FVSD Bachelor of Education Bursary

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The Fort Vermilion School Division has created a Bursary Program to assist individuals with a passion for teaching to attain their Bachelor of Education. Working with new partners at Northwestern Polytechnic, FVSD is offering northern residents access to a newly established program, the only one of its kind in Alberta.

An FVSD cohort will attend classes at Northwestern Polytechnic. Through this unique partnership, students will be taught by Fort Vermilion School Division employees on campus in Grande Prairie.

As part of this innovative program, a one-year residency will be completed at an FVSD school under the mentorship of an experienced teacher. During their residency, students will teach their own class for a full school year as they learn practical skills and gain invaluable experience. 

This program is for individuals entering into a 4-Year BEd program or a 2-Year After-Degree BEd program (begins 2027) at Northwestern Polytechnic.

• FVSD reimburses tuition only - the student is responsible for any other fees, textbook costs, etc.
• BEd program - completed as a full-time student over 4 years
• After Degree BEd program (begins 2027) - completed as a full-time student over 2 years
• Successful applicants must sign a 3-Year Return Service Agreement with the Fort Vermilion School Division 

The Fort Vermilion School Division will:

• Upon approval of the Student’s Bursary application, and upon receipt of confirmation of the Student’s registration into the course of studies, the FVSD will reimburse the sum of the total cost of tuition only as an award for the Student to continue in the course of studies.
• Upon graduation, guarantee an interview for the purpose of entering this information into the FVSD HR Pool for Principals to access when hiring staff.