Student Bursary

County Student Bursary

The County of Northern Lights offers two $2,500 bursaries annually to students who reside in the County. These bursaries are available to students of any age who wish to pursue post-secondary studies or technical/apprenticeship training. 

Considerations in determining successful candidates include financial need and references.

County Student Bursary Program application deadline:  July 15 (annually)

An updated application form will be available by February 27, 2026

Matching Funds from NAD Bursary Partnership Program

Additionally, County of Northern Lights bursary recipients may also be eligible for matching funds up to an additional $2,500, for a total of $5,000 per bursary through the Northern Alberta Development Bursary Partnership Program (NAD BPP). 

The NAD BPP is a return service bursary program. Recipients of the NAD BPP are required to live and work in the program area for a minimum of ten (10) months after graduation.

Eligibility Requirements for NAD BPP
  • Be a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or Protected Person.
  • Resident of Alberta for 12 consecutive months before the start of your program.
  • Have applied or enrolled in a full-time, post-secondary school designated for provincial funding.
  • Registered in a program that is at least 12 weeks in length for half of a bursary or 16 weeks for a full bursary.
  • Plan to live and work in northern Alberta upon completion of your program and sign a return of service agreement.
  • 18 years of age or older.
  • Not in an apprenticeship program.
  • Must not be in default of a provincial student loan.
  • Have reasonably good prospects for employment in northern Alberta after graduation.
How to Apply for Matching Funds:
  • Confirm you meet the NAD BPP eligibility requirements
  • Complete the County of Northern Lights and NAD Partnership Bursary Return Service Agreement on page 5 and submit it with your County bursary application by July 15
  • If selected as a recipient of the County bursary, the NAD BPP Program Administrator will email County bursary recipients a link to the online NAD BPP application form

For more information, please visit the NAD website or contact NAD directly at 780-624-6545 or bursariesnad@!zilch!gov.ab.ca

Other Bursary and Scholarship Opportunities

Below is a list of additional bursaries and scholarships from other organizations that you may be eligible for. Please contact the organizations directly or visit their website for further information.