Applications for the 2025 calendar year are now OPEN! Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis up until the deadline of August 31, 2025.
To further the goal of improving access to care for individuals in Alberta who are impacted by lymphedema, the Alberta Lymphedema Association (ALA) grants partial scholarships to qualified individuals 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!
Scholarship Amount
- Up to $3000 CAD (covering approximately 67% of the entire program cost, depending on the institution) – see conditions for applicable programs and levels
# of Scholarships
- 6 individual scholarships per calendar year
Scholarship Frequency
- In the case where 6 successful applicants are not found by the deadline, a second round of selection will be opened in the final quarter of the year
- The scholarship program will be evaluated on an annual basis to determine its continuance into the following calendar year based on program efficacy and availability of funds
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
- For institutions with multi-levelled courses, must have completed all of the levels prior to the final certification level
- Must submit a copy of the Application Form (see page 3 of this document)
- 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 Programs & Institutions
Eligible Institutions:
- ACOLS Academy of Lymphedema Studies
- Vodder School
- Klose Training – Academy of Lymphedema Studies
- Norton School of Lymphatic Therapy
- Chikly Health Institute
Course/Program Eligibility:
- Lymphedema training courses from the applicable institutions must be 135 hours or more, per Lymphology Association of North America (LANA) guidelines.
- For courses with multiple levels, funds can be used towards the final level of certification and the successful applicant will be reimbursed for the previously-completed levels up to a total amount of $3000 CAD. Appropriate documentation and receipts are required.
Selection Criteria
- All eligibility criteria have been met and required supporting documentation has been provided
- Representation from different areas of the province, especially rural and remote areas, will be a primary consideration
- Statements of interest will be evaluated on a rolling basis 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 Board of Directors, except where a conflict of interest has been identified
- ALA’s Board of Directors is made up of patients, therapists, 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
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 OR evidence of the completion of all levels prior to the certification level, in the case of institutions with multi-level courses
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:
avickery@albertalymphedema.com
Mail to:
Alberta Lymphedema Association
901, 188 15 Ave SW
Calgary, AB
T2R 1S4
Please note: Incomplete applications will not be considered.