Carleton University Undergraduate Scholarship 2020

Applications are invited for the Richard J. Van Loon Scholarship to African students for undergraduate/graduate study at Carleton University.

Awarded annually, on the recommendation of the Richard J. Van Loon Scholarship Committee to an outstanding international student from an African country. Eligible recipients will be full-time students proceeding from one year to another in any program of study at Carleton University. Consideration will be given to students in financial need. Application is required. If an undergraduate student is selected, the scholarship will be awarded by the Director of Undergraduate Awards and Financial Aid, if a graduate student is selected, the scholarship will be awarded by the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs. Endowed in 2005 by friends, family and colleagues in honour of Richard J. Van Loon, Carleton’s 10th President.

• Table of Content
• About Carleton University
• Carleton University Undergraduate Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Carleton University Undergraduate Scholarship
• Requirements for Carleton University Undergraduate Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

Carleton University Undergraduate Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Carleton University Undergraduate Scholarship

The Richard J. Van Loon Scholarship, valued at $5,000 for the 2019/2020 academic year, is awarded annually to an outstanding international student from an African country. 

Requirements for Carleton University Undergraduate Scholarship Qualification

To be eligible, candidate:

• must be a citizen of an African country.
• must be an international student, who is required to have a valid Study Permit for Canada.
• must be registered as a full-time student at Carleton University and be successfully proceeding from one year to another in any program of study.
• must be in good academic standing

Application Deadline

How to Apply

The 2020-21 Application Form is open.

Once complete, please email your application package to [email protected].

Acceptable referees would include:

Professor who has taught a class you successfully completed
Thesis advisor
Graduate Supervisor
Dean of a Faculty
A Director of a School or Institute
A Chair of a Department or Program

For more details, visit Carleton University website.