Eligibility
Who can apply
The bursary is open to students residing in Canada who are:
- Canadian citizens
- permanent residents
- protected persons (as defined by Citizenship and Immigration Canada)
Applicants must:
- identify as a member of a visible minorityFootnote 1, an Indigenous person (First Nations, Inuit or Métis) and/or a person with a disabilityFootnote 2
- be a student at a Canadian postsecondary institution in a program preparing you for a career in library or archives
What types of programs are eligible?
The list below is provided as a guide and is not exhaustive. Applicants enrolled in programs not listed may still be eligible if their studies clearly lead to a career in libraries or archives. If you are unsure whether your program qualifies, you are encouraged to apply and demonstrate its relevance, or contact : bourse-bursary@bac-lac.gc.ca for more information.
- Information Studies
- Library Studies
- Archival Studies
- Library and Information Technology
- Technical Library Studies
- Technical Archival Studies