Financial assistance for PLAR learners
PLAR portfolio development services, which all require mentor support, are temporarily paused until fall 2028 while we redevelop our PLAR process. Learn more about PLAR updates.
The PLAR scholarship for $1000 is awarded annually to an °µÍø½ûÇøappprogram student who has an undergraduate GPA of 3.60 or higher, has not previously received the award, and is within 30 credits of completing their undergraduate degree program.
°µÍø½ûÇøappPLAR BursaryThe °µÍø½ûÇøappPLAR Bursary will enable applicants in financial need to have access to AU’s PLAR process and, as a result, the credit that results from that process.
To confirm PLAR potential prior to the submission of a PLAR bursary application please contact the CLA at plarinquiries@athabascau.ca or 1-800-788-9041 follow prompts to ext. 6348 (Canada & US), 1-780-675-6100 follow prompts to ext. 6348 (International).
The deadline for applying for PLAR scholarship and bursary awards is Feb. 15 annually. Please visit the awards page (links provided above) for more information.
°µÍø½ûÇøappStudent Financial AidStudent financial aid opportunities vary depending upon your provincial or territorial funding region and normally cover full course work.
Updated October 08, 2026 by Digital & Web Operations, University Relations (web_services@athabascau.ca)