Awarded annually, on the recommendation of the Richard J. Van Loon Scholarship Committee, this $5,000 scholarship is intended for an outstanding international student from an African country. Eligible recipients will be full-time students proceeding from one year to another in any program at Carleton University with a valid study permit. Consideration will be given to students in financial need.

The 2018-2019 application is now open (deadline November 15, 2018). Eligibility requirements and application form can be found on the Awards Office website