Northern Alberta Bursaries

Up to $7,000 Available for Northern Alberta Students

The Northern Alberta Development Bursary Program is now accepting applications for 2026.

Students pursuing post-secondary education and planning to live and work in northern Alberta after graduation may qualify for up to $7,000 per year in funding, with additional specialty bursaries available for fields such as medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and veterinary studies.

The program also offers a First Nations, Métis and Inuit (FNMI) bursary, providing up to $11,500 per year depending on the program of study.

Businesses, organizations, and municipalities can also sponsor students through the Bursary Partnership Program, with matching funds available from the NAD program.

📅 Key Dates
• NAD Bursary – Applications opened January 2 and closes May 15
• FNMI Bursary – Intake 1 opened February 1 and closes June 1; Intake 2 opens June 5 and closes November 1
• Bursary Partnership Program – Opens May 1

Learn more or apply:
Northern Alberta Development Bursary Program | Alberta.ca