Scholarships & Bursaries
Helping our students fund their education is important to us. McKenzie College of Design offers over $15,000 in scholarships and bursaries annually to students who have been accepted into one of our programs. Perspective and current students may apply for any of our scholarships each year they attend McKenzie.
Scholarships are awarded based on your portfolio strength, creative potential, past academic achievement, and/or financial need. Bursaries are awarded primarily based on financial need.
Please note that all awarded funds are applied to tuition fees only. Before applying for one of McKenzie scholarships or bursaries, you must be accepted into one of our programs.
John D. Thompson Memorial Scholarship
$5000 Value
1 available per year
John Thompson was a childhood and lifelong friend of McKenzie's Past President Dale Ritchie. John was artistic and creative but chose to take a Science Degree at UNB. Upon graduation, he worked for the Department of Natural Resources but did not enjoy the work. He soon completed another four years of study at the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design in Graphic Design, and became an Art Director for a prominent Halifax Ad Agency. John was a delight to be with and found humour in everything around him. The scholarship in his memory is dedicated to help McKenzie College of Design students who have previously started their career or education in another field of study.
Application eligibility and requirements
Candidates must have already completed the application process to McKenzie College of Design and have a recognized diploma or degree in an area of study other than the above mentioned or who have studied for at least one year in another field of study at a post-secondary institution, OR Have worked in an unrelated field for 3 years or more.
Ruthie M. Reid Memorial Scholarship
$2500 Value
1 available per year
Ruthie M. Reid was an uniquely creative elementary school teacher in the Moncton area for many years. Known as the “Music lady” she played her autoharp and percussive instruments, and sang with passion to the delight of her audiences. She loved art, even as she became legally blind, having limited vision. She inspired her students to think creatively and encouraged young people to enjoy the journey. She was a poet and published small works and delighted in nature and her family. Living independently into her 90's, she could see the lights of the College from her apartment and enjoyed all the activity that happened at the school.
Application eligibility and requirements
Candidates must have already completed the application process to McKenzie College of Design and have received an official acceptance letter into a diploma program.
Alaura Gallagher Memorial Scholarship
$2500 Value
1 available per year
McKenzie College of Design is pleased to offer a scholarship in memory or Alaura Gallagher, a former student who passed away after a brave battle with Cancer. Alaura was a hard worker and a passionate artist that embodied positivity and light. She was highly involved in student activities and was a valued member of the McKenzie Student Council. This scholarship will be awarded to a student entering the Visual Communication Design Program, and will be rewarded based on academic achievement, extracurricular involvement, and financial need.
Application eligibility and requirements
Candidates must have already completed the application process to McKenzie College of Design and have received an official acceptance letter into the Visual Communication Design diploma program.
General Bursary for diploma programs
$1000 Value
3 available per year
The McKenzie General Bursary for designated for those who are not selected for a McKenzie College of Design Scholarship but still shows potential in their respected field, and/or presents a financial need and/or is deserving of some level of financial reward.
Application eligibility and requirements
Candidates must have already completed the application process to McKenzie College of Design and have received an official acceptance letter into a diploma program.
Entrance Bursary for all programs
$500 Value
5 available per year
The McKenzie College Entrance Bursaries are designated for those entering any McKenzie College of Design program for the first time.
Application eligibility and requirements
Candidates must be entering a program for the first time at McKenzie College of Design, have already completed the application process and have received an acceptance letter into a McKenzie College of Design program.