Scholarships and Bursaries - Bachelor of Humanities

Applicants to Humanities are eligible for a wide variety of Scholarships and Bursaries, which are coordinated through Carleton’s Awards Office.

Carleton Scholarships

Humanities students are eligible for the full range of Scholarships offered to all Carleton students. These fall into two tiers:

Carleton Entrance Scholarships: Entrance Scholarships are worth up to $4000 per year. They are awarded automatically by Carleton’s Awards Office, based on your high-school grades.
Carleton Prestige Scholarships: Prestige Scholarships are worth up to $7500 per year and are not awarded automatically. You must fill out an application.

We strongly encourage students with over a 90% average to apply for a Prestige Scholarship.

Bachelor of Humanities Entrance Scholarships and Bursaries

Pamela and Richard Joho Scholarship

Awarded annually to an outstanding student entering the Bachelor of Humanities, Bachelor of Arts in Greek and Roman Studies, or the Bachelor of Arts in Religion in the College of the Humanities (or any additional undergraduate degree program in the College of Humanities) at Carleton University. Eligible students must be Canadian Citizens or permanent residents of Canada (landed immigrants or a protected persons) and must demonstrate a strong academic background and participation in extra-curricular activities. Students who study abroad as part of any undergraduate degree program within the College of the Humanities are eligible to hold this scholarship in their year abroad.

This scholarship is renewable for up to four years. Application is required. Endowed in 2008 by Pamela and Richard Joho to honour their commitment to a classical education.
Value: $9000

This scholarship is held by a single student at a time. Please visit Carleton’s Other Entrance Scholarships page to see if it is available for your entering year, and for the application form.

Emma Marie Blackburn, 2023-2024 Pamela and Richard Joho Scholarship recipient

Pamela and Richard Joho Leadership Bursary

This bursary is renewable for up to four years. Application is required. Endowed in 2009 by Pamela and Richard Joho to honour their commitment to a classical education.
Value: $6000

This bursary is held by a single student at a time. Please visit Carleton’s Entrance Bursaries page to see if it is available for your entering year, and for the application form.

Ashley Nickell, 2011-12 Pamela and Richard Joho Leadership Bursary recipient

The Lee Valley Entrance Scholarship

Endowed in 2001 by Leonard and Lorraine Lee, the Lee Valley Entrance Scholarship is awarded annually to an outstanding student entering the Bachelor of Humanities program in the College of the Humanities and is administered by the Awards Office. No application is needed for this award. This scholarship is awarded automatically by the College of the Humanities, by incoming cgpa.

Maurice Price Foundation Scholarship

Endowed in 2015 by the Maurice Price Foundation, this scholarship is awarded annually to one outstanding student entering or proceeding from one year to another in a Bachelor degree program within the College of the Humanities at Carleton University. Preference will be for a student in financial need. No application is needed for this award.

Maurice Price Foundation Award

Endowed in 2016 by the Maurice Price Foundation, this award is given annually, on the recommendation of the Director of the College of Humanities, to one outstanding student entering or proceeding from one year to another in a Bachelor degree program within the College of the Humanities at Carleton University. Preference will be for a student in financial need. No application is needed for this award.

Bachelor of Humanities Scholarships for Continuing Students

Beverly Krugel Scholarship

Endowed in 2001 by Mrs. Beverly Krugel, the Beverly Krugel Scholarship is awarded annually, on the recommendation of the Director of the College of the Humanities, to an outstanding student enrolled in the College who is proceeding from one year to another. This scholarship is awarded automatically by the College of the Humanities, by cgpa.

Charles Douglas Ogilvie Scholarship

Endowed in 2016 by the estate of Charles Douglas Ogilvie, this scholarship is awarded annually on the recommendation of the Director of the College of Humanities to an outstanding student enrolled in the Bachelor of Humanities program at Carleton University. Preference will be given to third-year students who will be earning credits toward their degree during an exchange to a foreign university. This scholarship is awarded automatically by the College of the Humanities.

Maurice Price Foundation Travel Bursary

Endowed in 2016 through the generosity of the Maurice Price Foundation and revised in 2017, this bursary is awarded annually on the recommendation of the Director of the College of Humanities to students who are traveling abroad for study in fulfillment of their curricular requirements, or as part of organized travel through the College. Such initiatives may include attendance at archeological summer field schools, travel courses offered through the College, group trips associated with the College or other travel opportunities approved by the Director.

For more information, please contact the College of the Humanities.

Maurice Price Foundation Summer Research Internships

Endowed in 2016 through the generosity of the Maurice Price Foundation, internships are made available annually by the Director of the College of the Humanities, to promising, full-time students proceeding from one year to another in a program within the College of the Humanities. These internships are intended to assist full-time returning undergraduate students in gaining summer research experience.

To apply, visit the Maurice Price Summer Internships page.