Carleton University Entrance Scholarships
If you have been admitted to Carleton with an admissions average of 80 percent or better, you will automatically be considered for a renewable entrance scholarship at the time of admission. The admissions average is calculated from the grades submitted by your high school in support of your application.
Entrance scholarships are offered for fall entry only. You may be offered a renewable entrance scholarship provided you are entering Carleton for the first time from high school or CEGEP and have no previous attendance at post secondary educational institutions.
Value and Duration:
- $1,000 – $4,000 for 4 years;
- Scholarships are renewable with an annual GPA of 10.0 (A- standing);
Main Deadlines (2017):
To be considered for an entrance scholarship, the University’s Admissions Services must receive your complete application for admission and all required grades (either directly or through the Ontario Universities Application Centre) by June 15.
Other Carleton University Entrance Scholarships:
Carleton Capital Scholarship
Up to 13 students will be selected annually, with one recipient for each province and territory, to receive a $2000 award in their first year. To be considered, students must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons entering the first year of any undergraduate degree program and pursuing post-secondary studies for the first time. Students must also demonstrate participation in extra-curricular activities and a strong academic background (with a minimum admission average of 90%). This scholarship may be awarded in addition to other Entrance or Prestige Scholarships. An application is required.
David Muir Entrance Scholarship in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
One scholarship, valued at $7,500 in first year and renewable at $4,000 or $3,000 in second, third and fourth year, will be awarded to an outstanding student entering the first year of an undergraduate program with the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering this fall. Eligible programs of study: Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical and Mechanical Engineering, Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering. To be eligible, you are entering first year of the program and you are pursuing post-secondary studies for the first time. To be considered, you’ll need an admission average of 90% or better – the selection committee will also assess the range of your community or secondary school activities. The scholarship will replace any previously offered renewable entrance scholarship. An application is required.
Faculty of Engineering and Design Scholarships
Up to 60 scholarships, valued at $1,000 to $4,000, will be awarded to the top students who are entering a selected Bachelor of Engineering program in their first year. To be considered, students must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons entering the first year of a selected Bachelor of Engineering program and pursuing post-secondary studies for the first time. The scholarship may be awarded in addition to other Entrance or Prestige Scholarships. No application required, eligible students will automatically be considered.
Collins Memorial Scholarship for Earth Sciences
Two or more scholarships, valued at $1,000 to $4,000, will be awarded to students entering a selected Earth Sciences program in their first year. To be considered, students must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons entering the first year of a selected Earth Sciences program and pursuing post-secondary studies for the first time. This scholarship may be awarded in addition to other Entrance or Prestige Scholarships. No application required, eligible students will automatically be considered.
Sprott School of Business Scholarships
The Dean’s Entrance Scholarship of Excellence, valued at $2,000 or $4,000, will be awarded to the top students entering the first year of the Bachelor of Commerce program. This scholarship is awarded in addition to other Entrance Scholarships.
International Certificate Program (ICP) Award of Excellence for Bachelor of Global and International Studies (BGInS)
Awarded to two outstanding students entering the Bachelor of Global and International Studies (BGInS) program at Carleton University. To be considered, you must be a graduate, or currently enrolled, in a recognized International Certificate Program (ICP) in Canada with a minimum admission average of 80%. You must also be pursuing post-secondary studies for the first time. An application is required.
Carleton University Page Program Scholarships
Carleton University Page Program Scholarships, valued at $1,000, will be awarded to students in the House of Commons Page program who are entering an undergraduate degree program at Carleton University this fall. The scholarship is awarded in addition to other Entrance or Prestige Scholarships. Students in the House of Commons Page program will automatically be considered.
Buss Family Scholarship for Children of Carleton University Alumni
Awarded annually to an outstanding undergraduate student who is a child of an Alumni of Carleton University and is entering or proceeding from one year to another in any area of study at Carleton University. Application is required. Eligible students will have a parent who is an alumni of Carleton University, and students must demonstrate engagement in civic, community or university life. An application is required.
Resources:
- Carleton University Entrance Scholarships – https://carleton.ca/awards/scholarships/entrance-scholarships-for-new-students/
- Carleton University Other Entrance Scholarships – https://carleton.ca/awards/scholarships/entrance-scholarships-for-new-students/other-entrance-scholarships/