In order to further the goal of improving access to care for individuals in Alberta who are impacted by lymphedema, the Alberta Lymphedema Association (ALA) will grant partial scholarships to registered therapists wishing to become Certified Lymphedema Therapists.
Review each of the tabs below to determine if you are eligible and for information on how to apply!
Please note: Applications will be reviewed and processed on a rolling basis up until the deadline of August 31, 2023. Please ensure you note the fees due date for your course on your application form.
Scholarship Amount
- $3000 CAD (covering approximately 67% of the entire program cost)
# of Scholarships
- 6 individual scholarships will be rewarded
Scholarship Frequency
- One time only
- In the case where 6 successful applicants are not found by the application deadline, a second round of applications will be opened in the final quarter of 2023
- The scholarship program will be evaluated on an annual basis to determine its continuance into the following calendar year
Please note: Applications will be reviewed and processed on a rolling basis up until the deadline of August 31, 2023. Please ensure you note the fees due date for your course on your application form.
Eligibility Criteria for Applicants
- Must be a resident of Alberta
- Must have been formally accepted into a 135-hour lymphedema training program at one of the applicable institutions
- Must submit a current copy of their professional CV/resume
- Must submit a statement of interest outlining the reasons for their interest in pursuing the program. This statement of interest may be in the form of EITHER:
- A brief essay (~500 words)
- A short video (~2 minutes)
- Must submit two signed letters of reference from an employer, professor, or patient
Applicable Institutions
- ACOLS Academy of Lymphedema Studies
- Vodder School
- Klose Training – Academy of Lymphedema Studies
- Norton School of Lymphatic Therapy
Note: Funds will be delivered directly to the institution to be applied to the recipient’s program fees
Selection Criteria
- All eligibility criteria have been met and supporting documentation has been provided, where applicable
- Representation from different areas of the province, especially rural and remote areas, will be a primary consideration
- Statements of interest will be ranked by each member of the selection committee based on their assessment of its alignment with ALA’s mission
Selection Committee
- The selection committee will consist of ALA’s current Board of Directors, except where a conflict of interest has been identified
- ALA’s Board of Directors is made up of patients and other community members who have an interest in improving conditions and access to treatment for individuals in Alberta who are impacted by lymphedema
- ALA Board Directors are volunteers and do not receive remuneration of any kind for their service to ALA
Please note: Applications will be reviewed and processed on a rolling basis up until the deadline of August 31, 2023. Please ensure you note the fees due date for your course on your application form.
Step 1: Download the Application Form
Download the application form HERE
Step 2: Complete the Application Checklist
Ensure you have completed the application checklist (included on the application form):
I am a current resident of Alberta
I have included/attached proof of my acceptance to a 135-hour lymphedema training program at one of the accredited institutions, as outlined in the Information Sheet
I have included/attached a current copy of my professional CV/Resume
I have included/attached my Statement of Interest, either in the form of a 500-word essay or a 2-minute video
I have included/attached two different signed letters of reference from an employer, professor, or patient
Step 3: Submit Your Application
Submit your completed application with all supporting documentation by email OR by mail prior to the application deadline.
Email to:
allison.albertalymph@gmail.com
Mail to:
Alberta Lymphedema Association
2406 – 10 Market Blvd SE
Airdrie, Alberta, Canada
T4A 0W8
Please note: Incomplete applications will not be considered.
