Carleton University Prestige Scholarships for Undergraduates

Carleton University offers a group of Prestige Scholarships to outstanding incoming undergraduate students. These awards go to students with an admission average of 90% or better. The scholarships are the Chancellor’s Scholarship, the Richard Lewar Entrance Scholarship, the Carleton University Scholarship of Excellence, the Carleton University SHAD Scholarship, the Jay Woo and CAA Scholarship, and the Riordon Scholarship. Each has its own value and number of awards.

• Host: Carleton University, Canada
• Level: Bachelor’s degree
• Study destination: Canada
• Deadline: 1 March 2027 (annual)
• Awards: 10 Chancellor’s, 7 Richard Lewar, 3 Carleton Excellence, 2 Carleton SHAD, 1 Jay Woo and CAA, 1 Riordon
• Value: from $20,000 up to $32,000, or full tuition for Riordon

Carleton University in Canada

Bachelor’s degree in any subject.

10 Chancellor’s, 7 Richard Lewar Entrance, 3 Carleton Excellence, 2 Carleton SHAD, 1 Jay Woo and CAA, 1 Riordon.

All students entering Carleton University directly from secondary school.

Chancellor’s Scholarships: $32,000 ($8,000 x 4 years).

Richard Lewar Entrance Scholarships: $21,500 ($6,500 in the first year and $5,000 in second, third and fourth year).

Carleton University Scholarships of Excellence: $20,000 ($5,000 x 4 years).

Carleton University SHAD Scholarships: $20,000 ($5,000 x 4 years).

Jay Woo and CAA Scholarship: $20,000 ($5,000 x 4 years).

Riordon Scholarship: Full tuition in first, second, third, and fourth year, capped at Canadian domestic full tuition fee amount.

Scholarships are renewable with an annual GPA of 10.0.

You will be considered for a prestige scholarship only if you are entering Carleton directly from high school or CEGEP. Students who have previously attended a post-secondary educational institution (either college or university) are not eligible for these awards.

For all prestige scholarships, you must achieve an admission average of 90 percent or better. The selection committee will assess the range of your community or secondary school extra-curricular activities.

Students submitting an application must have an admissions average of 90% or better plus have demonstrated leadership roles in their extra-curricular activities throughout school.

Only candidates with no previous attendance at a post-secondary educational institution (college or university excluding CEGEP) will be considered. Student must be pursuing post-secondary studies for the first time.

These scholarships suit students finishing secondary school or CEGEP who plan to start their first undergraduate degree at Carleton. You need a strong academic record (90% admission average or better) and a range of community or secondary school extra-curricular activities.

The application submission deadline for the 2027-2028 academic year is March 1, 2027 (if the deadline date lands on a weekend, application must be submitted the first working day after the deadline date).

Submit your application by sending an email to [email protected].

When you send the email, make sure that:

• The reference letter is signed by the referee
• You attach both the application and the reference letter
• You include your student number

One application form is used for all the prestige scholarships. Download the file on your computer, open it in Adobe and fill it out before submitting it via email.

The 2027-2028 application will open in October 2026.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

• Who can apply for Carleton Prestige Scholarships? Students entering Carleton University directly from secondary school (high school or CEGEP). Students who have previously attended a post-secondary institution are not eligible.
• What is covered by the scholarships? Values range from $20,000 to $32,000 for most awards, while the Riordon scholarship covers full tuition (capped at Canadian domestic full tuition fee amount). All are renewable with an annual GPA of 10.0.
• What admission average do I need? You must have an admission average of 90 percent or better.
• How do I apply? Submit your application by email to [email protected] by March 1, 2027. Include your student number and attach both the application and a signed reference letter.

• Read the official scholarship guidelines carefully before you start your application.
• Prepare your documents early, including transcripts and evidence of extra-curricular activities.
• Check whether you need to meet any English language requirements for admission.
• Make sure your application is submitted before the deadline.