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Scholarships and Bursaries

Carleton University is proud to have one of Canada’s best student aid programs. Browse our list of awards, bursaries and scholarships, or visit Carleton’s Awards and Financial Aid Office’s website for more information.

Awards Database

The awards database is available to assist current and future students search for internal scholarships, bursaries and awards.

Awards for Indigenous Students

There are a number of awards and financial aid options available to entering and current Indigenous students.

Awards for Students with Disabilities

There are a number of awards and financial aid options available to current and future students with a permanent disability who are registered with the Paul Menton Centre.

Bursaries

A bursary is a monetary award that is granted on the basis of financial need. Bursaries are awards that do not have to be repaid.

Scholarships

Scholarships are typically awarded in the Fall/Winter session of the year to students entering university who have demonstrated a high potential for university studies.