Scholarships at Carleton University

Carleton University outstanding undergraduate female Philosophy majors who have made a positive contribution to university life, demonstrate financial need, are Canadian citizens or permanent residents (including landed immigrants or protected persons), and meet OSAP Ontario residency requirements. One annual bursary of $5,000, awarded on the recommendation of the Chair of the Department of Philosophy. Apply via the department form with a financial-need upload by November 30. Endowed in 2010 in memory of Phyllis Mary Putt through the estate of her husband Cyril Harold Putt.

Carleton University Ontario First Generation Bursary for undergraduates with financial need who are the first in their families to attend college or university (parents never attended post-secondary studies). Award value is up to $3,500. Apply through Carleton Central by the posted deadline alongside the general undergraduate bursary application. Funded through the Government of Ontario Access and Opportunities Strategy.

Carleton University students proceeding from the first or second year of the Enriched Support Program into a regular full-time program may apply for this annual bursary. Eligible applicants must be Canadian citizens, landed immigrants, or protected persons who demonstrate financial need and meet OSAP Ontario residency requirements. The bursary value varies. One award is given. Apply through Carleton's general undergraduate bursary application by October 31.

Two awards at Carleton University's Department of History, made annually when merited on the recommendation of the Chair, for outstanding essay writing. One goes to the student(s) writing the best essay on freedom of the press and/or the right of access to this medium by individuals and organizations. The other goes to the student(s) writing the best essay on Canadian foreign policy. Preference may be given to work on issues related to government, media, and Canadian foreign policy. At least one award is given in each category. The award amount varies. Faculty nominations are accepted at the end of winter term; students may discuss suitability of an essay with a faculty member.

Carleton University students in the Arthur Kroeger College Bachelor of Public Affairs and Policy Management (BPAPM) program who demonstrate financial need may apply. One or more bursaries are available; the amount varies. Apply through Carleton's online bursary application by October 31.

Part-time and full-time Carleton University students who have demonstrated a commitment to furthering their education and are in financial need may apply. Bursary amounts vary. Preference goes to Canadian Aboriginal and Inuit students in the Centre for Initiatives in Education Enriched Support Program, and to Canadian Aboriginal and Inuit students in other Carleton programs.