PMC-Administered Awards and Scholarships for New and Returning Students
There are a number of PMC-administered awards and scholarships open for new and returning students registered with the PMC, including two new awards!
All awards and scholarships in this post have August 31 application deadlines; no incomplete or late applications will be considered.
NOTE that each award and scholarship is subject to unique eligibility and application instructions. Be sure to read the instructions for any award you plan to apply for carefully.
IODE Lord Dundonald Giselle Lazure Memorial Award is open for the 2025-2026 award cycle and awarded to an outstanding student with a permanent disability, who is in demonstrated financial need and is registered with the PMC.
The Making a Difference Award is awarded to outstanding students with a documented permanent physical disability entering a program of study, full-time, within the Faculty of Engineering, Faulty of Science, Arthur Kroeger College of Public Affairs or the Bachelor of Commerce program.
- Successful applicants demonstrate academic excellence, community service, leadership and commitment to making a difference in their larger communities, and are in demonstrable financial need.
The Susan Scott Parker Scholarship is awarded to outstanding undergrad students who are registered with the PMC, have a permanent disability, and are Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada.
- Preference is given to female applicants.
The Thomas Sorensen Memorial Scholarship was established by the Sorensen family to honour the legacy of their son, Thomas Sorensen, who was a student at Carleton from 2014-2014. This scholarship provides financial support to undergraduate students with a permanent disability who is passionate about advocating for disabilities and volunteers or fundraises for organizations that help persons with disabilities.
The Walker Wood Award recognizes outstanding undergrad students with a demonstrated permanent disability who are enrolled in any program of study at Carleton.
- May be renewed for up-to three (3) consecutive years of full-time enrolment.
New Additions
The Kinaxis Scholarship for Students in Computer Science for outstanding undergraduate students enrolled in a Bachelor of Computer Science program, registered with the PMC, demonstrate academic excellence, and are registered with the Paul Menton Centre.
The Kinaxis Scholarship for Students in Systems and Computer Engineering has been endowed for outstanding undergraduate students enrolled in a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Computer Systems Engineering, registered with the PMC, demonstrate academic excellence, and are registered with the Paul Menton Centre.