Undergraduate Student Award Recipients – 2024
Be inspired! Congratulations to this year’s award recipients, not only highly dedicated to their studies, they give back to the community in remarkable ways.
Artur Estrela Da Silva
Garret Elsey Memorial Award
Artur Estrela Da Silva, 2024 recipient
The Garrett Elsey Memorial award was endowed in memory of Garrett Elsey, BAHons/2012, by his family and many friends to celebrate his love of learning, generosity, adventurous spirit, active involvement in Carleton campus life and being a proud Canadian. It is awarded to a student in their graduating year who, in addition to maintaining the academic levels of the degree program, has been an active participant in extracurricular activities at the University.
Keisha Cuffie
David J. Bellamy Memorial Scholarship
Keisha Cuffie, 2024 recipient
The Bellamy Scholarship was endowed in honour of David J. Bellamy (1940-2004), who was both a graduate of and valued faculty member in Carleton’s Department of Political Science. The scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate student proceeding from year three to year four of their program.
Navreet Sidhu
Vered Foundation Scholarship
Navreet Sidhu, 2024 recipient
Awarded to a student in political science proceeding from one year to the next.
R.A. MacKay Award in Political Science
Oleksandr Panchenko, 2024 recipient
The R.A. MacKay Award in Political Science was endowed by the late Dr. Robert Alexander Mackay (1894-1979), who was a distinguished scholar in Canadian government, a senior member of the Department of External Affairs, professor of political science at Carleton University from 1961, and founding associate director of the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, 1966-68.
The Honourable Walter Baker Memorial Scholarship in Political Science
This scholarship is given in memory of The Honourable Walter Baker (1930-1983), a distinguished graduate of Carleton University and Canadian Parliamentarian. The award is granted to students who have demonstrated high academic standing and political leadership or involvement in politics with the Carleton community and beyond and are finishing their third year in the Honours program.
2024 recipients:
Clara de Oliveira Borba
Maia Tustonic
Sophia Zaccaria
Maddy Sutton
Samuel De Pau
Sofia Martinez
Serena An
Undergraduate Student Award Recipients – 2023
Scholarships for Current Students
In addition to entrance scholarships, there are a number of scholarships available for students currently enrolled in the Political Science program. The awards and their value are announced each spring. Eligible students are encouraged to submit a nomination and application to the Department when the announcement is made. For more information about these Awards, please refer to the University’s extensive scholarships database.
Additional information about entrance scholarships, bursaries, and financial aid can be found through the Awards and Financial Aid website, or you can contact the Awards Office.