Bursaries and Scholarships
The Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness is committed to making the National Conference on Ending Homelessness to be inclusive, diverse and equitable. In collaboration with our partners and sponsors, we provide bursaries and scholarships to support individuals facing financial barriers who might not otherwise be able to attend.
See below for details on each bursary and scholarship.
New bursaries may be added as additional sponsorship is confirmed- check back regularly as we get closer to the conference.
Currently Open Bursaries
There are no currently open bursaries or scholarships at this time.
Closed Bursaries
CAEH Youth Homelessness Worker Bursary
In partnership with The Home Depot Canada Foundation, CAEH is pleased to offer several bursaries for youth (under the age of 30) whose work serves youth experiencing or at risk of homelessness to participate in the 2026 National Conference on Ending Homelessness is Winnipeg, MB from November 3-5, 2026. The bursary covers the full cost of conference registration for remote of in-person attendance, plus a small per diem for in-person attendees. Please note the bursary does not cover travel or accommodations; however we can provide a letter to your Board and Executive Director encouraging them to invest in your education through funding the travel costs.
Thank you to our Home Sponsor, Home Depot Canada Foundation for making these bursaries possible and empowering youth homelessness workers with the knowledge and inspiration they need to end youth homelessness in Canada.
Youth (under the age of 30) whose work serves youth experiencing homelessness in Canada are welcome to apply.
Applications are closed for 2026.
To learn more about the Home Depot Canada Foundation, click here.
Lived Experience Bursary
Fifteen per cent of each full-paying registration supports the participation of Lived Experts through the Lived Experience Bursary.
The bursary helps cover the costs for people with lived or living experience of homelessness to attend the conference- including travel, accommodation, meals, and accessibility needs.
The Lived Experience Bursary is now closed for 2026.
Paula Goering Memorial Scholarship
In partnership with the Canadian Housing First Network, CAEH is pleased to once again offer scholarships for Housing First students and practitioners.
Created in memory of Paula Goering- a Housing First trailblazer, professor, and mentor- this memorial scholarship supports recipients to attend and present at CAEH26. It includes conference registration, hotel, travel, and a cash prize.
The Paula Goering Memorial Scholarship is now closed for 2026.
Want to help more people attend the conference?
CAEH is seeking sponsors to help make CAEH26 accessible to as many people as possible- especially those facing financial barriers.
If your organization is interested in supporting the conference through bursaries or scholarships, please visit our sponsorship page and get in touch.