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Student Awards

Awards for Undergraduate Students

Scholarships & Awards Via Application (Application Required)

These are monetary awards, usually based on academic excellence coupled with other criteria including, but not limited to, career pursuits, volunteer activity, and active community participation. Some awards also take financial need into account.

Applying for an Award

If you wish to apply for an award, it is important to follow the application instructions exactly. In the past, students have been disqualified for incomplete or inaccurate submissions. Instructions for each award are included within the award description.

  • Alberta Blue Cross 50th Anniversary Bursary

    • 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.

    Application Form

    Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.

  • Alberta Historical Resources Foundation Travel Awards - Alberta Museums Association (AMA) Conference Travel Award

    • 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.

    Application Form

    Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.

  • Alberta Historical Resources Foundation Travel Awards - National Conference Travel Award

    • 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.

    Application Form

    Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.

  • Alberta Historical Resources Foundation Undergraduate Course Scholarships in Heritage Resource Management

    • Alberta Historical Resources Foundation Undergraduate Course Scholarships in Heritage Resource Management

    Donor: Alberta Historical Resources Foundation and Athabasca University
    Value: $750
    Number Awarded: One for each course in the HRM Undergraduate Certificate Program

    Awarded annually (July 1 of previous year to June 30 of the current year) to the students who have completed and achieved the highest standing in each of the following undergraduate level courses:

    HERM 301 – Introduction to Heritage Resources Management
    HERM 312 – Heritage Research
    HERM 322 – Heritage Collections
    HERM 327 – Canadian Heritage Policy
    HERM 339 – Conservation
    HERM 342 – General Principles of Planning Historic Places
    HERM 361 – Interpretive Programming
    PHIL 334 – Ethics and Heritage

    Preference for the above awards competitions will be given to students residing in Alberta and to those students enrolled in the AU Heritage Resources Management programs. Students who qualified for admission into the AU Heritage Resources Management programs through the Alberta Intern program are not eligible for this award. Scholarships available only to students that are Canadian citizens or permanent residents with a Canadian address.

  • Alberta Innovates - Technology Futures Graduate Student Scholarship

    • Alberta Innovates - Technology Futures Graduate Student Scholarship

    Donor: Alberta Advanced Education and Technology and Alberta Innovates - Technology Futures
    Value: Varies
    Number Awarded: Varies

    Each year, Alberta Advanced Education and Technology, in partnership with Alberta Innovates – Technology Futures (AITF) invests in the support of academically superior graduate students undertaking full time research education at an Alberta University, leading to a research based master’s or doctoral degree.

    The Alberta Innovates Graduate Student Scholarship program (GSS) is designed to enable these promising students to succeed in areas of scientific research which are strategically important to Alberta. The structure of the Alberta Innovates Graduate Student Scholarship program (GSS) is designed to connect scientific enabling platforms with strategically focused research areas. In Alberta, this means accelerating the development of the enabling platforms of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Nano, and Omics, in support of the application areas of Health, Bio-industries, Energy, and Environment.


    Detailed information is available Alberta Innovates Technology Futures Graduate Student Scholarship at http://www.albertatechfutures.ca/GSS.aspx

    Applications are accepted by Athabasca University Faculty of Graduate Studies at http://fgs.athabascau.ca/contact.php

  • Alberta Women's Science Network Undergraduate Scholarship in Science and Computing Science

    • 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

    Please click here for more information.

    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.

    TEMPORARILY CLOSED

    Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.

  • AU Academic Leadership Scholarship

    • 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.

    Application Form

    Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.

  • AU Access Fund for Students with Disabilities

    • 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.

    Application Form

    Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.

  • AU Access to Research Tools Award

    • 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.

    Application Form

    Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.

  • AU Access to Students With Disabilities Education Bursary

    • 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.

    Application Form

    Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.

  • AU Access To Students With Disabilities Technology & Support Service Bursary-A

    • 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'.

    Application Form

    Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.

  • AU Access To Students With Disabilities Technology & Support Service Bursary-B

    • 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'.

    Application Form

    Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.

  • AU Award for a Mature Graduate Student

    • 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).

    Application Form

    Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.

  • AU Award for a Mature Undergraduate Student

    • 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).

    Application Form

    Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.

  • AU Award for Lifelong Learning

    • AU Award for Lifelong Learning

    Donor: AU Student Stand Out Awards Portfolio
    Value: $750
    Number Awarded: 2

    Awarded annually (July 1 of the previous year to June 30 of the current year) to undergraduate program students of sixty years of age or older (as at July 1 of the previous year) who have the highest final mark average on the best 15 AU program credits (not completed by challenge credit). Students may receive this award once only.

  • AU Award in Anthropology

    • AU Award in Anthropology

    Donor: Emil C. Fredericks
    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 a senior anthropology course.

  • AU Award in Geology

    • AU Award in Geology

    Donor: Emil C. Fredericks
    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 a senior geology course.

  • AU Award in History

    • AU Award in History

    Donor: Emil C. Fredericks
    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 a senior history course.

  • AU Award in Sociology

    • AU Award in Sociology

    Donor: Emil C. Fredericks
    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 a senior sociology course.

  • AU Career Advancement Award - Undergraduate

    • 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.

    Application Form

    Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.

  • AU Community Contributor Bursary

    • 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.

    Application Form

    Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.

  • AU Community Leadership Award

    • 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.

    Application Form

    Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.

  • AU Convocation Scholarships

    • AU Convocation Scholarships

    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. The number of credits will vary on the program in which the student is graduating. Only students with a minimum GPA of 3.5 in the specified number of credits will be considered.

  • AU English Language Certificate Award

    • AU English Language Certificate Award

    Donor: AU Student Stand Out Awards Portfolio
    Value: $750
    Number Awarded: 1

    Awarded annually to a current TELUQ student taking the joint TU-AU English Language Certificate program who has achieved the highest final mark average on 6 of the nine required AU credits between July 1 of the previous year and June 30 of the current year. A student may receive this award once only.

  • AU First in Family to Attend University Award

    • 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.

    Application Form

    Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.

  • AU Glass Ceiling Awards

    • 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.

    Application Form

    Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.

  • AU Graduate Student Scholarship

    • 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.

    Application Form

    Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.

  • AU Institutional Leadership Scholarship

    • 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.

    Application Form

    Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.

  • AU PLAR Bursary

    • 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.

    Application Form

    Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.

  • AU PLAR Scholarship

    • 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.

    Application Form

    Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.

  • AU President's Award for a Visiting Student from an Alberta University

    • AU President's Award for a Visiting Student from an Alberta University

    Donor: Athabasca University
    Value: One undergraduate course (tuition + fees)
    Number Awarded: 1

    Awarded annually to a visiting student from either the University of Alberta, University of Calgary, University of Lethbridge, Mount Royal University or MacEwan University who achieves the highest final mark for an AU undergraduate course completed between May 1st of the previous year and April 30th of the current year.

  • AU President's Scholarship for a Blue Quills Student

    • AU President's Scholarship for a Blue Quills Student

    Donor: Office of the President, Athabasca University
    Value: $1000
    Number Awarded: 1

    Awarded annually to the student from Blue Quills First Nations College graduating with an Athabasca University (AU) degree (regardless of discipline) who has the highest AU GPA in courses that contribute to the degree.

  • AU Red Crow Community College Student Awards

    • 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.

    Application Form

    Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.

  • AU Undergraduate Outstanding Achievement Scholarships

    • AU Undergraduate Outstanding Achievement Scholarships

    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. 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.

  • AU Undergraduate Refugee Award

    • 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.

    Application Form

    Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.

  • AU Undergraduate Student Bursaries

    • 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.

    Application Form

    Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.

  • Bachelor of Arts First-Year Achievement Scholarship

    • Bachelor of Arts First-Year Achievement Scholarship

    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.

  • Barbara Roberts Memorial Award

    • Barbara Roberts Memorial Award

    Donor: Athabasca University
    Value: $250
    Number Awarded: 1
    Annual Application Deadline: March 31

    Please click here for more information.

    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.

    Application Form

    Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.

  • Bill Birge Award in English 155

    • Bill Birge Award in English 155

    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 student with the highest grade in English 155 - Developing Reading and Writing Skills.

  • Canative Scholarship for Metis Students

    • 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.

    Application Form

    Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.

  • Canon Canada -- IKON Office Solutions MDE Scholarship

    • Canon Canada -- IKON Office Solutions MDE Scholarship

    Donor: Canon Canada Inc. and IKON Office Solutions
    Value: One Master of Distance Education Course Fee
    Number Awarded: 1

    Awarded annually to the MDE program student with the highest average in any three of the six core courses. All MDE students will be automatically considered in the year that they complete their sixth course.

  • Certified General Accountants of Alberta Scholarship

    • Certified General Accountants of Alberta Scholarship

    Donor: Certified General Accountants Association of Alberta
    Value: $500
    Number Awarded: 1 - Temporarily Closed

    Awarded annually to the Bachelor of Administration student entering the third year of the program with the highest average in three Athabasca University courses in financial accounting or management accounting that are acceptable for credit in the Certified General Accountants of Alberta program.

    The nominee must have completed 60 credits (including transfer credits) by June 30 of the current year, and must have a cumulative AU GPA of 3.50 or higher to be eligible.

  • Chartered Accountants of Alberta Scholarship

    • Chartered Accountants of Alberta Scholarship

    Donor: Chartered Accountants Education Foundation
    Value: $1000
    Number Awarded: 1 - Temporarily Closed

    Awarded annually to one student from the following programs:

    Bachelor of Administration
    Bachelor of Administration (Post Diploma)
    Bachelor of Commerce
    Bachelor of Management (Three-year)
    Bachelor of Management (Three-year Post Diploma)
    Bachelor of Management (Four-year)
    Bachelor of Management (Four-year Post Diploma)

    with the highest average in the best three Athabasca University Auditing Concepts, Financial Account, Managerial accounting, taxation, or finance courses acceptable for credit in the Alberta Chartered Accounts program. A student cannot receive this award more than once.

  • CIPS Alberta Bursary

    • 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.

  • Claude Dupuis Scholarship in Organizational Behaviour

    • Claude Dupuis Scholarship in Organizational Behaviour

    Donor: Mr. Claude Dupuis
    Value: $100
    Number Awarded: 1

    The recipient will be the eligible 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.

  • Clem Collins FCA Scholarship

    • 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.

  • Dan Coldeway Memorial Award

    • Dan Coldeway Memorial Award

    Donor: Centre for Distance Education
    Value: One Master of 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.

  • Derrick Rowlandson Memorial Award

    • 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).

    Application Form

    Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.

  • Dipak Saraswati Memorial Award

    • Dipak Saraswati Memorial Award

    Donor: Friends and family of Dipak Saraswati
    Value: $200
    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 MATH215.

  • Dr. Fredrick W. Camp Memorial Scholarship

    • Dr. Fredrick W. Camp Memorial Scholarship

    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 3.50 or higher to be eligible.

  • Dr. Gary McPherson Leadership Scholarship

    • Dr. Gary McPherson Leadership Scholarship

    Donor: Alberta Heritage Scholarship Fund
    Value: $2000
    Number Awarded: 3
    Annual Application Deadline: February 1

    Please click here for more information.

    Application Form

    Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.

  • Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation Post - LPN BN Scholarship

    • Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation Post - LPN BN Scholarship

    Donor: Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation
    Value: $2500
    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.

    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
    • Top 2 candidates with be chosen based on overall Program GPA

    Students can receive this award only once during their program.

    TEMPORARILY CLOSED

  • Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation Post - RN BN Scholarship

    • Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation Post - RN BN Scholarship

    Donor: Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation
    Value: $2500
    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.

    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

    Students can receive this award only once during their program.

    TEMPORARILY CLOSED

  • Edmonton-Glenora Rotary Bursary

    • 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.

  • Eveline Lepine Memorial Scholarship

    • Eveline Lepine Memorial Scholarship

    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 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.

  • Faculty of Business Bursary

    • 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.

    Application Form

    Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.

  • First Peoples Technology Bursary

    • 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.

    Application Form

    Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.

  • Frank and Agnes Cardinal Neheyiwak Bursary

    • 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.

  • Governor General of Canada Silver Medal

    • Governor General of Canada Silver Medal

    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; for the Bachelor of Nursing at Mount Royal College, the required minimum is 30 AU credits.

  • Graduate Citizenship Award

    • 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

    Please click here for more information.

    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

    Application Form

  • Graduate Level Student Travel Awards

    • 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.

    Application Form

    Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.

  • Harold Cardinal Essay Prize for Aboriginal Students

    • 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

    Please click here for more information.

    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.

    Application Form

    Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.

  • Honours List

    • Honours List

    Donor: Athabasca University
    Value: Pin and 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 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.

  • Human Resources Institute of Alberta Scholarship

    • 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.

    Application Form

    Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.

  • Jason Lang Scholarship

    • Jason Lang Scholarship

    Donor: Alberta Heritage Scholarship Fund
    Value: $1000
    Number Awarded: Varies
    Annual Application Deadline: January 15
    September 15

    Please click here for more information.

    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.

    Application Form

    Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.

  • K.K. Hutchinson Architecture Award

    • 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

    • 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

    Please click here for more information.

    Application Form

  • Lois Hole Humanities and Social Science Scholarship

    • Lois Hole Humanities and Social Science Scholarship

    Donor: Alberta Heritage Scholarship Fund
    Value: $5000
    Number Awarded: 1
    Annual Application Deadline: October 15

    Please click here for more information.

    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

    Application Form

    Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.

  • Lori Oddson Memorial Scholarship in Chemistry 217

    • Lori Oddson Memorial Scholarship in Chemistry 217

    Donor: Athabasca University
    Value: $250
    Number Awarded: 1

    Please click here for more information.

    Awarded annually to a female Athabasca University student displaying outstanding academic achievement in CHEM 217: Chemical Principles I, July 1 of previous year to June 30 of current year. Preference will be given to candidates who have demonstrated an enthusiasm for chemistry and a commitment to the discipline.

    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.

  • Louise McKinney Scholarship

    • Louise McKinney Scholarship

    Donor: Alberta Heritage Scholarship Fund
    Value: $2500
    Number Awarded: 6
    Annual Application Deadline: September 1

    Please click here for more information.

    Students must hava a cumulative GPA of 3.8 or greater and can receive this award multiple times.

    Application Form

    Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.

  • Nick Evasiuk Scholarship in Sociology

    • Nick Evasiuk Scholarship in Sociology

    Donor: Mr. Michael Gismondi and Ms. Joan Sherman
    Value: $250
    Number Awarded: 1

    Awarded annually (July 1 of the previous year to June 30 of the current year) to the 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.

  • Non Native Speakers of English Scholarship

    • Non Native Speakers of English Scholarship

    Donor: AU Student Stand Out Awards Portfolio
    Value: $750
    Number Awarded: 1

    Awarded annually (July 1 of the previous year to June 30 of the current year) to the AU undergraduate student that is a non native speaker of English who achieves the highest final average mark in any two courses of English 140, 143, 146, 149, 155, 177 or 189. A student may receive this award once only.

  • Northlands Park Endowment Awards

    • 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.

    Application Form

    Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.

  • Patrick Heffernan Memorial Scholarship

    • Patrick Heffernan Memorial Scholarship

    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).

  • Profiling Alberta's Graduate Students

    • 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.

    Application Form

    Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.

  • Queen Elizabeth II Graduate Scholarships

    • Queen Elizabeth II Graduate Scholarships

    Donor: Government of Alberta
    Value: Varies
    Number Awarded: Varies

    To commemorate the Queen’s visit to Alberta in May 2005, this scholarship is designed to reward the high level of achievement of students pursuing graduate studies who reside in the province of Alberta.

    To be eligible for this award students need to:
    - be enrolled as a full-time student in a graduate program,
    - be a Canadian Citizen or permanent resident and
    - be a resident of Alberta.

    Recipients are nominated by the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

  • Rotary Club of Athabasca Bursary

    • Rotary Club of Athabasca Bursary

    Donor: Rotary Club of Athabasca
    Value: $500
    Number Awarded: 1
    Annual Application Deadline: February 15February 15

    Please click here for more information.

    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.

    Application Form

    Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.

  • Syncrude/Athabasca University Aboriginal Scholarship

    • 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.

    Application Form

    Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.

  • TD Insurance Meloche Monnex Award

    • TD Insurance Meloche Monnex Award

    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.

  • Thomas Edge Scholarship

    • Thomas Edge Scholarship

    Donor: Athabasca University Student Academic Awards Fund
    Value: $500
    Number Awarded: 1

    Awarded annually to the 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.

  • Undergraduate Lab Travel Awards - In Province

    • 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.

    Application Form

    Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.

  • Undergraduate Lab Travel Awards - Out of Province

    • 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.

    Application Form

    Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.

  • Walker Family - Bachelor of Commerce, Post Diploma, Accounting Major Award

    • 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.

    Application Form

    Apply by submitting a completed application to the Student Awards Unit.

Student & Academic Services - Last Updated April 24, 2012