Northern Alberta Development Bursary Program

Funding opportunities for living and working in northern Alberta.

Introduction

Whether you choose to live in a small town, mid-sized city or way out in the country – you will always be close to great jobs, incredible natural beauty and vibrant community life in northern Alberta. Our bursaries help advance careers, finish your education, and keep northern Alberta strong and independent.

One of our recipients shared her experience with us about what a difference the bursary made in her life.

Our bursaries

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Encourages employers or organizations to invest in northern Alberta by sponsoring post-secondary students.

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Applicants can be in any year of a full-time post-secondary program.

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Health care practicum opportunities in the northern zone of Alberta Health Services.

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Application for the 2025-2026 academic year is now open.

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Application for the 2025-2026 academic year is now open.

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Applicants must be in year 3 or 4 in a B. Ed. program or year 1 or 2 in a B. Ed. after degree program.

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Application for the 2025-2026 academic year is now open.

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Application for the 2025-2026 academic year is now open.

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Application for the 2025-2026 academic year is now open.