NWT Health and Social Services Bursary Program
The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services System Bursary Program is available each academic year to students from the Northwest Territories pursuing an education in a high-demand field related to health and social services.
The number of applicants supported through the program will vary from year to year, depending on the availability of funding and the number of eligible applications.
The application period for the 2026-27 academic year will open on May 1, 2026.
In the meantime, please review the following documents for additional information on the program:
- 2025-26 NWT HSS Bursary Program Guidelines
- 2025-26 High Demand Occupation List
- Frequently Asked Questions
Past bursary recipients, please keep us up-to-date by using the Change in Contact and Personal Information form.
Contact NWTHSS_Bursary@gov.nt.ca if you have any questions.