These awards are based on GPA or a course mark that recognize students with superior academic achievement who are in progress of completing an Athabasca University program and/or course.
You do not need to apply for these awards. Recipients will be notified by the Student Awards Unit.
| Donor: Albert & Pirkko Karvonen | |
| Value: $1500 | |
| Number Awarded: 6 |
The Albert & Pirkko Karvonen Environment Award is intended to recognize the academic achievement of AU undergraduate program or non-program (unclassified) students who have demonstrated academic excellence. It is awarded annually (July 1 of previous year to June 30 of current year) to the students who have completed and achieved the highest grade in:
• BIOL205
• BIOL207
• BIOL345
• ENSC200
• ENSC495
• ENSC496
Minimum course grade of 3.60 or higher is required. Recipients are eligible to receive one award per student per course. Open to any program or non-program (unclassified) students who are Canadian residents.
Please note that this is a "Nomination" type of award for which there is no application process required. The recipients are determined by an internal selection process and notified directly of their award by the AU Student Awards Unit.
| Donor: Multiple Various Donors | |
| Value: In Province (Alberta) Course Tuition Fee credit | |
| Number Awarded: 5 Annually |
The Alberta Student Mobility Awards are intended to acknowledge, reward and support new AU students from Alberta who have transferred credits from another Educational Institution towards an AU degree program.
Nomination Eligibility Criteria
• Be active in an AU undergraduate degree
• Be registered for their first AU course with a start date within the period of July 1 to June 30, of the preceding year
• A minimum of 15 transfer credits awarded
• Has successfully completed at least 2, three credit courses within the period of July 1 to June 30 of the preceding year
• Be a resident of Alberta
• Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada
• Students receiving third party sponsorship for tuition fees will be ineligible
• Highest cumulative GPA in the two best courses completed in the applicable award year
Please note that this is a "Nomination" type of award for which there is no application process required. The recipients are determined by an internal selection process and notified directly of their award by the AU Student Awards Unit.
| Donor: Emil C. Fredericks | |
| Value: $1000 | |
| Number Awarded: 1 |
Awarded annually (September 1 of previous two years to August 31 of the current year) to the Masters level student with the highest grade point average in the 4 best applicable Graduate courses during this 2 year period. Must have completed a minimum of 4 courses applicable to their program. Students must be active in the program as of August 31 of the current year and will be nominated by their Academic Centre. The award is rotated between Academic Centres annually.
| Donor: Emil C. Fredericks | |
| Value: $1000 | |
| Number Awarded: 1 |
Awarded annually (July 1 of previous year to June 30 of current year) to the program student who has completed and achieved the highest standing in a senior anthropology course.
| Donor: Emil C. Fredericks | |
| Value: $1000 | |
| Number Awarded: 1 |
Awarded annually (July 1 of previous year to June 30 of current year) to the program student who has completed and achieved the highest standing in a senior geology course.
| Donor: Emil C. Fredericks | |
| Value: $1000 | |
| Number Awarded: 1 |
Awarded annually (July 1 of previous year to June 30 of current year) to the program student who has completed and achieved the highest standing in a senior history course.
| Donor: Emil C. Fredericks | |
| Value: $1000 | |
| Number Awarded: 1 |
Awarded annually (July 1 of previous year to June 30 of current year) to the program student who has completed and achieved the highest standing in a senior sociology course.
| Donor: Athabasca University Student Academic Awards Fund | |
| Value: $1000 for Undergraduate Degree, Graduate Degree and Advanced Graduate Diploma. $500 for University Certificate and University Diploma. | |
| Number Awarded: One for each designation |
Awarded annually to the graduating students with the highest grade point average in a specific number of Athabasca University credits from each degree, diploma, or certificate designation.
• Undergraduate Degrees – Must have minimum of 45 AU credits completed
- Bachelor of Nursing must have minimum of 25 AU credits completed
• University Certificates – Must have minimum of 15 AU credits completed
• University Diplomas:
• UD in Inclusive Education minimum of 12 AU credits completed
• UD in Arts and UD in Health Administration minimum of 30 AU credits completed
• Minimum program GPA required is 3.6
Please note that this is a "Nomination" type of award for which there is no application process required. The recipients are determined by an internal selection process and notified directly of their award by the AU Student Awards Unit.
| Donor: Athabasca University | |
| Value: $1,000 for degree program recipients; $500 for certificate or diploma program recipients. | |
| Number Awarded: One for each year of an undergraduate degree, certificate, or diploma program. |
Awarded annually to current students with the highest grade average on the best 15 AU credits that are earned during their first year (1 to 30 credits), second year (31 to 60 credits), third year (61 to 90 credits) or fourth year (91 to 120 credits) of program study in an undergraduate program from July 1 to June 30 of the previous year. A GPA of 3.60 or higher must be attained on the best 15 AU credits within either the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of study to be eligible.
-Students may receive these scholarships once in a year of program study, as defined above.
-Please note that this is a "Nomination" type of award for which there is no application process required. The recipients are determined by an internal selection process and notified directly of their award by the AU Student Awards Unit.
| Donor: Emil C. Fredericks | |
| Value: $750 | |
| Number Awarded: 2 |
Awarded annually to active Athabasca University Bachelor of Arts program students with the highest GPA after completing their first 15 AU credits.
| Donor: Mr. Bill Birge, former Associate Vice-President, Finance and Administration | |
| Value: $120 | |
| Number Awarded: 1 |
Awarded annually (July 1 of previous year to June 30 of current year) to the program student with the highest grade in English 155 - Developing Reading and Writing Skills.
| Donor: Athabasca University | |
| Value: $750 | |
| Number Awarded: 1 |
The recipient will be the eligible program student who has achieved the highest grade average in both ORGB 300 and ORGB 364 completed at Athabasca University through individualized study. Both courses must have been completed between July 1 of the previous year and June 30 of the current year.
The eligible recipient must be a citizen or permanent resident of Canada. Current AU staff are not eligible for this award.
| Donor: CPA Education Foundation | |
| Value: $1000 | |
| Number Awarded: 1 |
The CPA Education Foundation Scholarship in Accounting is intended to recognize and reward the academic excellence of Athabasca University Bachelor of Commerce program students who have completed CPA designated courses at AU.
Awarded annually to a Bachelor of Commerce student, resident in Alberta with the highest average in three senior level (300 or higher) Athabasca University courses that are prerequisites for the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP). The recipient must have completed a minimum of 60 credits (including transfer credits) by June 30 of the current year, and must have a cumulative AU GPA of 3.60 or higher to be eligible.
Students are eligible to receive the scholarship once.
| Donor: Centre for Distance Education | |
| Value: One Master of Education in Distance Education Course Fee | |
| Number Awarded: 1 |
Awarded annually to a Master of Education in Distance Education M.Ed (DE), Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Distance Education Technology (PBDDET) or Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Instructional Design program student with the highest average mark for the combined marks of MDDE 603 and MDDE 604.
Students must have completed MDDE 604 during the previous three terms (that is, the preceding fall, winter or summer term). MDDE 603 must also have been completed, but may have been completed prior to the requirements of completing MDDE 604.
| Donor: Friends and family of Dipak Saraswati | |
| Value: $750 | |
| Number Awarded: 1 |
Awarded annually (July 1 of previous year to June 30 of current year) to the program student who has completed and achieved the highest standing in MATH215. The eligible recipient must be a citizen or permanent resident of Canada. Current AU staff are not eligible for this award.
Please note that this is a "Nomination" type of award for which there is no application process required. The recipient is determined by an internal selection process and notified directly of their award by the AU Student Awards Unit.
| Donor: Alberta Oil Sands Technology and Research Authority | |
| Value: $500 | |
| Number Awarded: 1 |
Awarded annually to the Bachelor of Science student with the highest GPA in three AU science courses completed between July 1 of the previous year and June 30 of the current year. Two of the three courses must be in chemistry, biology and nutrition.
You must have a cumulative AU GPA of 3.60 or higher to be eligible.
| Donor: Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation | |
| Value: $1500 | |
| Number Awarded: 2 |
This award offers recognition and provides a financial reward for students who are excelling in the post-LPN Bachelor of Nursing program.
Students can receive this award only once during their program.
Conditions of eligibility:
Nomination for this award will be based on the following criteria
• Be a student in good standing in the post-LPN BN program
• Has successfully completed NURS 401 Professional Practice with Adults with Health Alterations
• Demonstrate academic excellence, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.6
• Resident of central or northern Alberta
• Have never received award
• Data will be obtained from the previous year, January 1 to December 31
Top 2 candidates will be chosen based on overall Program GPA.
| Donor: Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation | |
| Value: $1500 | |
| Number Awarded: 2 |
This award offers recognition and provides a financial reward for students who are excelling in the post-RN Bachelor of Nursing program.
Students can receive this award only once during their program.
Conditions of eligibility:
Nomination for this award will be based on the following criteria:
• Be a student in good standing in the post-RN BN program
• Have completed a minimum of 24 nursing credits at Athabasca University
• Demonstrate academic excellence, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.6
• Resident of Central or Northern Alberta
• Data will be obtained from the previous year, January 1 to December 31
• Have never received award
Top 2 candidates with be chosen based on overall Program GPA
| Donor: Eveline Lepine Memorial Scholarship Fund | |
| Value: $100 | |
| Number Awarded: 1 |
Awarded annually (July 1 of previous year to June 30 of current year) to the program student with the highest standing in Psychology 290.
The Eveline Lepine Memorial Scholarship Fund was established by friends and co-workers following her death in 1994. For over ten years she served Athabasca University and its students with competence and commitment, primarily through the Calgary Learning Centre. She was also a student of AU and was completing Psychology 290 at the time of her death.
| Donor: Multiple Various Donors | |
| Value: Out of Province (Alberta) Course Tuition Fee | |
| Number Awarded: 5 Annually |
The Gateway to AU Undergraduate Course Awards are intended to acknowledge, reward and support out of Province, degree or certificate program students, who have demonstrated successful completion of their first two undergraduate courses at Athabasca University.
Nomination Eligibility Criteria
• Be active in an AU Undergraduate Degree program or University Certificate
• Be registered for their first AU course with a start date within the period of July 1 to June 30, of the preceding year
• Has successfully completed at least 2, three credit courses within the period of July 1 to June 30 of the preceding year
• Be a resident of Canada, in any Province other than Alberta
• Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada
• Students receiving third party sponsorship for tuition fees will be ineligible
• Highest cumulative GPA in the two best courses completed in the applicable award year
Please note that this is a "Nomination" type of award for which there is no application process required. The recipients are determined by an internal selection process and notified directly of their award by the AU Student Awards Unit.
| Donor: Getzlaf Family Foundation | |
| Value: $2,000 | |
| Number Awarded: 1 |
The Getzlaf Family Foundation Award recognizes the contributions and achievement of those students completing the clinical courses in their nursing program at Athabasca University. It is intended to help assist the students who travel away from work to complete these courses.
Nomination Criteria:
The Bachelor of Nursing student enrolled in NURS441 with the highest AU GPA will be selected. Minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Student must reside within Canada.
Recipient will be selected annually on December 15th.
| Donor: The Governor General of Canada | |
| Value: Medal | |
| Number Awarded: 1 |
Description of Award: The Governor General’s Gold medal is awarded to recognize the outstanding performance of a graduate student in an academic institution. This award is based on overall academic excellence through coursework, research, awards and distinctions.
Eligibility: The award is open to students in all programs leading to a graduate degree who have completed all requirements for the graduate degree in the twelve-month period prior to the deadline for graduation for the June convocation.
Criteria: Criteria to be used for the adjudication by the Faculties/CDE and the FGS Awards Selection Committees:
1. GPA: the nominee must normally have a minimum overall average of 3.80
2. The CV, the abstract submitted and the Dean’s Letter of Support should show evidence of academic excellence through publications, presentations, contribution to the discipline, creativity/originality, and quality of the thesis/dissertation or academic work.
QUESTIONS? Contact Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) at fgs@athabascau.ca or 1.800.788.9041 ext. 6821 or 780-675-6821
| Donor: The Governor General of Canada | |
| Value: Medal | |
| Number Awarded: 1 |
Awarded annually to the student graduating from an undergraduate program with the highest grade average in Athabasca University credits. You must have a GPA of 3.50 or higher to be considered.
The recipient must have completed a minimum of 45 AU credits to be eligible. For the Bachelor of Nursing, the required minimum is 25 AU credits.
| Donor: Alberta Scholarship Programs | |
| Value: $3,000 | |
| Number Awarded: Varies |
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Alberta Scholarship Programs Award
To reward the outstanding academic achievement of students studying at the Masters level.
| Donor: Athabasca University | |
| Value: Name posted on Honours List | |
| Number Awarded: Varies |
Awarded to Athabasca University (AU) undergraduate degree program students who have achieved a program GPA of 3.60 or higher in the last 30 credits that contributed to the program benchmark. The 30 credits can be a combination of transfer credit and a minimum of 15 AU credits.
Only the AU courses that students have completed toward undergraduate credential will be used in the GPA calculation.
Students will be notified by the Office of the Registrar when they have qualified for the Honours List. Athabasca University does not recognize Honours List recipients on the official student record.
Students must meet the following conditions to be deemed eligible for the Honours List:
a. Be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program.
b. Have completed a minimum of 15 AU credits at the program benchmark.
c. Have reached a program benchmark in their program in the six month time periods ending June 30 or December 31.
d. Have achieved a grade point average of 3.60 or higher on the AU credits earned since the previously recognized program benchmark up to the current program benchmark (e.g. 1-30 credits or 31-60 credits or 61-90 credits, or 91-120 credits).
e. Have any combination of transfer credit and a minimum of 15 AU credits that are collectively recognized towards an undergraduate credential. A "P" indicating a pass in pass/fail grade mode contributes towards credit earned, but is not included in the GPA calculation.
f. Not have any current penalties associated with academic or non-academic misconduct on their student record.
Please note that this is a "Nomination" type of award for which there is no application process required. The recipients are determined by an internal selection process and notified directly of their award by the AU Student Awards Unit.
| Donor: Athabasca University | |
| Value: $750 | |
| Number Awarded: 1 |
Awarded annually to a female Athabasca University student displaying outstanding academic achievement in CHEM 217: Chemical Principles I, from July 1 of previous year to June 30 of current year.
This scholarship is funded by Athabasca University (AU) in memory of Lori Oddson, an esteemed AU staff member who was known for her generosity, her extraordinary commitment to colleagues and students, and her unwavering sense of truth and fairness.
Please note that this is a "Nomination" type of award for which there is no application process required. The recipients are determined by an internal selection process and notified directly of their award by the AU Student Awards Unit.
| Donor: David and Marlene Burnett | |
| Value: $1,000 | |
| Number Awarded: 3 |
The Marlene M. Burnett Awards recognizes the contributions and achievement of those students completing clinical courses in their nursing program at Athabasca University. They are intended to help assist the students who travel away from work to complete these courses.
Nomination Criteria:
The Bachelor of Nursing student enrolled in NURS 401, NURS 435 or NURS 437 with the highest AU GPA will be selected. Minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Student must reside within Canada.
Recipient will be selected annually on December 15th.
| Donor: Dr. Michael Gismondi and Ms. Joan Sherman | |
| Value: $500 | |
| Number Awarded: 1 |
Awarded annually (July 1 of the previous year to June 30 of the current year) to the program student with the highest grade in Soci 287: Introduction to Sociology.
This scholarship has been established to honour Nick Evasiuk's contributions to the community of Athabasca. A longtime businessman and social democrat, he will be remembered as a very special person, a poet, advocate of peace and justice, and friend of the environment. Throughout his lifetime, he demonstrated a personal attitude of caring and a business attitude of fairness towards everyone he encountered each day. Nick once described himself this way: I think of myself to be sort of a visionary, a person of hope... my hope springs from my faith in the ability (of humankind)... to come up with solutions to the problems which our generation has perpetrated.
| Donor: Mrs. Patricia Wieshlow (Heffernan) | |
| Value: $500 | |
| Number Awarded: 1 |
Awarded annually to the student entering the second year of an undergraduate degree program with the highest GPA in Athabasca University courses (30 credits must be completed by June of the current year, up to 18 credits of which can be transfer credits).
| Donor: Dr. Frits Pannekoek | |
| Value: $1500 | |
| Number Awarded: 1 |
The Ray and Loretta Lee Scholarship for New Canadians is intended to reward Bachelor of Arts degree program students who have demonstrated their commitment to pursuing and excelling in post-secondary studies at Athabasca University.
Nomination Criteria:
• Permanent Resident status declared on General Application form. Not open to Canadian citizens
• Bachelor of Arts program student
• Will have completed at least one, 3 credit course
• Must have at least one, 3 credit course currently in progress
Selection Criteria:
• Highest number of AU credits completed
• Highest cumulative GPA, minimum required is 3.6
• May only receive the award once
Awarded annually based on academic achievement July 1 of previous year to June 30 of current year
| Donor: CAUS Canadian Benefits Trust | |
| Value: $2500 | |
| Number Awarded: 1 |
The Rolf Nielsen Award in Labour Studies offers recognition and financial support to Athabasca University program students pursuing a University Certificate in Labour Studies or a Bachelor of Arts in Labour Studies.
Awarded annually (July 1 of previous year to June 30 of current year) to the student who has completed the most AU credits towards AU’s Bachelor of Arts in Labour Studies or University Certificate in Labour Studies program. Recipient will be determined by total number of AU credits completed and highest GPA. Minimum GPA of 3.0 is required.
| Donor: TD Insurance Meloche Monnex | |
| Value: $1000 | |
| Number Awarded: 1 |
Awarded annually (July 1 of previous year to June 30 of current year) to the student who has completed and achieved the highest standing in FNCE 370. Only students who are Alberta residents and in an undergraduate degree program are eligible to be nominated.
| Donor: Athabasca University Student Academic Awards Fund | |
| Value: $500 | |
| Number Awarded: 1 |
Awarded annually to the program student with the highest average in three AU courses from the following areas: Canadian Studies, Industrial Relations, Labour Studies, Native Studies, and Women's Studies.
| Donor: Tim Byrne Memorial Scholarship Fund | |
| Value: $1000 | |
| Number Awarded: 1 |
Awarded annually to the student in the project/thesis route of the Master of Distance Education degree program who displays academic excellence along with an outstanding thesis or project. The Master of Distance Education program recommends a student to the Academic Awards Committee of Academic Council.
This scholarship fund recognizes the educational achievements of Athabasca University's first president, Mr. Tim Byrne, who died November 29, 1997. Mr Byrne's career as an educator with foresight and conviction led to the establishment of Athabasca University.
Updated January 15 2015 by Student & Academic Services
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