Bursary Information

Professional Bursaries

A few partial registration bursaries are also available to professionals working directly with individuals with FASD.

Please note that this is a partial bursary of $150 CAD for the main conference registration (March 2-4). Accepted applicants will be required to pay $390 CAD (including GST) for the conference, which includes all educational sessions during the main conference, materials, three lunches as well as refreshment breaks. The $390 must be received within 7 days of the notification that you have received a bursary.

Parent Rate

A parent rate* ($295 incl. GST) is available for the main conference (March 2-4), no bursary application is needed. This rate is available to: birth parents, foster parents, adoptive parents, and grandparents of children, adolescents and adults with FASD.  Not applicable to parents working in thearea of FASD.

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Parent Bursaries

A few partial registration bursaries are available to: birth parents, foster parents, adoptive parents, and grandparents of individuals with FASD.

Please note that this is a partial bursary of $245 CAD for the main conference registration (March 2-4). Accepted applicants will be required to pay $50 CAD (including GST) for the conference, which includes all educational sessions during the main conference, materials, three lunches as well as refreshment breaks. The $50 must be received within 7 days of the notification that you have received a bursary.

Application Process

The bursaries will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis according to the date and time the bursary application is received by email or fax in our office. A complete application must include the following:

•a completed registration form including session choices (the last page of the conference brochure)
•a letter outlining how attending the conference will benefit you and your family OR how attending the conference will benefit you (professionally).
Please also note that the bursary will not cover travel, accommodation, or other associated costs.

Once you have completed your bursary application, please scan and e-mail Kristina or fax it 604-822-4835. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact Kristina at 604-822-4965, or Cris at 604-822-5398.

Notification

You will be notified by January 13th if your application was submitted by January 6th

Donate Now

Please make a donation to support the attendance of parents and family members of individuals with FASD to these vital conferences

Your gift will ensure that we can provide a registration fee that would be affordable to all interested professionals as well as for the families who have children living with this disability. Many parents are unable to attend because of financial restraints and travel costs. We are seeking to offer bursaries for these conferences towards birth parents, foster parents, adoptive parents, and grandparents taking care of individuals with FASD to attend as this group are those who would reap the biggest awards in attending these conferences. Ultimately, your gift will provide assistance to those who are in need.

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