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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
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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Scholarship for mid-career 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 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