C.J. Scott Memorial Award in International Relations and Diplomacy

This award is valued at $1,000 for the 2025/2026 academic year.

Terms and Eligibility

Awarded annually on the recommendation of the Associate Dean (Equity and Inclusion) of the Faculty of Public and Global Affairs to a Black undergraduate student entering or continuing in any degree program within the Faculty of Public and Global Affairs. Recipients must demonstrate financial need and an interest in diplomacy, political economy, international relations and/or political science. Application is required. Established in 2025 by Nadia Theodore BA/02, MA/04 in memory of her colleague and former Canadian diplomat Collenette Jonelle (C.J.) Scott.

The contributions of Black individuals to diplomacy, political economy, political science, and international relations have long been underrepresented, leading to a lack of their perspectives in global policy and leadership. Addressing these disparities requires both increased financial support and intentional inclusion efforts. Many Black students face financial barriers that limit their educational and career opportunities, hindering their potential in these fields. By expanding support systems and actively encouraging Black students to pursue careers in these disciplines, we can foster greater diversity in views and excellence in academia, politics, and diplomacy—ultimately enriching society as a whole.

General Eligibility Criteria

Black students enrolled full-time in an undergraduate degree program within the Faculty of Public and Global Affairs
Demonstrated financial need
Demonstrated interest in diplomacy, political economy, international relations and/or political science.

Student Application

Use the following form to submit your application by 11:55 p.m. on February 25, 2026.

Name(Required)

First Last

Student Email(Required)

Student Number(Required)

Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Carleton Program & Year(Required)

Do you identify as Black?

Yes

Financial Need

Please explain how receiving this award would be beneficial or would support your academic success. Please limit your answer within 250 words.

Personal Statement(Required)

In what ways do you hope to make an impact in your community or globally through your work in diplomacy, international relations, political science or political economy? Please limit your answer within 500 words.

At Carleton University, we recognize and respect the importance of privacy. Personal information that we collect is kept confidential. In accordance with section 41 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Carleton University will only use the information in its custody or control in the following circumstances: where the individual identifies the particular information and consents to its use; for the purpose for which it was collected or a consistent purpose (i.e. a purpose which the individual might have reasonably expected).

CAPTCHA