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Herb Stovel Scholarship – National Trust for Canada

The Herb Stovel Scholarship supports emerging heritage conservation professionals and students across Canada, honoring the legacy of restoration architect Herb Stovel by funding learning, research, travel, and conference participation.
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Awards Offered

Project Research Bursaries — Up to $2,500 for heritage conservation projects, travel, and participation in professional events.

National Trust Conference Bursaries — Approximately $1,000 to support travel, accommodation, and conference registration.

Eligibility

Open to Canadian citizens aged 20–35 who are students in heritage conservation-related programs or recent graduates (within two years) working in the heritage sector.

Application Window

Applications for the 2026 Herb Stovel Scholarship are accepted from February 4 to March 13, 2026.

Gro for Good – Scotts Canada Initiative

Gro for Good is a grant program led by Scotts Canada that supports the development of community gardens and green spaces across Canada. The initiative provides financial grants to non-profit organizations, schools, and municipalities to help create sustainable outdoor spaces that enhance community wellbeing, promote healthy living, and encourage engagement with nature. Projects are evaluated based on community impact, sustainability, youth involvement, and benefits such as edible gardening, environmental enhancement, and health outcomes. Each year, selected recipients receive funding to implement their garden projects during the growing season, with opportunities to demonstrate meaningful contributions to local environments and community life.

Call for Proposals: Leadership Development (Doris Badir) Award — Application Deadline: February 28, 2026

The Canadian Home Economics Foundation is now accepting applications for the Leadership Development (Doris Badir) Award, a national award recognizing and supporting emerging leaders in human ecology and home economics.

This $1,000 award is open to undergraduate and graduate students who demonstrate strong leadership within their academic community, professional associations, and broader community. Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents, enrolled full-time in a human ecology or related program, and have completed at least one year of post-secondary study.

The award honours the legacy of Doris Badir, PHEc, a distinguished Canadian home economist and international leader in the profession.

Award Amount: $1,000

Application Deadline: February 28, 2026

Who Can Apply: Undergraduate or graduate students in human ecology or related fields

How to Apply: Submit the Leadership Development Application Form by email
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Notification: All applicants will receive written notice of the committee’s decision

This award supports the development of future leaders who are shaping the field of human ecology through academic excellence, professional engagement, and community involvement.
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Call for Applications: Springer Nature SDG 4 Quality Education Collection
Springer Nature is inviting proposals for Topical Collections — themed clusters of articles or papers — across its journals. If you have a timely or emerging research topic, you can submit a proposal including your guest editor team, a project abstract, a provisional timeline, and a list of potential contributors. These calls are evaluated based on scientific relevance, originality, and alignment with the journal’s goals.
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Call for Papers: Social Change and the Role of Advertising Regulation
A reminder that submissions are invited for a Special Issue of the Journal of Advertising titled Social Change and the Role of Advertising Regulation: New Challenges and Opportunities. This issue seeks contributions examining consumer protection in relation to harmful, offensive, or misleading advertising, and will be of particular interest to ACCI members engaged in research, policy, and advocacy. Members are encouraged to review the full Call for Papers and consider contributing or sharing the opportunity within their professional networks. ​The submission deadline is July 31, 2026. 

Call for Papers – IJHE Special Issue: You Are What You Eat: Feeding the Future
The International Journal of Home Economics (IJHE) invites submissions for a special issue titled “You Are What You Eat: Feeding the Future,” guest edited by Professor Kerry Renwick. This issue aligns with the World Home Economics Day (WHED) 2026 theme and explores the future of food and nutrition within home economics.
Key Dates:
First Draft Submission Deadline: February 28, 2026
Publication Date: November 2026
All submissions will undergo a double-blind peer review process. Final papers must be sent to [email protected], clearly indicating they are for the Special Issue. For more details:
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  • Home
  • About OHEA
    • What is a P.H.Ec.
    • How To Become a P.H.Ec.
    • Membership Benefits
    • Board of Directors
    • Contact Us
  • News
    • What's coming up in home ec? >
      • Calls for Proposals
      • Events
    • Cookbooks >
      • The Vegetarian's Complete Quinoa Cookbook
      • P.H.Ec. Authors
      • Homegrown
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