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Global Science Summit & Gala Scholarship Program
Financial support for summit and gala attendance
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000
Timeline
- Open Date : June 2, 2025
- Closing date : June 18, 2025
Location
Orlando, Canada
Overview
This program provides financial assistance to help parents and primary caregivers attend the annual FAST Global Science Summit & Gala in person. The scholarship includes travel, hotel, gala tickets, and access to summit events, with support limited to the amounts stated in the award details.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Reach a new target audience
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : June 2, 2025
- Closing date : June 18, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Orlando
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Language Minorities
- Newcomers to Canada
- Other Racialized Persons
- Black Canadians
- Rural or Northern Residents
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
- Startups
- Women
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
- General public
- Children & youth
- People with disabilities
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- In-person attendance at the FAST Global Science Summit & Gala
- Participation in summit presentations and community event activities
- Attendance at the FAST Gala
Documents Needed
- Completed online application
- Invitation letter request for visa support, if needed
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Parents
- Primary caregivers
- Domestic attendees
- International attendees
Eligible expenses
- Economy airfare for up to two travelers
- Hotel room for 3 nights, including room and tax
- Up to two gala tickets
- Ground transportation to and from the airport and hotel
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Airfare, hotel, transportation, and gala tickets for more than one guest
- Incidentals at the hotel
Eligible geographic areas
- Domestic attendees
- International attendees
- Orlando, Florida
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after the submission deadline
- Winners are notified by email on the stated notification date
- A scholarship must be claimed by the stated claim deadline
- FAST provides booking confirmations for airfare and hotel reservations
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Global Science Summit & Gala Scholarship Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Global Science Summit & Gala Scholarship Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Global Science Summit & Gala Scholarship Program?
This program provides financial assistance to help parents and primary caregivers attend the annual FAST Global Science Summit & Gala in person. The scholarship includes travel, hotel, gala tickets, and access to summit events, with support limited to the amounts stated in the award details.
How much funding can be received?
Global Science Summit & Gala Scholarship Program Funds up to $1,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was June 18, 2025.
Who is eligible for the Global Science Summit & Gala Scholarship Program program?
To be eligible for the Global Science Summit & Gala Scholarship Program program, you must:
Parents and primary caregivers
Previous in-person attendees may apply
Priority for first-time attendees
What expenses are eligible under Global Science Summit & Gala Scholarship Program?
In-person attendance at the FAST Global Science Summit & Gala
Participation in summit presentations and community event activities
Attendance at the FAST Gala
Who can I contact for more information about the Global Science Summit & Gala Scholarship Program?
You can contact Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics (FAST) by email at events@cureangelman.org.
Where is the Global Science Summit & Gala Scholarship Program available?
The Global Science Summit & Gala Scholarship Program program is available across Canada.