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The Women in Business Continuity Scholarship helps women – including those re-entering the workforce or seeking a new career path – launch professional careers in business continuity, emergency management, and organizational resilience.

Perhaps you’ve stepped away from work to care for a child or family member and are ready to return. Or you’re looking for a meaningful career that makes an impact, leverages your skills, and allows you to collaborate with diverse teams.

What is Business Continuity?
Business continuity is about helping organizations prepare for and recover from disruptions – anything from natural disasters to cyberattacks. Professionals in this field ensure organizations can keep operating during challenging times.

Who Thrives in This Field?
Those who are:

  • Comfortable working with a variety of people and all levels of management

  • Highly organized, curious, and open to learning

  • Good listeners who stay calm under pressure

  • Creative problem-solvers with persistence and focus

  • Skilled at connecting the dots and bringing forward new ideas

If this sounds like you, business continuity could be your next career!

What the Scholarship Covers
The Women in Business Continuity Scholarship includes:

  • A free BCLE 2000 (Business Continuity Planning) course through DRI Canada (in-person or online), including the qualifying exam

  • For those who pass the exam, a free DRI International certification application and fees

Additional Support
Recipients will be connected with a network of women practitioners, mentorship opportunities, and—where needed—up to $500 in dependent care assistance (with supporting documentation) during the course and exam (with two weeks’ notice).

Eligibility
Applicants must:

  • Reside in Canada or the United States

  • Demonstrate financial need

  • Have basic office and computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, email)

  • Commit to completing the workshop within 6 months of award, the exam within 1 month of the workshop, and the certification application within 3 months of passing the exam

  • Show interest or experience in business continuity, emergency management, or resilience

  • Not currently work in business continuity or a directly related profession

If you’re ready to step into a growing, impactful field, apply today and take the first step toward becoming a certified business continuity professional.


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