New Beginnings Bursary
Who can apply: Alberta students who qualify for full-time student aid and enrol in an eligible high-demand program
Amount and deadline
Checked against the provider's page in Aug 2026.
Who can apply
Worth knowing
There is no separate application. Recipients are picked from full-time Alberta Student Aid applications on a first come, first served basis, so apply for student aid as early as you can. Lifetime maximum of two bursaries.
About this scholarship
A $5,000 bursary for students from low-income families who qualify for full-time Alberta Student Aid and enrol in an approved high-demand program. Alberta expanded it for 2026-27: 2,400 bursaries instead of 1,000, a $12 million budget, and more eligible programs in technology, health and energy. You do not apply separately, so get your student aid application in early.