Select Your Award:* 2SLGBTQIA+ Award Academic Achievement Scholarships AUSU Balanced Student Awards AUSU Bursaries AUSU #Igo2AU Award AUSU New Student Bursary AUSU Returning Student Awards Student Volunteer Awards
Application Instructions Note: You must select the award or bursary you wish to apply for above first.
2SLGBTQIA+ Award Application
The current AUSU budget draft has allocated $2,000 for the development of a 2SLGBTQIA+ Award pilot, with one (1) award of $1000 to be distributed in the Fall and Spring award cycles - (GL #5660 “Other Awards and Bursaries”)
AUSU’s awards and bursaries strive to reflect the entire student population and offer financial aid that addresses the diversity of the AU community. 2SLGBTQIA+ Awards recognize the exceptional challenges faced by 2SLGBTQIA+ students as they pursue formal education.
Eligibility Criteria:
By submitting this award application, you confirm that you are 2SLGBTQIA+. Applicants must also have completed at least six (6) AU credits, be enrolled in any undergraduate faculty (FHSS, FB, FHD, FST, or Open Studies), and include a minimum 250-word personal statement.
Award Distribution:
One (1) award of $1,000 each is available per major awards cycle. Members may only be selected as recipients of a 2SLGBTQIA+ Award once.
The award will be distributed by direct deposit in Canadian funds. Recipient must provide necessary banking information in order to receive the award. Winners will be required to complete a release form, including SIN.
Application Procedures:
Only completed applications received by the AUSU office will be considered. Incomplete or improperly completed applications will be destroyed upon receipt.
If you require assistance filling out your application, please contact us at admin@ausu.org. All applications and accompanying documentation will be kept strictly confidential.
All required fields MUST be completed in order to submit your application form. The following information is required:
this fully completed award application
the AUSU Declaration of Applicant confirmation
a PDF preview of your AU transcript (instructions below)
Academic Achievement Scholarship Application
Academic Achievement Scholarships reward excellence in scholarship by Athabasca University students. If you also require funding for emergency extensions, school related travel, or a computer, please review our other bursaries . Graduate students should contact the AU Graduate Students' Association by visiting www.augsa.com .
Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants need not be full-time or admitted to a program, but must be AUSU members at the application deadline. If you are currently enrolled in an open AU undergraduate course, you are an AUSU member. Membership begins on the start date of your course.
Students must have completed at least 30 undergraduate credits and have a minimum GPA of 3.85 at AU by the applicable deadline to be considered for this scholarship. Challenge and transfer credits are excluded.
Applicants are required to submit a copy of their transcript to be eligible. The applicants with the highest GPA over the last 30 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). Members may only receive this award once.
Where requirements detailed in this application conflict with AUSU Awards Policy, the awards policy shall prevail. Athabasca University has no jurisdiction over AUSU awards or vice versa.
Award Distribution:
Three (3) awards of $1000 are available each awards cycle. Awards application deadlines are October 31 and May 31. Applications will be accepted up to one month before a deadline date.
The award will be distributed by direct deposit in Canadian funds. Recipient must provide necessary banking information in order to receive the award. Winners will be required to complete a release form, including SIN.
Application Procedures:
Only completed applications received by the AUSU office will be considered. Incomplete or improperly completed applications will be destroyed upon receipt.
If you require assistance filling out your application, please contact us at admin@ausu.org. All applications and accompanying documentation will be kept strictly confidential.
All required fields MUST be completed in order to submit your application form. The following information is required:
this fully completed award application
the AUSU Declaration of Applicant confirmation
a PDF preview of your AU transcript (instructions below)
Balanced Student Award Application
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. If you also require funding for emergency extensions, school related travel, or a computer, please review our other bursaries . Graduate students should contact the AU Graduate Students' Association by visiting www.augsa.com .
Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants need not be full-time or admitted to a program, but must be AUSU members at the application deadline. If you are currently enrolled in an open AU undergraduate course, you are an AUSU member. Membership begins on the start date of your course.
Applicants must have completed a minimum of 6 AU undergraduate credits (transfer and challenge credits excluded) and have a minimum GPA of 2.00 (C grade) over the last 6 AU credits.
Preference may 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. Members may only receive this award once.
Where requirements detailed in this application conflict with AUSU Awards Policy, the awards policy shall prevail. Athabasca University has no jurisdiction over AUSU awards or vice versa.
Award Distribution:
Four $1000 awards are available at each awards application deadline (November 1 and May 1). Applications will be accepted up to one month before a deadline date.
The award will be distributed by direct deposit in Canadian funds. Recipient must provide necessary banking information in order to receive the award. Winners will be required to complete a release form, including SIN.
Application Procedures:
Only completed applications received by the AUSU office will be considered. Incomplete or improperly completed applications will be destroyed upon receipt.
If you require assistance filling out your application, please contact us at admin@ausu.org. All applications and accompanying documentation will be kept strictly confidential.
All required fields MUST be completed in order to submit your application form. The following information is required:
this fully completed award application
the AUSU Declaration of Applicant confirmation
a PDF preview of your AU transcript (instructions below)
Letters of reference (minimum of 2), only one of which may be of a personal nature (i.e., family member or friend)
Bursary Application
AUSU Bursaries are intended to aid members in financial need that may have exceptional life circumstances. If you also require funding for tuition and personal needs while in school, please review our other bursaries . Graduate students should contact the AU Graduate Students' Association by visiting www.augsa.com .
Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants need not be full-time or admitted to a program, but must be AUSU members at the application deadline. If you
are currently enrolled in an open AU undergraduate course, you are an AUSU member. Membership begins on the start date of your course.
Applicants must have completed a minimum of 6 AU undergraduate credits (transfer and challenge credits excluded) and have a minimum GPA of 2.00 (C grade) over the last 6 AU credits.
Applicants must demonstrate financial need and all financial information must be current as of the date of the awards deadline. Additional circumstances such as disabilities, single parent/caregiver status, etc., may be taken into consideration.
No member may receive the AUSU Bursary more than once per 12 month period. The award deadline will be used for making this determination.
Where requirements detailed in this application conflict with AUSU Awards Policy, the awards policy shall prevail. Athabasca
University has no jurisdiction over AUSU awards or vice versa.
Award Distribution:
Five awards of $1,000 each are awarded for each awards application deadline (November 1 and May 1). Applications will be accepted up to one month before a deadline date.
The award will be distributed by direct deposit in Canadian funds. Recipients must provide necessary banking information in order to receive the award. Recipients' names are confidential and do not appear in winners' lists. Winners will be required to complete a release form, including SIN.
Application Procedures:
Only completed applications received by the AUSU office will be considered. Incomplete or improperly completed applications will be destroyed upon receipt.
If you require assistance filling out your application, please contact us at admin@ausu.org. All applications and accompanying documentation will be kept strictly confidential.
All required fields MUST be completed in order to submit your application form. The following information is required:
this fully completed bursary application
the AUSU Declaration of Applicant confirmation
a PDF preview of your AU transcript (instructions below)
INCOME TAX: Canada Revenue Agency's Option "C" printout for the year prior to application (not a Notice of Assessment) (see below for more information)
STUDENT LOANS: a federal or provincial student finance Notice of Assessment for the current term (if you receive government student loans)
OTHER INCOME: an EI or Social Assistance Statement for the month of or prior to application (required if applicable)
#Igo2AU Award Application
AU is as diverse as its student membership. This award is designed to embrace diversity and allow students to express their passion for their pursuit of knowledge in the form of an open award. The #Igo2AU Award is intended to celebrate the concept of open enrolment and the flexibility of learning at AU. The #Igo2AU Award is intended to reflect the entire student population and collectively offer an award that encompasses the openness of AU's mission.
If you also require funding for tuition and personal needs while in school, please review our other bursaries . Graduate students should contact the AU Graduate Students' Association by visiting www.augsa.com .
Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants need not be full-time or admitted to a program, but must be AUSU members at the application deadline. If you are currently enrolled in an open AU undergraduate course, you are an AUSU member. Membership begins on the start date of your course.
Applicants do not have to have completed any minimum number of credits. Members may only receive this award once.
Applicants are required to submit a video up to 2 minutes long articulating personal experiences in any one, or a combination of the following areas:
How does/has AU improve(d) their lives;
What is it about AU that fuels their passion for learning;
Why they chose AU;
How does AU inspire them, and/or;
What AU means to them.
Preference may be given to those who demonstrate their connectedness between personal experiences and the uniqueness of AU, using the areas listed in the eligibility criteria in their video submission.
Where requirements detailed in this application conflict with AUSU Awards Policy, the awards policy shall prevail. Athabasca University has no jurisdiction over AUSU awards or vice versa.
Award Distribution:
Two (2) awards of $1000 each are available per cycle. (November 1 and May 1). Applications will be accepted up to one month before a deadline date.
The award will be distributed by direct deposit in Canadian funds. Recipient must provide necessary banking information in order to receive the award. Winners will be required to complete a release form, including SIN.
Application Procedures:
Only completed applications received by the AUSU office will be considered. Incomplete or improperly completed applications will be destroyed upon receipt.
If you require assistance filling out your application, please contact us at admin@ausu.org. All applications and accompanying documentation will be kept strictly confidential.
All required fields MUST be completed in order to submit your application form. The following information is required:
this fully completed award application
the AUSU Declaration of Applicant confirmation
a video up to 2 minutes long articulating personal experiences in any one, or a combination of the following areas:
How does/has AU improve(d) your life;
What is it about AU that fuels your passion for learning;
Why you chose AU;
How does AU inspire you, and/or;
What AU means to you.
Videos must be uploaded to YouTube publicly, and must include the hashtag #Igo2AU in the description. Videos set to private cannot be viewed by our awards commitee so cannot be considered.
New Student Bursary Application
The New Student Bursary is intended to aid new members in financial need who have taken less than six (6) at AU. AUSU’s awards and bursaries program is intended to reflect the entire student population and collectively offer awards and bursaries that encompass the openness of AU's mission. AUSU has recognized an expressed need from the membership for more diverse financial assistance for new students who are just starting their academic path at AU. This bursary was developed to address that need.
If you have completed *6 credits or more and are looking for funding, please review our other awards and bursaries . Graduate students should contact the AU Graduate Students' Association by visiting www.augsa.com .
This is an award pilot and will be re-evaluated by the AUSU Awards Committee at the end of the 2020-21 fiscal year to recommend any changes, discontinuance or permanent adoption of this award.
Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants need not be full-time or admitted to a program but must be AUSU members at the time of application. If you are currently enrolled in an open AU undergraduate course, you are an AUSU member. Membership begins on the start date of your course.
Applicants must have completed less than 6 AU undergraduate credits (transfer and challenge credits excluded). Application is open to new students who have not yet completed any credits as well, provided they have course(s) in progress
Applicants must demonstrate financial need and all financial information must be current as of the date of the awards deadline.
No member may receive this bursary more than once per 12-month period. The award deadline will be used for making this determination.
Where requirements detailed in this application conflict with AUSU's awards policy, the policy shall prevail. Athabasca University has no jurisdiction over AUSU awards or vice versa.
Award Distribution:
Four $500 bursaries are available for each awards application deadline (November 1 and May 1). Applications will be accepted up to one month before a deadline date.
The bursary funds will be distributed by direct deposit in Canadian funds. Recipient must provide necessary banking information in order to receive the award. Winners will be required to complete a release form, including SIN.
Application Procedures:
Only completed applications received by the AUSU office will be considered. Incomplete or improperly completed applications will be destroyed upon receipt.
If you require assistance filling out your application, please contact us at admin@ausu.org. All applications and accompanying documentation will be kept strictly confidential.
All required fields MUST be completed in order to submit your application form. The following information is required:
this fully completed bursary application
the AUSU Declaration of Applicant confirmation
a PDF preview of your AU transcript (instructions below)
INCOME TAX: Canada Revenue Agency's Option "C" printout for the year prior to application (not a Notice of Assessment) (see below for more information)
STUDENT LOANS: a federal or provincial student finance Notice of Assessment for the current term (if you receive government student loans)
OTHER INCOME: an EI or Social Assistance Statement for the month of or prior to application (required if applicable)
Returning Student Award Application
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. If you also require funding for emergency extensions, school related travel, or a computer, please review our other bursaries . Graduate students should contact the AU Graduate Students' Association by visiting www.augsa.com .
Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants need not be full-time or admitted to a program, but must be AUSU members at the application deadline. If you are currently enrolled in an open AU undergraduate course, you are an AUSU member. Membership begins on the start date of your course.
Applicants must have completed a minimum of 6 AU undergraduate credits (transfer and challenge credits excluded) and have a minimum GPA of 2.00 (C grade) over the last 6 AU credits.
Preference is given to students who have been away from school for longer periods of time, 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. Members may only receive this award once.
Where requirements detailed in this application conflict with AUSU Awards Policy, the awards policy shall prevail. Athabasca University has no jurisdiction over AUSU awards or vice versa.
Award Distribution:
Four $1000 awards are available at each awards application deadline (November 1 and May 1). Applications will be accepted up to one month before a deadline date.
The award will be distributed by direct deposit in Canadian funds. Recipient must provide necessary banking information in order to receive the award. Winners will be required to complete a release form, including SIN.
Application Procedures:
Only completed applications received by the AUSU office will be considered. Incomplete or improperly completed applications will be destroyed upon receipt.
If you require assistance filling out your application, please contact us at admin@ausu.org. All applications and accompanying documentation will be kept strictly confidential.
All required fields MUST be completed in order to submit your application form. The following information is required:
this fully completed award application
the AUSU Declaration of Applicant confirmation
a PDF preview of your AU transcript (instructions below)
Single Parent Bursary Application
The Single Parent Bursary is intended to aid members in financial need that are the sole primary care provider to one or more dependents under the age of 18.
This is an award pilot and will be re-evaluated by the Awards Committee to recommend any changes, discontinuance or permanent adoption of this award.
If you also require funding for emergency extensions, school related travel, or a computer, please review our other bursaries . Graduate students should contact the AU Graduate Students' Association by visiting www.augsa.com .
Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants need not be full-time, but must be AU program students and AUSU members at the time of application. If you are currently enrolled in an open AU undergraduate course, you are an AUSU member. Membership begins on the start date of your course.
Applicants must have completed a minimum of 30 AU undergraduate credits (transfer and challenge credits excluded) and have a minimum GPA of 2.00 (C grade) over the last 30 AU credits. Members may only receive this award once. Members who have previously received the AUSU Overcoming Adversity or AUSU Bursary do not qualify for this award.
Applicants must demonstrate financial need and all financial information must be current as of the date the application is submitted.
Preference may be given to those with a higher GPA over the last 30 credits. Additional circumstances such as disabilities, age of dependents, or number of dependents may be taken into consideration.
Members must also include at least one reference letter from a non-family member supporting their application.
Where requirements detailed in this application conflict with AUSU Awards Policy, the awards policy shall prevail. Athabasca University has no jurisdiction over AUSU awards or vice versa.
Award Distribution:
One $1000 award is available at each awards application deadline in the 2017-2018 fiscal year (November 1 and May 1). Applications will be accepted up to 6 weeks before a deadline date. This is an award pilot and will be re-evaluated by the Awards Committee to recommend any changes, discontinuance or permanent adoption of this award.
The award will be distributed by direct deposit in Canadian funds. Recipient must provide necessary banking information in order to receive the award. Recipients' names are confidential and do not appear in winners' lists. Winners will be required to complete a release form, including SIN.
Application Procedures:
Only completed applications received by the AUSU office will be considered. Incomplete or improperly completed applications will be destroyed upon receipt.
If you require assistance filling out your application, please call our office at 1-855-497-7003. All applications and accompanying documentation will be kept strictly confidential.
All required fields MUST be completed in order to submit your application form. The following information is required:
this fully completed award application
the AUSU Declaration of Applicant confirmation
a PDF preview of your AU transcript (instructions below)
INCOME TAX: Canada Revenue Agency's Option "C" printout for the year prior to application (not a Notice of Assessment) (see below for more information)
STUDENT LOANS: a federal or provincial student finance Notice of Assessment for the current term (if you receive government student loans)
OTHER INCOME: an EI or Social Assistance Statement for the month of or prior to application (required if applicable)
At least one letter of reference from a non-family member supporting this application
Student Volunteer Award Application
Student Volunteer 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. If you also require funding for emergency extensions, school related travel, or a computer, please review our other bursaries . Graduate students should contact the AU Graduate Students' Association by visiting www.augsa.com .
Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants need not be full-time or admitted to a program, but must be AUSU members at the application deadline. If you are currently enrolled in an open AU undergraduate course, you are an AUSU member. Membership begins on the start date of your course.
Applicants must have completed a minimum of 6 AU undergraduate credits (transfer and challenge credits excluded) and have a minimum GPA of 2.00 (C grade) over the last 6 AU credits.
Members may only receive this award once.
Where requirements detailed in this application conflict with AUSU Awards Policy, the awards policy shall prevail. Athabasca University has no jurisdiction over AUSU awards or vice versa.
Award Distribution:
Six $1000 awards are available annually. Awards application deadlines are November 1 and May 1. Applications will be accepted up to one month before a deadline date.
The award will be distributed by direct deposit in Canadian funds. Recipient must provide necessary banking information in order to receive the award. Winners will be required to complete a release form, including SIN.
Application Procedures:
Only completed applications received by the AUSU office will be considered. Incomplete or improperly completed applications will be destroyed upon receipt.
If you require assistance filling out your application, please contact us at admin@ausu.org. All applications and accompanying documentation will be kept strictly confidential.
All required fields MUST be completed in order to submit your application form. The following information is required:
this fully completed award application
the AUSU Declaration of Applicant confirmation
a PDF preview of your AU transcript (instructions below)
Letter(s) of reference from your volunteer supervisor(s) or equivalent
Disabled Students or Cases of Dire Need
Athabasca University has a department called "Access to
Students with Disabilities" to facilitate the needs of students with challenges arising from permanent or temporary disabilities. If your situation can be attributed, in whole or in part, to a disability or a medical condition (including a learning disability or psychological disorder), you may also wish to check
out the following link: http://asd.athabascau.ca/ .
If you require emergency funds for food or shelter, you may wish to contact your local social services agency or a food bank. Many cities have a crisis center than can provide emergency funding for food, shelter and important bills. You may also be able to negotiate with your student loans program for an early disbursement.
Privacy and Data Collection
All information requested on this form is collected to aid in processing your application for an AUSU bursary. All information is collected within the guidelines of the Alberta Personal Information and Protection Act . If you have any questions about the AUSU privacy policy or the data requested in these forms, please contact our privacy officer at AU Students' Union, 301 Energy Square, 10109 106 ST NW, Edmonton AB, T5J 3L7 or phone 1-855-497-7003 extension 1.
Contacts
AUSU Main Officeadmin@ausu.org
Personal Information Full Name*
First
Last
AU Student ID* (AU student IDs are 7 digits long)
Home Address*
Email Address* Home Phone*
Alternate Phone
Eligibility Have you completed at least 30 AU credits?* Applicants must have completed a minimum of 30 AU undergraduate credits (transfer and challenge credits excluded) and have a minimum GPA of 3.85 over the last 30 AU credits.
Have you completed at least 6 AU credits?* Applicants must have completed a minimum of 6 AU undergraduate credits (transfer and challenge credits excluded) and have a minimum GPA of 2.00 (C grade) over the last 6 AU credits.
Personal Statement* Please describe your personal experience as a 2SLGBTQIA+ student. How could AU and AUSU best-serve the needs of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community at AU? How would this solve a problem that the 2SLGBTQIA+ community faces? Please also provide any additional information you feel is relevant about your AU experience and/or situation and how this award will impact your AU experience. MINIMUM 250 WORDS* .
Short Essay* Write as essay describing how you balance your education with other life commitments. Please specify your current commitments, their time requirements, and what a typical weekly schedule includes for you. MINIMUM 300 WORDS* .
Short Essay* Write an essay describing the challenges (specifically non-financial challenges) you faced in returning to school and how you overcame these challenges. Also include why you chose to return to your studies. MINIMUM 300 WORDS*
Short Essay* Please provide a narrative or point-form statement explaining how you have provided service to your community or to students. Details about volunteer duties, the number of hours volunteered per week/month, and start/end dates of volunteer service must be provided.
MINIMUM 300 WORDS*
Enrolment and Work Information Have you completed at least 6 AU credits?* Applicants must have completed a minimum of 6 AU undergraduate credits (transfer and challenge credits excluded) and have a minimum GPA of 2.00 (C grade) over the last 6 AU credits.
Have you completed less than 6 AU credits?* Applicants must be in progress in course(s) at Athabasca University, but have completed less than 6 credits (transfer and challenge credits excluded).
Have you completed at least 30 AU credits?* Applicants must have completed a minimum of 30 AU undergraduate credits (transfer and challenge credits excluded) and have a minimum GPA of 2.00 (C grade) over the last 30 AU credits.
Are you employed?* Is your employer paying any part of your tuition?* If yes, explain further under Monthly Resources.
Have you received government student loans in the last four months, or for the next semester?* If yes, include your federal or provincial student finance Notice of Assessment for the current term.
Are you on social assistance (EI or welfare)?* If yes, include your assistance income statement for the month prior to application.
Monthly Expenses All fields are required, use totals for household .
Rent or mortgage*
Utilities (water, heat, cable, etc.)*
Food / personal care*
Clothing*
Transportation*
Childcare / babysitting*
How many dependents do you have?*
Additional expenses (archived)
Only kept so that data from previous entries is not deleted. Consider deleting in between application cycles.
Additional expenses*
Please specify your additional expenses:*
Total Monthly Expenses
Price:
$ 0.00 CAD
Monthly Resources Report all household income.
For student loans, take your total alottment of federal and provincial loans, grants, and bursaries, subtract the amount you paid in tuition for the semester, and divide the remainder by the total number of months you were funded for (typically 4 or 8). This number is your living allowance per funded month.
Net personal income*
Child support / alimony*
Grants / scholarships*
Other funding (student loans, etc.)*
Additional income (CTB, etc.)*
Please specify your additional income*
Total Monthly Resources
Price:
$ 0.00 CAD
Estimated Education Costs (for current semester) Tuition should include the total tuition you will pay for your current semester. If you are paying tuition at another post-secondary institution, please include that tuition cost in your calculation and explain the extra costs in the essay section below.
Number of courses for current semester*
Are you a funded student?* Yes No
Tuition*
Fees*
Books / supplies / instruments*
Total Education Costs
Price:
$ 0.00 CAD
Financial Situation Please explain your current financial need and steps you have taken to improve your financial situation. MINIMUM 300 WORDS** Failure to address the above points or the *300 MINIMUM WORD COUNT* may result in your application being disqualified.
Prior Education In what year did you graduate or leave high school?*
List each educational institution you have attended since leaving high school, INCLUDING Athabasca University.* Please include dates of attendance.
Dependents Please enter the number of dependents (under age 18) for whom you are the sole care provider.* Please list the age of each of your dependents.* (The number of rows matches the number entered in the Number of Dependents field above.)
Short Essay Please outline what your educational or career goals are, and how Athabasca University will contribute to you achieving those goals. MINIMUM 300 WORDS.* NOTE: Failure to address the above points or minimum word count may result in your application being disqualified.
Volunteer Supervisor Information Volunteer Supervisor Name*
First
Last
Address*
Phone*
Relationship to student*
Supporting Materials Upload Your AU Transcript* The transcript must current. Transcripts more than 1 month old will not be accepted.
Why do we ask for this?
Click here for instructions how to obtain your AU transcript.
Income Tax* Canada Revenue Agency's Option "C" printout (or "Statement of Income") for the year prior to application (NOT a Notice of Assessment).
Why do we ask for this?
Click here for instructions how to obtain the Option C printout.
Student Loans* Submit a scan or screenshot showing the details of your student loan funding for the current term (such as a "Notice of Assessment" or "Funding Summary"). This file must clearly show your name and the total amount of your funding.
Other Income* Scan and upload your EI or Social Assistance Statement for the month of or prior to application. This file must clearly show your name and the total amount of your funding.
Letters of Reference* Submit a minimum of two reference letters, one of which may be of a personal nature (i.e., from a friend or family member). Make note, the letters MUST CONTAIN THE SIGNATURE of the letter's author.
Letter of Reference* Submit at least one reference letter from a non-family member supporting this application.
Letter(s) from Volunteer Supervisor(s)* Submit at least one letter of reference. Must include signature of the letter's author.
Video (up to 2 minutes long)* Please provide a link to your video in the box below.
Instructions for adding a video to YouTube are online
here .
Your video setting must be set to
public and include the hashtag "#Igo2AU" in the description. Videos set to private will not be visible to the awards committee members and cannot be considered. .
Do you agree to allow AUSU to share your video publicly, such as on our website, social media, e-newsletter, or any other platform AUSU deems appropriate?* If you answer no, AUSU will not share your video outside of the AUSU awards committee.
Declaration of Applicant I have read the instructions, and hereby make application for the 2SLGBTQIA+ AWARD, and I declare that:
I have read the instructions, and hereby make application for the AUSU ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP, and I declare that:
I have read the instructions, and hereby make application for the AUSU BALANCED STUDENT AWARD BURSARY, and I declare that:
I have read the instructions, and hereby make application for the AUSU BURSARY, and I declare that:
I have read the instructions, and hereby make application for the AUSU #IGO2AU AWARD, and I declare that:
I have read the instructions, and hereby make application for the AUSU NEW STUDENT BURSARY, and I declare that:
I have read the instructions, and hereby make application for the AUSU SINGLE PARENT BURSARY, and I declare that:
I have read the instructions, and hereby make application for the AUSU RETURNING STUDENT AWARD, and I declare that:
I have read the instructions, and hereby make application for the AUSU STUDENT VOLUNTEER AWARD, and I declare that:
I have answered all questions applicable to me and that all information is true and complete;
I authorize Athabasca University Students’ Union to request and receive information pertaining to my enrollment status at Athabasca University;
I authorize Athabasca University Students’ Union to request and receive information pertaining to my grades in relevant courses;
I agree to release the above personal information to Athabasca University Students’ Union for the sole purpose of determining eligibility in the AUSU Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards Program;
I understand that all application forms and personal information will be destroyed according to procedures outlined in the AUSU records management policy
* Next Steps
After you click the Submit Application button, you will receive an email confirmation that your application was received. Applications will not be processed until after the award deadline has passed.
Please note that you will receive the decision on your application approximately 4 to 6 weeks after the application deadline has passed.
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