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 (a value of up to $300 maximum, 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 scholarships are due by
December 31, 2025

Eligibility:

  • Must be an active WSNC member at the time of application and award

  • Must reside in North Carolina at the time of application

  • Workshop may be anywhere, but must take place in the same calendar year as the award

  • Proof of workshop attendance is required

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