Laurence Decore Awards for Student Leadership
Provided by the Government of Alberta
The Laurence Decore Awards for Student Leadership honour Mr. Laurence Decore, former Edmonton mayor and
leader of the Alberta Liberal party. The Awards are intended to recognize those post-secondary students who
have demonstrated outstanding dedication and leadership to fellow students and to their community. Awards are
valued at $500. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:Nominees must be Alberta residents who are currently enrolled
full-time (a minimum 60% course load) in a post-secondary program at a designated Alberta institution. Nominees
must have been involved in either student government or student societies, clubs or organizations, and have been
recommended by the institution's Selection Committee. In addition, candidates may be actively involved in student
organizations at the provincial or national level or in non-profit community organizations. NOMINATIONS Contact
the AUSU office to obtain nomination forms.
AUSU Scholarships, Awards & Bursaries Program
The Athabasca University Students’ Union
wishes to recognize post-secondary students demonstrating
outstanding academic and leadership achievements. Awards and
scholarships will be granted to qualifying members who submit completed applications and all required forms
by the appropriate award deadline.
You are an AUSU member if you are currently enrolled in any AU undergraduate course. Your membership ends
on the end date of your course, including extensions, or when your final grade is posted, whichever is sooner.
AU graduate student do not pay AUSU fees and are not AUSU members.
Current awards offered by AUSU are:
AU Student Awards Program page
Athabasca University also has awards that students can apply for, including a number
of new student service awards. Click here to view AU's brand
new website with information and application forms for all AU awards.
For more information on AUSU scholarships, please view the AUSU Scholarship Policy, #7.02 in the
AUSU Policy Manual
AUSU Academic Achievement Scholarships
Academic Achievement Scholarships are intended to reward excellence in scholarship to Athabasca
University students. Applicants will be required to submit a copy of their transcript to be eligible. The
applicants with the highest GPA over the last thirty credits will be selected as the recipients of this
award. The number of A+ grades (tallying A+ grades in 6 credit courses as two) will be used to break
ties, followed by the number of AU credits completed, followed by the number of A grades (also tallying
A grades in 6 credit courses as two).
One scholarship, worth $1000 and payable to the recipient by cheque will be awarded at each
quarterly awards application deadline (November 1, February 1, May 1, and August 1)for a total of four
awards per fiscal year for members currently enrolled in AU programs. Members may only receive this award
once. Students must have completed at least thirty credits by the applicable deadline to be considered for
this scholarship.
Application Form in PDF Format (.pdf) - Opens with Adobe Acrobat reader
Overcoming Adversity Bursaries
Overcoming Adversity Bursaries are intended to aid members in financial need and/or with
exceptional life circumstances. Members must demonstrate financial need, have completed a minimum of 12
AU credits and have maintained a GPA of 2.00 (C grade) over the most recent 12 AU Credits. Additional
circumstances such as disabilities, single parent/caregiver status, etc., will be taken into
consideration. Three awards of $1,000 each are awarded at each quarterly awards application deadline
(November 1, February 1, May 1, and August 1), and are payable to the recipient by cheque. No member
may receive the Overcoming Adversity Bursary more than once per 12 month period. The award deadline
will be used for making this determination.
Application Form in PDF Format (.pdf) - Opens with
Adobe Acrobat reader
AUSU Computer Bursary
Computer bursaries are available to members who demonstrate financial need to provide them
with a computer for their course work. Members must have completed a minimum of 12 AU credits and have
a GPA of 2.00 (C grade) over the most recent 12 AU credits. A total of 8 Computer Bursaries will be
awarded per fiscal year. Computers will be purchased by the Executive Director and shipped directly to
the recipient. The total cost of each computer will not exceed $900 dollars, and AUSU assumes no liability
for usage of the computer or computer maintenance once the equipment is received by the member. Members may
only receive this award once. Applications are accepted at any time of year.
Application Form in PDF Format (.pdf) - Opens with Adobe Acrobat reader
AUSU Travel Bursary
Travel Bursaries are intended to aid members in travelling to attend AU convocation, labs,
practicums, on-site courses, or related conferences. Members must demonstrate financial need, have
completed a minimum of 12 AU credits, and have a GPA of at least 2.00 (C grade) over the most recent
12 AU credits. Members must also include one of the following pieces of information with their
application form: 1) course or conference description and registration information, 2)
lab/practicum confirmation, or 3) confirmation of graduation. A maximum of $1000 will be provided
per successful applicant to pay for travel and/or accommodation. Applications are accepted any time
of year; however, they must be submitted a minimum of 30 days prior to the date of travel. AUSU will
arrange and pay directly all travel bookings.
A maximum of $2,000 dollars is allocated for this bursary per fiscal year. Should other awards
(ie: Computer Bursary, Returning Student Award, Balanced Student Award) be disbursed at a lesser amount
than their originally allocated maximum dollar amount, the excess funds shall be made available within
the Travel Bursaries. Should all the funds in the bursary be used prior to the end of the fiscal year,
AUSU will announce this on the website and remove application forms until the beginning of the next
fiscal year. Members may only receive this award once per year.
Application Form in PDF Format (.pdf) - Opens with Adobe Acrobat reader
AUSU Emergency Bursary
Emergency Bursaries are provided to help members pay for AU fees such as course extensions,
exam fees, and late exam request fees during times of urgent financial need. Members must demonstrate
financial need, have completed a minimum of 12 AU credits and have a GPA of at least 2.00 (C grade)
over the most recent 12 AU credits. Members are allowed to apply for this bursary more than once per
fiscal year but may not be awarded assistance greater than $500 dollars. Fees will be paid directly
to AU on behalf of the member. Applications are accepted at any time of the year. Please allow up to 1
week for processing of this bursary and remember that course extensions must be purchased 1 month before
your course end date and AUSU cannot alter this deadline. Please inquire with the university first if
you are seeking a late extension.
Application Form in PDF Format (.pdf) - Opens with Adobe Acrobat reader
AUSU Student Service Awards
Student Service Awards are intended to recognize members who have made outstanding contributions
to their community. This includes members who volunteer their time to AUSU, AU or to any other community
or organization. Members may be nominated by a volunteer supervisor, or may self-nominate as long as an
appropriate volunteer reference is provided. Applicants must have completed a minimum of 12 AU credits
and have a minimum GPA of 2.00 (C grade) over the last 12 AU credits. One $1000 award, payable to the
recipient by cheque is available at each quarterly awards application deadline (November 1, February 1,
May 1, and August 1). Members may only receive this award once.
Application Form in PDF Format (.pdf) - Opens with Adobe Acrobat reader
AUSU Returning Student Awards
Returning Student Awards are intended to recognize the challenges faced by students who
return to university after two or more years away from any type of formal education. Preference is given
to students who have been away for longer periods of time, are AU program students, and those who have
overcome or are in the process of overcoming significant hardship in the pursuit of their education. These
hardships should preferably be other than financial as AUSU bursaries are devoted to addressing those needs.
Applicants must have completed a minimum of 12 AU credits and have a minimum GPA of 2.00 (C grade) over the
last 12 AU credits. One award is available at each quarterly awards application deadline (November 1, February 1,
May 1, and August 1) totalling four awards per fiscal year.
Each award consists of one three-credit undergraduate AU course. AUSU will directly pay AU
for a new course registration on behalf of the member at the rate applicable in the student's place of
residence. Members may only receive this award once. In the case of a re-registration, challenge
registration, or any other discounted registration, no remaining funds will be credited to the student.
Application Form in PDF Format (.pdf) - Opens with Adobe Acrobat reader
AUSU Balanced Student Awards
Balanced Student Awards are intended to recognize and reward the scholastic effort of students
who balance multiple commitments, including but not limited to, school, work, volunteerism, and family.
Applicants must have completed a minimum of 12 AU credits and have a minimum GPA of 2.00
(C grade) over the last 12 AU credits, though preference will be given to those applicants with higher
GPA. Applicants must write a short essay outlining how they balance their commitments, as well as
submit a minimum of two reference letters, one of which may be of a personal nature.
Each award consists of tuition payment for one three-credit AU undergraduate course. AUSU
will directly pay AU the respective fee based on the winning students place of residence, for one
three-credit AU undergraduate course on the winning student’s behalf. One award is available at each
quarterly awards application deadline totaling four awards per fiscal year. Members may only receive this
award once.
Application Form in PDF Format (.pdf) - Opens with Adobe Acrobat reader
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