Below is information on scholarships for students who wish to study or do research in Canada. If you are looking for scholarships available for outgoing Carleton exchange students, please find out more on the Preparing for Your Exchange Page.

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Scholarship/Awards Categories

International Graduate Student Award (up to $500)

Application deadline: November 7 at 4pm EST

The GSA International Student Award was created to help alleviate the financial burdens international students incur while obtaining university degrees. The GSA recognizes that international graduate students make a significant contribution to graduate student life on campus while facing additional financial barriers, including much higher tuition fees and limited rights to work off-campus. Applicants must be members of the GSA. Please complete the application at the GSA Awards website.

For any questions email occ@gsacarleton.ca or gsa@gsacarleton.ca

Marie Odette Gabrielle Clay Memorial Award ($1,300)

Opening soon for 2024-2025

Awarded annually to an undergraduate international student, who is a) proceeding from one year to another, and b) has been involved in student life. Recipients are selected by members of the International Student Services Office.

Donor: Friends and family of Marie Odette Gabrielle Clay, B.A. 1988. Endowed 2000.

Application details:  Submit your resume, cover letter and copy of your transcript to isso@carleton.ca.  Application deadline:  closed for 2023-2024

The successful recipient will be notified by the Awards Office mid-March.

International House Award ($850)

Opening soon for 2024-2025

Awarded to an international undergraduate student who is a) in his/her graduating year attending Carleton University on a student visa who, and b) in addition to maintaining the academic levels of the degree program, has been an active participant in extracurricular activities in the University. Recipients are selected by members of the International Student Services Office.

Donor: International House. Endowed 1972.

Application details:  Submit your resume, cover letter and copy of your transcript to isso@carleton.ca.  Application deadline:  closed for 2023-24

The successful recipient will be notified by the Awards Office mid-March.

Richard Van Loon Scholarship ($5,000) Fall 2024/Winter 2025 – NOW OPEN!

Application deadline:  February 1, 2025

Awarded annually, on the recommendation of the Richard J. Van Loon Scholarship Committee, this 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 application form can be found on the Awards Office website here.

For additional scholarship opportunities outside of the GAC International Scholarships Program, please visit the websites below which may include scholarship mechanisms of interest to you.

Other Scholarship Options

Visit the Awards Office site for student scholarship, bursary and loan information.   The Awards Office is located on 2nd floor of Robertson Hall or you can email awards@carleton.ca 

For additional scholarship opportunities outside of the DFATD International Scholarships Program, please visit the websites below which may include scholarship mechanisms of interest to you.

For Canadian and International Students and Faculty:

For Canadian Students and Faculty Only:

For International Students and Faculty Only:

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list.

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