Scholarships & Awards via Application
Scholarships & Awards Via Application (Application Required)
Commending and recognizing students who are able to excel academically, and in their respective careers and communities, has become a critical component of the AU Awards Program. These are commonly referred to as Leadership Scholarships, and you must apply for most of them. This process may vary between awards. Instructions for applying are outlined in the descriptions for each award. There is no restriction on the number of awards for which you may apply.
If the award description states that the application should be submitted to the Office of the Registrar, application documents should be submitted to:
Student Awards Administrative Assistant
Office of the Registrar
Athabasca University
1 University Drive
Athabasca, AB T9S 3A3Phone: 1-800-788-9041 ext 6197
Fax: (780) 675-6174
awardsinfo@athabascau.ca
**IF APPLICATION DEADLINE DATE FALLS ON A HOLIDAY OR WEEKEND, APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED THE FOLLOWING BUSINESS DAY.**
- Alberta Blue Cross 50th Anniversary Bursary
- Alberta Historical Resources Foundation Aboriginal First Year Graduate Studies Tuition Scholarship
- Alberta Historical Resources Foundation Research Presentation Awards
- Alberta Historical Resources Foundation Travel Awards - Alberta Museums Association (AMA) Conference Travel Award
- Alberta Historical Resources Foundation Travel Awards - National Conference Travel Award
- Alberta Women's Science Network Undergraduate Scholarship in Science and Computing Science
- AU Academic Leadership Scholarship
- AU Access Fund for Students with Disabilities
- AU Access to Research Tools Award
- AU Access to Students With Disabilities Education Bursary
- AU Access To Students With Disabilities Technology & Support Service Bursary-A
- AU Access To Students With Disabilities Technology & Support Service Bursary-B
- AU Award for a Mature Graduate Student
- AU Award for a Mature Undergraduate Student
- AU Career Advancement Award - Masters Level
- AU Career Advancement Award - Undergraduate
- AU Community Contributor Bursary
- AU Community Leadership Award
- AU Doctoral Level Student Bursaries
- AU First in Family to Attend University Award
- AU Glass Ceiling Awards
- AU Graduate Student Scholarship
- AU Institutional Leadership Scholarship
- AU Masters Level Refugee Award
- AU Masters Level Student Bursaries
- AU MBA Faculty of Business Bursary
- AU PLAR Bursary
- AU PLAR Scholarship
- AU Red Crow Community College Student Awards
- AU Undergraduate Refugee Award
- AU Undergraduate Student Bursaries
- Barbara Roberts Memorial Award
- Canative Scholarship for Metis Students
- CIPS Alberta Bursary
- Clem Collins FCA Scholarship
- Derrick Rowlandson Memorial Award
- Dominique Abrioux Graduate Scholarships
- Dr. Gary McPherson Leadership Scholarship
- Edmonton-Glenora Rotary Bursary
- Excellence in Research Scholarship
- Faculty of Business Bursary
- First Peoples Technology Bursary
- Florence Dwyer Bursary
- Frank and Agnes Cardinal Neheyiwak Bursary
- Graduate Citizenship Award
- Graduate Level Student Travel Awards
- Harold Cardinal Essay Prize for Aboriginal Students
- Human Resources Institute of Alberta Scholarship
- Jason Lang Scholarship
- K.K. Hutchinson Architecture Award
- Laurence Decore Award for Student Leadership
- Lois Hole Humanities and Social Science Scholarship
- Louise McKinney Scholarship
- MAIS - Making a Difference Student Bursary
- MBA Alumni Community Impact Scholarship
- Northlands Park Endowment Awards
- Profiling Alberta's Graduate Students
- Rotary Club of Athabasca Bursary
- Syncrude/Athabasca University Aboriginal Scholarship
- Undergraduate Lab Travel Awards - In Province
- Undergraduate Lab Travel Awards - Out of Province
- Walker Family - Bachelor of Commerce, Post Diploma, Accounting Major Award
- Walker Family - Master Of Counselling Scholarship
- Wayne Perry Ed.D Student Research Award
- Wayne Perry MEd (DE) Student Research Award
Alberta Blue Cross 50th Anniversary Bursary
| Donor: Alberta Blue Cross Corporation Foundation | |
| Value: $750 | |
| Number Awarded: 2 | |
| Annual Application Deadline: | October 15 |
Description of Award
The Alberta Blue Cross 50th Anniversary Bursary is awarded annually to two current AU undergraduate nursing degree program students who have achieved the highest grade average on two 3 credit nursing courses taken through Athabasca University. The grade average on the two AU nursing courses must be 80 percent or better. Eligible students must be residents of Alberta and demonstrate financial need. Students can receive these scholarships once only.
Conditions of Eligibility
Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible to apply for these scholarships:
• Be current AU undergraduate nursing degree program students
• Have an 80% grade average on two AU 3 credit nursing courses
• Be Alberta resident
• Have demonstrated financial need
• Submit the completed application, and any supporting documents, to the Student Awards Administrative Assistant, Office of the Registrar at AU.
Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.
Alberta Historical Resources Foundation Aboriginal First Year Graduate Studies Tuition Scholarship
| Donor: Alberta Historical Resources Foundation and Athabasca University | |
| Value: $5000 | |
| Number Awarded: 1 | |
| Annual Application Deadline: | August 15 |
The Alberta Historical Resources Foundation (AHRF) Aboriginal First Year Graduate Studies Tuition Scholarship is intended to remove barriers and equip emerging leaders in the heritage community with the critical management skills and abilities that will enable them to contribute to the preservation of heritage resources. Preference will be given to Athabasca University (AU) students that reside in the province of Alberta. Students who qualified for admission into the AU Heritage Resources Management (HRM) Graduate Diploma Program through the Alberta Intern Program are not eligible for this award.
Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.
Alberta Historical Resources Foundation Research Presentation Awards
| Donor: Alberta Historical Resources Foundation and Athabasca University | |
| Value: $1000 | |
| Number Awarded: 2 | |
| Annual Application Deadline: | Six weeks prior to research dissemination. |
The Alberta Historical Resources Foundation (AHRF) Research Presentation Awards are intended to facilitate and help offset the travel costs involved in presenting a paper, project, or thesis regarding Heritage Resources Management (HRM). Current AU students in the HRM Graduate Diploma Program are invited to apply.
Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.
Alberta Historical Resources Foundation Travel Awards - Alberta Museums Association (AMA) Conference Travel Award
| Donor: Alberta Historical Resources Foundation and Athabasca University | |
| Value: Up to $1,000 | |
| Number Awarded: Varies | |
| Annual Application Deadline: | Six weeks prior to conference date. |
The Alberta Historical Resources Foundation (AHRF) Travel Awards are available to current Athabasca University (AU) students enrolled in one of the AU Heritage Resources Management Programs who wish to attend the Alberta Museums Association conference. Applicants must be in good academic standing and be able to explain why attendance at the conference will be beneficial to their career and educational advancement. Students are eligible to receive an award to the Alberta conference only once. This award can be applied to conference registration fees and travel costs only.
Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.
Alberta Historical Resources Foundation Travel Awards - National Conference Travel Award
| Donor: Alberta Historical Resources Foundation and Athabasca University | |
| Value: up to 2000 | |
| Number Awarded: Varies | |
| Annual Application Deadline: | Six weeks prior to conference date. |
National Conference Travel Award
Value: Up to $2,000
The Alberta Historical Resources Foundation (AHRF) Travel Awards are available to current Athabasca University (AU) students enrolled in one of the AU Heritage Resources Management Programs who wish to attend a national conference such as the CMA National Conference or the Heritage Canada Conference. Applicants must be in good academic standing and be able to explain why attendance at the conference will be beneficial to their career and educational advancement. Students are eligible to receive the national conference once only. This award can be applied to conference registration fees and travel costs only.
Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.
Alberta Women's Science Network Undergraduate Scholarship in Science and Computing Science
| Donor: Alberta Women's Science Network (www.awsn.com) | |
| Value: $3000 | |
| Number Awarded: 2 | |
| Annual Application Deadline: | May 15 |
Awarded annually to female students enrolled in a undergraduate degree program with either the Centre for Science or School of Computing and Information Systems who have completed a minimum of nine Athabasca University 300 level (or higher) credits in the past 12 months.
Applicants must be in their second, third, or fourth year of a program in science or computing science at Athabasca University, and have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or greater. Applicants must be registered in at least one Athabasca University course at the time of application. A demonstrated knowledge of women in science and technology in Canada and a personal commitment towards pursuing work in a field of science or technology is required.
Applicants must be Canadian citizens or landed immigrants with permanent residence in Canada.
Apply in writing by submitting:
- A completed application form
- An essay of no more than 500 words that describes the contributions of one Canadian woman who has significantly impacted the direction of science or technology in Canada or the world. Citations referencing the source of this information must be included in the essay and do not comprise the 500 word limit. Students will be requested to sign and date a disclaimer attesting to the original contributions made by the student for this essay.
Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.
AU Academic Leadership Scholarship
| Donor: Athabasca University (AU) | |
| Value: $1500 | |
| Number Awarded: Varies - two awards per undergraduate degree designation | |
| Annual Application Deadline: | October 15 |
These scholarships are awarded to current Athabasca University (AU) undergraduate students enrolled in a degree program. Students earning credit towards an AU Bachelor degree designation who have achieved a cumulative AU grade point average (GPA) of 3.60 or higher and who have completed at least 15 AU credits are eligible to apply.
Preference will be given to applicants who have proven leadership skills and/or have contributed to their local community via volunteerism and active participation in extracurricular cultural and/or recreational activities. Students are eligible to receive this award once within any five-year period.
Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.
AU Access Fund for Students with Disabilities
| Donor: Emil C. Fredericks | |
| Value: Up to 1500 | |
| Number Awarded: Varies | |
| Annual Application Deadline: | October 15 |
Students must have an identified learning, physical, or mental disability. A disability is a functional limitation resulting from physical, sensory or mental impairment, which, for an indefinite period, affects the ability of the student to perform the activities necessary to participate fully in post-secondary learning.
Candidates must be participating in undergraduate or graduate coursework at Athabasca University. Preference will be given to students in an AU degree, diploma, or certificate program who have made noteworthy progress toward graduation and who have an identified financial need for funding assistance.
Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.
AU Access to Research Tools Award
| Donor: Sun Microsystems of Canada Ltd. | |
| Value: Up to 500 | |
| Number Awarded: Varies | |
| Annual Application Deadline: | Ongoing |
These awards are intended to facilitate the research conducted by AU graduate program students to assist in partially covering the costs incurred while completing a thesis/dissertation or major project. Examples of anticipated expenses that a student may incur include purchasing licenses for statistical software such as SPSS, NVIVO, mileage to conduct interviews for the research, or obtaining copyright permission to use a particular research tool/instrument.
Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.
AU Access to Students With Disabilities Education Bursary
| Donor: Athabasca University | |
| Value: A credit for one 3 credit course at an undergraduate or masters level. | |
| Number Awarded: Varies | |
| Annual Application Deadline: | October 15 |
Awarded to a student, or potential student, with an identified learning, physical, or mental disability. A disability is a functional limitation resulting from a physical, sensory, or mental impairment, which, for an indefinite period, affects the ability of the student to perform the activities necessary to participate fully in post-secondary learning.
Applicants must have expressed significant determination to commence studies at AU but be in such desperate financial privation, that investing in personal education is monetarily impossible, as confirmed by the ASD Office.
Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.
AU Access To Students With Disabilities Technology & Support Service Bursary-A
| Donor: Athabasca University | |
| Value: 2,500 (via cash, assistive technology and/or specialized academic support services) | |
| Number Awarded: 10 | |
| Annual Application Deadline: | October 15 |
Awarded to Athabasca University (AU) students that have an identified learning, physical, or mental
disability. A disability is a functional limitation resulting from a physical, sensory, or mental impairment, which, for an indefinite period, affects the ability of the student to perform the activities necessary to participate fully in post-secondary learning.
Conditions of Eligibility
An applicant must meet the following criteria to be eligible to apply for this award:
* Current Athabasca University undergraduate or graduate student.
* Have an identified learning, physical, or mental disability, as defined in the description of the bursaries above.
* Has never received more than two of these awards over a rolling three-year period.
Preference will be given to students who are not eligible for alternative funding sources via the 'Canadian Studies Grant for Students with Disabilities' or 'Employability Assistance for Persons with Disabilities'.
Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.
AU Access To Students With Disabilities Technology & Support Service Bursary-B
| Donor: Athabasca University | |
| Value: 4,500 (via cash, assistive technology and/or specialized academic support services) | |
| Number Awarded: 1 | |
| Annual Application Deadline: | October 15 |
Awarded to Athabasca University (AU) students that have an identified learning, physical, or mental
disability. A disability is a functional limitation resulting from a physical, sensory, or mental impairment, which, for an indefinite period, affects the ability of the student to perform the activities necessary to participate fully in post-secondary learning.
Conditions of Eligibility
An applicant must meet the following criteria to be eligible to apply for this award:
* Current Athabasca University undergraduate or graduate student.
* Have an identified learning, physical, or mental disability, as defined in the description of the bursaries above.
* Has never received more than two of these awards over a rolling three-year period.
Preference will be given to students who are not eligible for alternative funding sources via the 'Canadian Studies Grant for Students with Disabilities' or 'Employability Assistance for Persons with Disabilities'.
Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.
AU Award for a Mature Graduate Student
| Donor: Athabasca University | |
| Value: $1500 | |
| Number Awarded: 1 | |
| Annual Application Deadline: | February 15 |
The AU Award for a Mature Graduate Student is one of the awards in the AU Student Stand Out Awards Portfolio and the premise is to recognize that all AU students Stand Out! The AU Student Stand Out Awards are a portfolio of awards aimed at recognizing the students’ drive to reach desired educational goals, despite the challenges along the way.
This award is for a current AU graduate student taking their first graduate program who is 50 years of age or older. Applicants must have begun their AU graduate program in the two years prior to the application deadline and have successfully completed a minimum of 9 AU credits in that time. The candidate must have an overall AU cumulative GPA of 3.2 to be eligible. The AU Award for a Mature Graduate Level Student is given to the applicant with the highest final mark average on the best 9 AU program credits (not completed by challenge credit).
Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.
AU Award for a Mature Undergraduate Student
| Donor: Athabasca University | |
| Value: $750 | |
| Number Awarded: 1 | |
| Annual Application Deadline: | February 15 |
The AU Award for a Mature Undergraduate Student is one of the awards in the AU Student Stand Out Awards Portfolio and the premise is to recognize that all AU students Stand Out! The AU Student Stand Out Awards are a portfolio of awards aimed at recognizing the students’ drive to reach desired educational goals, despite the challenges along the way.
This award is for an undergraduate AU program student that is 40 to 60 years of age beginning university education for the first time. Applicants must be current students beginning their first year of AU post secondary study after April 1st of the previous year and who has successfully completed a minimum of 9 AU credits. The candidate must have an overall AU cumulative GPA of 3.0 to be eligible. The AU Award for a Mature Undergraduate Student is given to the applicant with the highest final mark average on the best 9 AU program credits (not completed by challenge credit).
Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.
AU Career Advancement Award - Masters Level
| Donor: Athabasca University | |
| Value: $1250 | |
| Number Awarded: up to 8 | |
| Annual Application Deadline: | October 15 |
Awarded to two students (either graduate or undergraduate) who are currently enrolled in an Athabasca University (AU) certificate or diploma program. AU degree program students are not eligible.
Graduate level certificate or diploma program students must have a cumulative AU GPA of 3.00 or higher and must have completed at least 6 AU credits in the twelve months prior to the award application deadline.
Recipients will be selected based on proven leadership skills and dedicated pursuit of career advancement or professional development in their area of specialization. Students are eligible to receive this award once within any five-year period.
Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.
AU Career Advancement Award - Undergraduate
| Donor: Athabasca University | |
| Value: $1250 | |
| Number Awarded: up to 8 | |
| Annual Application Deadline: | October 15 |
Awarded up to eight students (either graduate or undergraduate) who are currently enrolled in an Athabasca University (AU) certificate or diploma program. AU degree program students are not eligible.
Undergraduate certificate or diploma program students must have a cumulative AU grade point average (GPA) of 2.00 or higher and must have completed at least 12 AU credits in the twelve months prior to the award application deadline.
Recipients will be selected based on proven leadership skills and dedicated pursuit of career advancement or professional development in their area of specialization. Students are eligible to receive this award once within any five-year period.
Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.
AU Community Contributor Bursary
| Donor: Athabasca University | |
| Value: $2000 | |
| Number Awarded: 20 | |
| Annual Application Deadline: | October 15 |
Awarded to current AU undergraduate program students who have completed at least 9 AU credits. Recipients will be selected on the basis of demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to applicants who have made contributions to their local community via any level of volunteerism and/or other extracurricular activities. Students are only eligible to receive this award once within any five-year period.
Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.
AU Community Leadership Award
| Donor: Athabasca University | |
| Value: $1500 | |
| Number Awarded: 8 | |
| Annual Application Deadline: | October 15 |
Awarded to current Athabasca University (AU) program students enrolled in any undergraduate program who have achieved a cumulative AU GPA of 3.00 or higher and who have completed at least 15 AU credits.
Preference will be given to applicants who have proven leadership skills, exhibited a genuine concern for the well-being and betterment of fellow citizens, or have contributed to their local community via volunteerism and active participation in extracurricular cultural and/or recreational activities. Students are eligible to receive this award once within any five-year period.
Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.
AU Doctoral Level Student Bursaries
| Donor: Athabasca University | |
| Value: 2500 towards course enrolment | |
| Number Awarded: 10 (5 bursaries offered two times per year) | |
| Annual Application Deadline: | September 30 March 15 |
The AU Doctoral Level Student Bursaries are intended to assist students continue with their education without interruption to their studies due to financial need or exceptional life circumstances.
Current AU doctoral level program students in financial need and/or those AU students faced with exceptional life circumstances are invited to apply. Applicants must have completed a minimum of 3 AU credits at the doctoral level and have a cumulative AU program GPA of 3.0. Additional circumstances such as disabilities, single parent/caregiver status, and so forth may be taken into consideration.
Applications are accepted year round until all the bursaries are disbursed. No student can receive more than two of these bursaries in a five year period.
Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.
AU First in Family to Attend University Award
| Donor: Athabasca University | |
| Value: $1000 | |
| Number Awarded: up to 8 | |
| Annual Application Deadline: | February 15 |
The AU First in Family to Attend University Award is one of the awards in the AU Student Stand Out Awards Portfolio and the premise is to recognize that all AU students Stand Out! The AU Student Stand Out Awards are a portfolio of awards aimed at recognizing the students’ drive to reach desired educational goals, despite the challenges along the way.
These awards are for current Athabasca University students who are the first in their family (grandparents, parents, nor siblings have earned a post secondary credential) to attend university. Students enrolled in an undergraduate degree program with a minimum of 9 AU program credits (not completed by challenge credit) and a minimum cumulative AU GPA of 3.0 are invited to apply.
Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.
AU Glass Ceiling Awards
| Donor: Athabasca University | |
| Value: $1000 | |
| Number Awarded: 2 | |
| Annual Application Deadline: | February 15 |
The AU Glass Ceiling Awards is one of the awards in the AU Student Stand Out Awards Portfolio and the premise is to recognize that all AU students Stand Out! The AU Student Stand Out Awards are a portfolio of awards aimed at recognizing the students' drive to reach desired educational goals, despite the challenges along the way.
These awards are for current Athabasca University (AU) students who are using education to break the barriers that determine the level to which they can advance their career. Students enrolled in an undergraduate or masters level degree program with a minimum of 15 AU program credits (not completed by challenge credit) and a minimum cumulative AU GPA of 3.0 are invited to apply.
Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.
AU Graduate Student Scholarship
| Donor: Emil C. Fredericks | |
| Value: $1500 | |
| Number Awarded: 1 | |
| Annual Application Deadline: | October 15 |
Awarded to an Athabasca University (AU) graduate level program student. Applicants that have received tuition subsidies or reimbursements from their employer(s) are not eligible for this scholarship. Applicants must have a cumulative AU graduate GPA of 3.60 or greater.
Preference will be given to applicants who have demonstrated the ability to balance full time employment, family commitments, and community roles while taking a significant course load (9 AU credits per year, or more) and establishing an excellent record of academic achievement. Students are eligible to receive this awards once within any five-year period.
Students of doctoral programs are not eligible.
Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.
AU Institutional Leadership Scholarship
| Donor: Athabasca University | |
| Value: $1000 | |
| Number Awarded: 2 | |
| Annual Application Deadline: | October 15 |
Awarded to current undergraduate or graduate Athabasca University (AU) program students who have achieved a cumulative AU GPA of 3.60 or higher and have completed at least 15 AU credits.
Recipients will be selected based on involvement in, and contributions to, AU's community and/or governance. Students are eligible to receive this award once within any five-year period.
Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.
AU Masters Level Refugee Award
| Donor: Athabasca University | |
| Value: $1500 | |
| Number Awarded: 1 | |
| Annual Application Deadline: | February 15 |
The Masters Level Refugee Award is one of the awards in the AU Student Stand Out Awards Portfolio and premise is to recognize that all AU students Stand Out! The AU Student Stand Out Awards are a portfolio of awards aimed at recognizing the students’ drive to reach desired educational goals, despite the challenges along the way.
The AU Masters Level Refugee award is for a program student with the highest final mark average on his or her best 15 AU program credits (not completed by challenge credit) who has arrived in Canada as a refugee within the last fifteen years.
Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.
AU Masters Level Student Bursaries
| Donor: Athabasca University | |
| Value: $1500 | |
| Number Awarded: 20 (10 bursaries offered twice a year) | |
| Annual Application Deadline: | September 15 April 15 |
The AU Masters Level Student Bursaries are intended to assist students continue with their education without interruption to their studies due to financial need or exceptional life circumstances.
Current AU masters level program students in financial need and/or those AU students faced with exceptional life circumstances are invited to apply. Applicants must have completed a minimum of 9 AU credits at the graduate level and have a cumulative AU program GPA of 3.0. Additional circumstances such as disabilities, single parent/caregiver status, and so forth may be taken into consideration.
Applications are accepted year round until all the bursaries are disbursed. No student can receive more than two of these bursaries in a five year period.
Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.
AU MBA Faculty of Business Bursary
| Donor: Anonymous | |
| Value: One full installment of MBA fees/cost of course tuition (2011 = $5700) | |
| Number Awarded: 2 per year | |
| Annual Application Deadline: | November 15 May 15 |
The AU MBA Faculty of Business Bursary award is intended to assist AU MBA students continue with their education without interruption to their studies due to financial need. Current AU MBA students in financial need are invited to apply or students may be invited to apply by the Faculty of Business. Applicants must have completed a minimum of 9 credits toward their MBA program and have a cumulative AU program GPA of 3.0.
Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.
AU PLAR Bursary
| Donor: Athabasca University | |
| Value: $500 | |
| Number Awarded: 2 | |
| Annual Application Deadline: | February 15 |
The AU PLAR Bursary will enable applicants in financial need to have access to AU’s PLAR process and, as a result, the credit that results from that process.
Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.
AU PLAR Scholarship
| Donor: Athabasca University | |
| Value: $1000 | |
| Number Awarded: 1 | |
| Annual Application Deadline: | February 15 |
This scholarship will be awarded annually to a current AU undergraduate student who has successfully completed the Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) process.
Students must be enrolled in an AU degree program, have a cumulative AU GPA of 3.60 or higher at an undergraduate level, be within 30 credits of completing their undergraduate degree program and have not received this award previously.
Applicants will be asked to write a short essay (500 words) explaining the contribution of the PLAR process to their success as learners.
Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.
AU Red Crow Community College Student Awards
| Donor: Externally Funded | |
| Value: Up to $2000 (Tuition costs associated with three, 3 credit Athabasca University courses) | |
| Number Awarded: Three per competition, two competitions per year |
The Athabasca University (AU) – Red Crow College Student Awards are intended to recognize the achievement of Red Crow College students who wish to pursue studies at Athabasca University (AU), yet face financial barriers that inhibit their ability to do so. Students at other First Nation Colleges are eligible to apply, although preference will be given to students from Red Crow College. Students may reapply and receive this award more than once.
An applicant must meet the following criteria to be eligible to apply for this award:
• Be a current AU student. (degree program, certificate or unclassified).
• Demonstrate financial need.
• Demonstrate their desire to achieve their educational goals.
• Submit the completed application, and any supporting documents, to the Student Awards Administrative Assistant, Office of the Registrar at AU.
• GPA of 2.0 or higher at Red Crow College (or other First Nation College with in Alberta)
• GPA of 2.0 or higher at AU if reapplying for this award.
Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.
AU Undergraduate Refugee Award
| Donor: Athabasca University | |
| Value: $750 | |
| Number Awarded: 1 | |
| Annual Application Deadline: | February 15 |
The Undergraduate Refugee Award is one of the awards in the AU Student Stand Out Awards Portfolio and the premise is to recognize that all AU students Stand Out! The AU Student Stand Out Awards are a portfolio of awards aimed at recognizing the students’ drive to reach desired educational goals, despite the challenges along the way.
The AU Undergraduate Refugee award is for a program student with the highest final mark average on his or her best 15 AU program credits (not completed by challenge credit) who has arrived in Canada as a refugee within the last ten years.
Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.
AU Undergraduate Student Bursaries
| Donor: Athabasca University | |
| Value: 750 towards course enrolment | |
| Number Awarded: 48 annually, 12 every four months | |
| Annual Application Deadline: | June 15 September 15 December 15 March 15 |
The AU Undergraduate Bursaries are intended to assist AU program students continue with their education without interruption to their studies due to financial need or exceptional life circumstances.
Current AU students in financial need and/or those AU students faced with exceptional life circumstances are invited to apply. Applicants must have completed a minimum of 3 AU credits at the undergraduate level. Additional circumstances such as disabilities, single
parent/caregiver status, and so forth may be taken into consideration.
Applications are accepted year round until all the bursaries are disbursed. No student can receive more than two of these bursaries in a five year period.
Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.
Barbara Roberts Memorial Award
| Donor: Athabasca University | |
| Value: $250 | |
| Number Awarded: 1 | |
| Annual Application Deadline: | March 31 |
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This annual award recognizes outstanding written work by an undergraduate student on topics on women, gender and feminism.
To be eligible, you must be an Athabasca University undergraduate student and your essay must meet the selection criteria.
Your essay, cover sheet and authorization form must be submitted electronically to the Students Awards Unit via an AU tutor or instructor by March 15th.
Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.
Canative Scholarship for Metis Students
| Donor: Canative Housing Corporation | |
| Value: $1000 | |
| Number Awarded: 5 | |
| Annual Application Deadline: | October 15 |
The Canative Scholarship for Métis Students is open to all current Athabasca University (AU) undergraduate students of Métis status who have completed at least one AU three credit course with a grade of A- or better. Selection is by the Student Awards Committee, or its designate.
Preference is given to students who have not received this award before. If an applicant has previously
received this award, he or she must also have a cumulative AU Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.60, or
better, and must also have successfully completed at least two AU 3-credit courses between July 1, of the previous year and June 30, of the current year.
Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.
CIPS Alberta Bursary
| Donor: Canadian Information Processing Society | |
| Value: $1000 | |
| Number Awarded: 1 | |
| Annual Application Deadline: | Temporarily Closed |
Awarded annually to a student currently enrolled in the Athabasca University (AU) Master of Science in Information Systems (MSc - IS) program and who holds the Information Systems Professional (I.S.P.) designation. Recipients will be selected on the basis of financial need, active involvement in Alberta’s Information Technology community and demonstrated commitment to professionalism.
An applicant must meet the following criteria to be eligible to apply for this award:
Be a current AU MSc – IS degree program student
Have an ISP designation
Have not received this award in the last 5 years
Demonstrate financial need
Submit a fully completed application to the Student Awards Administrative Assistant, Office of the Registrar at AU, by May 15th, of the current year.
Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.
Clem Collins FCA Scholarship
| Donor: Institute of Chartered Accountants of Alberta's Chartered Accountants' Education Foundation | |
| Value: $750 | |
| Number Awarded: 1 | |
| Annual Application Deadline: | Temporarily Closed |
This award is generously funded by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Alberta's Chartered Accountants' Education Foundation in recognition of Mr. Clem Collins' significant contribution to the accounting profession.
Awarded annually to a student enrolled in the Athabasca University Bachelor of Commerce program and studying at Grande Prairie Regional College.
To be eligible, you must be enrolled in your 3rd year of study and have a cumulative AU GPA of 3.00 or higher. Preference will be given to applicants who have made contributions to their community through volunteering and active participation.
Recipients are selected base on a demonstrated intent to pursue a career in accounting. This should include completion of, or current enrollment in, AU courses in auditing concepts, financial accounting, managerial accounting, taxation, or finance that are acceptable for Chartered Accountant program credit in the province of Alberta.
Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.
Derrick Rowlandson Memorial Award
| Donor: Athabasca University | |
| Value: $600 | |
| Number Awarded: 1 | |
| Annual Application Deadline: | September 30 |
Awarded annually to a staff member, current student, graduand, or past graduate of Edwin Parr Composite School wanting to take, or who is currently taking, an AU course or courses.
Preference will be given to those contributing to the betterment of their community through volunteerism or active participation. Preference will also be given to those applicants that do not have access to the AU Staff Tuition Allowance (policy number 100 011).
Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.
Dominique Abrioux Graduate Scholarships
| Donor: funded by friends, supporters, and colleagues of past president Dr. Dominique Abrioux | |
| Value: $1000 | |
| Number Awarded: Varies | |
| Annual Application Deadline: | October 15 |
These awards are generously funded by friends, supporters, and colleagues of past president Dr. Dominique Abrioux in recognition of his remarkable contribution to Athabasca University throughout his 25-year career and 10 year presidency (1995-2005).
Awarded annually to students pursuing a graduate degree at Athabasca University who are within 15 credits of completing their master's degree and have a cumulative GPA of 3.6 or greater. AU Doctoral students are not eligible.
Recipients will be selected based on proven ability to balance full-time employment, family, and community roles with a significant course load and record of academic achievement. Preference will be given to applicants who plan to complete their degree within 12 months of applying for this scholarship.
Further preference will be given to students who have had to overcome a significant educational, financial, or societal hurdle to pursue their program.
Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.
Dr. Gary McPherson Leadership Scholarship
| Donor: Alberta Heritage Scholarship Fund | |
| Value: $2000 | |
| Number Awarded: 3 | |
| Annual Application Deadline: | February 1 |
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Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.
Edmonton-Glenora Rotary Bursary
| Donor: Edmonton-Glenora Rotary and Athabasca | |
| Value: $500 | |
| Number Awarded: 1 | |
| Annual Application Deadline: | Temporarily Closed |
Awarded annually to an AU program student who has successfully completed a minimum of 9 AU credits between October 16, of the previous year and October 15, of the current year, who currently resides in the Alberta Capital Region.
See map of Capital Region: http://www.municipalaffairs.alberta.ca/mc_capital_region_plan.cfm.
The recipient is selected based on financial need, with preference given to female applicants. It is recommended that applicants have a history of contributions to community through volunteerism, and active participation, along with a demonstrated enthusiasm to succeed through life-long learning. The recipient of this bursary should be willing to provide a visit to the Rotary Club to participate in a short acknowledgment ceremony.
Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.
Excellence in Research Scholarship
| Donor: Athabasca University | |
| Value: $3000 | |
| Number Awarded: 8 | |
| Annual Application Deadline: | October 15 |
Awarded to current AU graduate degree program students who have achieved a cumulative AU GPA of 3.60 or higher and have completed at least 15 AU credits in the AU graduate degree program in which the student is enrolled. Preference will be given to applicants who have the potential to make a significant contribution to the research in their area of study. Students are only eligible to receive this award once while completing their graduate degree program.
Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.
Faculty of Business Bursary
| Donor: Friends and alumni of the Athabasca University Faculty of Business | |
| Value: $1000 | |
| Number Awarded: 1 | |
| Annual Application Deadline: | October 15 |
Awarded annually to a student currently enrolled in a Faculty of Business degree program who has completed at least 12 AU credits in the last 12 months. Applicants must have a cumulative AU GPA of 3.0 or greater.
Recipients will be selected based on financial need and may only receive this award once.
Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.
First Peoples Technology Bursary
| Donor: Athabasca University | |
| Value: Up to 1250 | |
| Number Awarded: 3 | |
| Annual Application Deadline: | May 15 August 15 February 15 |
Awarded to current AU undergraduate program or collaboration program students in their 1st, 2nd, or 3rd year of study who are in good academic standing, who have demonstrated a financial need, and who possess identified technological obstacles to continuing academic study at Athabasca University.
Recipients must be of Aboriginal descent as defined by their Indigenous nation of origin. While proof of ancestry is not required, proof of community acceptance and participation should be addressed in the application.
Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.
Florence Dwyer Bursary
| Donor: Florence Dwyer | |
| Value: $500 | |
| Number Awarded: 1 | |
| Annual Application Deadline: | Temporarily Closed |
Awarded annually to Athabasca University Masters of Business Administration program students who have been accepted in the program.
Recipients will be selected based on financial need. Preference will be given to those applicants who have made contributions to their communities through volunteerism and have demonstrated an enthusiasm to succeed through life long learning.
Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.
Frank and Agnes Cardinal Neheyiwak Bursary
| Donor: Athabasca University, and friends of Frank and Agnes Cardinal | |
| Value: $500 | |
| Number Awarded: 1 | |
| Annual Application Deadline: | Temporarily Closed |
Awarded annually to self-identifying Indigenous students enrolled in at least one AU course who are faced with circumstances which necessitate a financial expenditure without which, completion of their studies is impossible.
Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.
Graduate Citizenship Award
| Donor: Alberta Advanced Education and Technology | |
| Value: $2000 | |
| Number Awarded: 5 for Residence of Alberta - 1 for International Graduate Students | |
| Annual Application Deadline: | October 15 |
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Apply by submitting a completed application to:
Athabasca University Graduate Students' Association
10818 Jasper Avenue PO Box 35092
Edmonton, AB T5J 0B7
Phone: 1-866-625-5943 Fax: 780-497-7003
Email: augsa@augsa.com
Graduate Level Student Travel Awards
| Donor: Athabasca University | |
| Value: Up to $5,000 | |
| Number Awarded: Varies | |
| Annual Application Deadline: | March 31 or when funds have been expended. |
These funds are intended to support dissemination/presentation opportunities which showcase the high quality of research being conducted by graduate students at Athabasca University.
Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.
Harold Cardinal Essay Prize for Aboriginal Students
| Donor: Athabasca University | |
| Value: 1st: $3000, 2nd: $1500, 3rd: $500 | |
| Number Awarded: One prize for each place | |
| Annual Application Deadline: | December 31 |
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These prizes are awarded annually in recognition of outstanding achievement by Athabasca University (AU) undergraduate students for written work on the preservation of Aboriginal and treaty rights. The essay must be an original work that is properly documented and formatted. Original essays formally submitted for coursework from any AU undergraduate program are considered eligible for submission. Applicants must be of Aboriginal descent and must also be able to demonstrate commitment to Aboriginal rights, a history of advocacy for Aboriginal people, and contribution to community, law, politics, or government as they pertain to Aboriginal people.
Students are only eligible to receive this award once within an AU undergraduate program.
Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.
Human Resources Institute of Alberta Scholarship
| Donor: Human Resources Institute of Alberta | |
| Value: $1500 | |
| Number Awarded: 1 | |
| Annual Application Deadline: | October 15 |
This scholarship is awarded annually to a student enrolled in one of the Athabasca University (AU) undergraduate programs that focus on human resources (Bachelor of Administration Industrial Relations and Human Resources (BADM IRHR) program, Bachelor of Management Human Resources Management (BMAN HRM), or Bachelor of Human Resources and Labour Relations (BHRLR), University Certificate in Human Resources and Labour Relations (UC - HRLR). The applicant must have a current AU cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher and have completed at least 9 AU credits in his or her current program. Preference will be given to those actively pursuing a career in Human Resources and who are contributing to community and/or student affairs.
Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.
Jason Lang Scholarship
| Donor: Alberta Heritage Scholarship Fund | |
| Value: $1000 | |
| Number Awarded: Varies | |
| Annual Application Deadline: | January 15 September 15 |
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Government deadlines for receiving nominees from participating institutions are October 15th and February 15th. In order to meet these deadlines, Athabasca University requires student applications by September 15th and January 15th.
Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.
K.K. Hutchinson Architecture Award
| Donor: Daytona Homes | |
| Value: $2500 | |
| Number Awarded: 2 | |
| Annual Application Deadline: | September 1 |
This award is meant to recognize the professional and academic achievements of incoming Architecture Program students at Athabasca University. This award will assist with the tuition and fees associated with these courses of study.
APPLICATION FORM UNDER DEVELOPMENT
Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.
Laurence Decore Award for Student Leadership
| Donor: Alberta College and Technical Institute Student Executive Council (ACTISEC) | |
| Value: $500 | |
| Number Awarded: 1 | |
| Annual Application Deadline: | March 1 |
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Lois Hole Humanities and Social Science Scholarship
| Donor: Alberta Heritage Scholarship Fund | |
| Value: $5000 | |
| Number Awarded: 1 | |
| Annual Application Deadline: | October 15 |
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In honor of Lois Hole, Lieutenant Governor of Alberta from February 2000 to January 2005. The scholarship recognizes student leadership and community service which exemplify the principles the late Lieutenant Governor believed in and lived.
Conditions of Eligibility
An applicant must meet the following criteria to be eligible to apply for this award:
-Have a cumulative GPA of 3.6 or greater
-Have completed 15 AU credits
-Full-time enrolment in the second or subsequent year of post-secondary study in an AU undergraduate arts or social science degree program
Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.
Louise McKinney Scholarship
| Donor: Alberta Heritage Scholarship Fund | |
| Value: $2500 | |
| Number Awarded: 6 | |
| Annual Application Deadline: | September 1 |
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Students must hava a cumulative GPA of 3.8 or greater and can receive this award multiple times.
Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.
MAIS - Making a Difference Student Bursary
| Donor: Anonymous | |
| Value: $2,400 per year | |
| Number Awarded: 1 | |
| Annual Application Deadline: | September 1 |
The MAIS – Making a Difference Bursary is intended to assist an AU MAIS (Master of Arts in Integrated Studies) program student to continue with their education without interruption to their studies due to financial need and exceptional life circumstances. Current AU Masters level program students in financial need and/or those AU students faced with exceptional life circumstances are invited to apply. Applicants must have completed a minimum of 6 AU credits at the masters level and have an AU program GPA of 3.0. Additional circumstances such as disabilities, single parent, aboriginal or recent (within three years) immigrant will be taken into consideration. The award will be renewable annually to the same individual providing the eligibility criteria are maintained.
Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.
MBA Alumni Community Impact Scholarship
| Donor: an Alumnus of the AU Centre for Innovative Management | |
| Value: $3000 | |
| Number Awarded: 1 | |
| Annual Application Deadline: | Temporarily Closed |
Awarded annually to an active MBA student with an AU MBA program GPA of 3.60 or higher who has completed 30 credits of the Athabasca University Master of Business Administration program. Applicants cannot have received tuition subsidies or reimbursements from their employer(s) to be eligible for this award.
Recipients will be selected based on a demonstrated commitment to community service and volunteerism. Preference will be given to those students who were admitted into the MBA based solely on managerial experience under the exception rule, as opposed to admission on the grounds of a completed prior degree.
Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.
Northlands Park Endowment Awards
| Donor: Northlands Park | |
| Value: $500 | |
| Number Awarded: 1 | |
| Annual Application Deadline: | October 15 |
Awarded annually to undergraduate or graduate students who have completed at least 15 credits from Athabasca University (AU). Applicants will be selected on the basis of having achieved a cumulative AU Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.00 or higher and having demonstrated contributions to farming and volunteerism in agricultural communities and organizations. Preference will be given to those who are pursuing a career in agriculture or agribusiness ventures. Recipients may only receive this award once.
Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.
Profiling Alberta's Graduate Students
| Donor: Alberta Scholarship Programs | |
| Value: Up to $2000 for Alberta conference Up to $3000 for a national conference Up to $5000 for an international conference | |
| Number Awarded: Varies | |
| Annual Application Deadline: | March 31 or when funds have been expended. |
To provide financial support to Athabasca University (AU) graduate level program students who have been invited to participate in national and international conferences. Students can receive this award more than once; however, preference will be given to first-time applicants.
Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.
Rotary Club of Athabasca Bursary
| Donor: Rotary Club of Athabasca | |
| Value: $500 | |
| Number Awarded: 1 | |
| Annual Application Deadline: | February 15February 15 |
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Awarded annually to an Athabasca University degree program student who has completed at least 12 AU credits. Applicants must be permanent residents of Northern Alberta. The recipient will be selected based on financial need. Preference will be given to the applicant who has made contributions to his/her community through volunteerism, active participation in their community, and have demonstrated an enthusiasm to succeed through life long learning.
The recipient should be willing to visit the Rotary Club of Athabasca to participate in a short acknowledgment ceremony.
Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.
Syncrude/Athabasca University Aboriginal Scholarship
| Donor: Syncrude Canada Ltd. | |
| Value: $2500 | |
| Number Awarded: 1 | |
| Annual Application Deadline: | August 31 |
This award is available to students who are entering any of the following degree programs at Athabasca University:
Bachelor of Administration (major in Management, Industrial Relations, or Organizational Behaviour)
Bachelor of Administration (post diploma in Management, Industrial Relations, or Organizational Behaviour
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Commerce (Post Diploma)
Bachelor of Human Resources and Labour Relations
Bachelor of Human Resources and Labour Relations (Post Diploma)
Bachelor of Management
Bachelor of Management (Post Diploma)
Bachelor of Nursing
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science (Post Diploma)
Bachelor of Science in Computing and Information Systems
Bachelor of Science in Computing and Information Systems (Post Diploma)
Preference will be given to those students entering their first year of full-time studies at Athabasca University. Students in other years may also apply. Applicants must be Alberta residents of Aboriginal ancestry: Indian, Inuit, or Métis. This award may not be received by the same person more than once.
Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.
Undergraduate Lab Travel Awards - In Province
| Donor: Athabasca University | |
| Value: $500 | |
| Number Awarded: 10 | |
| Annual Application Deadline: | October 15 |
These awards are intended to help offset the travel costs that students incur in order to take part in the required laboratory component of Athabasca University (AU) undergraduate science courses.
They are awarded to current AU undergraduate students who have successfully completed (passed) a science course, in which travel to complete lab work occurred between October 16, of the previous year and October 15, of the current year. Successful completion of the science course (pass) is required.
Preference will be given to those students that have never before received an undergraduate lab travel award. Students traveling for LABB 207 who have successfully completed BIOL 204 and/or BIOL 205 are eligible to apply for this award.
Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.
Undergraduate Lab Travel Awards - Out of Province
| Donor: Athabasca University | |
| Value: $1000 | |
| Number Awarded: 5 | |
| Annual Application Deadline: | October 15 |
These awards are intended to help offset the travel costs that students incur in order to take part in the required laboratory component of Athabasca University (AU) undergraduate science courses.
They are awarded to current AU undergraduate students who have successfully completed (passed) a science course, in which travel to complete lab work occurred between October 16, of the previous year and October 15, of the current year. Successful completion of the science course (pass) is required.
Preference will be given to those students that have never before received an undergraduate lab travel award. Students travelling for LABB 207 who have successfully completed BIOL 204 and/or BIOL 205 are eligible to apply for this award.
Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.
Walker Family - Bachelor of Commerce, Post Diploma, Accounting Major Award
| Donor: Barry and Valerie Walker | |
| Value: $1000 | |
| Number Awarded: 1 | |
| Annual Application Deadline: | March 15 |
Awarded annually to students pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce, Post Diploma, Accounting degree at Athabasca University (AU). The award is intended to recognize students who demonstrate academic excellence and reside in rural or remote areas of Canada. Applicants must be fourth year students.
Conditions of Eligibility
An applicant must meet the following criteria to be eligible to apply for this award:
-Be a current, Bachelor of Commerce Post Diploma, Accounting degree program student.
-Have completed the third year of the program and are entering the fourth year of the program.
-Reside in a rural or remote area of Canada (not a major City).
-Demonstrate academic excellence by achieving a cumulative GPA of 3.8 or higher.
Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.
Walker Family - Master Of Counselling Scholarship
| Donor: Barry and Valerie Walker | |
| Value: $1000 | |
| Number Awarded: 1 | |
| Annual Application Deadline: | February 15 |
Awarded annually to students pursuing a Masters of Counselling degree at Athabasca University (AU). Applicants must be entering the third year of the program and be in a practicum placement that focuses on services to children or youth, either in a community, residential or Faculty setting. Individual must be displaying satisfactory performance in the practicum according to the practicum Coordinator.
Conditions of Eligibility
An applicant must meet the following criteria to be eligible to apply for this award:
-Be a current, full time AU Masters of Counselling degree program student.
-Be completing the second year of the program and are entering the 3rd year of the program.
-Have submitted the practicum proposal to the Practicum Coordinator.
-Demonstrate academic excellence by achieving a program GPA of 3.8 or higher.
Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.
Wayne Perry Ed.D Student Research Award
| Donor: Dr. Pamela Walsh | |
| Value: $4000 | |
| Number Awarded: 1 | |
| Annual Application Deadline: | November 15 |
The Wayne Perry Ed.D Student Research Award is awarded annually to a student at Athabasca University. It provides recognition and support for exceptional students pursuing a doctoral degree through the Centre for Distance Education at Athabasca University. This award intends to provide the student with funds to support their dissertation research.
Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.
Wayne Perry MEd (DE) Student Research Award
| Donor: Dr. Pamela Walsh | |
| Value: $2000 | |
| Number Awarded: 1 | |
| Annual Application Deadline: | November 15 |
The Wayne Perry Master of Education in Distance Education (MEd) Research Award is awarded annually to a student at Athabasca University. It provides recognition and support for exceptional students pursuing a Masters degree through the Centre for Distance Education at Athabasca University. This award intends to provide the student with funds to support their graduate research.
Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.
Student & Academic Services - Last Updated April 24, 2012
