Student Life Awards
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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 – $6,000.
Applications for this academic year’s Student Life Awards will close on Monday November 30th, 2026. Selected recipients will be notified at the end of December.
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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 early December, with winners being announced in late December.
Awards Timeline
For the 2026 – 2027 academic year, the awards followed the below application timeline.
| Applications Open | October 1, 2026 @ 9:00 a.m. |
| Applications Close | November 30th, 2026 @ 9:00 a.m. |
| Selection Process | December 1 to December 11, 2026 |
| Notice of Application Decision | December 21, 2026 |
Award Descriptions
Each award has its own criteria and application form. Please review the descriptions below and visit the webpages to learn more and submit your application. Please note award amounts and details will be updated in September 2026.
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1 $500 Prize Available
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.
Visit the Adrian D.C. Chan Award website to learn more and apply. -
2 $1200 Prizes Available
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.
Visit the Barrett Fleming website to learn more and apply. -
2 x $3500 Prizes Available
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.
Visit the Carl Gillis Memorial Award website to learn more and apply. -
2 $3300 Prizes Available
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.
Visit the Cristine Rotenberg Scholarship website to learn more and apply. -
1 $3000 Prize Available
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.
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1 $6000 Prize Available*
This award is issued to a full-time or part-time undergraduate student with demonstrated financial need who is involved in student leadership, development, extracurricular activities, or community service opportunities.
*Note: This award may be split equally should two eligible recipients be selected.
Visit the June Girvan Bursary website to learn more and apply. -
2 $2000 Prizes Available
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.
Visit the Paul Bregman Family website to learn more and apply. -
1 $1000 Prizes Available
Awarded annually on the recommendation of the Associate Vice-President, Student Affairs and Student Life to an undergraduate 2SLGBTQ+ student who is enrolled in any program of study and is participating in a sports program. Preference will be for a student participating in a Carleton University sports program.
Visit the Pride Capital Volleyball Website to learn more and apply. -
1 $1000 Prizes Available
Awarded annually to outstanding undergraduate students proceeding from one year to another in any degree program in Science and actively engaged in some aspect of the visual, literary or performing arts. Preference will be given to students studying Chemistry, Biochemistry or Health Sciences.
Visit the Renaissance Scholarship for Science Students website to learn more and apply.
Congratulations to last year’s recipients!
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Adrian D.C. Chan Award for Volunteer and Community Service – Emily Knobel & Imshaad Naaz
Barrett Fleming Community Engagement Award – Gabrielle Lachance & Annastasiia Kostianets
Carl Gillis Memorial Award – Kaitlyn Langille & Georgia Anderson
Cristine Rotenberg Scholarship for Academic and Creative Pursuits – Morgan McDonald & Emily Lukzaek
HOPE Scholarship for Refugee Women – Fatma Mennan
June Girvan Bursary for Student Leadership – Abidat Wahab & Kiara Gibbs – Cawker
The Paul Bregman Family Student Experience Award – Arunteja Kuchibhatla & Cydney Bradbury
Pride Capital Volleyball Award – Lea Brossier
Renaissance Scholarship for Science Students – Andy Zhuravel