NSCCAU Professional Development Grant Applications
Dear Members,
This email is a reminder that the Intake Two deadline for NSCCAU Professional Development Grant applications is September 29th, 2020.
This fund has been established by the NSCCAU to award annually up to $5,000.00 in grant funding to eligible members for Professional Development opportunities.
The following grant opportunities are available to members:
In-Province Professional Development Grant (shall not exceed $500.00 in funding)
Out-of-Province Professional Development Grant (shall not exceed $1,000.00 in funding)
Both the In-Province and Out-of-Province Professional Development Grants can be used for the following opportunities:
Conferences
Courses
Workshops
Skill-based training
Grant Eligibility
To be eligible, the individual must be an active member of the NSCCAU at the time of application. Active members of the NSCCAU include the Faculty and Professional Support Bargaining Units as defined in the NSCCAU Collective Agreements.
Grant Application Deadlines
All applications must be submitted to Rankin MacMaster, Vice-President Member Engagement, for review by the Executive Committee before the following deadlines:
Intake One: February 29th, 2020
Intake Two: September 29th, 2020
Applications may be submitted by email to nsccaurmm@gmail.com or by mail to:
NSCCAU
PO Box 44018 RPO Bedford
Bedford NS, B4A 3X5
Selection Process
Grants are awarded and reviewed by the NSCCAU Executive or Selection Committee.
Applications shall be reviewed according to the following criteria:
How this Professional Development opportunity would enhance your professional growth and/or education.
Remuneration from other sources and expenses incurred may be considered when determining the amount awarded, as a result All applications Must identify other available sources of revenue (i.e.: NSCC Individual Learning Account, or ILA). Should an application be received without this information completed on the form, page 3 (“Other available sources of revenue’’), the application will not be considered for a PD grant.
After completion of Professional Development opportunities, successful grant recipients will be required to write a brief report on the value of their learning experience and submit this to the Executive Committee/Selection Committee.
Please find attached the Professional Development Grant Application Form. This form can also be found on the NSCCAU website through this link.
Please let me know if you have any questions!
Thank you,
Darla MacPhee
Coordinator NSCCAU