Scholarship name: Dr. Tony Simmons Memorial Award for Marginalized Students
Sponsored by: AU Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences and Family of Dr Tony Simmons
Deadline: January 15, 2024
Potential payout: Tuition credit towards one AU 3-credit undergrad course
Eligibility restriction: Applicants must be AU undergrad students enrolled in an FHSS degree program (BA, BGS, BHRLR, BPA), must have successfully completed 6 AU credits toward program of study, and have achieved a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
What’s required: A completed application form, including contact and academic info, along with two essays of 250-350 words each, one explaining how your lived experiences makes you a qualified candidate for this award, and the second describing how you propose to contributed to the betterment of the lives of people in marginalized communities upon completion of your degree.
Tips: Read the Selection Criteria section for info on how recipients are selected and also the Footnotes section of the application form.
Where to get info: www.athabascau.ca/support-services/financial-aid-and-awards/award-details.html?id=218
