Teraanga Award for Black Students
The Department of Housing and Residence Life Services supports Carleton University’s commitment to diversity as a source of human excellence, cultural enrichment and social strength. They are committed to providing students with an environment that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion and is free of discrimination, injustice, and violence. We will take proactive and reactive steps to continually reinforce our commitment.
Terms
On the recommendation of the Executive Director of Housing and Residence Life Services, this bursary is awarded annually to a Black (including, but not limited to: African, African-American, Afro-Brazilian, Afro-Canadian, Afro-Caribbean) undergraduate student at Carleton University who demonstrates financial need. Eligible students must be entering or continuing any program of study and residing in a Carleton University residence during 2024-25. The recipient showing a strong dedication to the residence community, will receive $1,000. This bursary was endowed in 2023 by the Department of Housing and Residence Life Services.
Eligibility
- Applicant must be Black a student, living in residence and demonstrate financial need.
- Applicant will be required to illustrate how they have or will contribute to the Carleton residence community.