Student Travel Awards – 2024 AGM & Educational Conference
Thanks to the generous support of MD Financial Management, Scotiabank and CMA, we are proud to offer a limited number of Travel Awards available to medical students travelling to our Annual General Meeting & Conference taking place September 27-28, 2024 at Fairmont Château Laurier in Ottawa, ON.
Eligibility
- You must be a member of the FMWC in good standing
- Not yet a member? Visit fmwc.ca/membership/become-a-member to join the FMWC.
- You must be available to attend the FMWC 2024 Annual General Meeting & Educational Conference in Ottawa and accept to participate as one of the moderators for the Learner Poster Session on Saturday, Sept 28 during the break period (introduce the presenter, manage questions, timing, etc).
- Following the conference, awardees will be required to submit a 500-word write up on the value of the travel grant and what was gained from the experience at the AGM and Conference.
What's included?
- Travel award recipients will be eligible to have travel and accommodation costs reimbursed, including:
- 2 nights accommodation at the AGM Conference Hotel (Fairmont Château Laurier), at the conference rate
- Travel (Airfare, Via-Rail Ticket, or Mileage) to and from the conference up to a maximum of $600 CAD. (Award winner will be responsible for booking their own travel and hotel reservation at Fairmont Château Laurier; More details along with an expense form will be provided and all receipts must be submitted)
- Please note that no per diem will be provided for meals.
- Award winners will not be required to pay for conference registration.
How to Apply?
- Write a letter, addressed to the FMWC Executive, outlining why you should be selected for a Travel Award to attend the 2024 AGM and Educational Conference in Ottawa. Be sure to include an outline budget of your expected travel and accommodation costs (hotel rate is $329 plus taxes/night).
- Send your application before midnight EST, Friday, July 5, 2024 to fmwcmain@fmwc.ca. Email subject line should include: “Student Travel Award Application”. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
- All applicants will be notified of results by Monday, July 22, 2024.
- Preference will be given to those travelling from out-of-province.
Questions, comments, concerns?
Reach out to us at fmwcmain@fmwc.ca or by phone at 1-844-215-8455
Book your
hotel accommodation at a preferred rate (Fairmont Château Laurier)
PREFERRED ROOM RATE AVAILABLE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 (subject to availability)
For registration support, please contact:
Email: info@slsolutionsevents.ca
Phone: 647-462-1138