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Northern Alberta Teacher Award
Incentive for education students to teach in northern Alberta
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 9,000 - $ 18,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
Provides up to $18,000 to incentivize eligible education students to teach in northern Alberta. Funding is earned after completing a 2- or 3-year full-time return-of-service in an eligible northern Alberta school jurisdiction.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 18,000 $
- Minimum amount : 9,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Complete a 2- or 3-year full-time return of service teaching in northern Alberta within eligible school jurisdictions.
Documents Needed
- Most recent unofficial transcript
- Proof/verification of enrolment
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Students enrolled full-time in eligible Bachelor of Education programs at approved Alberta post-secondary institutions
Who is not eligible
- Current or past recipients of the Northern Student Teacher Bursary
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Any costs incurred if the recipient does not complete the full return-of-service commitment (no award funding is paid in this case).
Eligible geographic areas
- Northern Alberta (within Northern Alberta School Division boundaries / eligible northern Alberta school jurisdictions)
Processing and Agreement
- Applicants are advised of their status by the end of March 2026.
- Selected recipients receive the return-of-service agreement by email with directions to continue the process.
- Program administrators may follow up to monitor completion of the return-of-service commitment.
Additional information
- Applications open December 8, 2025 and close January 19, 2026 at 9:00 am; late applications are not accepted.
- Applicants can improve their chances with an acceptable academic record.
- Recipients must inform Alberta Education and Childcare once employment is secured at an eligible school jurisdiction.
- Recipients are responsible for maintaining their TWINS account and keeping contact information up to date.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Northern Alberta Teacher Award Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Northern Alberta Teacher Award. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Northern Alberta Teacher Award?
Provides up to $18,000 to incentivize eligible education students to teach in northern Alberta. Funding is earned after completing a 2- or 3-year full-time return-of-service in an eligible northern Alberta school jurisdiction.
How much funding can be received?
Northern Alberta Teacher Award Funds up to $18,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Northern Alberta Teacher Award program?
To be eligible for the Northern Alberta Teacher Award program, you must:
Full-time education student at an approved Alberta institution
In final year of eligible Bachelor of Education program
Willing to complete northern Alberta return of service
What expenses are eligible under Northern Alberta Teacher Award?
Complete a 2- or 3-year full-time return of service teaching in northern Alberta within eligible school jurisdictions.
Who can I contact for more information about the Northern Alberta Teacher Award?
You can contact Government of Alberta by email at edc.teacherbursary@gov.ab.ca.
Where is the Northern Alberta Teacher Award available?
The Northern Alberta Teacher Award program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Northern Alberta Teacher Award a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Northern Alberta Teacher Award is a Grant and Funding