2026 Bursary Applications Are Now Closed

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Recognizing that not all clinicians have equal access to specialized training, in 2023, the ACE Program introduced a bursary program. With the support of SickKids’ international partners along with Children’s Heart Link, Congenital Cardiology Today, and the Congenital Heart Academy, the bursary program has seen full uptake with every available bursary awarded each year. 

Bursaries are non-repayable funds given to applicants to assist them in paying for course registration fees. Our bursaries are meant to help ease financial barriers for those who need it to pursue our program. We believe that providing financial assistance to health-care professionals in low- and lower-middle income countries (LMICs) to access continuing education programs is an essential step towards building a more just, equitable, and sustainable global healthcare system.

In 2024–2025, five recipients from LMICs took part, four of whom went on to achieve the program’s highest credential, the Advanced Certificate of Completion. Their success shows the power of equitable access, where given the opportunity, clinicians, across time zones and resource contexts, can excel.

Bursary Value  

Successful applicants will receive a bursary value in the amount of $2472 CAD which will be applied at the point of course registration.   

Eligibility

To be eligible, applicants must be a: 

  • National of and reside in a low-income or lower-middle income economies as defined by the World Bank Country and Lending Groups
  • Health care professional currently providing care to children with heart disease 

Application Process 

To apply, complete the online Application Form.  Applications will be accepted until April 29, 2026 at 4 p.m. Eastern Time.

Upon completion, we will request a reference from your supervisor. Please allow sufficient time before the application deadline for your supervisor to complete the reference.

Payment of the Bursary

If your application is successful, you will receive a unique bursary code which will automatically apply your bursary funds at the point of course registration.  

Processing and Decisions 

We are committed to a fair and objective selection process. To provide full transparency, we are sharing the bursary rubric used by our committee to rank bursary applications 

There are a limited number of bursaries available. Applications are reviewed and rated anonymously by a nominated panel.  The panel will reach a consensus on the applications and the bursaries will be awarded to the applicants thought to benefit most. 

Decisions will be emailed to all applicants by May 20, 2026.  Decisions are final, however if you have questions about your bursary decision, you may contact us using the Contact Us button below.