The Jane LeBlanc Legacy Fund offers a series of Memorial Education Bursaries established in honour of individuals who made meaningful contributions to the arts and creative communities.

Each bursary supports educational learning, skill development, or mentorship opportunities in the creative and performing arts. These bursaries are awarded through transparent, merit-based processes and are intended to increase access to arts education and learning.

A detailed applicant guide is available upon request.

Advances education in visual arts by supporting learning, skill development, and creative study in photography for emerging photographers.

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:

Mentorships that provide instructional guidance and skill development.

Travel required to participate in training programs, workshops, or educational events with defined learning components.

Workshops, labs, or intensive training programs.

Purchase of educational or instructional materials.

Educational costs related to a defined learning activity or learning objective.

Equipment required for approved educational or training purposes.

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit:

Artist bio.

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

A 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 educational purposes.

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

Advances education in the literary arts by supporting learning, skill development, and creative study for emerging 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.

Travel required to participate in training programs, workshops, or educational events with defined learning components.

Workshops, labs, or intensive training programs.

Purchase of educational or instructional materials.

Educational costs related to a defined learning activity or learning objective.

Equipment required for approved educational or training purposes.

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit:

Artist bio.

One unpublished work (poetry, song, or short story) for assessment purposes.

A 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 educational 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.

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

The bursary provides restricted educational funding to support instructional and learning activities related to post production processes and knowledge 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 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 film post-production.

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit:

Artist bio.

Samples of work (1) for assessment purposes.

A 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 educational 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.

Advances education in photography, writing, and pencil drawing by supporting learning and skill development in emerging photographers, writers, and visual artists in New Brunswick.

The bursary provides restricted educational funding to support instructional and learning activities related to photography, writing, and drawing processes and knowledge 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 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 photography, writing, and drawing.

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit:

Artist bio.

Samples of work (2) for assessment purposes.

A 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 educational purposes.

Submit

This program is funded by the Jane LeBlanc Legacy Fund

Advances education in film and media arts by supporting learning, training, and skill development for emerging writers, directors & actors 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 training programs, workshops, or educational events with defined learning components.

Workshops, labs, or intensive training programs.

Purchase of educational or instructional materials.

Educational costs related to a defined learning activity or learning objective.

Equipment required for approved educational or training purposes.

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit:

Artist bio.

A 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 educational purposes.

Submit

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

Advances education in music by supporting emerging singer-songwriters and music composers 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:

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 training programs, workshops, or educational events with defined learning components.

Workshops, labs, or intensive training programs.

Purchase of educational or instructional materials.

Educational costs related to a defined learning activity or learning objective.

Equipment required for approved educational or training purposes.

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit:

Artist bio.

Two music compositions for assessment purposes.

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

A letter from a mentor confirming 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 educational purposes.

Submit

This program is funded by the Jane LeBlanc Legacy Fund.

Advances education in film and media arts by supporting emerging Black and racialized 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:

Mentorships that provide instructional guidance and skill development.

Travel required to participate in training programs, workshops, or educational events with defined learning components.

Workshops, labs, or intensive training programs.

Purchase of educational or instructional materials.

Educational costs related to a defined learning activity or learning objective.

Equipment required for approved educational or training purposes

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit:

Artist bio.

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

A letter from a mentor confirming 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 educational 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 by supporting continued learning, professional development, and educational activities for women and gender-diverse individuals working in film 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:

Mentorships that provide instructional guidance and skill development.

Travel required to participate in training programs, workshops, or educational events with defined learning component.

Workshops, labs, or intensive training programs.

Purchase of educational or instructional materials.

Educational costs related to a defined learning activity or learning objective.

Equipment required for approved educational or training purposes.

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit:

Artist bio.

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

A letter from a mentor confirming 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 educational purposes.

Submit

This program is funded by the Jane LeBlanc Legacy Fund.

Advances education in any creative discipline by supporting continued learning, professional development, and educational activities for children and youth between the ages of 8 and 17.

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:

Mentorships that provide instructional guidance and skill development.

Travel required to participate in training programs, workshops, or educational events with defined learning components.

Workshops, labs, or intensive training programs.

Purchase of educational or instructional materials.

Educational costs related to a defined learning activity or learning objective.

Equipment required for approved educational or training purposes.

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit:

Artist bio.

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

A letter from a mentor confirming 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 educational purposes.

Submit

This program is funded by the Jane LeBlanc Legacy Fund.