Health Care Practicum Funding Program by Alberta Student Aid 2026

Within the northern zone, there are designated locations and practicum positions that can be funded. This funding can help you with the costs of travel to and from a community, commuting between 2 northern communities and with accommodation costs when you are here.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineMarch 31, 2026
• Value$1,200 - $2,500
• Study LevelGrants
• SponsorAlberta Student Aid
• Course to studyHealth Sciences
• Eligible CountryCanada

Benefits

Funding is available up to these maximum amounts based on the duration of your practicum:

• $1200 for 0 to 3 months
• $1800 for 3 to 6 months
• $2500 for 6+ months

Requirements

• Only practicum placements in healthcare centres and programs listed are eligible. A list of specific locations and positions is attached to the application form.

Check also:
Shopify Dev Degree Program 2026 (Fully Funded)
York University President's International Scholarship of Excellence 2026

Application Deadline

How To Apply

1. Arrange the practicum with your placement coordinator.
2. Complete the application form.
3. Notify your placement coordinator to monitor their emails. They need to approve the Jotform that is sent to their email in order for your application form to be automatically sent to Alberta Health Services for review. You will be notified by email from Alberta Health Services if your funding has been approved.

If approved, you receive the funding at the end of your practicum placement with proof of receipts and upon approval of the placement coordinator.

You will be asked to complete an evaluation at the end of your practicum as part of program evaluation.

For more details, visit Alberta Student Aid Scholarship webpage