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 click here.

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Scholarship/Awards Categories

Marie Odette Gabrielle Clay Memorial Award ($1,000)

Awarded annually to an undergraduate international student who is proceeding from one year to another of a program and has been involved in student life.

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

Application instructions 

Please submit your complete application in person to the International Student Services Office (128 University Centre), or by email to isso@carleton.ca

Your  application must include:

  • A cover letter stating your eligibility for this award
  • A copy of your resume

Deadline to apply: The 2019 deadline for this scholarship has closed. 

International House Award ($650)

Awarded to an undergraduate international student in his or her graduating year attending Carleton University on a student visa who, in addition to maintaining the academic levels of the degree program, has been an active participant in extracurricular activities in the University.

Donor: International House. Endowed 1972.

Application instructions 

Please submit your complete application in person to the International Student Services Office (128 University Centre), or by email to isso@carleton.ca

Your  application must include:

  • A cover letter stating your eligibility for this award
  • A copy of your resume
  • A copy of your transcript/audit

Deadline to apply:   The 2019 deadline for this scholarship has closed.  

Richard Van Loon Scholarship ($5,000) Fall 2019

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.

Deadline for Fall 2019 application is November 15, 2019.   All terms, eligibility details and application instructions can be found on the Awards Office website.

DFATD Scholarships

The Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) is responsible for the administration of various international scholarship programs offered to students and faculty by Global Affairs Canada (GAC).

Carleton is required to apply for these scholarships on behalf of the student. To apply, please contact:

  • The ISSO at isso@carleton.ca for scholarships related to studying at Carleton or

The following programs are available for international students and faculty members for study or to conduct research in Canada:

The following programs are available for incoming exchange students to study in Canada:

Information on these and other International Scholarships offered by the Government of Canada is available online. Please review the information available online regarding these scholarship opportunities.

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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