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Scholarship for Emerging Museum Professionals
Support for early-career museum professional development
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 700
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario
Overview
This program provides up to $500 per event, or up to $700 in remote areas, for emerging museum professionals. It supports travel, accommodation, per diem, and registration costs for short courses, seminars, and workshops in Canada.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop team skills
- Develop workforce skills
- Train or support volunteers
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 700 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Short courses.
- Seminars.
- Workshops.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Learning objectives
- Employer or institution letter of support
- Résumé or volunteer statement
- Job description
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Public or non-profit museum employees.
- Staff of related institutions or organizations.
- Full-time students in museum studies or related programs.
Who is not eligible
- Conference presenters or speakers.
- Employees of the Government of Canada, its agencies, and crown corporations.
Eligible expenses
- Travel, accommodation, per diem, and registration fees.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Completed learning activities.
- Presenters or speakers at events.
- Academic programs leading to a degree or diploma.
- Employees of the Government of Canada, its agencies, and crown corporations.
- Institutional programs, including exhibition development or related research.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after all supporting documents are received.
- Funding is issued only after claim documents are submitted.
- Claim documents must be submitted within 30 days after the learning activity ends.
- The bursary decision is final and cannot be appealed.
Additional information
- The program is for individual professional development only.
- Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Written reports submitted with the claim may be reproduced or published with credit to the author.
- Funding is currently under review for events between April 1, 2025 and March 31, 2026.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Scholarship for Emerging Museum Professionals Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Scholarship for Emerging Museum Professionals. 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 Scholarship for Emerging Museum Professionals?
This program provides up to $500 per event, or up to $700 in remote areas, for emerging museum professionals. It supports travel, accommodation, per diem, and registration costs for short courses, seminars, and workshops in Canada.
How much funding can be received?
Scholarship for Emerging Museum Professionals Funds up to $700 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Scholarship for Emerging Museum Professionals program?
To be eligible for the Scholarship for Emerging Museum Professionals program, you must:
Individual professional development only.
Museum-related work or full-time study.
Canadian citizen or landed immigrant for 12 months.
Who can I contact for more information about the Scholarship for Emerging Museum Professionals?
You can contact Canadian Museums Association (CMA) by email at bursaries@museums.ca or by phone at 613-567-0099.
Where is the Scholarship for Emerging Museum Professionals available?
The Scholarship for Emerging Museum Professionals program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Scholarship for Emerging Museum Professionals a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Scholarship for Emerging Museum Professionals is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Scholarship for Emerging Museum Professionals?
Scholarship for Emerging Museum Professionals is funded by Canadian Museums Association (CMA)