ECF Awards and Bursaries

ECF Awards and Bursaries Criteria

• You will be pursuing studies in Alberta or Canada in the upcoming school year.
• You are living in the greater Edmonton area or northern Alberta. By northern Alberta, we mean north of Red Deer.
• You have been a resident of the greater Edmonton area and/or northern Alberta for at least 6 months.
• Financial need: Funding your studies is a challenge due to your financial situation.
• Community involvement: You are involved in your community in a role with responsibilities (as a volunteer, an artist, on a sports team, etc.). You want to apply what you learn towards working in and improving the greater Edmonton area or northern Alberta.

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What schools are eligible?

ECF Awards and Bursaries can be used at most post-secondary institutions in Canada. This includes universities, colleges, technical institutes, and some private/vocational schools. If you are studying outside of Alberta, you should tell us in your application why you are studying out of province. If you’re not sure if your school or program qualifies please contact us and we will let you know.

What programs are eligible?

These awards go towards almost all programs, including:

• Academic Upgrading and College Preparation programs
• Diplomas, Certificates, and Licenses
• Bachelor, Graduate, and Doctoral Degrees
• Professional Degrees like Law or Dental School

A limited amount of support is also available for non-credited learning opportunities for people working in the not-for-profit sector. This includes conferences, workshops and training programs. If you are applying for this kind of opportunity you will need to tell us how it will enhance your work within Edmonton’s not-for-profit sector.