Moving Mountains, Changing Landscapes - June 9-12, 2024, Blue Mountains, Ontario

Scholarship Opportunities

Please note that the application window for 2024 conference scholarships has now closed. All applicants will be contacted in the coming weeks regarding the success of their application. We thank all those in advance who applied.

We are proud to award up to 12 conference scholarships to eligible AMCTO Student and New Professional members to attend our 2024 conference. 

What's Covered:

  • One (1) conference package (access to all open conference professional development workshop and special sessions, meals (breakfast & lunches), networking sessions and open receptions)
  • Three-night hotel stay (Sunday - Wednesday) in Blue Mountain Village
  • Invitation to private scholarship recipients' welcome reception

Eligibility & Application Requirements:

  • Must be a current AMCTO New Professional Member or a 2023 or 2024 AMCTO Student Member*

    *Note: Student Member refers to a specific AMCTO membership category (a sub-class of Associate membership) and does not refer to those currently enrolled in AMCTO education programs.

  • Must be a first-time conference attendee
  • Application must demonstrate how attending this year’s conference will be a valuable experience for continued learning and professional development
  • Application must include a copy of your résumé along with a letter of recommendation from a professional contact (a current or former workplace supervisor or colleague); for Student Members currently in full-time studies at an accredited post-secondary Ontario academic institution, an academic contact such as a professor is acceptable

AMCTO is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and values the voices, lived experiences, and perspectives of individuals of all backgrounds. It is important that our Association reflects the diverse communities we serve. We are committed to providing support to the next generation of leaders within the municipal sector and this includes encouraging diversity within municipalities of all sizes across the province - we strongly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Applicant diversity will be considered as part of the evaluation process.