Northern Alberta Teacher Award

• Most recent unofficial transcript
• Proof/verification of enrolment

• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or protected person enrolled full-time at an approved Alberta post-secondary institution.
• Be in the last year of a Bachelor of Education program, or in the second year of a Bachelor of Education After Degree.
• Be completing a program with a specialization in demand within northern Alberta.
• Be willing to sign an agreement declaring intent to live and work in northern Alberta for the full return-of-service period.
• Not be a current or past recipient of the Northern Student Teacher Bursary.

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)

• Acceptable academic record (mentioned as a factor that increases the chances of success)

• Step 1: Complete application
  • Fill out the online application form.
  • Select the intended return-of-service length (2 or 3 years).
• Step 2: Send supporting documents
  • Email supporting documentation (including transcript or proof/verification of enrolment) to the program email address.

• 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.

• 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.