Application Deadline: 1 March, 2026
LOCATION: Canada
Carleton University is pleased to offer the Prestige Undergraduate Scholarship to exceptional international students directly from high school or CEGEP with an admission average of 90 percent or better.
ELIGIBILITY:
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 also assess the range of your community or secondary school extracurricular activities.
The application submission deadline for the 2026-2027 academic year is March 1, 2026 (if the deadline date lands on a weekend, the application must be submitted the first working day after the deadline date). Submit your application by sending an email to awards@carleton.ca.
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
Students submitting an application must have an admissions average of 90% or better plus have demonstrated leadership roles in their extracurricular 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.
BENEFIT:
| Number of Scholarships | Value | Terms | Admission Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ten Chancellor’s Scholarships | $32,000 ($8,000 x four years) | Renewable* | 90% and extracurricular activities throughout secondary school |
| Seven Richard Lewar Entrance Scholarships | $21,500 ($6,500 in the first year and $5,000 in second, third and fourth year) | Renewable* | 90% and extracurricular activities throughout secondary school |
| Three Carleton University Scholarships of Excellence | $20,000 ($5,000 x four years) | Renewable* | 90% and extracurricular activities throughout secondary school |
| Two Carleton University SHAD Scholarships | $20,000 ($5,000 x four years) | Renewable* | 90% and extracurricular activities throughout secondary school |
| Jay Woo and CAA Scholarship | $20,000 ($5,000 x four years) | Renewable* | 90% and extracurricular activities throughout secondary school |
| One Riordon Scholarship | Full tuition in first, second, third, and fourth year** | Renewable* | 90% and extracurricular activities throughout secondary school |
| One Collins Prestige Scholarship | Full tuition in first, second, third, and fourth year** | Renewable* | 90% and extracurricular activities throughout secondary school |
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