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Advancing Futures Bursary

Alberta

Who can apply: Alberta youth aged 18 to 24 who have been in government care (foster care) at any point

Amount and deadline

AWARD VALUE
$40,000
DEADLINE October 1, 2026
NEEDS Financial need

Checked against the provider's page in Aug 2026.

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Who can apply

Alberta youth aged 18 to 24 who have been in government care (foster care) at any point

Worth knowing

Three deadlines a year, tied to when you start school: apply by June 1 to start September to December, October 1 to start January to April, February 1 to start May to August. The next one is October 1, 2026. You reapply every year.

About this scholarship

Alberta pays up to $40,000 toward post-secondary for youth aged 18 to 24 who have been in government care. If you've been in foster care, this is the largest source of funding available to you in the province.

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