Future Grande Prairie teachers could be granted up to $18,000 if they agree to work in the Peace Region for at least three years.
The Northern Alberta Teacher Award is won by post-secondary students in Alberta that are currently in their last year of a Bachelor of Education program or in the second year of a Bachelor of Education After Degree.
To be eligible for the award, you must; be completing a program with a specialization in demand within northern Alberta, not a current or past recipient of the Northern Student Teacher Bursary, and sign an agreement declaring your intent to live and work in northern Alberta for the entire duration of your return to service.
If you win the award, two years of full-time employment could grant you a $9,000 award, and three years of full-time employment would grant an $18,000 award.
Those who win the award, will receive their funds after they complete their agreed upon time in northern Alberta. Applications are open until Jan. 19, the winners will be contacted in March.
To apply for the award, you can head to the Government of Alberta’s website.
