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 College.

• alis - Information on awards specific to Alberta residents, including student loan information.
• Alberta Foundation for the Arts - Indigenous Arts Individual Project Funding.
• Academic Invest – Arts Scholarships & Open/Assorted Scholarships.
• Alberta Foundation for the Arts - Information on grants available to artists.
• Alberta Blue Cross Aboriginal Scholarship Program - Alberta Blue Cross provides three scholarships for Aboriginal students annually.
• Alberta Student Aid Awards - The Government of Alberta offers various scholarships and awards to recognize outstanding student accomplishments, contribution and achievements.
• ALTALINK - Aboriginal Scholarship.
• Apacitationgenerator.com - A $600 scholarship for any Coursera Courses. 
• 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.
• Auto Pool Reel Scholarship - offers a $1,000 award to undergraduate and graduate students.  Must be a legal resident of the United States or Canada.
• AWSN - Alberta Women’s Science Network, $3,000 (Deadline: June 1st).
• Belcourt Brosseau - Metis Awards.
• CGTrader - The best essay submission will be awarded $2,000 while the two runners-up will receive $500 each.
• Consolidated Credit Counseling Services of Canada - Provides a student $1,000 to help pay off some of their student loan debt and/or help cover the costs of higher education like tuition and books.
• 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.
• DMVEdu.org Driver Education Initiative Scholarship - National Driving and Traffic School is proud to announce their 2019 scholarship opportunity, entitled “In the Driver’s Seat.” The company is seeking to reward essay applicants $3,000 in scholarships- for students enrolled as a High School Sophomore, Junior, or Senior or as a College Freshman – on the topic of being a safer driver.
• 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/China Government Scholarships - The Chinese Government provides a number of full and partial scholarships enabling Albertans to study in China.
• 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.
• Indspire  - Indigenous student bursaries & scholarships.
• 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.
• Jim Dinning/Calgary Lougheed Scholarship - Available to students able to demonstrate a commitment to community development and leadership.  Deadline:  May 30, 2019.
• Kathleen & Russell Lane Canadian Art Award – Available to students entering their final year of studies in visual arts.  Deadline:  June 30, 2019.
• Macleans - Information Site Scholarship Finder.
• 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.
• MLD Wealth Management - Based on merit, financial need, and community participation. Finalist will receive $3,000 towards their education costs.
• OutdoorNinjas - The “outdoor enthusiast” Scholarship (Deadline: Nov 30th).
• 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.
• Phyllis Davidson Easter Seals Scholarship - Post-secondary academic scholarships to students living with physical disabilities.
• 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 college and university students who is an exceptional leader in his/her community.
• Scholarship Essay Contest by SolidEssay - Essay contest for undergraduates and graduates
• The SeniorAdvice Caregiver Scholarship - A $2,000 award for students who have acted as caregiver to an adult relative in any capacity.
• Sprak Design Scholarship - $1,000 scholarship for School of Communications Design students
• Storwell Foster Children Bursary Program - Annual bursary to attend post-secondary.
• 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 Alberta Society of Artists - Enrolled as a full-time student 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.
• The Jhaque Danyel Stewart Leong Memorial Bursary - a bursary to reward and encourage those who are pursuing academic studies to continue to be active within their community.
• 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". Submitted by 31st January 2020.
• Voquent Voice Acting Scholarship - Equivalent to $2,000 (£1,500) for a student to work in the voice acting industry, including mentoring and studio equipment. 
• Webisoft Web App Evolution Scholarship - Will help offset the costs of education for high school and college students who have expressed an interest into app and web development, regardless of their major.
• 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..