Bursaries
The CMA Bursary Program offers three bursaries to assist museum professionals in their professional development. Bursaries are awarded on a first come first serve basis, subject to meeting the criteria. Due to limited funds, the CMA cannot guarantee approval of applications. Note that bursaries are payable at the conclusion of the event upon submission of required documentation.
Please send all documentation in PDF, via email. Please contact bursaries@museums.ca if you require accommodations.
Please note: Mid-Career applications have been very popular this year! Unfortunately, this means we have distributed all our allocated budget for that category. Please apply if you are comfortable being waitlisted, decisions will be made in January 2024.
Conference Bursary
Conference bursaries are given out to assist individuals with the costs of travel, accommodation, per diem and registration fees related to both national and regional museum conferences.
Amount: $600 ($800 for remote areas)
Emerging Museum Professional Bursary
Emerging Museum Professional Bursaries provide financial assistance to individuals with less than one year of experience in museums to attend short courses, seminars, and workshops.
Amount: $500 ($700 for remote areas)
Mid-career Museum Professional Bursary
Waitlist only
Mid-Career Museum Professional Bursaries provide financial assistance for specialized museum studies at a national or international level, such as specialized courses, seminars, workshops, etc.
Amount: 50% of total eligible expenses, up to $1500
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