Student Life Awards

Awards Application Process
Awards Timeline
Award Descriptions
2023 – 2024 Award Recipients

The Student Life Awards are awards that have been established by Carleton University Alumni and stakeholders and serve the purpose of recognizing students for their significant and impactful contributions to the Carleton community. Awards range from $500 – $4,000. Applications for the 2024 Student Life Awards will open in October 2024.

Awards Application Process

Students will submit their applications for each award they are wishing to be considered for, based on the criteria of each award. Please be sure to read each award thoroughly as they each have different criteria for consideration.

Award Selection Committees will meet in late November, with winners being announced in early December. All award recipients will receive free admission to the SOAR Student Leadership Conference, where you will officially receive your award in a virtual Awards Ceremony.

Awards Timeline

For 2023, the awards will follow the below application timeline.

Applications Open	October 1, 2023 @ 9:00 a.m.
Applications Close	December 1, 2023 @ 9:00 a.m.
Selection Process	December 1 to December 15, 2023
Notice of Award Status	December 20, 2023
Presentation of Award	SOAR Student Leadership Conference January 2024

Award Descriptions

Each award has its own criteria and application form. Please review the awards below and visit the web pages to learn more and submit your application.

Adrian D.C. Chan Award for Volunteer and Community Service This award is issued to a full–time undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in an Engineering program in the Faculty of Engineering and Design. The award recognizes voluntary involvement and community engagement at Carleton University, outside the classroom, and in the community at large. Click here to learn more and apply.
Barrett Fleming Community Engagement Award The purpose of the Barrett-Fleming Community Involvement Awards is to recognize student community service. This award will be issued annually, when merited, to full-time, or part-time undergraduate students enrolled in any program of study at Carleton University. Click here to learn more and apply.
The Carl Gillis Memorial Award Awarded annually on the recommendation of the Director Student Affairs and Student Life to one or more undergraduate student proceeding from one year to another in any program of study at Carleton University. Eligible recipients will be from Atlantic Canada, have demonstrated outstanding achievement in student, community, and/or national affairs and have maintained good academic standing. Click here to learn more and apply.
Cristine Rotenberg Scholarship for Academic and Creative Pursuits This award is issued when merited to two full-time undergraduate students at Carleton University. This award recognizes students who demonstrate a commitment to their education while pursuing creative interests independent of their academic studies. Click here to learn more and apply.
HOPE Scholarship for Refugee Women Awarded annually on the recommendation of the Associate Vice-President, Student Affairs and Student Life to outstanding undergraduate students who are or have been a Convention Refugee or a person in need of protection and are enrolled in any program of study at Carleton University. Click here to learn more and apply.
June Girvan Bursary for Student Leadership This award is issued to a full-time undergraduate student with demonstrated financial need who is involved in student leadership, development, extracurricular activities, or community service opportunities. Click here to learn more and apply.
The Paul Bregman Family Student Experience Award The purpose of this award is to support two full-time undergraduate students at Carleton University to participate in experiential learning opportunities such as travel for study and research, competitions, and attending international conferences and workshops. Click here to learn more and apply.