# Fundraising convention bursaries on offer

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2008/02/26/fundraising-convention-bursaries-offer/
- Published: 2008-02-26T09:25:02+00:00
- Author: Howard Lake

**The Institute of Fundraising is offering a bursary scheme for international fundraising
professionals who wish to attend the National Convention on the 7th-9th July in 
London.**

Bursaries are open to applicants from across the international not-for-profit sector
regardless of their cause and size of their organisation. Applicants do not need
to be a member of the Institute of Fundraising.

The bursary includes a three-day convention pass, party ticket, place at the national
awards, three nights of accommodation and full travel expenses. Additionally, 10
travel bursaries are on offer that provide financial support towards international
travel.

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The convention is the largest gathering of fundraisers outside the US and attracts
over 2,200 fundraising professionals from across the voluntary sector.

The deadline for applications is Friday 25 April 2008 and [applications can be made online](http://www.nationalconvention.org.uk/intbursaries.php).

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