Entrance Scholarships and Bursaries
Carleton Entrance Scholarships
If you have been admitted to Carleton with an admissions average of 80 percent or better, you will automatically be considered for a renewable entrance scholarship at the time of admission. The admissions average used is calculated from the grades submitted by your high school in support of your application. Entrance scholarships are offered for fall entry only. You may be offered a renewable entrance scholarship provided you are entering Carleton for the first time from high school or CEGEP and have no previous attendance at post-secondary educational institutions.
To be considered for an entrance scholarship, the University’s Admissions Services must receive your complete application for admission and all required grades (either directly or through the Ontario Universities Application Centre) by June 15. Entrance scholarship offers are not assessed or reassessed on final high school grades.
Carleton Prestige Scholarships
You will be considered for a prestige scholarship only if you are entering Carleton directly from high school or CEGEP. Students who have previously attended a post-secondary educational institution (either college or university) are not eligible for these awards. For all prestige scholarships, you must achieve an admission average of 90 percent or better. The selection committee will also assess the range of your community or secondary school extra-curricular activities.
One application form is used for all the prestige scholarships.
Pamela and Richard Joho Scholarship
Awarded annually to an outstanding student entering the Bachelor of Humanities, Bachelor of Arts in Greek and Roman Studies, or the Bachelor of Arts in Religion in the College of the Humanities (or any additional undergraduate degree program in the College of Humanities) at Carleton University. Eligible students must be Canadian Citizens or permanent residents of Canada (landed immigrant or a protected person) and must demonstrate a strong academic background and participation in extra-curricular activities. Students who study abroad as part of any undergraduate degree program within the College of the Humanities are eligible to hold this scholarship during their year abroad. This scholarship is renewable up to four years. Application is required. Endowed in 2008 by Pamela and Richard Joho to honour their commitment to a classical education.
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.
Pamela and Richard Joho Leadership Bursary
Awarded annually to an outstanding student entering the Bachelor of Humanities, Bachelor of Arts in Greek and Roman Studies, or the Bachelor of Arts in Religion in the College of the Humanities (or any additional undergraduate degree program in the College of Humanities) at Carleton University. Application is required. Eligible students must demonstrate a strong academic background and participation in extra-curricular activities. 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. Students who study abroad as part of any undergraduate degree program within the College of the Humanities are eligible to hold this bursary in their year abroad. This bursary is renewable for up to four years. Endowed in 2009 by Pamela and Richard Joho to honour their commitment to a classical education.
Maurice Price Foundation Scholarship
Endowed in 2015 by the Maurice Price Foundation.
Awarded annually to one outstanding student entering or proceeding from one year to another in a Bachelor degree program within the College of the Humanities at Carleton University. Preference will be for a student in financial need.
Maurice Price Foundation Award
Awarded annually, on the recommendation of the Director of the College of Humanities, to one outstanding student entering or proceeding from one year to another in a Bachelor degree program within the College of the Humanities at Carleton University.
Preference will be for a student in financial need. Endowed in 2016 through the generosity of the Maurice Price Foundation.
Greek and Roman Studies Scholarships for Continuing Students
Coulson Memorial Scholarship
Awarded annually, on the recommendation of the Chair of the Department of Classics, to an undergraduate student proceeding from one year to another of a Classics program. This award was endowed in 1990 in memory of Maria Pia Coulson and Tom Hunter Coulson.
Donor: The estate of Louisa Gallo.
Robert E. Osborne Scholarship In Classical Greek
Awarded annually, when merited, on the recommendation of the Advisor for the Greek and Roman Studies program, to a student who has demonstrated excellence in the study of classical Greek.
Endowed in 2009 by John Osborne, in memory of his father Robert E. Osborne, former faculty member at Carleton University.
Jesse Rottenberg Award in Latin Studies
Awarded annually on the recommendation of the Department of Greek and Roman Studies to an outstanding student enrolled in any degree program at Carleton University who has demonstrated excellence in the study of Latin in the Department of Greek and Roman Studies.
Established in 2012 by Jesse Rottenberg, B.A. 2012.
Maurice Price Foundation Travel Bursary
Awarded annually on the recommendation of the Director of the College of Humanities to students who are travelling abroad for study in fulfillment of their curricular requirements. Such initiatives may include attendance at archeological summer field schools, travel courses offered through the College or other travel opportunities approved by the Director.
Endowed in 2016 through the generosity of the Maurice Price Foundation. Revised in 2017.
Deadline: TBA. Please contact the department for more information.
Maurice Price Foundation Summer Research Internships
Internships will be made available annually by the Director of the College of the Humanities, to promising, full-time students proceeding from one year to another in a program within the College of the Humanities. These internships are intended to assist full-time returning undergraduate students in gaining summer research experience. Application is required. Endowed in 2016 through the generosity of the Maurice Price Foundation.
Students are invited to submit a research project that they propose to work on during the summer of 2024 in collaboration with a College faculty member. This summer we have one internship worth $3000, for which the awardee is expected to conduct 120 hours of research. This represents a time commitment of at least a .5 credit course and recipients are required to a) have regular meetings with their supervisor and b) produce a report on their research, or a potential colloquium presentation, equivalent to a major term paper.
Interested students should send an application by email with the following information to the Undergraduate Administrator, Andrea (andrea.mcintyre@carleton.ca).
- Resume with student number and year/program indicated.
- Detailed description of proposed research project (no more than one single-spaced page), setting out the project you would like to research and what skills and experiences you hope to gain through this program.
A statement of support from College faculty member who is willing to supervise the project is also required, and may be sent separately. At the end of the internship the awardee is expected to submit a brief summary of research in early September that may be posted on the College website and also present their research at the Welcome Reception for all students in September.
The deadline for summer 2024 is April 1st. Applicants will be notified by email regarding the success of their application mid to late April.
Read about Past Recipients of the Maurice Price Foundation Summer Research Internship
External Scholarships
National Archaeological Museum, Athens.
The Canadian Institute in Greece
Thanks to a generous donation from the Canadian Institute for Mediterranean Studies (CIMS), the Canadian Institute in Greece (CIG) is proud to be able to offer the CIMS-CIG Student Travel Bursary. The bursary aims to support undergraduate students based at a Canadian university who have reason to travel to Greece. Travel could be for the purpose of participating in an archaeological project, attending a summer program or study abroad experience, or participation in some other academic activity that requires the student to be in Greece. We are particularly interested in supporting students who identify as members of historically underrepresented groups.
CIMS-CIG Bursary announcement 2024
Archaeological Institute of America, Ottawa Society Annual Field School Incentive Fellowship
With a view to promoting archaeological inquiry and public understanding of the material record of the human past and to foster an appreciation of diverse cultures and our shared humanity, AIA Ottawa is pleased to offer an annual Field School Incentive Fellowship with a value of up to 500$. The purpose of the fellowship is to provide financial assistance for a first- time participant in an archaeological field school recognized by the AIA.
AIA Ottawa invites applications for one fellowship (up to 500$) from students who will be attending an archaeological field school recognized by the AIA in 2024.
Deadline for Applications: April 1, 2024. The deadline will not be extended.
AIA Fieldwork Incentive Fellowship Poster
AIA Ottawa Fieldwork Incentive Fellowship Application Form
Harry C. Maynard Scholarship
Through the generosity of the late Harry C. Maynard, for many years a teacher of Classics at the University of Toronto Schools, a program of scholarship assistance for students of Classics has been established by the Trustees of Mr. Maynard’s estate. The deadline of November 1st, 2023 has passed.
Click here for more information and future deadlines.
The Desmond Conacher Scholarship
This scholarship is offered in memory of Desmond Conacher, formerly Professor of Classics at Trinity College, Toronto, Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, and Honorary President of the CAC. The scholarship has been endowed through donations from his family, friends, colleagues, and universities with which he was associated. Its purpose is to assist and encourage a young scholar entering graduate studies in classics.
The scholarship is administered by the CAC through its Awards Committee. One award of $4,000 is offered each year.
Mosaic Scholarship
This scholarship seeks to encourage and support students from historically underrepresented groups in Canada, such as visible minorities and indigenous populations, in the discipline of Classics. One award of $500 is offered each year.
Eligibility and criteria: Applicants must identify as an underrepresented group, be Canadian students (citizens or permanent residents) and currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in Classics or similar program at a Canadian University. Specializations within the general area of Classics, such as ancient history, ancient philosophy, and classical archaeology are eligible. The main criterion is academic achievement.
Full details and the application forms are on the Classical Association of Canada website.
Centaur and Lapith in combat. Parthenon Metope. British Museum, London.
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