Application Criteria
Bursary thresholds and responsibilities
As you plan your post-secondary path, review this page to see if you're eligible for TAB. Our bursary can help fund numerous academic pursuits, from the arts and humanities to business and tech-based programming.
STEP 1
Get Accepted
To qualify for TAB, you must first be accepted into a certificate, diploma, or degree program at a partner institution. Research your chosen field to ensure you meet all necessary prerequisite grades, credits, or credentials.
Any questions about specific admission requirements should be directed to the respective post-secondary institution.
STEP 2
Submit Your Application
Submit a complete and accurate TAB application containing:
- Proof of residency: In Drayton Valley or Brazeau County.
- Program details: Proof of admission and tuition amounts.
- Financial disclosure: Show all other funding sources.
Administrators will review your submission, and you'll be notified if you're approved. Bursaries are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis until the annual budget is exhausted.
STEP 3
Finish Your Program
You've made it through your certificate, diploma, or degree program. Congratulations! As a final step, you simply need to show proof of program completion to TAB administrators.
We imagine you'll have a lot on the go, like celebrating your milestone and starting your career. As long as you get us the paperwork within 60 days, we'll be happy.
The TAB program supports two distinct areas of academic focus, each with a different cap.
We strive to help community members achieve their academic goals while strengthening the economic framework of our region.
Primary Focus: Building the Backbone of our Region
TAB funding up to $5,000
Child & Youth Care »
Early Learning & Child Care »
Educational Assistant »
Social Work »
Carpenter »
Electrician »
Welder »
Are you driven to make a difference? TAB's primary focus areas support students pursuing careers essential to the health, safety and well-being of communities across Brazeau County.
These roles include emergency services, health care careers, and human services.
Are you driven to make a difference? TAB's primary focus areas support students pursuing careers essential to the health, safety and well-being of communities across Brazeau County.
These roles include emergency services, health care careers, and human services.
Child & Youth Care »
Early Learning & Child Care »
Educational Assistant »
Social Work »
Carpenter »
Electrician »
Welder »
Secondary Focus: Cultivating Vibrant Rural Communities
TAB funding up to $2,500
Do you envision a community rich in experiences and opportunities?
TAB's secondary focus supports fields of study that enhance our quality of life, drive economic growth, and build a dynamic and well-rounded environment for all.
Do you envision a community rich in experiences and opportunities? TAB's secondary focus areas are dedicated to programs that enhance our quality of life, drive economic growth, and build a well-rounded, dynamic environment for everyone.
TAB's secondary focus supports fields of study that enhance our quality of life, drive economic growth, and build a dynamic and well-rounded environment for all.
Tuition Assistance Bursary Policy
The Town of Drayton Valley and Brazeau County are committed to reducing financial barriers for community members to access accredited post-secondary education and training that serves to develop knowledge and skills relevant to their pursuit of professional development in existing careers and/or new vocational opportunities.
This policy ensures that the Town of Drayton Valley has an accountable and transparent process for tuition assistance funding requests through the Tuition Assistance Bursary.
The TAB program facilitates local post-secondary learning opportunities for residents of the Town of Drayton Valley and the Brazeau County region. Administrators reserve the right to periodically review and update the program and its funding criteria. Operation of the TAB program is subject to the availability of funding.
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