BT Keeler Application Form

The BT Keeler Continuing Education Bursary was established to honour Dr Bernie Keeler, who served as Executive Secretary of the Alberta Teachers' Association from 1968 to 1988. The bursary is intended to help offset the cost of further university courses for teachers to enhance their knowledge and aid in their professional practice. 

Please note the following requirements and limitations of the bursary.

• The bursary cannot be used for ATA Specialist Council events
• The bursary cannot be used for workshops and symposia as they are covered by the belairdirect Insurance Centennial Fund for Teacher Development
• The bursary can be used to cover university courses that meet the following criteria

1. The course material and curriculum must be organized and delivered by the faculty of a university or a professional program of education at a recognized institution.
2. The course must accrue credit for certificate requirements or for an education-related graduate degree at a recognized institution.
3. The applicant must be engaged in the course as a regularly scheduled activity, over a few weeks to a few months.
4. The course may be delivered through an in-person class, an online synchronous class or a blended approach, and will be evaluated by faculty for the purposes of successful completion.
5. The course must be related to teaching and must have a tuition cost, and you must be able to provide proof of course completion. 

In certain circumstances, conditions 1 & 2 may be waived. Please contact the Trust before applying.

Note that beginning on the next page an option appears at the top of the page allowing you to save and continue at a later time if you need to leave the application before you complete. Once your application is complete, you will receive a confirmation email.