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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

Check each bursary page for application dates and details.

This bursary encourages students to train for jobs that are in demand in northern Alberta.
Image of 5 medical students smiling at camera.

Start your career in northern Alberta with the NADB specialty bursaries – medical and dentistry, nurse practitioner, pharmacy and veterinary.

The First Nations, Métis and Inuit Bursary is a return of service bursary for full-time students in any year of post-secondary school.
Employers and organizations are encouraged to invest in northern Alberta by sponsoring post-secondary students.