Award Quick Look
Deadline: Friday, February 28, 2025
Amount: $5,000
Student Status: Full Time
Type: External
Citizenship:
- Canadian
- International
- Permanent Resident
Programs:
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Doctor of Philosophy in Education
- Master of Education
Program(s):
- School of Graduate Studies
The Nadene M Thomas Graduate Research Bursary is awarded to a teacher enrolled in a graduate program in a specialty in education at a recognized Canadian university. Research must focus on health issues affecting teachers and/or teachers' working conditions.
Value: $5,000
Deadline: Feb 28th at 5pm
Eligibility:
Eligible if you:
- hold an Alberta permanent professional teaching certificate
- have completed at least five years (or 700 days equivalent) of successful K-12 teaching in Alberta, during which time you held the highest level of ATA membership possible;
- are an ATA member in good standing and are at the highest possible level of ATA membership at the time of application;
- are registered in any year of a graduate certificate, diploma, or master's degree program in education offered by a recognized public university in Canada;
- intend to complete or are currently completing a culminating research project that focuses on contemporary issues impacting professional practice or public education, or innovative approaches to teaching or school leadership;
- intend to continue to contribute to K-12 public education in Alberta upon completion of your graduate program;
- have not previously received a Nadene M Thomas Graduate Research Bursary;
- are not applying for the ATA Doctoral Fellowship in Education or the Belairdirect Scholarship this year.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Instructions and application forms are available on the The Alberta Teachers' Association website.