Awards for Indigenous Students

Awarded to an outstanding Indigenous student in demonstrated financial need who is entering a full-time undergraduate degree program in Science at Carleton University. This award may be continued for 3 subsequent years of full-time enrolment provided the recipient remains in good academic standing and continues to demonstrate financial need. Endowed in 2021 by the Garay family.

• The 2025-2026 application is now open. The link will open the application in a new tab. Do not complete the application on this tab; you must download and save to your computer.

Value $5,000. Awarded annually to an Indigenous student in demonstrated financial need who is entering any undergraduate program of study within the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University. This bursary may be continued for 3 years of full-time enrollment provided the students remains in good academic standing and continues to demonstrate financial need. Application is required.  Endowed in 2020 through the generosity of Humphrey Law, BComm/57. Revised 2022.

• The 2025-2026 application is now open. The link will open the application in a new tab. Do not complete the application on this tab; you must download and save to your computer.

Awarded annually to Indigenous students in demonstrated financial need who are entering any fulltime undergraduate program of study at Carleton University. Eligible students will demonstrate financial need and resilience in their pursuit of post-secondary education. Preference will be given to those who have limited or no other avenues of funding or support in their pursuit of post-secondary education. This award may be continued for 3 years of full-time enrollment provided the students remain in good academic standing and continue to demonstrate financial need. Endowed in 2021 through the generosity of The Joyce Family Foundation.

• The 2025-2026 application is now open. The link will open the application in a new tab. Do not complete the application on this tab; you must download and save to your computer.

To be considered for the Indigenous bursaries listed below, students must complete the online General Undergraduate Bursary application by the Oct. 31 deadline.

The online General Undergraduate Bursary application is made available to all registered undergraduate students in early September for the Fall/Winter session.

• Five B Family Foundation Bursary
• Gail Garland / OBIO Bursary in Science
• Indigenous and Métis Student Award in Support of Environmental Studies
• Indigenous Residence Bursary
• Jenny Gilbertson Memorial Fund
• McGregor Bursary
• New Sun New Beginnings Bursary
• Richard M. Zubrycki Bursary

The Ministry has allocated funding to Carleton University to create the Indigenous Student Bursary to provide direct support to indigenous students with financial need. This bursary provides direct support to Indigenous students with financial need to improve access to postsecondary education. Indigenous peoples include First Nations, Inuit and Métis.

• Please note, there are a limited number of these bursaries available.
• To be considered, students may complete the Indigenous Student Bursary Application through the Undergraduate Online Application Forms system on Carleton Central. If you believe that you may meet the eligibility requirements to be considered for this bursary, but have not been presented with the Indigenous Student Bursary application via Carleton Central, please contact the Awards Office. The deadline to complete and submit your application is October 31. To be considered, students must be attending first entry programs of study and must meet OSAP’s Ontario Residency requirements.

Gordon Robertson, the former Chancellor and Chancellor Emeritus of Carleton University, established this scholarship to encourage and promote higher rates of postsecondary completion for Inuit students. This scholarship is awarded annually to one or two full-time Inuit students either entering or continuing a program of study at Carleton University.

• The 2024-2025 application is now open. The link will open the application in a new tab. Do not complete the application on this tab; you must download and save to your computer.

Established by The Métis Nation of Ontario through the Métis Training Initiatives and awarded on the basis of financial need to registered undergraduate students in any faculty or school at Carleton University who are verified Métis citizens of the Métis Nation of Ontario. The value of this bursary will vary based on financial need and availability of funds.

Applicants will be required to consent to a citizenship verification check to confirm eligibility for these awards. To apply for this bursary, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) will provide Carleton University students a letter to verify citizenship. Please include the verification letter with your bursary application.

Eligibility:

• Undergraduate students, enrolled full-time or part-time, who are verified Métis citizens of the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO)
• Métis citizenship verification check to confirm eligibility for these awards is required
• Must have demonstrated financial need and must meet OSAP’s Ontario Residency requirements

Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Citizenship Verification:

• Complete the MNO Bursary Citizenship Verification Form by creating an account (This will involve providing key demographic information and consent to have citizenship status checked by the MNO’s 3rd party Registry)
• MNO will provide students at Carleton University with a letter to verify citizenship. Please submit your citizenship confirmation letter with this application

• The 2024-2025 application is now open. The link will open the application in a new tab. Do not complete the application on this tab; you must download and save to your computer.

Awarded annually to undergraduate students in demonstrated financial need who are registered members of a Mohawk territory and are entering or continuing in any full-time program of study at Carleton University.  Preference will be given to registered members of the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte (Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory.)  Endowed in 2020, this bursary honors and respects the land, language, and culture of the Mohawk People.  Above all, it is a Tribute to our Elders.  Revised 2023.

• The 2024-2025 application is now open. The link will open the application in a new tab. Do not complete the application on this tab; you must download and save to your computer.

Awarded to students in the Enriched Support Program or Aboriginal Enriched Support Program who have received at least a B average over all in three courses during the first and/or second year of the Enriched Support Program (ESP) or Aboriginal Enriched Support Program and excellent attendance in two ESP workshops and a First Year Seminar (FYS). These scholarships will be awarded to the students who are proceeding to a program of full-time or part-time study at Carleton University during the following academic year. This award is named for Allen B. Clarke, who is a benefactor of the program, and Dr. Dennis P. Forcese, who was a professor of sociology and co-founded the ESP.

• All undergraduate students are automatically considered. Contact the Centre for Indigenous Support and Community Engagement for more information.

Awarded annually on the recommendation of the Director of the Centre for Indigenous Support and Community Engagement to students who are proceeding from First or Second Year of the Enriched Support Program or Aboriginal Enriched Support Program into a Bachelors program at Carleton University. Eligible students must have a GPA of 9.0 or better. Recipients will have demonstrated financial need, must be Canadian Citizens or permanent residents of Canada (landed immigrants or protected persons), and must also meet OSAP’s Ontario residency requirements. Endowed in 2008 by family and friends of Bill Sinclair. Revised 2010.

• All undergraduate students are automatically considered. Contact the Centre for Indigenous Support and Community Engagement for more information.

Awarded annually to an outstanding full-time undergraduate indigenous student who is entering or proceeding from one year to another in any program of study. Preference will be given to a female student. Endowed in 2017 by The Canadian Federation of University Women – Ottawa.

• All undergraduate students who meet the academic and course load requirements for awarding a scholarship and who are proceeding from one year to the next are automatically considered.

Awarded annually, on the recommendation of the Director of the Centre for Indigenous Support and Community Engagement to an outstanding Indigenous student who has completed the Indigenous Enriched Support Program. Eligible recipients will have fully participated in all aspects of the Indigenous Enriched Support Program and are proceeding into a program of full-time or part-time study at Carleton University during the following academic year. Endowed in 2019 by Catherine Van Loon in memory of her daughter Christine.

• All undergraduate students are automatically considered. Contact the Centre for Indigenous Support and Community Engagement for more information.

Value $1,200 each. Six bursaries awarded annually in the second term, on the recommendation of the Director of the Centre for Indigenous Support and Community Engagement, to deserving students enrolled in the Enriched Support Program (ESP) with a maximum of one recipient in the Indigenous Enriched Support Program (IESP). Selection will be based on financial need, participation in the program (showing determination), and academic results. Established in 2014 by anonymous donors. Revised 2019, 2022.

• All undergraduate students are automatically considered. Contact the Centre for Indigenous Support and Community Engagement for more information.

Awarded to students in the Enriched Support Program (ESP) and Indigenous Enriched Support Program (IESP) who have received at least a B average overall in three courses during the first and/or second year of the ESP or IESP and 80% attendance in two ESP or IESP workshops and a First Year Seminar (FYS). These scholarships will be awarded to the students who are proceeding to a program of full-time or part-time study at Carleton University during the following academic year. This award is in memory of Dwight Jay Harmer, Joel Travis Harmer and Karen Ellen “Kerry” Gysbers (nee Harmer) by Gail Harmer Mutton and Ross Mutton, long time members of the Carleton community. Established 2010, Revised 2019.

• All undergraduate students are automatically considered. Contact the Centre for Indigenous Support and Community Engagement for more information.

Value $5,000. Awarded annually, on the recommendation of the leadership of the Indigenous Enriched Support Program (IESP), to outstanding Indigenous students who have successfully completed the IESP and are proceeding into a degree program at Carleton University during the following academic year. Eligible students must demonstrate financial need and will have fully participated in all aspects of the Indigenous Enriched Support Program. This award may be continued for up to 3 years of full-time enrolment provided the students remain in good academic standing and continue to demonstrate financial need. Endowed in 2021 through the generosity of The Joyce Family Foundation.

• All undergraduate students are automatically considered. Contact the Centre for Indigenous Support and Community Engagement for more information.

Awarded annually on the recommendation of the Dean of the Sprott School of Business to an outstanding undergraduate Indigenous student who is enrolled in or has been admitted into the Bachelor of Commerce degree program at Sprott School of Business. Preference will be given to students in the accounting concentration. Application is required. Established in 2022 by KPMG.

• Contact the Sprott School of Business for more information on the application process.

Awarded annually on the recommendation of the Director of the School for Studies in Art and Culture, to one or more outstanding full-time undergraduate students who are entering or proceeding from one year to another in any program of study within the School. Preference will be given to Indigenous students or if no Indigenous students are eligible in the program, then preference will be given to students whose studies focus on Indigenous arts and culture. “Minôjitonigewin” (Min-O-jiton-eh-geh-win) is an expression or explanation for someone doing something skillfully and with good intent, it can be used in crafting, writing and painting – meaning someone has honed a skill. This scholarship will allow students to hone their own skills as they explore their passion for Indigenous arts and culture. Endowed in 2017. Revised 2024.

• All undergraduate students are automatically considered. Contact the School for Studies in Art and Culture department for more information.

Awarded annually on the recommendation of the Director of the Centre for Indigenous Support and Community Engagement to outstanding Indigenous students who have been nominated by their Indigenous student peers. Recipients will have made an exceptional contribution to the Indigenous Enriched Support Program (IESP), will have completed at least 3.0 credits in the Fall/Winter term, have fully participated in all aspects of the Enriched Support Program and are proceeding into a degree program at Carleton University during the following academic year. Endowed in 2019 by Margaret and Kenneth Torrance.

• All undergraduate students are automatically considered. Contact the Centre for Indigenous Support and Community Engagement for more information.

Awarded annually on the recommendation of the Dean of the Sprott School of Business to an outstanding Indigenous student proceeding from one year to another in any program within the Sprott School of Business. Preference will be for students in the Finance concentration. Application is required. Established in 2019 by T.E. Wealth Indigenous Services.

• Contact the Sprott School of Business for more information on the application process.

Awarded annually on the recommendation of the Director of the Centre for Indigenous Support and Community Engagement to students in the Enriched Support Program and Aboriginal Enriched Support Program who have received at least a B average overall in three courses during the first and/or second year of the Enriched Support Program (ESP) and 80% attendance in two ESP workshops and a First Year Seminar (FYS). These scholarships will be awarded to the students who are proceeding to a program of full-time or part-time study at Carleton University during the following academic year. Endowed in 2017 by Dr. Timothy A. Pychyl (CIE Director, 2012-2019) in loving memory of Walter and Dorothy’s unwavering support of higher education.

• All undergraduate students are automatically considered. Contact the Centre for Indigenous Support and Community Engagement for more information.

Awarded annually on the recommendation of the Chair of the Department of English Language and Literature, to an undergraduate, or graduate student whose area of interest is Indigenous Literature. This award was established in 2001 by family, friends, and colleagues of Wilfred Peltier, Odawa pipecarrier, who passed away in July 2000.  Associated some 20 years with Carleton University, Peltier served as an Elder-in-Residence in the Department of Sociology/Anthropology as well as adviser to the Centre for Aboriginal Education, Research and Culture.

• No application is required for this scholarship. At the end of each academic year, the English Department will nominate or recommend outstanding students as potential recipients.