description outlining the educational purpose of the proposed post-production or distribution activities and the specific learning objectives

Background information on the New Brunswick post-production specialist involved, including a letter confirming their instructional role

A learning-focused distribution plan outlining educational goals related to audience development or festival participation (if applying for distribution-related support)

Applications are assessed using transparent, merit-based criteria to ensure alignment with the organization’s charitable purposes.

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This program is funded by the Jane LeBlanc Legacy Fund, with support from TIFF Film Circuit Saint John and SOUNDBUD.

This Bursary advances education in film and media arts by supporting learning, training, and skill development for emerging writer/directors in New Brunswick.

The bursary provides restricted educational funding to support participation in structured learning activities related to film and video practice. Funds must be used solely for educational purposes and are not provided as unrestricted income, prizes, or personal compensation.

Eligible Educational Uses of Funds

Bursary funds may be used only for costs directly related to education and learning, including:

Mentorships that provide instructional guidance and skill development

Travel required to participate in educational film festivals, training programs, or learning-based industry events

Workshops, labs, or intensive training programs

Purchase of educational or instructional materials

Project-related costs undertaken as part of a defined learning objective

Equipment purchases required for educational or training purposes

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit:

Artist biography

A written statement outlining the educational purpose of the proposed activity, anticipated learning outcomes, and a detailed budget

A letter from a mentor confirming their instructional involvement, if applying for mentorship-related support

Applications are assessed using transparent, merit-based criteria and are subject to organizational oversight to ensure alignment with the organization’s charitable purposes.

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This program is funded by the Jane LeBlanc Legacy Fund with support from Connexions Productions.

This Bursary advances education in film and media arts by supporting learning, training, and skill development for emerging writer/directors in Newfoundland and Labrador.

The bursary provides restricted educational funding to support participation in structured learning activities related to film and video practice. Funds must be used solely for educational purposes and are not provided as unrestricted income, prizes, or personal compensation.

Eligible Educational Uses of Funds

Bursary funds may be used only for costs directly related to education and learning, including:

Mentorships that provide instructional guidance and skill development

Workshops, labs, or intensive training programs

Purchase of educational or instructional materials

Project-related costs undertaken as part of a defined learning objective

Equipment purchases required for educational or training purposes

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit:

Artist biography

A written statement outlining the educational purpose of the proposed activity, anticipated learning outcomes, and a detailed budget

A letter from a mentor confirming their instructional involvement, if applying for mentorship-related support

Applications are assessed using transparent, merit-based criteria and are subject to organizational oversight to ensure alignment with the organization’s charitable purposes.

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This program is funded by the Jane LeBlanc Legacy Fund with support from Picture NL, and NIFCO.

This Bursary advances education in the crafts by providing restricted educational funding to support learning, skill development, and creative study in craft practices.

Delivered in partnership with Craft NB, the bursary is open to members in good standing of Craft NB and supports educational activities related to craft production and technique.

Eligible Educational Uses of Funds

Bursary funds may be used only for costs directly related to education and learning, including:

Equipment, supplies, or materials required for educational or training purposes

Project costs undertaken as part of a defined learning objective

Funds are not provided as unrestricted income or prizes.

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit:

Artist biography

Samples of production work (up to four) for assessment purposes

A written statement outlining the educational purpose of the proposed activity and a budget

Recipients are selected through a merit-based assessment process administered by Craft NB.

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This program is funded by the Jane LeBlanc Legacy Fund, with support from Craft NB.

(Singer-Songwriters & Composers)

This Bursary advances education in music by providing restricted educational funding to support learning, training, and skill development for singer-songwriters and music composers in New Brunswick.

Eligible Educational Uses of Funds

Bursary funds may be used only for costs directly related to education and learning, including:

Mentorships that provide instructional guidance

Workshops, labs, or intensive training programs

Learning-based artist residencies

Educational memberships or program fees

Educational materials and learning resources

Studio work undertaken as part of a defined learning objective

Project work and equipment purchases required for educational or training purposes

Funds are not provided as unrestricted income or prizes.

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit:

Artist biography

Two music compositions for assessment purposes

A written statement outlining educational objectives, intended learning outcomes, and a budget

A letter from a mentor confirming instructional involvement, if applying for mentorship-related support

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This program is funded by the Jane LeBlanc Legacy Fund.

(Drawing & Painting)

This Bursary advances education in the visual arts by providing restricted educational funding to support learning, training, and skill development in drawing and painting for emerging visual artists in New Brunswick.

Eligible Educational Uses of Funds

Bursary funds may be used only for costs directly related to education and learning, including:

Mentorships that provide instructional guidance

Workshops, labs, or intensive training programs

Purchase of educational or instructional materials

Project-related costs undertaken as part of a defined learning objective

Funds are not provided as unrestricted income or prizes.

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit:

Artist biography

Samples of work (up to five) for assessment purposes

A written statement outlining educational objectives, intended learning outcomes, and a budget

A letter from a mentor confirming instructional involvement, if applying for mentorship-related support

Submit

This program is funded by the Jane LeBlanc Legacy Fund, with support from Ann Manual, and Wendy and Wayne Hallihan.

Advances education in film and media arts by supporting learning, training, and skill development for emerging Black and racialized filmmakers in New Brunswick.

The bursary provides restricted educational support to assist participants in developing filmmaking knowledge, skills, and creative practice through structured learning activities. All support is provided for educational purposes only and is not offered as unrestricted income or prizes.

Educational Support Provided

Educational support associated with this bursary may include:

A restricted educational bursary of $1,000 to support learning or training activities

In-kind access to equipment for educational use

Educational membership support to enable participation in learning-based programming

Instructional screenplay development and workshop support with a professional screenwriter

All components are delivered as part of a supervised educational framework with defined learning objectives.

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit:

Artist biography

Director’s vision statement outlining educational and creative objectives

A short formatted script, treatment, or project description (5–7 minutes) for assessment purposes

A proposed budget outlining educational use of funds

Project timeline

A learning-focused project plan outlining intended educational outcomes

Applications are assessed using transparent, merit-based criteria and are subject to organizational oversight to ensure alignment with the organization’s charitable purposes.

Submit

This program is funded by the Jane LeBlanc Legacy Fund, with support from the New Brunswick Filmmakers’ Co‑operative.

Advances education in film and media arts by providing restricted educational support for emerging filmmakers in New Brunswick.

The bursary supports learning, training, and skill development through supervised, education-focused activities and is not provided as unrestricted income or a prize.

Educational Support Provided

Educational support associated with this bursary may include:

A restricted educational bursary of up to $1,000 to support learning or training activities

In-kind access to equipment for educational use

Educational membership support to enable participation in learning-based programming

Instructional screenplay development and workshop support with a professional screenwriter

All components are delivered within a structured educational framework with defined learning objectives and organizational oversight.

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit:

Artist biography

Director’s vision outlining educational and creative objectives

A short formatted script, treatment, or project description (5–7 minutes) for assessment purposes

A proposed budget outlining educational use of funds

Project timeline

A learning-focused project plan outlining intended educational outcomes

Submit

This program is funded by the Jane LeBlanc Legacy Fund, with support from the LeBlanc Family and generous donors, and in-kind educational support from the New Brunswick Filmmakers’ Co‑operative.