Value of awards:
Recipients of the QAAL Professional Development Fund will be entitled to an award of up to $250 for activities which further the mandate and mission of QAAL: The Quebec Association for Adult Learning (QAAL) is a not-for-profit English-language association that supports those who support adult learners. Our mission is to advocate for a culture of lifelong learning, raise public awareness of adult learning issues, facilitate the exchange of information and resources and bring together everyone for whom a learning society is a shared ideal.
Application guidelines:
- Applicants must be engaged in some form of professional development such as presenting or attending a conference, attending a class or activities which enhance a learner’s work performance, ability or effectiveness.
- Recipients must either write an article for the QAAL newsletter and/or present about their experience at one of QAAL’s series of events.
- Applicants are eligible to receive only 1 award per 2 year period.
Required application documents:
- Applicants name, address and all pertinent contact information
- An abstract or description of the activity to be undertaken (including date, time, place and expected length of time)
- A brief statement (500 words maximum) describing how this activity is reflective of QAAL’s mission statement
Announcement of results:
Applicants are considered on a first-come, first-served basis. Letters announcing the competition results will be sent to all applicants, via e-mail. Payment of the award will be made by cheque from QAAL following the announcement of results. Awardees are asked to submit receipts to the QAAL office within one month following the date of the activity undertaken.
Deadline for application:
There are two award periods within a fiscal year:
| For activities held: | | Application deadline: |
| November 1 to February 29 inclusive | | October 15 |
| March 1 to October 31 | | May 15 |
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