Career Planning
High School students, especially those close to graduation, often find themselves asking "What will I do after high school?" Some may have a clear vision of what they want to pursue and others may need help answering that question. The resources on this page aim to help students with career planning. These resources can help those who have a clear idea of their plans as well as those who are seeking more guidance.
If you have questions and concerns you should contact the counsellor at your school for more information.
- Counseling Services
- Career Development Programs
- Work Experience
- Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP)
- Green Certificate
- Internship Program
- Diploma Graduation Requirements
- Certificate of High School Achievement Graduation Requirements
Local Bursary Information
Value: $2,000
Bursaries Available: 15
Deadline: The deadline for receipt of applications is the first Friday in June each year
Fort Vermilion School Division (FVSD) together with the Northern Alberta Development Council (NADC) have 15 bursaries available to encourage local students who have graduated from FVSD schools to return to the region upon post-secondary graduation. Students may receive a bursary each year to a maximum of four years but must apply each year. Below is a link to the complete guidelines and application form.
Contact Darlene Bergen at 780-927-3766 or darleneb1@fvsd.ab.ca with any questions.
Guidelines & Application Form!
Submit applications to the following:
NADC Partnership Bursary
Fort Vermilion School Division
P.O. Bag 1, 5213 River Road
Fort Vermilion, AB
T0H 1N0
Fax: 780-927-4625
Email: darleneb1@fvsd.ab.ca
As you know attracting and retaining the best physicians, nurses and medical staff to your hospital is key to an excellent healthcare future for you, your family, your neighbours and your colleagues. This is why the Foundation works to partner with YOU to create bursary and scholarship opportunities that support both those who are following a new educational path and those continuing studies in healthcare.
Deadline: March 31
Two scholarships are available to graduates of the Class of 2021.
Value: $500
Deadline: Extended to September 10, 2021
Value: Up to $1000 available each year. May be awarded as one $1000 bursary or two $500 bursaries. Recipients may also apply for a matching NADC Partnership Bursary.
Deadline: August 31
Value: The usual amount of the bursary is $1,000; however both the number and value of bursaries available each year may vary.
Deadline: April 29, 2022 at 4:30 pm
This bursary is available to someone taking courses relating to library services. The usual amount of the bursary is $1,000; however both the number and value of bursaries available each year may vary.
These bursaries are open to all students registered in the Fort Vermilion School Division continuing their education at an accredited tertiary intuition such as a university or college. Preference will be given to the following:
• Students who work for Tolko Industries Ltd.
• Children of employees who work for Tolko Industries Ltd.
• Students pursuing education in forestry or related studies, trades or technical training, sciences, or business studies
• Students with plans to return to the area on completion of their studies
Value: 2 bursaries of $1,000
Deadline: May 27, 2022
The NADC Bursary Program offers return service bursaries to students, it is meant to encourage students to train for jobs that are in demand in northern Alberta. Click on the link below for more information and for the online application.
NADC Bursary: Applications are due by April 30th for studies in the fall of the same calendar year.
First Nation, Metis and Inuit Bursary: Applications for a $6,000 or $10,000 bursary, depending on the type of program you are taking, are due June 1st and November 15th of the academic year it is awarded.
Medical and Dentistry Student Bursary: Applications for a $12,000 bursary are due by April 30th of each year. For information on the $24,000 option through a sponsor, please refer to the Bursary Partnership Program below.
Nurse Practitioner Bursary: Applications for a $9,000 bursary are due by April 30th of each year. For information on the $18,000 option through a sponsor, please refer to the Bursary Partnership Program below.
Pharmacy Student Bursary: Applications for a $6,000 bursary are due by April 30th of each year. For information on the $12,000 option through a sponsor, please refer to the Bursary Partnership Program below.
Veterinary Medicine - Large Animals: Applications for a $6,000 bursary are due by April 30th of each year. For information on the $12,000 option through a sponsor, please refer to the Bursary Partnership Program below.
Northern Student Teacher Bursary: Applications for a $16,000 bursary ($8,000 for each of your last two years) are due September 26, 2021.
Bursary Partnership Program: Businesses and organizations can submit forms according to individual sponsor deadline. The deadline is November 30 of each year unless arrangements are made in writing prior to this date. The application process runs from April 1 to November 30 of each year.
Search the Alberta Education Scholarship Programs site to see what Scholarships and Bursaries are out there!
Scholarship Information
In order to help our students explore all the opportunities available to them a list of sites regarding scholarships has been compiled below. This list is by no means an authoritative source for available scholarships but it is a good starting point.
| Source | Description |
| Alberta Learning Information Service (ALIS) | This site has links to various Alberta scholarships with deadlines and application procedures |
| Alberta Student Aid Scholarships | Search Alberta government scholarships and awards |
| Government of Canada Scholarships | Undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and post-doctoral scholarships, awards and bursaries |
| Indigenous student supports | Resources and supports for Indigenous students in Alberta’s adult learning system |
| Scholarships Canada.com | An extensive database for finding scholarships, bursaries and grants |
| Student Awards.com | Yet another online resource for finding scholarships, bursaries and grants |
| Universities Canada | Links and information about scholarships for students pursuing post-secondary studies |
| University Study | Links and information about scholarships for students pursuing post-secondary studies |
| Disability Awards.com | A searchable website to help students with disabilities find available educational awards |