External awards

Students are encouraged to explore other sources of funding to cover their expenses while attending AUArts. Check out the links to learn about award opportunities outside the university.

• Academic Invest - shows students careers they can pursue based on their major.
• Alberta Blue Cross Aboriginal Scholarship Program - Alberta Blue Cross provides three scholarships for Aboriginal students annually.
• Alberta Foundation for the Arts - Information on grants available to artists.
• Alberta Foundation for the Arts - Indigenous Arts Individual Project Funding.
• Alberta Society of Artists, The - Two undergrade scholarships for full-time students enroled in a Fine Arts program at a post-secondary institution within Alberta. Students must be taking predominantly 2nd and 3rd-year courses. Must be an Alberta resident.  Plus One Gradutate Student Scholarship - must be focusing on studio practice only. Deadline: January 6, 2020. 
• Alberta Student Aid Awards - The Government of Alberta offers various scholarships and awards to recognize outstanding student accomplishments, contribution and achievements.
• alis - Information on awards specific to Alberta residents, including student loan information.
• Applied Arts Magazine -  Offers the Applied Arts Awards are the only competition in Canada that recognizes the creative work of professionals across the visual communications sector, from image makers to advertising executives to designers.
• ATCO Indigenous Summer Student Program - for employment opportunities for Indigenous post-secondary students for the 2020 summer term.  Applications accepted until March 15th, 2020.
• Belcourt Brosseau - Metis Awards. Application Deadline: March 31, 2020 at 11:59 PM.
• Best Reviews - $2,000 Written essay scholarship, deadline May 10, 2020.
• CGTrader - The best essay submission will be awarded $2,000 while the two runners-up will receive $500 each.
• dealhack Annual Community Volunteer Scholarship - A $1,500 scholarship to a deserving student demonstrating outstanding and exceptional volunteer involvement in their community. 
• De Beers - Designers Initiative, Shining Light Awards - Winning designs may be manufactured & International Internship Offer.
• EnergyRates.ca 2020 Scholarship - Write a 500-word essay regarding the future of the energy industry in the world tomorrow for a chance at a $500 scholarship.   
• Fundbox Future Small Business Owner Scholarship (For US Students) - Students are invited to share their own small business visions on how they plan to change their community and the world around us through their entrepreneurial vision.
• Freehorse Family Wellness Society (FFWS) is a non-profit organization founded by a few committed and dedicated leaders of Alberta based First Nations. FFWS is currently offering a post-secondary funding program on behalf of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC). Post Secondary Funding Program assists students from various Alberta First Nations whose status is the result of Bill C-31. Alberta residents from Nunavut and the North West Territories with Indian or Inuit Status are also eligible under our Post Secondary Funding Program.
• GoWFB Student Scholarship - $2,000 Award to a deserving student who must have designed an innovative project that makes a difference in the lives of others. Deadline: August 24, 2019.
• Government of Canada CanLearn - Comprehensive information on student loans in Canada.
• Government of Alberta Advanced Education - Information on scholarships and bursaries available through the Province.
• Government of Canada International Scholarships - Scholarships for Canadians wishing to study abroad.
• Grace & Good Fortune Bursary for Single Mothers - Students who are single mothers, attending full or part-time studies at a Calgary post-secondary institution, in financial need.   
• Indspire  - Indigenous student bursaries & scholarships.
• Jim Dinning/Calgary Lougheed Scholarship - Students demonstrating commitment to community development and leadership entering second year of full-time studies in their first undergraduate program.  
• JRG Society for the Arts – Grant funding available to make a difference in the lives of artists with disabilities across Canada.  Deadline: May 31, 2019.
• Kathleen & Russell Lane Canadian Art Award – Available to students entering their final year of studies in visual arts.  Deadline:  June 30, 2019.
• Microdea Synergize Scholarship Fund - The Synergize Scholarship Fund is a $1,000 award granted to the applicant who best exemplifies Microdea's Core Values in their community.
• Optimist Club William J. Cummer Scholarship - Students entering their final year of study in first certificate, degree or diploma program, demonstrating service to youth and the community. 
• Peter Elzinga Family Foundation - On a yearly basis, the Foundation awards one (1) to five (5) scholarships ranging in value from $600 to $2,000.
• ServiceScape Scholarship - $1,000 USD to be paid toward the educational certification/degree program of your choice.
• Soroptimist International of Calgary - Live Your Dream Education and Training Awards for Women
• Scholarships Canada - Comprehensive, searchable database of scholarships, awards and bursaries.
• Scribendi Scholarship - For university students who is an exceptional leader in his/her community.
• Scholarship Essay Contest by SolidEssay - Essay contest for undergraduates and graduates
• Sprak Design Scholarship - $1,000 scholarship for School of Communications Design students
• Student Scholarships Canada - The largest collection of scholarships on the web.
• Terry Fox Humanitarian Award Program - Involved in voluntary humanitarian activities (for which they have not been compensated).
• The Kids Cancer Care Derek Wandzura Memorial Scholarship - Applicants must be a childhood cancer patient or survivor and diagnosis must have occurred at age 18 or younger.  Applicant must be a resident of Southern Alberta - includes Red Deer and all communities south.  Value:  $1,500 applied directly to tuition fees.  Deadline: April 30th 
• Universities Canada - Manages government-funded international partnership programs and more than 130 scholarship programs on behalf of private sector companies.
• Voice Talent Online - $1,000 USD Scholarship, write a 300-500 word blog post about "Voicing your Brand". Deadline: January 31st, 2020
• Yconic - Your Student Community, offering free scholarship matching & peer-to-peer support for your life as a student.  Offering free scholarship matching & peer-to-peer support for your life as a student..