History
- Athabasca University was established by Order in Council of the Government of Alberta on June 25, 1970.
- Originally conceived as a traditional campus-based institution, AU changed course in 1972 through a pilot project to test the concept of an open, distance university.
- The first AU course, World Ecology, was offered in 1973, and AU's first Convocation, for two graduates, was held in 1977.
Education
- Athabasca University is committed to excellence. The University offers 90 graduate and undergraduate degrees, diplomas, and certificate programs, and more than 700 university courses in the sciences, social sciences, humanities, interdisciplinary studies, business and administrative studies, nursing, and commerce.
Research
- AU is committed to excellence in research and scholarship. Through the discovery, dissemination and transfer of new knowledge and the engagement of students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, the university integrates research with creative teaching, thereby informing the curriculum and providing opportunities for highly qualified graduates to promote innovation and to participate more fully in society.
- Mission critical research in the scholarship of teaching and learning in open and distance environments is the primary focus of AUs research activity; however, the university also actively supports and maintains high standards in discipline-based research.
Career
AU Counselling Services offers Career Cruising for registered students. This resource provides assessment tools, goals & career exploration activities, as well as, a résumé builder.Explore career options using these resources, which contain information on duties, working conditions, skills, education, salary, employment prospects and opportunities.
- Occupation information
- Program career options
- Education and training options
Athabasca University Key Statistics & Highlights
- 35 Bachelors
- 130 Scholarships
- 1,000 Academic Staff
- 40,000 Students
- 11,844 Students (int'l)
- Public Institution Type
Athabasca University Overview
Athabasca University Scholarships
Athabasca University Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to Athabasca University. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Alberta Student Mobility Awards
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Derrick Rowlandson Memorial Award
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Jan 2027
Dr Tony Simmons Memorial Award for Marginalized Students
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
AU Community Contributor Bursary
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
Walker Wood Foundation Undergraduate First in Family Bursaries
Need-based
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Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
Fassina Family Resilience Entrance Bursary
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
1000 CAD
Deadline
Not specified
AU Undergraduate Outstanding Achievement Scholarships
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
AU Community Leadership Award
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
1000 CAD
Deadline
Not specified
AU PLAR Bursary
Need-based
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Provided by university
Grant
2500 CAD
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
Dominique Abrioux Graduate Scholarship
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
AU Career Advancement Award - Graduate and Undergraduate
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
Faculty of Business Undergraduate Bursary
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
500 CAD
Deadline
Not specified
Thomas Edge Scholarship
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
500 CAD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Fredrick W. Camp Memorial Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
Undergraduate Lab Travel Awards
Need-based
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Provided by university
Grant
1250 CAD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Indigenous Technology Bursary
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
500 CAD
Deadline
Anytime
Patrick Heffernan Memorial Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
1000 CAD
Deadline
31 May 2026
Barbara Roberts Memorial Award
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Alberta Student Mobility Awards
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Derrick Rowlandson Memorial Award
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Jan 2027
Dr Tony Simmons Memorial Award for Marginalized Students
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
AU Community Contributor Bursary
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
Walker Wood Foundation Undergraduate First in Family Bursaries
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
Fassina Family Resilience Entrance Bursary
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
1000 CAD
Deadline
Not specified
AU Undergraduate Outstanding Achievement Scholarships
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
AU Community Leadership Award
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
1000 CAD
Deadline
Not specified
AU PLAR Bursary
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
2500 CAD
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
Dominique Abrioux Graduate Scholarship
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
AU Career Advancement Award - Graduate and Undergraduate
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
Faculty of Business Undergraduate Bursary
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
500 CAD
Deadline
Not specified
Thomas Edge Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
500 CAD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Fredrick W. Camp Memorial Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
Undergraduate Lab Travel Awards
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
1250 CAD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Indigenous Technology Bursary
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
500 CAD
Deadline
Anytime
Patrick Heffernan Memorial Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
1000 CAD
Deadline
31 May 2026
Barbara Roberts Memorial Award
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Alberta Student Mobility Awards
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Derrick Rowlandson Memorial Award
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Jan 2027
Dr Tony Simmons Memorial Award for Marginalized Students
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
AU Community Contributor Bursary
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
Walker Wood Foundation Undergraduate First in Family Bursaries
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
Fassina Family Resilience Entrance Bursary
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
1000 CAD
Deadline
Not specified
AU Undergraduate Outstanding Achievement Scholarships
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
AU Community Leadership Award
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
1000 CAD
Deadline
Not specified
AU PLAR Bursary
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
2500 CAD
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
Dominique Abrioux Graduate Scholarship
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
AU Career Advancement Award - Graduate and Undergraduate
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
Faculty of Business Undergraduate Bursary
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
500 CAD
Deadline
Not specified
Thomas Edge Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
500 CAD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Fredrick W. Camp Memorial Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
Undergraduate Lab Travel Awards
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
1250 CAD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Indigenous Technology Bursary
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
500 CAD
Deadline
Anytime
Patrick Heffernan Memorial Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
1000 CAD
Deadline
31 May 2026
Barbara Roberts Memorial Award
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Alberta Student Mobility Awards
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Derrick Rowlandson Memorial Award
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Jan 2027
Dr Tony Simmons Memorial Award for Marginalized Students
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
AU Community Contributor Bursary
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
Walker Wood Foundation Undergraduate First in Family Bursaries
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
Fassina Family Resilience Entrance Bursary
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
1000 CAD
Deadline
Not specified
AU Undergraduate Outstanding Achievement Scholarships
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
AU Community Leadership Award
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
1000 CAD
Deadline
Not specified
AU PLAR Bursary
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
2500 CAD
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
Dominique Abrioux Graduate Scholarship
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
AU Career Advancement Award - Graduate and Undergraduate
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
Faculty of Business Undergraduate Bursary
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
500 CAD
Deadline
Not specified
Thomas Edge Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
500 CAD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Fredrick W. Camp Memorial Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
Undergraduate Lab Travel Awards
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
1250 CAD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Indigenous Technology Bursary
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
500 CAD
Deadline
Anytime
Patrick Heffernan Memorial Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
1000 CAD
Deadline
31 May 2026
Barbara Roberts Memorial Award
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Alberta Student Mobility Awards
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Derrick Rowlandson Memorial Award
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Jan 2027
Dr Tony Simmons Memorial Award for Marginalized Students
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
AU Community Contributor Bursary
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
Walker Wood Foundation Undergraduate First in Family Bursaries
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
Fassina Family Resilience Entrance Bursary
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
1000 CAD
Deadline
Not specified
AU Undergraduate Outstanding Achievement Scholarships
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
AU Community Leadership Award
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
1000 CAD
Deadline
Not specified
AU PLAR Bursary
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
2500 CAD
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
Dominique Abrioux Graduate Scholarship
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
AU Career Advancement Award - Graduate and Undergraduate
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
Faculty of Business Undergraduate Bursary
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
500 CAD
Deadline
Not specified
Thomas Edge Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
500 CAD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Fredrick W. Camp Memorial Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
Undergraduate Lab Travel Awards
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
1250 CAD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Indigenous Technology Bursary
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
500 CAD
Deadline
Anytime
Patrick Heffernan Memorial Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
1000 CAD
Deadline
31 May 2026
Barbara Roberts Memorial Award
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Alberta Student Mobility Awards
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Derrick Rowlandson Memorial Award
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Jan 2027
Dr Tony Simmons Memorial Award for Marginalized Students
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
AU Community Contributor Bursary
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
Walker Wood Foundation Undergraduate First in Family Bursaries
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
Fassina Family Resilience Entrance Bursary
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
1000 CAD
Deadline
Not specified
AU Undergraduate Outstanding Achievement Scholarships
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
AU Community Leadership Award
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
1000 CAD
Deadline
Not specified
AU PLAR Bursary
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
2500 CAD
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
Dominique Abrioux Graduate Scholarship
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
AU Career Advancement Award - Graduate and Undergraduate
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
Faculty of Business Undergraduate Bursary
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
500 CAD
Deadline
Not specified
Thomas Edge Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
500 CAD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Fredrick W. Camp Memorial Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
Undergraduate Lab Travel Awards
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
1250 CAD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Indigenous Technology Bursary
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
500 CAD
Deadline
Anytime
Patrick Heffernan Memorial Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
1000 CAD
Deadline
31 May 2026
Barbara Roberts Memorial Award
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Alberta Student Mobility Awards
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Derrick Rowlandson Memorial Award
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Jan 2027
Dr Tony Simmons Memorial Award for Marginalized Students
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
AU Community Contributor Bursary
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
Walker Wood Foundation Undergraduate First in Family Bursaries
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
Fassina Family Resilience Entrance Bursary
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
1000 CAD
Deadline
Not specified
AU Undergraduate Outstanding Achievement Scholarships
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
AU Community Leadership Award
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
1000 CAD
Deadline
Not specified
AU PLAR Bursary
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
2500 CAD
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
Dominique Abrioux Graduate Scholarship
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
AU Career Advancement Award - Graduate and Undergraduate
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
Faculty of Business Undergraduate Bursary
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
500 CAD
Deadline
Not specified
Thomas Edge Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
500 CAD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Fredrick W. Camp Memorial Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
Undergraduate Lab Travel Awards
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
1250 CAD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Indigenous Technology Bursary
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
500 CAD
Deadline
Anytime
Patrick Heffernan Memorial Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
1000 CAD
Deadline
31 May 2026
Barbara Roberts Memorial Award
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2026
The Devadoss Law Firm Civil Rights Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
22 Jun 2026
Lawyers of Tomorrow Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Alberta Student Mobility Awards
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Derrick Rowlandson Memorial Award
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Jan 2027
Dr Tony Simmons Memorial Award for Marginalized Students
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
AU Community Contributor Bursary
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
Walker Wood Foundation Undergraduate First in Family Bursaries
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
Fassina Family Resilience Entrance Bursary
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
1000 CAD
Deadline
Not specified
AU Undergraduate Outstanding Achievement Scholarships
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
AU Community Leadership Award
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
1000 CAD
Deadline
Not specified
AU PLAR Bursary
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
2500 CAD
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
Dominique Abrioux Graduate Scholarship
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
AU Career Advancement Award - Graduate and Undergraduate
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
Faculty of Business Undergraduate Bursary
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
500 CAD
Deadline
Not specified
Thomas Edge Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
500 CAD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Fredrick W. Camp Memorial Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
Undergraduate Lab Travel Awards
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
1250 CAD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Indigenous Technology Bursary
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
500 CAD
Deadline
Anytime
Patrick Heffernan Memorial Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
1000 CAD
Deadline
31 May 2026
Barbara Roberts Memorial Award
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Alberta Student Mobility Awards
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Derrick Rowlandson Memorial Award
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Jan 2027
Dr Tony Simmons Memorial Award for Marginalized Students
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
AU Community Contributor Bursary
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
Walker Wood Foundation Undergraduate First in Family Bursaries
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
Fassina Family Resilience Entrance Bursary
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
1000 CAD
Deadline
Not specified
AU Undergraduate Outstanding Achievement Scholarships
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
AU Community Leadership Award
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
1000 CAD
Deadline
Not specified
AU PLAR Bursary
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
2500 CAD
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
Dominique Abrioux Graduate Scholarship
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
AU Career Advancement Award - Graduate and Undergraduate
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
Faculty of Business Undergraduate Bursary
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
500 CAD
Deadline
Not specified
Thomas Edge Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
500 CAD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Fredrick W. Camp Memorial Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
Undergraduate Lab Travel Awards
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
1250 CAD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Indigenous Technology Bursary
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
500 CAD
Deadline
Anytime
Patrick Heffernan Memorial Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
1000 CAD
Deadline
31 May 2026
Barbara Roberts Memorial Award
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Alberta Student Mobility Awards
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Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Derrick Rowlandson Memorial Award
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Jan 2027
Dr Tony Simmons Memorial Award for Marginalized Students
Need-based
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Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
AU Community Contributor Bursary
Need-based
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Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
Walker Wood Foundation Undergraduate First in Family Bursaries
Need-based
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Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
Fassina Family Resilience Entrance Bursary
Need-based
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Provided by university
Grant
1000 CAD
Deadline
Not specified
AU Undergraduate Outstanding Achievement Scholarships
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
AU Community Leadership Award
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
1000 CAD
Deadline
Not specified
AU PLAR Bursary
Need-based
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Provided by university
Grant
2500 CAD
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
Dominique Abrioux Graduate Scholarship
Need-based
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Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
AU Career Advancement Award - Graduate and Undergraduate
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
Faculty of Business Undergraduate Bursary
Need-based
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Provided by university
Grant
500 CAD
Deadline
Not specified
Thomas Edge Scholarship
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
500 CAD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Fredrick W. Camp Memorial Scholarship
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
Undergraduate Lab Travel Awards
Need-based
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Provided by university
Grant
1250 CAD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Indigenous Technology Bursary
Need-based
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Provided by university
Grant
500 CAD
Deadline
Anytime
Patrick Heffernan Memorial Scholarship
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
1000 CAD
Deadline
31 May 2026
Barbara Roberts Memorial Award
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Alberta Student Mobility Awards
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Derrick Rowlandson Memorial Award
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Jan 2027
Dr Tony Simmons Memorial Award for Marginalized Students
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
AU Community Contributor Bursary
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
Walker Wood Foundation Undergraduate First in Family Bursaries
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
Fassina Family Resilience Entrance Bursary
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
1000 CAD
Deadline
Not specified
AU Undergraduate Outstanding Achievement Scholarships
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
AU Community Leadership Award
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
1000 CAD
Deadline
Not specified
AU PLAR Bursary
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
2500 CAD
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
Dominique Abrioux Graduate Scholarship
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
AU Career Advancement Award - Graduate and Undergraduate
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
Faculty of Business Undergraduate Bursary
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
500 CAD
Deadline
Not specified
Thomas Edge Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
500 CAD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Fredrick W. Camp Memorial Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
Undergraduate Lab Travel Awards
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
1250 CAD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Indigenous Technology Bursary
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
500 CAD
Deadline
Anytime
Patrick Heffernan Memorial Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
1000 CAD
Deadline
31 May 2026
Barbara Roberts Memorial Award
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Read more about eligibility
Student services
- Advising and counselling
- Library
- Academic services
- FInancial aid and scholarships
Housing services
N/A AU is a distance university. Students complete courses from home.
Library services
- The Athabasca University provides its students with a fully-equipped library. It is a unique studying environment where hard cover books and online materials blend together in order to create the appropriate learning sorrounding.
ICT services
- To develop a reliable mechanism that will provide support to ITS clients in a organized, efficient manner. To use the staff and computing resources within ITS to the best advantage for clients and ITS staff.
Campus life
- Athabasca University (AU), Canada’s Open University, is a publicly funded university in the province of Alberta, Canada. AU is one of the world’s foremost and fastest growing online and distance education specialists, serving 40,000 students worldwide.
- As an open university, AU strives to eliminate barriers that prevent people from pursuing university studies. By providing access to flexible online and distance learning, AU helps people continue their studies regardless of where they live, their educational backgrounds, and their career or family obligations.
- AU is committed to innovation, flexibility in learning, and excellence in teaching, research, and scholarship.
Student clubs
- The Athabasca University Students’ Union (AUSU) is an independent, student-run society representing the undergraduate students of Athabasca University.
- We serve nearly 40,000 members annually in home-study locations across Canada and internationally. In any given month, our membership is about 26,000 active students.
Accreditation
- Athabasca University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. (267-284-5000). The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Athabasca University Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
Canada Country
Athabasca City
Athabasca University Student Reviews & Awards
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Based on 35 reviews
- 5 Star 10 Reviews
- 4 Star 20 Reviews
- 3 Star 3 Reviews
- 2 Star 0 Reviews
- 1 Star 2 Reviews
How Students Rated This University
- Student Teacher Interaction 4.3
- Student Diversity 4.1
- Quality of Student Life 4.4
- Career Development 4.4
Assessment of emerging digital leadership
Myself has demonstrated practical management experience and successfully coordinating workers as a sandcrete block manufacturing manager. At age 22 where people older than myself are controlled, planning in market to meet a comparative advantage in productivity demonstrate my ability to create positive organizational impact.
Transformative Journey in Information Technology
I appreciated the program’s strong balance between theory and practical application, as well as the support from knowledgeable lecturers who made learning engaging. The hands-on projects and collaborative activities enhanced my technical and problem-solving skills. Improvement could be made by providing more modern lab equipment and industry-linked opportunities. Overall, it was a rewarding and transformative academic experience that prepared me well for further studies and professional growth.
Understanding Professors
In the lecture room, the role of instructors extends beyond merely delivering instructions and the professors at this university understand that well. When we reach out for assistance, they respond by offering support and respecting us as equals in the learning process. This collaborative environment fosters a sense of partnership between students and professors.
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