OECM Announces Two Fully Funded NISCL–MCIPS Dual Designation Bursaries

July 15, 2026

OECM is pleased to announce two bursary opportunities that will provide full funding for the National Institute of Supply Chain Leaders Certified Supply Chain Leader (NISCL-CSCL) and Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (MCIPS) Dual Designation Program. 
 
As the National Public Sector Champion for the National Institute of Supply Chain Leaders (NISCL), OECM is committed to advancing procurement excellence by investing in the development of the next generation of procurement and supply chain leaders. 

Available Bursaries: 

Level One – Practitioner 

  • One (1) fully funded bursary 
  • One (1)-year program 
  • Value: $8,500 

Level Two – Advanced Practitioner 

  • One (1) fully funded bursary 
  • For candidates who meet the direct-entry requirements 
  • One-and-a-half (1.5)-year program 
  • Value: $9,995 

Upon successful completion, participants will earn both the NISCL-CSCL and the internationally recognized MCIPS designations. 

How to apply: 

• Complete the bursary application form found here. Please refer to the application for eligibility requirements.  
• Email your completed application to: rushelle.mitchell@oecm.ca  
• Application Deadline: Monday, August 31, 2026 

We encourage eligible procurement and supply chain professionals within our customer organizations to take advantage of this exceptional professional development opportunity. 

For questions about the bursary or application process, please contact Rushelle Mitchell at rushelle.mitchell@oecm.ca.

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