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PWPSD Teacher Bursary Program

Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) has created a bursary program to assist individuals living within the PWPSD boundaries to attain their Bachelor of Education (BEd) degree. This bursary program is open annually from December 1 to February 15, with the application deadline being February 15 of each year.

This program is open to individuals entering a four-year BEd program, or a two-year After-Degree BEd program at an accredited Alberta university.

  • PWPSD may provide $3,000 per year to cover the costs directly associated with the program for which the student has been accepted.

      • BEd program - completed as a full-time student over four years
      • After-Degree BEd program - completed as a full-time student over two years

     

  • Successful applicants must sign a two-year Return of Service Agreement with PWPSD.

PWPSD will award up to five bursaries each year. Preference will be given to applicants from rural locations, however all applications will be carefully reviewed for consideration.

BEd Bursary Program Qualifications

In order to qualify for this bursary program, interested applicants must:

  • be a graduating student from PWPSD, or

  • be currently working for PWPSD (minimum of two years), or

  • be living within PWPSD's boundaries, or

  • be a former PWPSD graduate.

Additional applicants not meeting the above criteria may be considered if there are insufficient qualifying applicants.

Applicants meeting any or all of the criteria may apply to the PWPSD Teacher Bursary Program by completing:

  • The bursary application form

  • A 500-750 word essay on their experiences working with children, how it has impacted them personally, and why they would make an excellent PWPSD teacher

  • Current resume and references

  • If the applicant is a current year PWPSD graduate or PWPSD employee who works specifically with children, a recommendation letter from their administrator/supervisor.

Applicants may undergo a pre-screening interview as part of the application process. Applicants must successfully apply, be accepted, and enter a four-year BEd program or two-year After-Degree BEd program at an accredited Alberta university. Proof of acceptance can be emailed to [email protected] once received.

PWPSD will:

  • Upon approval of the student's bursary application, and receipt of confirmation of the student's registration into the course of studies in a four-year BEd program or two-year After-Degree BEd program at an accredited Alberta university, pay up to the sum of $3,000 as an award for the student to continue in the course of studies.

  • Provide a position within PWPSD as per the terms and conditions of the Return of Service Agreement.

Bursary Recipients will:

  • Submit term marks when available to continue to access this bursary during the time they are enrolled in their program.

  • Maintain a passing average and be on track to complete their program within the allotted timeframe. Eligibility will be reviewed annually based upon submitted marks and continued enrollment in the program.

  • Be considered and must be willing to accept any open position throughout PWPSD as per the terms and conditions of the Return of Service Agreement.

We are no longer accepting applications for the PWPSD Bursary Program. We appreciate and thank everyone for their applications, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please check back in December for the next round of bursaries.

Application deadline: CLOSED