The deadline for all CCAE Scholarships is October 23, 2026
Scholarships for Members Outside of Ontario
CCAE Professional Learning Scholarships
The CCAE Professional Learning Scholarships are an annual award designed to promote professional learning within the advancement profession and integration between advancement disciplines.
Up to 3 scholarships will be awarded annually to educational advancement professionals, to a maximum value of $500. Applicants are required to provide explanation of how receiving a scholarship will help them further their advancement careers. Preference is given to advancement professionals with under 5 years’ experience, however all professionals of any experience are encouraged to apply.
Who is Eligible?
Eligible candidates must be employed by a CCAE member institution outside of Ontario. Ontario members should apply for one of the 3 Ontario Scholarships available. Scholarships are non-transferrable and cannot be combined with any other CCAE financial programs, Fellowships or Scholarships.
Scholarships must be used within the next calendar year.
Ontario Based Scholarships
The Paul Webb Scholarship
The Paul Webb Scholarship is an award designed to fund professional development for an individual working in the area of alumni relations. Endowed by the former Association of Canadian Alumni Administrators – Ontario, the administration of the scholarship now resides with the Canadian Council for the Advancement of Education. It is worth a maximum of $500 annually.
Who is Eligible?
Eligible candidates must be employed by a CCAE member institution in Ontario and must be planning to attend a CCAE workshop or conference in Canada during the year. Preference will be given to those planning to attend workshops and conferences in Ontario. Scholarships are non-transferrable.
Scholarships must be used within the next calendar year.
The Richard Lim Professional Development Scholarship
The Richard Lim Professional Development Scholarship is a new scholarship designed to help promote cross pollination and integration between the different areas of advancement. It is worth a maximum of $500 annually. The scholarship will be awarded to an Ontario Advancement Professional to be used or defray the cost of attending a professional development seminar, workshop or conference. This scholarship is in recognition of the contributions and relationships developed by Richard Lim within the alumni and development profession.
Who is Eligible?
Candidates for the Richard Lim Professional Development Scholarship must be employed by a CCAE member institution in Ontario and looking to expand their portfolio through attendance at a professional seminar, workshop or conference within a different stream of the advancement profession from the position presently held. Preference will be given to those planning on attending workshops, seminars and conferences in Ontario. Scholarships are non-transferrable.
Scholarships must be used within the next calendar year.
The CCAE Ontario Regional Chapter Scholarship
The CCAE Ontario Regional Chapter Scholarship is an annual award designed to promote professional development within the advancement profession and integration between the different areas of advancement: alumni relations, advancement services, development, public relations, marketing, communications and research. The scholarship is worth a maximum of $500 annually.
Scholarships must be used in the next calendar year.
Who is Eligible?
The scholarship will be awarded to an advancement professional working in Ontario for use to support/defray the cost of attending a CCAE workshop. Particular preference will be given to a professional wishing to broaden their understanding of an area outside of their traditional expertise. To be eligible for the scholarship, the candidate must be employed by a CCAE member institution in Ontario. Scholarships are non-transferrable.
Scholarships must be used within the next calendar year.