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Athabasca University

Athabasca, Canada
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Athabasca University About

Athabasca University provides learning for life. Through the achievements of its students, faculty and staff, AU stands out as a provider of high quality post-secondary education.

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History

  • Athabasca University was established by Order in Council of the Government of Alberta on June 25, 1970. 
  • Originally conceived as a traditional campus-based institution, AU changed course in 1972 through a pilot project to test the concept of an open, distance university. 
  • The first AU course, World Ecology, was offered in 1973, and AU's first Convocation, for two graduates, was held in 1977.

Education

  • Athabasca University is committed to excellence. The University offers 90 graduate and undergraduate degrees, diplomas, and certificate programs, and more than 700 university courses in the sciences, social sciences, humanities, interdisciplinary studies, business and administrative studies, nursing, and commerce.

Research

  • AU is committed to excellence in research and scholarship. Through the discovery, dissemination and transfer of new knowledge and the engagement of students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, the university integrates research with creative teaching, thereby informing the curriculum and providing opportunities for highly qualified graduates to promote innovation and to participate more fully in society.
  • Mission critical research in the scholarship of teaching and learning in open and distance environments is the primary focus of AUs research activity; however, the university also actively supports and maintains high standards in discipline-based research.

Career

AU Counselling Services offers Career Cruising for registered students. This resource provides assessment tools, goals & career exploration activities, as well as, a résumé builder.Explore career options using these resources, which contain information on duties, working conditions, skills, education, salary, employment prospects and opportunities.

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Athabasca University Key Statistics & Highlights

  • 24 Masters
  • 122 Scholarships
  • 1,000 Academic Staff
  • 40,000 Students
  • 11,844 Students (int'l)
  • Public Institution Type

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Athabasca University Scholarships

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Athabasca University Scholarships

Below you will find scholarships related to Athabasca University. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.

Provided by university
Grant
1000 CAD
Deadline
15 Feb 2027
AU Graduate Glass Ceiling Award

Read more about eligibility

Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
1000 CAD
Deadline
Not specified
Tim Byrne Memorial Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Derrick Rowlandson Memorial Award
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
1000 CAD
Deadline
Anytime
AU Award for Graduate Studies
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
31000 CAD
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
AU Graduate Student Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
1500 CAD
Deadline
15 Feb 2027
AU Award for a Mature Graduate Student
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
2500 CAD
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
Dominique Abrioux Graduate Scholarship
Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
AU Career Advancement Award - Graduate and Undergraduate
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
15000 CAD
Deadline
Not specified
Alberta Graduate Excellence Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
DFL Scholarship Program
Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Daughters for Life Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
7000 CAD
Deadline
18 Nov 2026
Faculty Mobility for Partnership Building Program
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Canadian Government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12500 USD
Deadline
15 Dec 2026
International Peace Scholarship Fund
Need-based

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The International Peace Scholarship Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based

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Headway
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Monthly Scholarship Series

Read more about eligibility

MPOWER Financing
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Amber Student
Location not available
View more available scholarships
Provided by university
Grant
1000 CAD
Deadline
15 Feb 2027
AU Graduate Glass Ceiling Award

Read more about eligibility

Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
1000 CAD
Deadline
Not specified
Tim Byrne Memorial Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Derrick Rowlandson Memorial Award
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
1000 CAD
Deadline
Anytime
AU Award for Graduate Studies
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
31000 CAD
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
AU Graduate Student Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
1500 CAD
Deadline
15 Feb 2027
AU Award for a Mature Graduate Student
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
2500 CAD
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
Dominique Abrioux Graduate Scholarship
Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
AU Career Advancement Award - Graduate and Undergraduate
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
15000 CAD
Deadline
Not specified
Alberta Graduate Excellence Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
DFL Scholarship Program
Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Daughters for Life Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
7000 CAD
Deadline
18 Nov 2026
Faculty Mobility for Partnership Building Program
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Canadian Government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

Read more about eligibility

ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

Read more about eligibility

ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12500 USD
Deadline
15 Dec 2026
International Peace Scholarship Fund
Need-based

Read more about eligibility

The International Peace Scholarship Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Headway
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Monthly Scholarship Series

Read more about eligibility

MPOWER Financing
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Amber Student
Location not available
View more available scholarships
Provided by university
Grant
1000 CAD
Deadline
15 Feb 2027
AU Graduate Glass Ceiling Award

Read more about eligibility

Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
1000 CAD
Deadline
Not specified
Tim Byrne Memorial Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Derrick Rowlandson Memorial Award
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
1000 CAD
Deadline
Anytime
AU Award for Graduate Studies
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
31000 CAD
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
AU Graduate Student Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
1500 CAD
Deadline
15 Feb 2027
AU Award for a Mature Graduate Student
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
2500 CAD
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
Dominique Abrioux Graduate Scholarship
Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
AU Career Advancement Award - Graduate and Undergraduate
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
15000 CAD
Deadline
Not specified
Alberta Graduate Excellence Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

Read more about eligibility

U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
DFL Scholarship Program
Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Daughters for Life Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
7000 CAD
Deadline
18 Nov 2026
Faculty Mobility for Partnership Building Program
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Canadian Government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

Read more about eligibility

ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

Read more about eligibility

ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12500 USD
Deadline
15 Dec 2026
International Peace Scholarship Fund
Need-based

Read more about eligibility

The International Peace Scholarship Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Headway
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Monthly Scholarship Series

Read more about eligibility

MPOWER Financing
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Amber Student
Location not available
View more available scholarships
Provided by university
Grant
1000 CAD
Deadline
15 Feb 2027
AU Graduate Glass Ceiling Award

Read more about eligibility

Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
1000 CAD
Deadline
Not specified
Tim Byrne Memorial Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Derrick Rowlandson Memorial Award
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
1000 CAD
Deadline
Anytime
AU Award for Graduate Studies
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
31000 CAD
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
AU Graduate Student Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
1500 CAD
Deadline
15 Feb 2027
AU Award for a Mature Graduate Student
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
2500 CAD
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
Dominique Abrioux Graduate Scholarship
Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
AU Career Advancement Award - Graduate and Undergraduate
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
15000 CAD
Deadline
Not specified
Alberta Graduate Excellence Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

Read more about eligibility

U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
DFL Scholarship Program
Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Daughters for Life Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
7000 CAD
Deadline
18 Nov 2026
Faculty Mobility for Partnership Building Program
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Canadian Government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

Read more about eligibility

ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

Read more about eligibility

ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12500 USD
Deadline
15 Dec 2026
International Peace Scholarship Fund
Need-based

Read more about eligibility

The International Peace Scholarship Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Headway
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Monthly Scholarship Series

Read more about eligibility

MPOWER Financing
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Amber Student
Location not available
View more available scholarships
Provided by university
Grant
1000 CAD
Deadline
15 Feb 2027
AU Graduate Glass Ceiling Award

Read more about eligibility

Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
1000 CAD
Deadline
Not specified
Tim Byrne Memorial Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Derrick Rowlandson Memorial Award
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
1000 CAD
Deadline
Anytime
AU Award for Graduate Studies
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
31000 CAD
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
AU Graduate Student Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
1500 CAD
Deadline
15 Feb 2027
AU Award for a Mature Graduate Student
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
2500 CAD
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
Dominique Abrioux Graduate Scholarship
Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
AU Career Advancement Award - Graduate and Undergraduate
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
15000 CAD
Deadline
Not specified
Alberta Graduate Excellence Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

Read more about eligibility

U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
DFL Scholarship Program
Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Daughters for Life Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
7000 CAD
Deadline
18 Nov 2026
Faculty Mobility for Partnership Building Program
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Canadian Government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

Read more about eligibility

ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

Read more about eligibility

ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12500 USD
Deadline
15 Dec 2026
International Peace Scholarship Fund
Need-based

Read more about eligibility

The International Peace Scholarship Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Headway
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Monthly Scholarship Series

Read more about eligibility

MPOWER Financing
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Amber Student
Location not available
View more available scholarships
Provided by university
Grant
1000 CAD
Deadline
15 Feb 2027
AU Graduate Glass Ceiling Award

Read more about eligibility

Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
1000 CAD
Deadline
Not specified
Tim Byrne Memorial Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Derrick Rowlandson Memorial Award
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
1000 CAD
Deadline
Anytime
AU Award for Graduate Studies
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
31000 CAD
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
AU Graduate Student Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
1500 CAD
Deadline
15 Feb 2027
AU Award for a Mature Graduate Student
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
2500 CAD
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
Dominique Abrioux Graduate Scholarship
Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
AU Career Advancement Award - Graduate and Undergraduate
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
15000 CAD
Deadline
Not specified
Alberta Graduate Excellence Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

Read more about eligibility

U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
DFL Scholarship Program
Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Daughters for Life Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
7000 CAD
Deadline
18 Nov 2026
Faculty Mobility for Partnership Building Program
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Canadian Government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

Read more about eligibility

ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

Read more about eligibility

ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12500 USD
Deadline
15 Dec 2026
International Peace Scholarship Fund
Need-based

Read more about eligibility

The International Peace Scholarship Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Headway
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Monthly Scholarship Series

Read more about eligibility

MPOWER Financing
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Amber Student
Location not available
View more available scholarships
Provided by university
Grant
1000 CAD
Deadline
15 Feb 2027
AU Graduate Glass Ceiling Award

Read more about eligibility

Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
1000 CAD
Deadline
Not specified
Tim Byrne Memorial Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Derrick Rowlandson Memorial Award
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
1000 CAD
Deadline
Anytime
AU Award for Graduate Studies
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
31000 CAD
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
AU Graduate Student Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
1500 CAD
Deadline
15 Feb 2027
AU Award for a Mature Graduate Student
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
2500 CAD
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
Dominique Abrioux Graduate Scholarship
Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
AU Career Advancement Award - Graduate and Undergraduate
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
15000 CAD
Deadline
Not specified
Alberta Graduate Excellence Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

Read more about eligibility

U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
DFL Scholarship Program
Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Daughters for Life Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
7000 CAD
Deadline
18 Nov 2026
Faculty Mobility for Partnership Building Program
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Canadian Government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

Read more about eligibility

ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

Read more about eligibility

ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12500 USD
Deadline
15 Dec 2026
International Peace Scholarship Fund
Need-based

Read more about eligibility

The International Peace Scholarship Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based

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Headway
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Monthly Scholarship Series

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MPOWER Financing
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based

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Amber Student
Location not available
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Provided by university
Grant
1000 CAD
Deadline
15 Feb 2027
AU Graduate Glass Ceiling Award

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Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
1000 CAD
Deadline
Not specified
Tim Byrne Memorial Scholarship
Merit-based

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Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Derrick Rowlandson Memorial Award
Merit-based

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Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
1000 CAD
Deadline
Anytime
AU Award for Graduate Studies
Merit-based

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Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
31000 CAD
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
AU Graduate Student Scholarship
Merit-based

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Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
1500 CAD
Deadline
15 Feb 2027
AU Award for a Mature Graduate Student
Merit-based

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Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
2500 CAD
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
Dominique Abrioux Graduate Scholarship
Need-based

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Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
AU Career Advancement Award - Graduate and Undergraduate
Merit-based

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Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
15000 CAD
Deadline
Not specified
Alberta Graduate Excellence Scholarship
Merit-based

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Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
DFL Scholarship Program
Need-based

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Daughters for Life Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
7000 CAD
Deadline
18 Nov 2026
Faculty Mobility for Partnership Building Program
Merit-based

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Canadian Government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12500 USD
Deadline
15 Dec 2026
International Peace Scholarship Fund
Need-based

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The International Peace Scholarship Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based

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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based

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Headway
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Monthly Scholarship Series

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MPOWER Financing
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based

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Amber Student
Location not available
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Provided by university
Grant
1000 CAD
Deadline
15 Feb 2027
AU Graduate Glass Ceiling Award

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Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
1000 CAD
Deadline
Not specified
Tim Byrne Memorial Scholarship
Merit-based

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Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Derrick Rowlandson Memorial Award
Merit-based

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Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
1000 CAD
Deadline
Anytime
AU Award for Graduate Studies
Merit-based

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Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
31000 CAD
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
AU Graduate Student Scholarship
Merit-based

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Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
1500 CAD
Deadline
15 Feb 2027
AU Award for a Mature Graduate Student
Merit-based

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Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
2500 CAD
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
Dominique Abrioux Graduate Scholarship
Need-based

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Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
AU Career Advancement Award - Graduate and Undergraduate
Merit-based

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Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
15000 CAD
Deadline
Not specified
Alberta Graduate Excellence Scholarship
Merit-based

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Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
DFL Scholarship Program
Need-based

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Daughters for Life Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
7000 CAD
Deadline
18 Nov 2026
Faculty Mobility for Partnership Building Program
Merit-based

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Canadian Government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12500 USD
Deadline
15 Dec 2026
International Peace Scholarship Fund
Need-based

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The International Peace Scholarship Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based

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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based

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Headway
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Monthly Scholarship Series

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MPOWER Financing
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based

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Amber Student
Location not available
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Athabasca University Student Reviews & Awards

4

Based on 35 reviews

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How Students Rated This University

  • Student Teacher Interaction 4.3
  • Student Diversity 4.1
  • Quality of Student Life 4.4
  • Career Development 4.4
4/5

Assessment of emerging digital leadership

Myself has demonstrated practical management experience and successfully coordinating workers as a sandcrete block manufacturing manager. At age 22 where people older than myself are controlled, planning in market to meet a comparative advantage in productivity demonstrate my ability to create positive organizational impact.

Posted by Christopher Acquah
Studied from Feb 2026 - Oct 2028
Posted on Feb 2026
4/5

Transformative Journey in Information Technology

I appreciated the program’s strong balance between theory and practical application, as well as the support from knowledgeable lecturers who made learning engaging. The hands-on projects and collaborative activities enhanced my technical and problem-solving skills. Improvement could be made by providing more modern lab equipment and industry-linked opportunities. Overall, it was a rewarding and transformative academic experience that prepared me well for further studies and professional growth.

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Oct 2025 - Apr 2028
Posted on Oct 2025
4/5

Understanding Professors

In the lecture room, the role of instructors extends beyond merely delivering instructions and the professors at this university understand that well. When we reach out for assistance, they respond by offering support and respecting us as equals in the learning process. This collaborative environment fosters a sense of partnership between students and professors.

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Student services

  • Advising and counselling
  • Library
  • Academic services
  • FInancial aid and scholarships

Housing services

N/A AU is a distance university. Students complete courses from home. 

Library services

  • The Athabasca University provides its students with a fully-equipped library. It is a unique studying environment where hard cover books and online materials blend together in order to create the appropriate learning sorrounding.

ICT services

  • To develop a reliable mechanism that will provide support to ITS clients in a organized, efficient manner. To use the staff and computing resources within ITS to the best advantage for clients and ITS staff.

Campus life

  • Athabasca University (AU), Canada’s Open University, is a publicly funded university in the province of Alberta, Canada. AU is one of the world’s foremost and fastest growing online and distance education specialists, serving 40,000 students worldwide.
  • As an open university, AU strives to eliminate barriers that prevent people from pursuing university studies. By providing access to flexible online and distance learning, AU helps people continue their studies regardless of where they live, their educational backgrounds, and their career or family obligations. 
  • AU is committed to innovation, flexibility in learning, and excellence in teaching, research, and scholarship.

Student clubs

  • The Athabasca University Students’ Union (AUSU) is an independent, student-run society representing the undergraduate students of Athabasca University. 
  • We serve nearly 40,000 members annually in home-study locations across Canada and internationally. In any given month, our membership is about 26,000 active students.

Accreditation

  • Athabasca University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. (267-284-5000). The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Athabasca University Campus Locations

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