Max & Nancy
Rogers
Workshop
Scholarship
The Max and Nancy Rogers Memorial Workshop Scholarship was established in 2019 by the family of Max and Nancy Rogers to support the growth of watercolor artists across North Carolina.
Longtime residents of New Bern, Max and Nancy were passionate advocates for the arts. They brought nationally recognized watercolor instructors to eastern North Carolina, making high-quality instruction more accessible to local artists. Nancy herself was a respected painter whose work was both admired and collected throughout the region.
Each year, this scholarship (up to $300, based on the workshop fee) is awarded to one WSNC member in each of the society’s three regions—Western, Central, and Eastern.
Applications for the 2026/2027 scholarships are due by
December 31, 2026
Eligibility:
Must be an active WSNC member at the time of application and award
Must reside in North Carolina at the time of application
Your workshop can be anywhere, but it must take place between July 1, 2026 and June 30, 2027.
Selection Process:
Awards are announced within 30 days.
Selections are made by the scholarship committee
Reimbursement is paid upon proof of workshop attendance.
Selection Criteria:
Awards are based on a point system that considers:
Artistic goals & growth potential
Clarity of purpose
Artistic commitment
Personal perspective or background
WSNC involvement or intent