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Alberta opens $107M in student scholarships and bursaries Aug. 4

Students across the province will be able to apply for a range of provincial financial aid programs starting next week.

Why it matters

The funding offers financial support to Alberta students planning to pursue post-secondary studies.

The Alberta government has announced that applications for more than $107 million in scholarships, awards and bursaries will open Aug. 4. Students can apply through Alberta Student Aid.

The funding covers a range of programs intended to support students pursuing post-secondary education in the province, though specific program names and eligibility details were not detailed in the announcement.

Officials encouraged prospective applicants to begin preparing their applications ahead of the Aug. 4 opening date through the Alberta Student Aid portal.

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