Dartmouth Local Grants and Bursaries

Local Professional Development (PD) Conference Grants

Applications are now open for the 2026–2027 school year! Dartmouth Local members can apply for professional development funding to help cover the cost of attending conferences and other eligible professional learning opportunities.

  • Eligible members may receive up to $500 once every two school years.
  • All applicants are required to review the Dartmouth Local PD Guidelines before submitting an application.

PD Funding Documents

For questions about conference funding, please contact: dartmouthlocalpd@nstu.ca

Additional Professional Development Opportunities

Members may also be eligible for other professional development funding opportunities:

  • Regional PD Funding (Article 60): Applications can be accessed by logging into myHRSB.
  • Provincial NSTU PD Funding: The NSTU offers a variety of additional professional development grants and opportunities. Visit www.nstu.ca for more information.

Dartmouth Local Student Bursaries

The Dartmouth Local proudly supports the continued education of members' children through an annual student bursary program.

  • Bursary Amount: $499
  • Frequency: Awarded annually through a random draw.
  • Eligibility: Children of Dartmouth Local members who are enrolling in a post-secondary education program.

If your son or daughter is planning to attend a post-secondary institution, we encourage you to apply!

Student Bursary Documents

Please review the Student Bursary Guidelines carefully before submitting your application to ensure all eligibility requirements are met.

We encourage all eligible Dartmouth Local members to take advantage of these funding opportunities. Whether you are investing in your own professional learning or supporting your child's post-secondary education, the Dartmouth Local is pleased to offer these benefits to our members.