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Student Life Awards

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.

Awards Timeline

For the 2026 – 2027 academic year, the awards followed the below application timeline.

Applications OpenOctober 1, 2026 @ 9:00 a.m.
Applications CloseNovember 30th, 2026 @ 9:00 a.m.
Selection ProcessDecember 1 to December 11, 2026
Notice of Application DecisionDecember 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.

Congratulations to last year’s recipients!