Scholarships and bursaries for Indigenous students
Indigenous students can access valuable funding opportunities through scholarships and bursaries from Athabasca University
Athabasca University (AU) is committed to accessibility and inclusivity and is proud to offer a wide range of awards and bursaries designed to support and uplift Indigenous students.
These awards are designed to help Indigenous students overcome financial and technological barriers and empower individuals to reach their educational and professional goals.
AU First Nation Colleges Student Awards
Annual application deadlines: July 1 and Nov. 1
Open application deadline.
Indigenous Graduate Entrance Bursary
Open application deadline.
Annual application deadlines: Feb. 15, May 15,
and Aug. 15.
Indigenous Undergraduate Entrance Bursary
Open application deadline.
Annual application deadline: Jan. 15.
Carter Yellowbird Indigenous Bursary
Annual application deadline: Jan. 15.
Harold Cardinal Essay Prize for Aboriginal Students
Annual application deadline: Dec. 31.
Indigenous Award in Heritage Resources Management
Annual application deadline: Sept. 30.
Annual application deadline: Jan. 15.
Annual application deadline: Jan. 15.
Syncrude/Athabasca University Aboriginal Scholarship
Annual application deadline: Sept. 30.
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Donor supported
AU awards and bursaries are funded in a variety of ways, including through charitable donations by members of the university community.
“Hopefully it will help some other people, whether it helps with gas, helps with their tuition, food, whatever it takes. I just hope that it helps for a First Nations student to reach their goal.”
– Carter Yellowbird (Master of Business Administration '12), donor of the Carter Yellowbird Indigenous Bursary
More information is available from the Financial Aid and Awards unit.
More awards and bursaries are available through the Athabasca University Graduate Students’ Association and the Athabasca University Students’ Union.
