Cristine Rotenberg Scholarship for Academic and Creative Pursuits

Overview

The Cristine Rotenberg Scholarship for Academic and Creative Pursuits is issued annually, 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.

Selection Process

The two recipients of this award will be selected by a selection committee* with membership as indicated below. The award consists of an award of $3,300, to be applied to the recipient’s student account.

To qualify for the award students must be a current full-time undergraduate student and must demonstrate a strong academic background with a minimum average of 80% (CGPA 10.0), and demonstrate a passion for and pursue a creative or artistic interest in addition to their academic.


Applications Open	October 15, 2026 @ 9 a.m.
Applications Close	November 30, 2026 @ 9 a.m.
Selection Process	December 1 to December 11, 2026
Candidates Receive Notice of Status of Award	December 21, 2026

Application

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Applicant Information

Name*

First Last

Student Number*

Carleton Email*

Phone*

By clicking this box I authorize Carleton University to release a copy of this application to the appropriate awards selection committee(s) and to the award donor, including my academic record, in order to adjudicate my application for an award. If requested, I agree to provide the Awards Office with any documentation necessary to verify the information on this. I declare that the above information is true and accurate. If any information is inaccurate, I understand that an Award may be reassessed and/or withdrawn*

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Application Questions

What are your academic interests and what do you hope to achieve with your education?*

Describe your creative or artistic pursuits. Please share how you have made a commitment to your creative or artistic interests. Why or how is this important to you?*

How do you share your creative passions and how do you leverage technology or the Internet to share your creative pursuits?*

How important is it to you to have creative interests in addition to your academic aspirations? Please share how your creative passion complements your academic commitment.*

How will the award allow you to continue pursuing both your education and creative interests?*

Creative Pursuits

Please submit a digital artifact, portfolio link, social media or website links where your art/creative pursuits are shared.

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