Carleton University, located in Ottawa, Canada, offers several prestigious Scholarships of Excellence to high-achieving international students. These scholarships are designed to recognize academic excellence, leadership, and community engagement among students entering their first year of undergraduate studies. You will be considered for a prestige scholarship only if you are entering Carleton directly from high school or CEGEP. Students who have previously attended a post-secondary educational institution (either college or university) are not eligible for these awards. The scholarships offered include the Chancellor’s Scholarship, the Richard Lewar Entrance Scholarship, the Carleton University Scholarship of Excellence, the Carleton University SHAD Scholarship, the Jay Woo and CAA Scholarship, the Riordon Scholarship, and the Collins Prestige Scholarship.
Benefits:
- Full Tuition Coverage: This prestigious award covers full tuition fees for up to four years of undergraduate study, provided the recipient maintains a minimum GPA of 10.0 (on a 12.0 scale) each academic year.
- Additional Perks: Scholarship recipients may also receive opportunities for networking, mentorship, and participation in exclusive university events.
- A renewable award of CAD 30,000, distributed as CAD 7,500 per year for four years of undergraduate study.
- Priority consideration for on-campus accommodation
Eligibility Criteria
- Academic Excellence: Applicants must have an admission average of 90% or higher.
- Leadership and Community Service: Demonstrated leadership abilities and active involvement in extracurricular activities, volunteer work, or community service.
- Admission Offer: Must have received an offer of admission to a full-time undergraduate program at Carleton University for the 2025 academic year.
Application Procedure:
- Admission Application: Apply for admission to Carleton University by the regular deadlines.
- Separate Scholarship Application: Submit a separate Prestige Scholarship application, including essays and letters of reference, by the specified deadline.
- Supporting Documents: Provide transcripts, proof of leadership, and any additional documents requested.
Application Deadline: March 1, 2025.
For detailed information about the scholarship visit the Official Website
