Any club, association, or event affiliated with a Canadian post-secondary institution that focuses on business or marketing activities. This includes established marketing societies, new entrepreneurship clubs, case competition teams, business student associations, and marketing-related events or conferences. Whether your organization has been around for years or was just founded last month, you're potentially eligible.

No, you or your post-secondary institution do not have to be a member of the Canadian Marketing Association to apply. All applications will be considered from eligible clubs or associations from a Canadian post-secondary institution.

No! While the fund supports business and marketing-related activities, students from any program can apply as long as their club or event has a business or marketing focus. We welcome applications from students in communications, business administration, entrepreneurship, and any other field where marketing skills are valuable.

Yes! Organizations are welcome to submit multiple applications for distinct projects or initiatives throughout the academic year. For example, your marketing club could apply for funding to support a case competition in the fall and separately apply for support for a guest speaker series in the winter. Each application will be evaluated on its own merits, and funding decisions are made based on the specific project and available funds in each funding wave.

Organizations can receive up to $2,500 per submission. This means if your club operates across multiple campuses, each location could potentially qualify for separate funding as long as an application is completed.

Yes, the CMA NXT Fund operates with allocated funding for the 2025/2026 academic year. We recognize that student organizations plan and host events throughout the entire academic calendar and we're committed to supporting as many deserving organizations as possible. That's why we've structured our funding in multiple waves throughout the year to support activities when you need them most. We encourage thoughtful applications that demonstrate clear planning and purpose, regardless of which funding wave you apply for. Creating your CMA NXT account now gives you time to develop a strong application that aligns with your organization's unique timeline and objectives.

Applications must be submitted through a club, association, or organized event committee. However, any designated student representative from the organization can create the CMA NXT account and submit the application on behalf of the group.

Applications open September 8th, 2025. The first round of funding will be distributed in October 2025, followed by two additional waves throughout the 2025/2026 academic year. We recommend creating your CMA NXT account now so you're ready to apply immediately when the window opens.

Creating your CMA NXT account is free and gives you immediate access to professional development resources, networking opportunities, and career guidance. The actual funding application becomes available September 8th, but having your account ready means you can apply instantly when applications open.

The application itself is designed to be straightforward and can typically be completed in under an hour. However, you may want to spend additional time gathering supporting materials and getting input from your organization's leadership team.

No, creating a CMA NXT account is completely free and comes with no obligations. You'll gain access to valuable career development resources immediately, with the option to apply for funding when applications open.

Account creation requires basic information like your name, email, post-secondary institution, and program of study. The process takes less than five minutes to complete.

Yes! We encourage multiple members to create accounts to access the professional development resources. However, only one designated representative needs to submit the funding application for your organization.

The fund is designed to support business and marketing-related activities that contribute to professional development. This includes case competition preparation, on-campus event organization, guest speaker fees, student conference attendance, CMA membership fees and similar career-building initiatives.

Generally, funding should directly support activities that develop marketing skills and professional experience rather than general social activities or personal expenses.

Funding details, including distribution methods and reporting requirements, will be provided to successful applicants. The process is designed to be straightforward while ensuring funds are used for their intended purpose.

RBC is CMA NXT's founding partner in the CMA NXT initiative, supporting the program and making initiatives like the CMA NXT fund possible. Their commitment to supporting young professionals aligns perfectly with CMA NXT's mission to bridge the gap between education and career success.

Beyond funding opportunities, your account provides access to career coaching resources, networking events, mentorship opportunities, exclusive content from industry professionals, and connections with other ambitious marketing students across Canada.

For questions about the CMA NXT Fund or account creation, you can reach out to our support team at nxtfund@thecma.ca.

Absolutely! Creating a free account gives you access to all the professional development resources immediately, and you can assess the funding opportunity in detail when applications open. There's no downside to getting prepared early.

Yes! The fund specifically supports both established organizations and groups that are just beginning. What matters most is your commitment to creating meaningful professional development opportunities for marketing students, not how long your organization has been around.