Bursary applications for the 2025 CESBC conference are now open! Apply here.

The CESBC Chapter recognizes that evaluators have a role to play in addressing systemic issues that affect people's lives.

Evaluators are in a position to influence the decisions of governments, non-governmental organizations and other key service providers whose actions affect our daily realities. CESBC considers it part of our mandate to support evaluators in dismantling systemic and structural oppression and are actively working towards modelling inclusion, encouraging diverse perspectives, and learning new ways to acknowledge and learn from equity-seeking groups.

As CESBC seeks to promote Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and increase accessibility at our 2025 conference, we welcome applications for funding support from people who identify as a member of an underrepresented group, along with those who are students or seeking to enter the evaluation field. Special consideration will be given to applicants who are from any underrepresented group including Indigenous; Two-Spirit; member of a racialized group or visible minority; a person with a disability; and/or a member of the LGBTQIA+ community.

We have established a bursary program to subsidize:

• Conference registration early bird fees 
• Travel expenses 
• Accommodation expenses for those travelling outside of the Greater Vancouver area

Based on your financial needs, and your location of residence, you might be able to access financial support for one or more areas of subsidy identified above up to a maximum of $700. Please note that CESBC has limited bursary funds and will try to assist as many applicants as possible. 

Please note that travel and accommodation expenses will be reimbursed. Applicants will be required to pay these costs upfront and submit a receipt. For any questions or concerns, please contact CESBCDEI@gmail.com. 

We welcome applications for funding support from individuals in need of assistance to attend the conference who are based in BC.

Applications can be filled out and submitted here.

Applications are due by midnight Oct 17th and you will hear back about your application status no later than October 23rd. 

We are committed to inclusive participation in our conference activities. Please contact us any time at CESBC.Conference@gmail.com to let us know how we can support you!