Financial awards

Athabasca University offers a wide variety of student awards, some of which are specifically intended to support AU Indigenous learners.

You can access the student awards portal here: AU Awards, bursaries and scholarships By signing in to the portal using your AU credentials (AU assigned email address (example: student@learn.athabascau.ca) you will find awards that are open and available specifically to you based on your AU student record.

You may also use the 'Search Awards' section to explore the many awards, bursaries, and scholarships available to Athabasca University students throughout the year. You can search for awards by keyword or by category, filtering for different award eligibility requirements and application deadlines.

  • AU First Nation Colleges Student Awards - July 1 and November 1
  • AU Indigenous Graduate Entrance Bursary - Open April annually
  • AU Indigenous Technology Bursary - February 15, May 15 and September 15
  • AU Indigenous Undergraduate Entrance Bursary - Open April annually
  • AU Indigenous Welcome Bursary - Open April annually
  • AUSU Indigenous Student Award - January 15
  • Carter Yellowbird Indigenous Bursary - AU students - January 15
  • Harold Cardinal Essay Prize for Aboriginal Students – AU students - December 31
  • Indigenous Award in Heritage Resources Management – AU students - September 30
  • Indigenous Careers Awards - January 15
  • Métis Education Foundation - Scholar Awards – AU students - January 15
  • Syncrude Aboriginal Scholarship - AU students - September 30

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Updated January 14, 2025 by Digital & Web Operations, University Relations (web_services@athabascau.ca)