Awards and scholarships

AUArts connects students with over $400,000 in scholarships, awards, bursaries, fellowships and prizes (collectively Awards) each year, in addition to providing access to community and government award opportunities.   

Thank you to our donors!

AUArts is grateful to the generous donors who support students through awards and bursaries throughout their programs.

Undergraduate Entrance Awards

Available to students entering AUArts for the first time - these awards are applied as tuition credit.

Undergraduate Entrance Awards

Current Undergraduate Student Awards

Scholarships for AUArts undergraduate students (continuing students) are awarded based on select criteria such as academic and creative achievement, leadership and community engagement. Bursaries are designed to support students with demonstrated financial need.

Current Undergraduate Student Awards

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.

External Awards

Graduate Student Awards

All MFA in Craft Media applicants will automatically be considered for entrance scholarships, based on the merit of their applications. You do not need to apply for these awards.

MFA Awards and Scholarships