Current Undergraduate Students - Geography and Environmental Studies

Your Undergraduate Team

Karen is the Undergrad Administrator for the Geography, Environmental Studies and Geomatics programs and the minor programs within the department.

Drop-In Advising Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
9:30am – 11:30am, and 1:30pm – 4:00pm

Virtual Advising Hours:
Thursday by appointment

Professor Paul Williams

Faculty contact for Undergraduate Environmental Studies and Human Geography program advice and guidance.

Winter 2025 Drop-In Advising Hours:
Wednesdays
10:00am – 11:30am and
1:00pm – 2:30pm,
and/or by appointment.

Professor Kevin Hamdan

Faculty contact for Undergraduate Geomatics and Physical Geography
program advice and guidance.

Winter 2025 Drop-In Advising Hours:
Mondays 12:00pm-1:00pm,
Wednesdays 11:30am-12:30pm,
and/or by appointment.

Carleton University Geography and Environmental Studies Student Association

Feel free to drop by to get to know the club and our executive team, take a look at our merch and free textbook library, or grab some coffee/tea between your classes.

Winter 2025 Office Hours:
Mondays
1:00pm-3:00pm
Tuesdays
1:30pm – 3:00pm,
Wednesdays
11:30am – 1:30pm,
Thursdays
12:00pm-2:00pm,
Fridays
11:00am-12:00pm

University Level Awards – Undergraduate

For information on awards, scholarships and financial aid available for all university students, please visit the Awards and Financial Aid Office.

Departmental Awards – Undergraduate

We have five awards available to students currently enrolled in programs in the department; Environmental Studies, Geography, and Geomatics. Some awards, you will automatically be considered for, and some you will need to apply for. All requirements, selection criteria, and application processes are listed under each award below. If you have any questions, please send a message to geography@carleton.ca.

Jessie and Wreford Watson Award in Geography

Awarded annually to the outstanding student entering the final year of Honours Geography at Carleton University. Dr. Wreford Watson, then Chief Geographer of Canada, founded geography at Carleton in 1949. One year later he was joined by Mrs. Watson and together they lectured in geography at Carleton until 1954. Donors: Friends, faculty and alumni of the Department of Geography. Endowed 1980.

Open to students in:
all Bachelor of Arts programs in Geography
all Bachelor of Science programs in Geography

Number of students awarded:
One

Application Process:
No application. Students are automatically considered. Award distributed in mid-June.

J. Peter Johnson Prize

Awarded annually to the student who has attained the highest standing in the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies second year methodology courses. Established in 1994 by members of the Department of Geography. Endowed 2000.

Open to students in:
all programs in the department

Number of students awarded:
One

Application Process:
No application. Students are automatically considered. Award distributed in mid-June.

Glenneth M. Anderson Environmental Studies Scholarship

Awarded annually, on the recommendation of the Chair of the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, to an outstanding student proceeding from Third to Fourth year of the honours program in Environmental Studies. Eligible students must be Canadian citizens and keenly interested in the environment and possess outstanding environmental awareness. Endowed in 2006 by Carleton Alumnus.

Open to students in:
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Environmental Studies

Number of students awarded:
Three

Application Process:
No application. Students are automatically considered. Awards are distributed in mid-June.

Charles Nixon Travel Bursary in Human Geography or Environmental Study

Awarded annually on the recommendation of the Chair of the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies to undergraduate students enrolled in human geography and environmental studies. The purpose of this bursary is to assist in defraying the costs of academically related travel. Established in 2017 by Charles Nixon.

Open to students in:
Bachelor of Arts programs in Environmental
Bachelor of Arts programs in Geography

Number of students awarded:
Multiple

Application Process:
Fill out and send a completed Nixon Travel Bursary Form to geography@carleton.ca. Applications are accepted for travel in fall, winter, and summer. Awards must be distributed in the term the travel occurs. The next term open for applications is Summer 2025.

Douglas Fullerton Award in Urban Studies

Awarded annually on the recommendation of the Chair of the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, when merited, to a 3^rd or 4^th year student in geography or environmental studies program who is studying in the field of urban studies – particularly as it relates to the quality of urban life. Recipients will have demonstrated financial need, must be Canadian Citizens or permanent residents of Canada (landed immigrant or a protected person), and must meet OSAP’s Ontario Residency requirements. Endowed in 1997 by friends, colleagues and family of the late Douglas Fullerton, former Chairman of the National Capital Commission, in recognition of his visionary contributions to city life.

Eligible recipients must meet Ontario residency requirements as defined by OSAP, and must be in financial need. To determine financial need, the students must complete a Financial Need Application.

Open to students in:
all programs in the department

Number of students awarded:
Multiple

Application Process:
Fill out and send completed Fullerton Statement Form and Financial Need Application Form to geography@carleton.ca. Applications for the 2024-25 year are closed and have been awarded.