Northern Alberta Development Bursary (NADB) Program

The Northern Alberta Development Bursary (NADB) Program provides return-service bursaries to Alberta students pursuing post-secondary education in high-demand fields. The program offers up to $14,000 in funding to encourage students to train for and work in northern Alberta after graduation. For each year of bursary funding received, students must commit to one year of full-time employment in northern Alberta within their field of study. Students have up to six months after graduation to secure employment in northern Alberta that is related to their field of study. The program includes several specific bursaries tailored to different fields: the Northern Alberta Development Council Bursary offers up to $7,000 per year for two years to students in their final years of study in education, social work, medical and health, engineering, and technical fields. The Medical and Dentistry Student Bursary provides up to $14,000 annually for up to four years to medical or dentistry students. The Nurse Practitioner Bursary offers up to $10,500 per year for up to three years. The Pharmacy Student Bursary and Veterinary Student Bursary each provide $7,000 per year for the full length of their respective programs (maximum four years). Applicants must be Alberta residents planning to enroll full-time in post-secondary programs. A selection committee evaluates candidates based on their program of study and its demand in northern Alberta, knowledge of the region, academic record, essay responses, and financial need. The committee also considers the overall impression from each application.