Agrologist Course and Conference Bursary

Through the On-Farm Climate Action Fund offerings, agrologists residing in Nova Scotia are eligible to receive support for the purpose of attending a conference. You can fill out the bursary application here. There is a limited amount of funding and applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Atlantic Agronomy and Extension Conference Bursaries (AAEC)
July 15–16, 2026

Nova Scotia Agrologists Bursary

Registered Professional Agrologists (PAgs) or Articling Agrologists (AAgs) in good standing with the Nova Scotia Institute of Agrologists are eligible to apply for the OFCAF Agrologist Bursary.

This bursary supports:

  • Conference registration fees
  • Hotel accommodation costs
  • Mileage

Please note:

  • Receipts and proof of payment are required for reimbursement.
  • Food expenses are not eligible.
  • Applicants are not required to submit a Knowledge Transfer and Translation (KTT) activity.

Successful applicants must pay expenses upfront and submit claims to Perennia by August 30, 2026.

Student Bursary

Students enrolled in an agriculture program at a Nova Scotia University are eligible to apply. Eligible applicants include:

  • 4th-year undergraduate students
  • Graduate students
  • PhD students

Student bursary recipients are required to:

  • Submit 3–4 photos or short videos from the conference (e.g., selfies, speakers, demonstrations, group photos, etc.)
  • Provide short written or oral (video) responses to the following questions:

Student Bursary Questions

  1. Tell us about yourself: What is your major or research focus, your interests in agriculture, and where are you from?
  2. What are your professional goals or intended career path?
  3. What was your biggest takeaway from the conference?

Submitted content may be used in blog posts or social media content.

Students are required to book accommodation at Acadia University. Booking information is available on the OFCAF AAEC registration site.

Successful applicants must provide receipts and proof of payment for:

  • Conference registration (mandatory)
  • Hotel accommodations
  • Mileage

Expenses must be paid upfront by the student, and reimbursement claims must be submitted to Perennia by August 30, 2026.