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Scholarship for mid-career museum professionals
Supports mid-career museum learning and exchanges
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,500
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to 50% of eligible costs, to a maximum of $1,500. It supports mid-career museum professionals and related applicants attending specialized museum studies, seminars, workshops, symposia, and professional exchanges.
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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
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Specialized museum studies at national or international level
- Specialized courses, seminars, workshops, and symposia
- Professional exchanges that support continuous learning
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Learning objectives
- Employer or institution support letter
- Résumé or volunteer statement
- Job description
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Public and non-profit museums
- Related museum organizations
- Full-time museum studies students
Who is not eligible
- Conference presenters or speakers
- Government of Canada employees, agencies, and crown corporations
- Applicants for academic degree or college diploma programs
- Applicants for completed learning activities
Eligible expenses
- Travel expenses
- Accommodation
- Per diem
- Registration fees
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Conference presenters or speakers
- Institutional programs and related exhibition research
- Academic programs leading to a degree or college diploma
- Completed learning activities
- Government of Canada employees, agencies, and crown corporations
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Outside Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis
- Incomplete applications are not assessed
- Funding is only issued after claim documents are received
- The review board’s decision is final
Additional information
- Applications are assessed on a first-come, first-served basis.
- No bursary funding is available for events between April 1, 2025 and March 31, 2026.
- Only one bursary per individual is allowed in a 12-month period.
- The decision of the review board cannot be appealed.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Scholarship for mid-career museum professionals Program
What is the Scholarship for mid-career museum professionals?
This program provides up to 50% of eligible costs, to a maximum of $1,500. It supports mid-career museum professionals and related applicants attending specialized museum studies, seminars, workshops, symposia, and professional exchanges.
How much funding can be received?
Scholarship for mid-career museum professionals Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,500 per project.
Who is eligible for the Scholarship for mid-career museum professionals program?
To be eligible for the Scholarship for mid-career museum professionals program, you must:
Public or non-profit museum sector
5+ years museum experience
Canadian citizen or landed immigrant
What expenses are eligible under Scholarship for mid-career museum professionals?
Specialized museum studies at national or international level
Specialized courses, seminars, workshops, and symposia
Professional exchanges that support continuous learning
Who can I contact for more information about the Scholarship for mid-career museum professionals?
You can contact Canadian Museums Association (CMA) by email at bursaries@museums.ca or by phone at 613-567-0099 x222.
Where is the Scholarship for mid-career museum professionals available?
The Scholarship for mid-career museum professionals program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Scholarship for mid-career museum professionals a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Scholarship for mid-career museum professionals is a Grant and Funding