BCMA Conference Travel Bursaries
The BCMA is pleased to provide a limited number of bursaries for BCMA annual conference delegates.
2024 Gathering Travel Bursaries
Intake for 2024 Gathering Travel Bursaries is currently closed.
The BCMA has a limited amount of funds available for annual bursary support. We encourage you to check out CMA’s bursary program. The deadline to apply is four weeks prior to the commencement of the event. Learn more here: https://museums.ca/site/bursaries/conference.
Application Process
Please complete this form to sign up to be notified about additional financial support available to attend our 2024 Conference in Lheidli T’enneh territory, Prince George from September 24-27, 2024.
The bursaries follow a low-barrier application process. The application form will request information such as:
- Contact information
- City/Region
- Optional self-identification as a priority recipient (i.e. under/unemployed, BIPOC, emerging professionals)
- A brief explanation for how attending the gathering will support your studies or work.
- Budget (requested amount and estimated expenses).
If you have any questions about the information being requested, please reach out to us at development@museum.bc.ca.
The first deadline to apply is July 31, 2024. Bursaries will be adjudicated and funds will be distributed by August 16, 2024. Additional intakes may occur as more bursary supports become available. If you are unsuccessful during the first intake, you will not need to reapply to be considered for subsequent intakes.
Eligible expenses
Eligible expenses may include but are not limited to:
- Air travel
- Ferry travel
- Accommodation
- Local transportation
Awards typically range from $500 – $1,500.
Eligibility
The following individuals are encouraged to apply:
- IBPOC culture and heritage professionals
- Unemployed/underemployed culture and heritage professionals
- Students interested in the museum sector
- Emerging professionals who have worked in the museum sector for less than five (5) years
Membership Status
Applicant should be a BCMA member OR be employed by or volunteer for a BCMA member institution
If this is a barrier to you or if you have questions about your eligibility, please contact development@museum.bc.ca
Registration Status
Applicant should be registered for the 2024 Conference.
We encourage all travel bursary applicants to not delay in registering as a delegate for the 2024 Gathering. Registration will be fully refundable until August 31, 2024. Ensure your place at the gathering by registering as soon as possible.
Tip: You can select “pay with cheque” to register without processing any payment. You will still be able to pay via credit card at a later date.
Other Conference Financial Assistance
Canadian Museums Association Bursaries
The CMA offers three types of bursaries to assist museum professionals:
- Conference Professional Development
- Emerging Professional Development
- Mid-Career Professional Development
Canada Council for the Arts Professional Development Grants
Support for professional development activities and career advancement, including but not limited to:
- mentorships
- internships
- apprenticeships
- specialized training
- workshops
