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The purpose of the AUGSA Accessibility Needs Bursary is to provide support for learners who require accessibility furniture items to help complete their studies. Examples of furniture items include ergonomic chair, adjustable desk, adjustable monitor, desk riser. Other items may be approved, and applicants are encouraged to describe other items for consideration. Recipients are eligible to receive the bursary one time only.

Application Criteria An applicant must meet the following criteria to be eligible to apply for this bursary: 

The purpose of the AUGSA Child Care Bursary is to provide parents or legal guardians with extra support for childcare expenses. Examples include obtaining paid childcare to study for or write a proctor exam, complete a school assignment, or attend an unpaid practicum placement. Recipients are eligible to receive the bursary once in a calendar year.

Application Criteria An applicant must meet the following criteria to be eligible to apply for this bursary: 

Recipients are eligible to receive a general bursary one time only.

An applicant must meet the following criteria to be eligible to apply for this bursary:

The Emergency Bursary is provided to assist graduate students in meeting an emergency/temporary need by bridging a financial gap that would otherwise impede the students’ ability to complete their studies. 

Applications are accepted at any time of year. Only apply to this bursary if is an unexpected emergency (wild fire, flood, tornado, earthquake, natural disaster, etc.). If it is not an unexpected emergency, apply to one of the other bursary categories. 

A member may apply for this bursary more than once per fiscal year but may not be awarded assistance greater than the maximum award amount in a fiscal year.

Due to unexpected emergency, eligible expenses include but are not limited to: rent & living expenses, childcare expenses, travel due to death or terminal illness, health care, prescriptions, exceptional unanticipated expenses. Debts, financial obligations, tuition and other program related expenses do not qualify for this bursary.

The purpose of the AUGSA Family Care Bursary is to provide students who are in a primary caregiver role with extra support for family care expenses. AUGSA defines a “dependent” as a family member who cannot physically meet their own daily needs and a “primary care giver” as the individual who is responsible for ensuring that the dependent’s physical and financial needs are met.

Examples include: obtaining care for elders or other family members for student to write a proctor exam, or extra care to provide study time or complete an assignment. Recipients are eligible to receive the bursary up to once in a calendar year.

Application Criteria An applicant must meet the following criteria to be eligible to apply for this bursary: 

General Bursaries are intended to aid members in financial need. Additional circumstances such as disabilities, single parent/caregiver status, etc., may be taken into consideration. Awards are payable to the recipient by electronic funds transfer. No member may Policy Binder – Apr 2022 receive the AUGSA Bursary more than once per six-month period. The award deadline will be used for making this determination.

Application Criteria An applicant must meet the following criteria to be eligible to apply for this bursary: 

This travel fund is for the Athabasca University Graduate Student Research Conference and is intended for students presenting at the research conference. The next conference takes place October 25-27, 2024. Applications will be accepted in the summer of 2024, with a deadline of August 15th. 

Please wait to apply to this bursary until the summer of 2024. All applications to this bursary will be reviewed after the deadline (August 15th, 2024). 

The purpose of the AUGSA Technology Bursary is to support learners with technology needs to complete their studies. Examples of technology items include computers, monitors, and computer accessory items. Other items may be approved, and applicants are encouraged to describe other technology items for consideration. Recipients are eligible to receive the bursary one time only.

Application Criteria An applicant must meet the following criteria to be eligible to apply for this bursary: 

Travel Bursaries are intended to aid members (Athabasca University Graduate Students) in travelling to attend AU convocation, labs, practicums, on-site courses, or related conferences. Applications are accepted any time of year; however, they must be submitted a minimum of 30 days prior to the date of travel. Applicants requesting help with travel to AU convocation are not required to be AUGSA members at the time of the request; however, proof of graduation from AU is required. Recipients are eligible to receive the bursary once in a calendar year.

*GRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH CONFERENCE (GSRC): Graduate students presenting at the Athabasca University GSRC are encouraged to apply for this bursary at any time and will be considered for up to $500. Please include a summary of anticipated expenses. All available bursaries have been issued effective September 14, 2023. 

Application Criteria An applicant must meet the following criteria to be eligible to apply for this bursary: