Alberta Health Services (AHS) and Northern Alberta Development (NAD) Bursary

Alberta Health Services (AHS) and Northern Alberta Development (NAD) are pleased to offer a unique bursary opportunity for students currently enrolled in healthcare-related programs at accredited post-secondary institutions. This program helps offset the cost of education, highlights the career and lifestyle opportunities available in Northern Alberta, and supports the development of a strong future healthcare workforce in the region.

Bursary Details
Each recipient will receive matching funds from AHS and NAD, ranging from $1,000 to $3,500 per organization, up to a total of $7,000 per year. A portion of the funding is reserved for Indigenous applicants (First Nations, Inuit, or Métis).

Recipients must sign separate Return of Service agreements with both AHS and NADB, committing to work with AHS within northern Alberta following graduation.

A portion of the funding is reserved for Indigenous applicants (First Nations, Inuit, or Métis), who must provide proof of status upon award acceptance.

Application Information
Visit the AHS & NAD Bursary Program to learn more about eligibility, application tips, and Return of Service agreements.

Eligibility Criteria;
• You must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or protected person.
• You must have lived in Alberta for at least twelve (12) consecutive months before starting your program.
• Indigenous applicants must provide proof of status if selected to receive a bursary.
• You must be at arm’s length from the sponsor (not related and selected by impartial means).
• You must not be a current employee of Alberta Health Services.
• If you’ve previously held a temporary, student or casual position with AHS, contact the HR Contact Centre at 1-877-511-4455 to confirm your employment status.
• You must commit to living and working in Northern Alberta upon graduation. Recipients must obtain a position with AHS as outlined in the Return of Service agreement.
• You must be enrolled full-time in a clinical, healthcare-related post-secondary program for the 2026-2027 school year. The program must be designated by Alberta Advanced Education and run for at least one full academic year (September – April).
• You must not be in default of a provincial student loan.
• You may not receive funding from both NADB and the AHS & NADB Bursary Program in the same school year. While NADB offers a range of bursaries, you can receive only 1 per academic year. If you receive this bursary in multiple academic years, each year’s Return of Service is served consecutively.

Note: Receiving the bursary is not an offer of employment.
Applicants must meet all criteria. The selection committee may also consider factors like high-demand locations and occupations.

Please refer to the link to this external opportunity for full details.