Application Instructions
Note: You must select the award or bursary you wish to apply for above first.
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 3.7 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:
Five $1000 awards are available annually. Awards application deadlines are November 1 and May 1. Applications will be accepted up to 6 weeks 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 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)
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 12 AU undergraduate credits (transfer and challenge credits excluded) and have a minimum GPA of 2.00 (C grade) over the last 12 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 6 weeks 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 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)
- 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 12 AU undergraduate credits (transfer and challenge credits excluded) and have a minimum GPA of 2.00 (C grade) over the last 12 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 6 weeks 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. 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 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:
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 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 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 either privately or publicly, and must include the hashtag #Igo2AU in the description.
New Student Bursary Application
The New Student Bursary is intended to aid new members in financial need who have taken between *3 to *11 credits 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 *12 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 a minimum of *3 AU undergraduate credits (transfer and challenge credits excluded) to a maximum of *11 AU credits, and have a minimum GPA of 2.00 (C grade) over those credits.
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:
Five $300 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 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 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 12 AU undergraduate credits (transfer and challenge credits excluded) and have a minimum GPA of 2.00 (C grade) over the last 12 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 6 weeks 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 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)
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 12 AU undergraduate credits (transfer and challenge credits excluded) and have a minimum GPA of 2.00 (C grade) over the last 12 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:
Five $1000 awards are available annually. Awards application deadlines are November 1 and May 1. Applications will be accepted up to 6 weeks 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 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)
- 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 Office
[email protected]
Tel. 1-855-497-7003
Personal Information
(AU student IDs are 7 digits long)
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Eligibility
Applicants must have completed a minimum of 30 AU undergraduate credits (transfer and challenge credits excluded) and have a minimum GPA of 3.7 over the last 12 AU credits.
Applicants must have completed a minimum of 12 AU undergraduate credits (transfer and challenge credits excluded) and have a minimum GPA of 2.00 (C grade) over the last 12 AU credits.
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.
NOTE: Failure to address the above points or minimum word count may result in your application being disqualified.
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*
NOTE: Failure to address the above points or the minimum word count may result in your application being disqualified.
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.
Include as much other relevant detail as possible, as the information you provide will form the primary basis of the Selection Committee's decision. Only the AUSU Awards Committee will have access to the information you provide. MINIMUM 300 WORDS*
NOTE: Failure to address the above points or minimum word count may result in your application being disqualified.
Enrolment and Work Information
Applicants must have completed a minimum of 12 AU undergraduate credits (transfer and challenge credits excluded) and have a minimum GPA of 2.00 (C grade) over the last 12 AU credits.
Applicants must have completed a minimum of 3 AU undergraduate credits (transfer and challenge credits excluded) to a maximum of *11 AU credits, and have a minimum GPA of 2.00 (C grade) over those 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.
If yes, explain further under Monthly Resources.
If yes, include your federal or provincial student finance Notice of Assessment for the current term.
If yes, include your assistance income statement for the month prior to application.
Monthly Expenses
All fields are required, use totals for household.
Only kept so that data from previous entries is not deleted. Consider deleting in between application cycles.
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.
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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.
Fees typically include exam invigilation fees at AU, but if you are attending another institution and have additional fees, please include those and explain what they are in the essay section below.
Books at AU are included with tuition, so if you include anything here, please explain in the essay section below.
Price: $ 0.00 CAD
Financial Situation
Failure to address the above points or the minimum word count may result in your application being disqualified.
Prior Education
Please include dates of attendance.
(Click on the "plus" symbol at the end of the row to add another row.)
Dependents
(The number of rows matches the number entered in the Number of Dependents field above.)
Short Essay
NOTE: Failure to address the above points or minimum word count may result in your application being disqualified.
Volunteer Supervisor Information
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Supporting Materials
The transcript must current. Transcripts more than 1 month old will not be accepted.
Why do we ask for this?
We ask for a transcript to determine if you are eligible for an AUSU bursary or award. Don't worry, this document is kept private and once your eligibility has been verified it is not used in deliberations except for awards where GPA is a key factor. AUSU bursaries are based on need, not academic performance. Awards may have minimum grade requirement.
Click here for instructions how to obtain your AU transcript.
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?
We request tax information to determine your income for the year previous to your request for funding and we use standardized documents to ensure all members are assessed equally. The Option C printout from the Canada Revenue Agency includes a brief summary of your income information, and some extra
information such as your marital status, whether you have claimed any spousal deductions, and whether you filed education benefits. We will not process your application without this form and do not accept a Revenue Canada Notice of Assessment.
Click here for instructions how to obtain the Option C printout.
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.
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.
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.
Submit at least one reference letter from a non-family member supporting this application.
Submit at least one letter of reference.
Please provide a link to your video in the box below.
Instructions for adding a video to YouTube are online
here. You can choose whether to make the video public or private, but
you must include the hashtag "#Igo2AU" in the description.
If you answer no, AUSU will not share your video publicly outside of the AUSU awards committee.
Declaration of Applicant
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.
If the "Submit Application" button is not visible, it is because you have not completed the required number of AU credits to apply for this bursary.
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