Each year Athabasca University recognizes the dedication, determination, and success of its students. All students are automatically considered for awards without application unless specified otherwise in the following
award detail. Award recipients are announced twice a year, at Convocation in June and in the late fall. Unless stated otherwise, awards will be calculated on grades obtained from July 1 of the previous year to June 30 of the current year. The academic awards program is administered by the Office of the Registrar by mail, by phone (780) 675 - 6249 or (800) 788 - 9041 (ext. 6249), or by fax at (780) 675 - 6174.
To provide particular recognition to students and graduates who have achieved significant grade accumulations, two categories of recognition exist:
a) Honours List and b) Undergraduate Degree Academic Achievement Recognition
a) Honours List
Athabasca University publishes an Honours List twice a year that lists students who have a cumulative average of 85 per cent or higher for Athabasca University courses completed towards the credential. Students who have completed the 30, 60, 90, and 120 credit point in the six-month time period for which the list is produced, will be included on the list. Students are also required to have completed a minimum of 15 Athabasca University credits. Some allowances may be made for graduate students.
b) Undergraduate Degree Academic
Achievement Recognition
- Graduation with Distinction
Undergraduate degree recipients who have achieved a cumulative average, based only on Athabasca University residency credits (usually a minimum of
30 credits, but in some programs as low as a minimum of 12 credits) of 85 per cent or higher, will be recognized by having the words ‘‘with distinction’’ placed on the parchment and official transcript.
- Graduation with Great Distinction
Undergraduate degree recipients who have achieved a cumulative average, based only on Athabasca University residency credits (usually a minimum of
30 credits, but in some programs as low as a minimum of 12 credits) of 90 per cent or higher, will be recognized by having the words ‘‘with great distinction’’ placed on the parchment and official transcript.
Calculation of Cumulative Grades
Cumulative grades will be averaged according to the ‘‘rounding up integer’’ rule. That means, for example, that an average of 84.5 per cent to 84.999 will be rounded to 85 per cent for the purpose of academic recognition. Similarly, an average from 89.5 to 89.999 will be rounded to 90 per cent.
The following two awards are announced at Convocation held each June at Athabasca University.
Governor General of Canada Gold Medal
Value: Medal
Number: One
Conditions: Awarded annually to the graduating student with the highest grade average in Athabasca University credits. Only graduate students with an average of 80 per cent or higher will be considered.
Donor: The Governor General of Canada
Announcement date: Convocation
Governor General of Canada Silver Medal
Value: Medal
Number: One
Conditions: 1) Awarded annually to the graduating student with the highest grade average in Athabasca University credits. Only undergraduate students with an average of 80 per cent or higher will be considered.
2) Only undergraduate students who have completed a minimum of 45 Athabasca University credits are eligible. (For the Bachelor of Nursing, the required minimum is 25 Athabasca University credits.)
Donor: The Governor General of Canada
Announcement date: Convocation
15.1. Fall Announcement
The following awards are announced each year in the late fall.
In the case of a tie for an award or scholarship that has only one recipient, other academic indicators will be employed to determine the recipient.
Alberta Heritage Fund Graduate Scholarship
Value: up to $9,300
Number: Four or more
Conditions: To be eligible students must be citizens or permanent residents of Canada and resident in Alberta as defined by the Alberta Heritage Scholarship Act. Students are eligible who have successfully completed a minimum of four courses in the Master of Distance Education or completed all Phase 1 modules of the Master of Business Administration program during the year prior to the year for which the scholarship is sought. A student is eligible for one scholarship only during his or her program of study.
Selection: Selection is by the appropriate graduate program council based on overall academic achievement in the previous year of study
Donor: Alberta Heritage Scholarship Fund, Government of Alberta
Announcement date: As determined by the program directors of the MDE and MBA programs (usually fall)
A. Ray Davey Memorial Scholarship
Value: $500
Number: One
Conditions: Awarded annually to the undergraduate student with the highest average in three of the following courses: ACCT 253, ACCT 355, ADMN 233, ECON 247, ECON 248.
Background: A. Ray Davey, C.A., C.G.A., F.C.A.M., before his death in 1991, served on the Board of Directors of the Canadian Institute of Certified Administrative Managers as a director and treasurer. Following his retirement as a management consultant for 27 years with a major firm of chartered accountants and management consultants, Mr. Davey registered his own organization and became the auditor for the institute. He served with distinction both as a professional consultant and as a Fellow of the institute. This scholarship has been established by CICAM to honour his contribution to management and administration.
Donor: Canadian Institute of Certified Administrative Managers (CICAM)
Announcement date: Late fall
Access Fund for Students with Disabilities
Value: $1500
Number: One
Conditions: This award may not be won by the same person more than once. Candidates must meet the following definition:
- ‘‘A disability is a functional limitation resulting from a physical, sensory, or mental impairment, which, for an indefinite period, affects the ability of the student to perform the activities necessary to participate fully in post-secondary learning.’’ (AUGC)
Candidates will be participating in undergraduate or graduate course work at Athabasca University. The Student Awards Committee will select the recipient from eligible candidates following an annual call for applications.
Donor: Emil C. Fredericks
Announcement date: Late fall
Athabasca University Award for Alumni Leadership
Value: $500
Number: One
Conditions: Awarded to an alumni member active in The Alumni Association. Recipient selected by The Alumni Association.
Donor: Emil C. Fredericks
Announcement date: Late fall
Athabasca University Award in Anthropology
Value: $1,000
Number: One
Conditions: Awarded annually (July 1 of previous year to June 30 of current year) to the student who has completed and achieved the highest standing in a senior anthropology course.
Donor: Emil C. Fredericks
Announcement date: Late fall
Athabasca University Award for Graduate Studies
Value: $1,000
Number: One
Conditions: Awarded annually (July 1 of previous year to June 30 of current year) to the student recommended by the Graduate Studies Board.
Donor: Emil C. Fredericks
Announcement date: Late fall
Athabasca University Award in History
Value: $1,000
Number: One
Conditions: Awarded annually to the student who has completed and achieved the highest standing in a senior history course.
Donor: Emil C. Fredericks
Announcement date: Late fall
Athabasca University Bachelor of Administration Scholarship
Value: $200
Number: Two (one student entering the second year, and one student entering the third year of the Bachelor of Administration degree program). This award may not be won by the same person more than once.
Conditions:
Student entering second year
- 30 - 36 credits must be completed by June 30 of the current year. The 30 - 36 credits can include transfer credits.
- Highest average in the best 15 Athabasca University credits towards a Bachelor of Administration degree. Only students with an average of 80 per cent or higher will be considered.
Student entering third year
- 60 - 66 credits must be completed by June 30 of the current year. The 60 - 66 credits can include transfer credits.
- Highest average in the best 30 Athabasca University credits towards a Bachelor of Administration degree. Only students with an average of 80 per cent or higher will be considered.
Funding source: Athabasca University Student Academic Awards Fund
Announcement date: Late fall
Athabasca University Bachelor of Administration (Post Diploma) Scholarship
Value: $200
Number: One
Conditions:
Students entering third year
- 60-66 credits must be completed by June 30 of the current year. The 60-66 credits can include transfer credits.
- Highest average in the best 9 Athabasca University credits towards a Bachelor of Administration (Post Diploma) degree. Only students with an average of 80 per cent or higher will be considered.
Funding source: Athabasca University Student Academic Awards Fund
Announcement date: Late fall
Athabasca University Bachelor of Arts [three-year program] Scholarship
Value: $200
Number: Two (one student entering each of the second and third years of the Bachelor of Arts [three-year] degree program). This award may not be won by the same person more than once.
Conditions:
Students entering second year
- 30-36 credits must be completed by June 30 of the current year. The 30-36 credits can include
transfer credits.
- Highest average in the best 15 Athabasca University credits towards a Bachelor of Arts [three-year] degree.
Only students with an average of 80 per cent or higher will be considered.
Students entering third year
- 60-66 credits must be completed by June 30 of the current year. The 60-66 credits can include transfer credits.
- Highest average in the best 30 Athabasca University credits towards a Bachelor of Arts [three-year] degree.
Funding source: Athabasca University Student Academic Awards Fund
Announcement date: Late fall
Athabasca University Bachelor of Arts
[four-year program] Scholarship
Value:$200
Number: Three (one student entering each of the second, third, and fourth years of the Bachelor of
Arts [four-year] degree program). This award may not be won by the same person more than once.
Conditions:
Student entering second year
- 30 - 36 credits must be completed by June 30 of the current year. The 30 - 36 credits can include transfer credits.
- Highest average in the best 15 Athabasca University credits towards a Bachelor of Arts [four-year] degree.
Only students with an average of 80 per cent or higher will be considered.
Student entering third year
- 60 - 66 credits must be completed by June 30 of the current year. The 60 - 66 credits can include transfer credits.
- Highest average in the best 30 Athabasca University credits towards a Bachelor of Arts [four-year] degree. Only students with an average of 80 per cent or higher will be considered.
Student entering fourth year
- 90 - 96 credits must be completed by June 30 of the current year. The 90 - 96 credits can include transfer credits.
- Highest average in the best 45 Athabasca University credits towards a Bachelor of Arts [four-year] degree. Only students with an average of 80 per cent or higher will be considered.
Funding source: Athabasca University Student Academic Awards Fund
Announcement date: Late fall
Athabasca University Bachelor of Commerce Scholarship
Value: $200
Number: One
Conditions:
Student entering fourth year
- 90-96 credits must be completed by June 30 of the current year. The 90-96 credits can include transfer credits.
- Highest average in the best 30 Athabasca University credits towards a Bachelor of Commerce degree. Only students with an average of 80 per cent or
higher will be considered.
Funding source: Athabasca University Student Academic Awards Fund
Announcement date: Late fall
Athabasca University Bachelor of General Studies Scholarship
Value: $200
Number: Two (one student entering the second year, and one student entering the third year of the
Bachelor of General Studies degree program). This award may not be won by the same person more than once.
Conditions:
Student entering second year
- 30 - 36 credits must be completed by June 30 of
the current year. The 30 - 36 credits can include
transfer credits.
- Highest average in the best 15 Athabasca University credits towards a Bachelor of General Studies degree. Only students with an average of 80 per cent or higher will be considered.
Student entering third year
- 60 - 66 credits must be completed by June 30 of
the current year. The 60 - 66 credits can include
transfer credits.
- Highest average in the best 30 Athabasca University credits towards a Bachelor of General Studies degree. Only students with an average of 80 per cent or higher will be considered.
Funding source: Athabasca University Student Academic Awards Fund
Announcement date: Late fall
Athabasca University Bachelor of Nursing Scholarship
Value: $200
Number: One
Conditions:
Student entering second year
- 36-42 credits must be completed by June 30 of
the current year. The 36-42 credits can include
transfer credits.
- Highest average in the best 15 Athabasca University credits towards a Bachelor of Nursing degree. Only students with an average of 80 per cent or higher will
be considered.
Funding source: Athabasca University Student Academic Awards Fund
Announcement date: Late fall
Athabasca University Bachelor of Professional Arts Scholarship
Value: $200
Number: One This award may not be won by the same person more than once.
Conditions:
Student entering fourth year
- 90-96 credits must be completed by June 30 of the current year. The 90-96 credits can include transfer credits.
- Highest average in the best 15 Athabasca University credits toward a Bachelor of Professional Arts degree. Only students with an average of 80 per cent or higher will be considered.
Funding source: Athabasca University Student Academic Awards Fund
Announcement date: Late fall
Athabasca University Bachelor of Science Scholarship
Value: $200
Number: Three (one student entering each of the second, third, and fourth year of the Bachelor of Science degree program). This award may not be won by the same person more than once.
Conditions:
Student entering second year
- 30-36 credits must be completed by June 30 of
the current year. The 30-36 credits can include
transfer credits.
- Highest average in the best 15 Athabasca University credits towards a Bachelor of Science degree. Only students with an average of 80 per cent or higher will
be considered.
Student entering third year
- 60-66 credits must be completed by June 30 of
the current year. The 60-66 credits can include
transfer credits.
- Highest average in the best 30 Athabasca University credits towards a Bachelor of Science degree. Only students with an average of 80 per cent or higher will
be considered.
Student entering fourth year
- 90-96 credits must be completed by June 30 of
the current year. The 90-96 credits can include
transfer credits.
- Highest average in the best 45 Athabasca University credits towards a Bachelor of Science degree.
Only students with an average of 80 per cent or higher will be considered.
Funding source: Athabasca University Student Academic Awards Fund
Announcement date: Late fall
Athabasca University Bachelor of Science (Post Diploma) Scholarship
Value: $200
Number: One
Conditions:
Student entering fourth year
- 90-96 credits must be completed by June 30 of
the current year. The 90-96 credits can include
transfer credits.
- Highest average in the best 9 Athabasca University credits towards a Bachelor of Science (Post Diploma) degree. Only students with an average of 80 per cent or higher will be considered.
Funding source: Athabasca University Student Academic Awards Fund
Announcement date: Late fall
Athabasca University Bachelor of Science in Computing and Information Systems Scholarship
Value: $200
Number: Three (one student entering each of the second, third, and fourth years of the Bachelor of Science in Computing and Information Systems
degree program). This award may not be won by the same person more than once.
Conditions:
Student entering second year
- 30-36 credits must be completed by June 30 of
the current year. The 30-36 credits can include
transfer credits.
- Highest average in the best 15 Athabasca University credits towards a Bachelor of Science in Computing and Information Systems degree. Only students with an average of 80 per cent or higher will be considered.
Student entering third year
- 60-66 credits must be completed by June 30 of
the current year. The 60-66 credits can include
transfer credits.
- Highest average in the best 30 Athabasca University credits towards a Bachelor of Science in Computing and Information Systems degree. Only students with an average of 80 per cent or higher will be considered.
Student entering fourth year
- 90-96 credits must be completed by June 30 of
the current year. The 90-96 credits can include
transfer credits.
- Highest average in the best 45 Athabasca University credits towards a Bachelor of Science in Computing and Information Systems degree. Only students with an average of 80 per cent or higher will be considered.
Funding source: Athabasca University Student Academic Awards Fund
Announcement date: Late fall
Athabasca University Bachelor of Science in Computing and Information Systems (Post Diploma) Scholarship
Value: $200
Number: One
Conditions:
Student entering fourth year
- 90-96 credits must be completed by June 30 of the current year. The 90-96 credits can include transfer credits.
- Highest average in the best 9 Athabasca University credits towards a Bachelor of Science (Post Diploma) degree. Only students with an average of 80 per cent or higher will be considered.
Funding source: Athabasca University Student Academic Awards Fund
Announcement date: Late fall
Athabasca University Diploma in Arts Scholarship
Value: $200
Number: One
Conditions:
Student entering second year
- 30-36 credits must be completed by June 30 of
the current year. The 30-36 credits can include
transfer credits.
- Highest average in the best 15 Athabasca University credits towards a University Diploma in Arts.
Only students with an average of 80 per cent or higher will be considered.
Funding source: Athabasca University Student Academic Awards Fund
Announcement date: Late fall
Athabasca University Mildred Rowe Weston Memorial Scholarship
Value: $600
Number: One
Conditions: Awarded annually to a first-time program student who has completed no less than three, and no more than five, Athabasca University courses within the last year and who has not previously attended a post-secondary institution. The award is restricted to students who have studied and taken at least Grade 12 in an Alberta school outside of the cities of Alberta. Selection is based on academic achievement with preference given to students who have taken at least one part of their high school from the Alberta Correspondence School of Education. Applicants will not be eligible if awarded other awards during the same term. Deadline for applications is October 31.
Application: Application forms are available from the Student Awards Office, Office of the Registrar, Athabasca University
Donor: Mildred Rowe Weston Memorial Scholarship Fund
Announcement date: Late fall
Athabasca University - University Certificate in Health Development Administration Scholarship
Value: $200
Number: One
Conditions:
Student entering second year
- 30-36 credits must be completed by June 30 of
the current year. The 30-36 credits can include
transfer credits.
- Highest average in the best 15 Athabasca University credits towards a University Certificate in Health Development Administration. Only students with an average of 80 per cent or higher will be considered.
Funding source: Athabasca University Student Academic Awards Fund
Announcement date: Late fall
Bill Birge Award in English 155
Value: $120
Number: One
Conditions: Awarded annually (July 1 of previous year to June 30 of current year) to the student with the highest grade in English 155: Developing Reading and Writing Skills.
Donor: Mr. Bill Birge, former Associate Vice-President, Finance and Administration
Announcement date: Late fall
Canative Scholarship for Métis Students
Value: $1000
Number: 5
Conditions: Awarded to a Métis student who has demonstrated scholarly merit in studies at Athabasca University. Métis students are encouraged to apply when they have completed as least three credits at Athabasca University.
Background: These awards are made available by Canative Housing Corporation to encourage Métis students to further their education through Athabasca University.
Funding source: Canative Housing Corporation
Announcement date: Late fall
Certified General Accountants of Alberta Scholarship
Value: $500
Number: One
Conditions: Awarded annually to the Bachelor of Administration student entering the third year of the program* with the highest average in the best three Athabasca University courses in financial accounting or management accounting, acceptable for credit in
the Certified General Accountants of Alberta program.
* 60-66 credits must be completed by June 30 of the current year. They can include transfer credits.
Donor: Certified General Accountants Association of Alberta
Announcement date: Late fall
Chartered Accountants of Alberta Scholarship
Value: $500
Number: One
Conditions:
- Awarded annually to the Bachelor of Administration student with the highest average in the best three Athabasca University auditing concepts, financial accounting, managerial accounting, taxation, or finance courses acceptable for credit in the Alberta Chartered Accountant program. Only students with an average of 80 per cent or higher will be considered.
- The student must reside in Alberta outside of Calgary, Edmonton, and Lethbridge.
Donor: Alberta’s Chartered Accountants through the Accounting Education Foundation of Alberta
Announcement date: Late fall
Derrick Rowlandson Memorial Award
Value: $500
Number: One
Conditions: Awarded to a young person, recommended by Edwin Parr Composite Community High School in Athabasca, who shows an ardent interest in the area of computers and/or hockey.
Background: This award is in memory of a longtime employee of Athabasca University. Derrick’s technical skills provided the foundation for the University’s telephone and computer network. He is remembered as a devoted husband, father, and keen supporter of athletic and scholastic endeavours.
Funding source: Xerox Canada / Athabasca University
Announcement date: Late fall
Dipak Saraswati Memorial Award
Value: $200
Number: One
Conditions: Awarded annually (July 1 of previous year to June 30 of current year) to the student who has completed and achieved the highest standing in
MATH 215.
Donor: Jayati Saraswati
Announcement date: Late fall
Dr. Fredrick W. Camp Memorial Scholarship
Value: $500
Number: One
Conditions: Awarded annually to the Bachelor of Science student with the highest grade average in the best three Athabasca University science courses. Two
of the three courses must be in chemistry or in biology. Only students with an average of 80 per cent or higher will be considered.
Donor: Alberta Oil Sands Technology and Research Authority (AOSTRA)
Announcement date: Late fall
Eveline Lepine Memorial Scholarship
Value: $100
Number: One
Conditions: Awarded annually to the student with the highest standing in Psychology 290: General Psychology.
Background: The Eveline Lepine Memorial Scholarship Fund was established by friends and co-workers following her death in 1994. She served Athabasca University and its students with competence and commitment, primarily though the Calgary Learning Centre, for more than 10 years. She was also a student of Athabasca University and was completing Psychology 290 at the time of her death.
Announcement date: Late fall
Louise McKinney Scholarships
Value: $1,500 each
Number:Up to four
Conditions:
Alberta residency
The candidate must have maintained permanent residence in Alberta for 12 months immediately prior to the enrolment date for the next term of study, excluding the time spent at a post-secondary institution.
Enrolment in second or subsequent year of a full-time first undergraduate program.
At least 30 credits must be completed by June 30 of
the current year. The 30 credits can include transfer credits. Proof of registration must be presented in at least 9 credits in the fall semester. (September to December) in any post-secondary institution in the
first undergraduate degree.
Full-time status
At least 18 Athabasca University credits must be completed during the past 12-month period (July 1
to June 30).
Academic achievement
The four students with the highest grade average
in their best 18 credits completed during the past
12 months (July 1 to June 30) are automatically
considered for this award.
Donor: Alberta Heritage Scholarship Fund, Government of Alberta
Announcement date: Late fall by the Alberta Heritage Scholarship Fund
Nick Evasiuk Scholarship in Sociology
Value: $250
Number: One
Conditions: Awarded to the student with the highest grade in Sociology 287: Introduction to Sociology.
Background: This scholarship has been established to honour Nick Evasiuk’s contributions to the community of Athabasca. Nick’s life touched many.
A longtime businessman and social democrat, he will be remembered as a very special person, a poet, advocate of peace and justice, and friend of the environment, who, throughout his lifetime demonstrated a personal attitude of caring, and a business attitude of fairness, towards everyone he encountered from day to day. Nick once described himself this way; ‘‘I think of myself to be sort of a visionary, a person of hope. . . my hope springs from my faith in the ability (of humankind) . . . to come up with solutions to the problems which our generation has perpetrated.’’
Donor: Dr. Michael Gismondi and Ms. Joan Sherman
Announcement date: Late fall
Northlands Park Endowment Awards
Value: Variable
Number: One per selected course or group of courses. The number of scholarships awarded may be limited to the income available from the endowment fund in
any year.
Conditions: Awarded annually to the student with the highest grade in each of the following individual or groups of courses:
ADMN 404, ANTH 276, CHEM 217, ENVS 252,
GEOG 302 or GEOG 200, LGST 310, 331 or 369,
MDDE 605, MGSC 368 or 369, MKTG 396, POLI 309, and STMK 501.
Funding source: Northlands Park
Announcement date: Late fall
Patrick Heffernan Memorial Scholarship
Value: $500
Number: One
Conditions: Awarded annually to the student entering the second year of an undergraduate degree program, with the highest grade point average in Athabasca University courses (30-36 credits must be completed by June 30 of current year, of which 15-18 credits can be transfer credits).
Donor: Mrs. Patricia Heffernan
Announcement date: Late fall
Syncrude/Athabasca University Aboriginal Scholarship
Value: $2,500
Number: Up to three
Conditions: Applicants must apply by the application deadline indicated below. Students entering any of the following degree programs at Athabasca University will qualify to apply: Bachelor of Arts (major in Information Systems), Bachelor of Administration (major in Management, Industrial Relations, or Organization), Bachelor of Administration (Post Diploma), major in Management, Industrial Relations, or Organization), Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Computing and Information Systems, Bachelor of Science in Computing and Information Systems (Post Diploma),or Bachelor of Science (Post Diploma). Preference will be given to those students entering their first year of full-time studies. Students in other years may also apply. Applicants must be Alberta residents of Aboriginal ancestry: Indian, Inuit, or Métis. This award may not be won by the same person more than once.
Donor: Syncrude Canada Ltd.
Application: Deadline is June 1, however, the committee will consider late applications if the total number of awards has not been distributed in any given year. Application forms are available from the address listed below and should be returned to the Student Awards Office at Athabasca University.
Student Awards Office, Office of the Registrar,
Athabasca University, 1 University Drive,
Athabasca, AB T9S 3A3.
Phone: (780) 675-6258
Fax: (780) 675-6174
Announcement date: Late fall
Thomas Edge Scholarship
Value: $200
Number: One
Conditions: Awarded annually to the student with the highest average in the best three Athabasca University courses in the following areas: Canadian Studies, Labour Studies, Native Studies, and Women’s Studies.
Funding source: Athabasca University Student Academic Awards Fund
Announcement date: Late fall
15.2. Convocation Announcements
The following awards are announced at Convocation held each year in June.
In the case of a tie for an award or scholarship that has only one recipient, other academic indicators will be employed to determine the recipient.
Athabasca University Advanced Graduate Diploma: Advanced Nursing Practice Scholarship
Value: $500
Number: One
Conditions: Awarded annually to the graduating student with the highest grade average in Athabasca University credits. Only students with an average of
80 per cent or higher will be considered.
Funding source: Athabasca University Student Academic Awards Fund
Announcement date: Convocation
Athabasca University Advanced Graduate Diploma in Management Scholarship
Value: $500
Number: One
Conditions: Awarded annually to the graduating student with the highest grade average in Athabasca University credits. Only students with an average of
80 per cent or higher will be considered.
Funding source: Athabasca University Student Academic Awards Fund
Announcement date: Convocation
Athabasca University Advanced Graduate Diploma in Distance Education (Technology) Scholarship
Value: $500
Number: One
Conditions: Awarded annually to the graduating student with the highest grade average in Athabasca University credits. Only students with an average of 80 per cent or higher will be considered.
Funding source: Athabasca University Student Academic Awards Fund
Announcement date: Convocation
Athabasca University - University Certificate in Accounting Award
Value: $200
Number: One
Conditions: Awarded to the graduating student with
the highest average in the best 15 Athabasca
University credits taken towards the certificate.
Only students with an average of 80 per cent or higher will be considered.
Funding source: Athabasca University Student Academic Awards Fund
Announcement date: Convocation (listed at Convocation)
Athabasca University - University Certificate in Administration Award
Value: $200
Number: One
Conditions: Awarded to the graduating student with the highest average in the best 15 Athabasca University credits taken towards the certificate. Only students with an average of 80 per cent or higher will be considered.
Funding source: Athabasca University Student Academic Awards Fund
Announcement date: Convocation (listed at Convocation)
Athabasca University - University Certificate in Advanced Accounting Award
Value: $200
Number: One
Conditions: Awarded to the graduating student with
the highest average in the best 15 Athabasca
University credits taken towards the certificate.
Only students with an average of 80 per cent or higher will be considered.
Funding source: Athabasca University Student Academic Awards Fund
Announcement date: Convocation (listed at Convocation)
Athabasca University - University Certificate in Career Development
Value: $200
Number: One
Conditions: Awarded to the graduating student with
the highest average in the best 15 Athabasca
University credits taken towards the certificate.
Only students with an average of 80 per cent or higher will be considered.
Funding source: Athabasca University Student Academic Awards Fund
Announcement date: Convocation (listed at Convocation)
Athabasca University - University Certificate in Computing and Information Systems Award
Value: $200
Number: One
Conditions: Awarded to the graduating student with
the highest average in the best 15 Athabasca
University credits taken towards the certificate.
Only students with an average of 80 per cent or
higher will be considered.
Funding source: Athabasca University Student Academic Awards Fund
Announcement date: Convocation (listed at Convocation)
Athabasca University - University Certificate in English Language Studies Award
Value: $200
Number: One
Conditions: Awarded to the graduating student with
the highest average in the best 9 Athabasca
University credits taken towards the certificate.
Only students with an average of 80 per cent or higher will be considered.
Funding source: Athabasca University Student Academic Awards Fund
Announcement date: Convocation (listed at Convocation)
Athabasca University - University Certificate in French Language Proficiency Award
Value: $200
Number: One
Conditions: Awarded to the graduating student with
the highest average in the best 15 Athabasca
University credits taken towards the certificate.
Only students with an average of 80 per cent or higher will be considered.
Funding source: Athabasca University Student Academic Awards Fund
Announcement date: Convocation (listed at Convocation)
Athabasca University - University Certificate in Health Development Administration Award
Value: $200
Number: One
Conditions: Awarded to the graduating student with
the highest average in the best 15 Athabasca
University credits taken towards the certificate.
Only students with an average of 80 per cent or
higher will be considered.
Funding source: Athabasca University Student Academic Awards Fund
Announcement date: Convocation (listed at Convocation)
Athabasca University - University Certificate in Home Health Nursing Award
Value: $200
Number: One
Conditions: Awarded to the graduating student with the highest average in the best 15 Athabasca University credits taken towards the certificate. Only students with an average of 80 per cent or higher will be considered.
Funding source: Athabasca University Student Academic Awards Fund
Announcement date: Convocation (listed at Convocation)
Athabasca University - University Certificate in Labour Relations Award
Value: $200
Number: One
Conditions: Awarded to the graduating student with the highest average in the best 15 Athabasca University credits taken towards the certificate.
Only students with an average of 80 per cent or higher will be considered.
Funding source: Athabasca University Student Academic Awards Fund
Announcement date: Convocation (listed at Convocation)
Athabasca University - University Certificate in Labour Studies Award
Value: $200
Number: One
Conditions: Awarded to the graduating student with
the highest average in the best 15 Athabasca
University credits taken towards the certificate.
Only students with an average of 80 per cent or
higher will be considered.
Funding source: Athabasca University Student Academic Awards Fund
Announcement date: Convocation (listed at Convocation)
Athabasca University - University Certificate in Public Administration Award
Value: $200
Number: One
Conditions: Awarded to the graduating student with the highest average in the best 15 Athabasca University credits taken towards the certificate.
Only students with an average of 80 per cent or higher will be considered.
Funding source: Athabasca University Student Academic Awards Fund
Announcement date: Convocation (listed at Convocation)
Athabasca University Diploma in Arts Scholarship
Value: $200
Number: One
Conditions: Awarded annually to the graduating student with the highest average in the best 30 Athabasca University credits taken towards a Diploma in Arts. Only students with an average of 80 per cent or higher will be considered.
Funding source: Athabasca University Student Academic Awards Fund
Announcement date: Convocation (listed at Convocation)
Athabasca University Governing Council Scholarships
Value: $500
Number: One for each undergraduate and graduate degree program
Undergraduate conditions:
- Awarded annually to the graduating student with the highest grade average in Athabasca University credits. Only students with an average of 80 per cent or higher will be considered.
- Only students who have completed a minimum of 45 Athabasca University credits are eligible. (For the Bachelor of Nursing degree, the required minimum is 25 Athabasca University credits.)
Graduate conditions: Awarded annually to the graduating students in the MBA program with the highest grade point average. Awarded annually to the graduating student in the MDE program who received the highest grade point average for the course-based option.
Funding source: Athabasca University Student Academic Awards Fund
Announcement date: Convocation
Athabasca University Students Association Collaborative Student Scholarships
Value: $500 each
Number: at least two
Conditions: Students must be taking at least four courses in total, from Athabasca University and the collaborating institution. Students must have honours standing in each course (as defined by the delivering institution). Students must also be involved in student activities, either with Athabasca University or the collaborating institution. This scholarship is open to all Athabasca University students who pay AUSA fees, except AUSA council members and staff.
Funding Source: Athabasca University Students Association
Application Deadline: April 15
Announcement date: Convocation
Athabasca University Students Association Full-time Home-study Scholarships
Value: $500
Number: at least two
Conditions: Students must be taking a minimum of three Athabasca University courses and maintain an
85 per cent average. Students must demonstrate involvement in their community. This scholarship is open to all Athabasca University students who pay Athabasca University Students Association fees, and who study via home-based delivery (i.e., not online and not paced or collaborative), except AUSA council members and staff.
Funding Source: Athabasca University Students Association
Application Deadline: April 15
Announcement date: Convocation
Athabasca University Students Association (AUSA) Student Service Award
Value: $550
Number: One
Conditions: Awarded annually to a continuing Athabasca University program student who has demonstrated, within the last five years, outstanding service, leadership, and/or student advocacy to others within the Athabasca University community. Further relevant qualities are voluntary service endeavours. At the time of application, the candidate must have completed not less than 50 per cent of the required credits for a program of study, 9 credits of which must be Athabasca University courses completed within the last calendar year. Current AUSA council and staff members are ineligible. In any given year, recipients of the Charles S. Noble Award are ineligible to apply.
Application: Application forms are available from the Athabasca University Students Association or Athabasca University, Academic Student Awards Committee. Deadline for applications is April 15. Applications become the property of Athabasca University.
Funding source: Athabasca University Students Association
Announcement date: Convocation
Canon Canada - IKON Office Solutions MDE Scholarship
Value: Course registration fee for one Master of Distance Education course (currently $700)
Number: One
Conditions: Awarded annually to the MDE program student with the highest average in any three of the five core courses. All MDE students will be automatically considered in the year that they complete their fifth core course.
Donors: Canon Canada Inc. and IKON Office Solutions.
Announcement date: May/June
Charles S. Noble Award for Student Leadership
Value: $300 (plus a letter of commendation)
Number: One
Conditions: Awarded annually to an Alberta student who is continuously enrolled in or has successfully completed a minimum of three courses at Athabasca University within the previous year (Jan. to Dec.) and who demonstrates commitment in one of the following areas: student government; student societies; clubs or organizations. In addition, candidates may exhibit active involvement in either student organizations (at the provincial or national level) or active involvement in non-profit community organizations. Candidate selection is by institutional nomination.
Funding source: Alberta Heritage Scholarship Fund
Announcement date: May or June
Irma Alberta Burkholder Byrne Memorial Scholarship
Value: $1,000
Number: One
Conditions:
- Awarded annually to an undergraduate graduating student with the highest grade average in the best 30 Athabasca University credits in Humanities.
- Only students who have completed a minimum of 45 credits in Humanities are eligible.
Donor:Dr. Tim Byrne, Past-President, President Emeritus, and Honorary Doctor of Athabasca University
Announcement date: Convocation
Tim Byrne Memorial Scholarship Fund
Value: $1,000
Number: One
Conditions: Awarded annually to the student in the project/thesis route of the Master of Distance Education degree program who presents a combination of academic excellence with his or her outstanding thesis/project. The Master of Distance Education program will recommend a student to the Academic Awards Committee of Academic Council.
Background: This scholarship fund recognizes the educational achievements of Athabasca University’s first president, Mr. Tim Byrne, who died November 29, 1997. Mr. Byrne’s commitment to his career as an educator with foresight and conviction led to the establishment of Athabasca University.
Donor: Tim Byrne Memorial Scholarship Fund
Announcement date: Convocation
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