The Cultural Diversity and Inclusion Super Conference Bursary 2026

Each year, the OLA Cultural Diversity and Inclusion Committee offers a Super Conference bursary. The bursaries are available to support recipients in their career in information/librarianship and are intended to provide access to the OLA Super Conference to applicants identifying as Indigenous, Black, or a Person of Colour, who may otherwise not have the opportunity to participate.

There are two bursaries available:

One (1) bursary - Travel and Registration. The recipient will receive one (1) full Super Conference in-person registration as well as up to $1000 to cover eligible travel expenses to the conference. Acceptable expenses include travel costs.
One (1) bursary - Registration Only. The recipient will receive one (1) full Super Conference registration, in-person or virtual.

Criteria:

The successful candidate who receives the Travel and Registration Bursary must attend the Super Conference in-person in Toronto, January 28-31, 2026.
Following the conference, the successful candidate must submit a short, five question report on how this professional development opportunity contributed to their career goals by April 30, 2026.

Ontario-based applicants will be prioritized.

The application deadline is November 28, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST.

Applications will be reviewed by members of the Cultural Diversity and Inclusion Committee. The successful applicants will be contacted by email by December 5th, 2025.

Name*

First NameLast Name

Email*

example@example.com

Mailing Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

For which bursary would you like to be considered?*

Please describe how this bursary would support you in your career in the field of information/librarianship. (250 words max.)*

Do you qualify as a culturally diverse candidate? (Priority will be given to culturally diverse candidates)*

YesNo

In order to receive the bursary, you will have to commit to report back by April 30 2026. Do you agree to report back to the committee on your conference experience?*

YesNo

Have you been a recipient of this bursary in past years?*

YesNo

What is your employment status?*

I am currently looking for work.I am working.Other

Please elaborate on your position of 'Other'

The Ontario Library Association (OLA) may wish to feature bursary recipients in its public communications (such as newsletters, social media, and other promotional materials). Do we have your permission to share your name, organization, and bursary in our communications?*

Yes, I consent. Please share.No, thank you. I do not consent.