• 2026-27 NYA Alumni Bursary Application

  • Background 
    Northern youth Abroad is opening our Alumni Bursary Application to Alumni of a NYA Core Program (Canadian, Next, or International Program) who are enrolled in a full-time post-secondary program at college, university, or upgrading. There are a limited number of bursaries available. Applications are open now and the first batch of applications received will be assessed and given equal consideration on October 7th. Beyond that date, applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first served basis. 
     
    Successful applicants will be eligible to receive $250 in each of October 2026, November 2026, January 2027, and March 2027 if they remain enrolled and complete a check in with an NYA staff member (up to $1,000 total for the school year). 

    Who can apply?

    • NYA Alumni who completed at least one core program (Canadian, Next, or International),
    • Enrolled full-time in a program at an accredited Canadian institution that is at minimum one year in length (includes Nunavut Arctic College and Aurora College),
    • Able to provide current proof of enrolment. 

    Agreement to participate.

    Approved applicants agree to: 

    • Participate in the required activities to the best of their ability, 
    • Inform NYA if there is a change in their status as a student (ie withdrawing from program, dropping courses, etc), 
    • Ask for help and provide feedback on their experience in the program, 
    • Schedule their check in meetings with staff using a link provided to them, within the timeframe sent to them.
    • Fill out an end-of-year survey sent by NYA.

    Questions? Email nya@nya.ca

  • Applicant Information

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • Education and Program Details

  • Is this a Full-Time Program?*
  • Are you attending this program in September 2026?*
  • Have you received an NYA Bursary in the past in support of you attending THIS program?*

  • Simplified Bursary

  • Since you have received an NYA Alumni Bursary for this program, to complete this application you need to submit:

    1. Proof of enrolment. This needs to be dated within 2 weeks of your application, and includes your name, school, the date, program, and full time status. This is not the same as an acceptance letter.
    2. A current photo of you we can share if you are selected as a bursary recipient.

  • Hybrid Bursary

  • Since you have received an NYA Alumni Bursary for a different program, to complete this application you need to submit:

    1. A short essay at least 500 words that includes the following:

      - What have you been up to since your last program?
      - Why did you decide to change programs or complete another program?
      - What will this program help you do in the future?
      - What are your goals for the future? (Personally, or academic/career).
       You can either upload or copy/paste your essay to the online form or email it to nya@nya.ca

    2. Proof of enrolment. This needs to be dated within 2 weeks of your application, and includes your name, school, the date, program, and full time status. This is not the same as an acceptance letter.
    3. A current photo of you we can share if you are selected as a bursary recipient.

  • Traditional Bursary

  • To complete this application you need to:

    1. Answer the following questions. Please write at least 150 words per question. Use complete sentences, proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Include details or examples to fully explain your answer.

    2. Submit a proof of enrolment. This needs to be dated within 2 weeks of your application, and includes your name, school, the date, program, and full time status. This is not the same as an acceptance letter.
    3. Submit a current photo of you we can share if you are selected as a bursary recipient.

  • Proof of Enrolment

  • Upload your current proof of enrolment, or email it to nya@nya.ca.

    To be valid, your document must:

    • Be current (dated for this school year, e.g. "As of September, [Your Name] is a full-time student in [Program Name]")
    • Be official from your school (letterhead, logo, or registrar signature)
    • Include your full legal name
    • Show your enrolment status (full-time or part-time) or your course load

    A letter of acceptance or an outdated funding form will not meet this requirement.

     

    Not sure where to get this? Most schools let you download a proof of enrolment from your online student portal (look under "Records" or "Verification"). You can also visit or call your school's registrar's office and ask for an enrolment verification letter. It usually takes 1-3 business days.

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