Holders of awards must pay regular tuition fees unless otherwise stated.
Full-time graduate students at Carleton University are expected to comply with the following procedures:
be considered for the initial award, announced April 1, of financial assistance administered by Carleton University.
Candidates whose applications are received after the March 1 deadline may be eligible for the award of a scholarship and assistantship by reversion.
Students are urged to note the above payment dates and be prepared to be financially self-sufficient during the month of September.
In addition, a large number of foundations, companies, fraternal organizations, and other agencies offer fellowships and scholarships.
The Faculty of Graduate Studies maintains an information system to assist the Carleton community in identifying funding opportunities for graduate studies. The information system is available at the Web site: http://www.carleton.ca and contains information on agency deadlines and the application procedures.
Departments recommending students for internal awards must accept full responsibility for the eligibility of their nominees.
Students are urged to consult carefully the brochures and announcements which specify the conditions associated with tenure of individual awards. This information is available in the office of the Faculty of Graduate Studies and in departmental offices.
It is not always possible to identify precisely the sources of various donations and bequests (often small, but most important in the aggregate) from which any graduate student’s financial support has been constructed. These sums, together with the assistantship funds made available from the University budget, make up the reservoir from which the Carleton scholarships and assistantships are drawn.
In the following cases, however, either because of the relative importance of the contribution or because of the fact that it is earmarked for a specific type of student or program, we do identify the external source from which the award has originated.
Friends of Art History Book Award
Endowed in 1994 by the Friends of Árt History, this award, valued at $100, is presented annually to a graduate student enrolled in the Master of Arts program in Canadian Art History. Application is not required. The recipient will be chosen on the recommendation of the Art History Graduate Committee.The Association of Palestinian Arab Canadians Graduate Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 1988. It is awarded annually to an outstanding recent graduate of the following Palestinian universities: Bier Zeit, Al-Najah National, Al-Khaleel (Hebron), Bethlehem, The Islamic University of Gazza and Al-Quds (Jerusalem).The recipient will be chosen by an awards committee chaired by the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies from nominations made by the students’ home institutions. It is hoped that the recipient will return to a teaching position in a Palestinian University.
Harold Bernstein Memorial Award in Physical Chemistry
This grant, valued at approximately $1,000, will be awarded annually to a student joining the graduate program of the Ottawa-Carleton Institute to study and do research in the area of physical chemistry. It is a one-time scholarship, and is additional to all other stipends or scholarships that the student may hold.The award is named in honour of Dr. Harold J. Bernstein, eminent spectroscopist and researcher, who retired from the National Research Council, Ottawa, in 1979. Dr. Bernstein served as an adjunct professor of chemistry at Carleton University from 1970 to 1979.
Board of Governors’ Graduate Student Bursaries
Established in 1992 by members and friends of Carleton University’s Board of Governors on the occasion of Carleton University’s 50th Anniversary, these bursaries are available to graduate students who need financial assistance to cover tuition fees.Application should be made to the chair/director of the student’s academic unit. The final selections will be made by the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies from a list of names recommended by each academic unit.
The Swithun Bowers Memorial Social Work Bursary
Endowed in 1985, this bursary is available to graduate students within the School of Social Work who are nearing the completion of their program and experiencing financial difficulty in meeting the costs of typing/reproduction of their thesis or independent enquiry project.The selection of the recipient(s) will be decided on the recommendation of the Director of the School of Social Work.
Broadbent-Jewett International Bursaries
In recognition of the leadership of J. Edward Broadbent in Canadian politics and in recognition of the contributions of Pauline Jewett to international and academic affairs, the New Democratic Party of Canada has established two bursaries in their honour to assist students in need. Valued at $1,000 each, these bursaries are awarded annually to foreign students who have been accepted to the M.A. program in International Affairs but are in need of financial assistance in order to be able to study in Canada. The recipients will be selected each year by the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, on the recommendation of the Director of the School of International Affairs. Established in 1992 by the New Democratic Party of Canada.Peter Browne Memorial Scholarship Fund
This scholarship was established in 1983 by students, friends, and colleagues of the late Professor G. Peter Browne. The recipient will be chosen by the awards committee upon the recommendation of the Department of History from among those students who apply. Preference will be given to deserving history graduate students who are nearing the completion of their thesis.Dr. John David Burton Award
Awarded annually, when merited, to a student in good standing enrolled in a program at Carleton University, University of Ottawa, La Cité Collégiale, or Algonquin College who has made a significant contribution toward awareness, equality, and integration of persons with disabilities within his/her educational community.The recipient will be chosen on the recommendation of the Assistant Director (Special Needs), Counselling and Student Life Services at Carleton University, assisted by a Selection Committee. Endowed in 1992 by students, family, and friends of Dr. John David Burton, who was a champion and advocate for persons with disabilities throughout his career as an educator.Application is not required. The recipient will be selected on the recommendation of the Scholarship Committee, composed of the chair of the department, one other faculty member, and a representative from CAL Corporation. The recipient of the award will be announced in January each year. In a given year, the award may not be made for lack of a suitable candidate, but will be held over so as to allow more than one recipient in a subsequent year.
Canadian Marconi Company Bursary in Electrical Engineering
This bursary, established in 1987 by Canadian Marconi Company, is available to graduate students in Electrical Engineering who are in need of financial assistance.Application should be made to the Faculty of Graduate Studies. The recipient will be selected each year by the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
Canadian Marconi Company Scholarship in Electrical Engineering
This scholarship, valued at $1,000, is awarded annually, on the basis of academic achievement and on the recommendation of the Dean of Engineering, to a student enrolled in a graduate program in electrical engineering who is working in the area of analog electronic design, antennas and prorogation, power systems, or microwave theory.CHEZ-FM Inc. Research Award in Sociology
This award, valued at $600, was established in 1989 by CHEZ-FM Inc. to assist with the cost of a media-related research project, essay, or thesis involving quantitative research on radio broadcasting or broadcast regulation generally, or contributing to general theoretical development in media sociology. It is awarded annually, when merited, to a fourth-year honours student or a graduate student enrolled in a sociology program.Application is not required. The recipient will be announced by the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, on the recommendation of a selection committee comprised of the Chair of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, the Coordinator of the Honours Program (Sociology), the Coordinator of the Graduate Program (Sociology), and a representative from CHEZ-FM Inc.
It is normally awarded in the second or subsequent year of graduate work, when the student’s area of specialization has been well established. It may be awarded more than once to the same student. If an award is not appropriate in a given year, it will be held over so as to allow more than one recipient in a subsequent year.
Odette Condemine Graduate Scholarship in French Canadian Literature
Endowed in 1955 by Professor Odette Condemine, who taught French Canadian Literature at Carleton University until her retirement in 1992, this scholarship is awarded annually, when merited, to the graduate student in the French program who has demonstrated the most promise in French Canadian Literature. Application is not required. The recipient will be announced by the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the Chair of the Department of French.Davidson Dunton Memorial Student Assistance Fund
Established in 1987 by relatives, colleagues, and friends of the late Davidson Dunton, Carleton’s fourth and longest serving President and a Director of the School of Canadian Studies, this fund is available to graduate students within the School of Canadian Studies who are experiencing financial difficulty meeting the costs of typing/reproduction of their thesis or other research papers, attendance at conferences, or other approved special needs.The selection of the recipient(s) will be made upon the recommendation of the Director of the School of Canadian Studies.
Rachael Elizabeth Edwards Memorial Award
Awarded annually, on the recommendation of the School of Journalism and Communication, to an outstanding student completing the first year of the Master of Journalism program. Preference will be given to a female student who has indicated an interest in pursuing a career in the daily newspaper field.Endowed in 1974 in memory of Rachael Elizabeth Edwards, a former student in the School of Journalism and Communication. Revised in 1987.
The Hendrika Alice Eisen Memorial Fund
This fund was established in 1990 by friends, co-workers, and relatives of the late Hendrika Alice Eisen, a graduate student in the Department of Psychology who was working in the interdisciplinary area of computer interface design.In memory of the interdisciplinary nature of her interests and the high regard she had for the annual conference in computer-human interactions (CHI) presented by the Special Interest Group SIGCHI of the Association of Computing Machinery, this fund is to assist graduate students interested in attending this annual conference. Application for assistance with travel or accommodations can be made to the office of the Faculty of Graduate Studies. Preference will be given to students presenting posters or papers at CHI and who are acting as student volunteers at the conference. The award is open to students from any discipline who are interested in attending the CHI conference.
The David and Rachel Epstein Foundation Fellowship: Equal Pay for Work of Equal Value
Established in 1985, this fellowship is open to students studying in any discipline within the social sciences or humanities to support a master’s or doctoral student in a thesis program. The thesis should be on the topic of “equal pay for work of equal value”, and should have a strong empirical basis with application to Canadian work settings.Valued at $6,000, this fellowship is provided by part of the income from the David and Rachel Epstein Fund. It will be awarded on the basis of academic merit as determined by the Faculty of Graduate Studies from a selection of applicants who have submitted a research proposal related to the above. Departments will be asked by the selection committee to nominate suitable candidates. Deadline for the completion is February 1. In a given year, the award may not be made for lack of a suitable candidate.
David and Rachel Epstein Foundation Scholarships
Part of the income from the David and Rachel Epstein Foundation Fund, which was established in 1970, has been designated to provide scholarships for outstanding graduate students at Carleton University.Up to twenty scholarships valued at $1,000 will be awarded annually to students from a list of candidates recommended by each department. Application is not required.
Valued at $1000, this scholarship is awarded annually, when merited, to a graduate student in the Political Science program who is working in the area of the Canadian Constitution. Application is not required. The recipient will be announced by the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, on the recommendation of the Chair of the Department of Political Science.
GAC-MAC Graduate Scholarship in Earth Sciences
This scholarship was endowed by the Geological Association of Canada and the Mineralogical Association of Canada in recognition of the support provided by the Ottawa-Carleton Geoscience Centre when Carleton University hosted the “Ottawa ‘86" Annual GAC-MAC Meeting.It will be awarded annually to a graduate student enrolled in the Ottawa-Carleton Geoscience Centre. Application is not required. The recipient will be selected by the Board of Management of the Ottawa-Carleton Geoscience Centre.
Indira Gandhi Memorial Fellowship
This fellowship, to the value of approximately $10,000, was established in 1985 by friends of India to honour the memory of Mrs. Indira Gandhi, Prime Minister of India, 1966-77, 1980-84.It is awarded annually to an outstanding (preferably foreign) student enrolled in a graduate program. No application is required for this fellowship. The recipient will be chosen by an awards committee chaired by the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies from candidates recommended by departments, schools, and institutes having graduate programs.
Randall Geehan Memorial Scholarship in Quantitative Economics
Awarded annually, on the recommendation of the Chair of the Department of Economics, to a deserving fourth-year honours student or graduate student, whose studies emphasize quantitative work in economics. Endowed in 1990 by colleagues, family, and friends in memory of Dr. Randall Geehan who was a professor in the Department of Economics.Lois Gonyer Bursary
Awarded annually, on application and on the recommendation of the Director of the School of Canadian Studies, to a Canadian studies graduate student whose program is threatened because of financial need. Established in 1988 by friends and colleagues of Lois Gonyer and funded by them and institute graduates in recognition of her twenty-seven years of service as administrator in the School of Canadian Studies.Graduate Scholarship in Civil Engineering
This award is made possible by contributions from staff and faculty employees in Civil Engineering as well as from other donors. The award, valued at up to $500, will be provided annually to an outstanding undergraduate student at Carleton who enrols in a graduate program in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. No application is required. The recipient will be selected by a scholarship committee composed of the Chair of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, the departmental supervisor of graduate studies, and two other faculty members from the Department of Civil Engineering.The Fund is intended to cover modest research costs where other sources of support are not available. Eligible costs are: translation, questionnaire production, mailing, field travel, supplies, long-distance telephone, etc. Photocopying costs of the thesis itself are not an eligible charge against this fund. Photocopying of journal articles in a library or archive would be considered a research expense, and would be eligible for funding.
Applications are normally reviewed on a weekly basis.
Application is made by letter to the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, c/o the Office of Research Services. For further information, please contact the Office of Research Services, Room 1501 Dunton Tower.
Application is not required. The recipient will be selected by the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies from a list of candidates recommended by the departments, schools, and institutes having graduate programs.
The fellowship is normally awarded annually to a student in the third or subsequent term of a graduate program in the Department of Geography. It may be held in combination with a teaching or research assistantship. Application is not required; the recipient will be selected by the departmental graduate studies committee. The award is made on the basis of academic achievement combined with a tangible contribution to the quality of the working environment for students in the department.
The scholarship will normally be awarded annually to a student enrolled in the third or subsequent term of a graduate program in geography. It may be held in combination with a teaching or research assistantship. Application is not required; the recipient will be selected on the recommendation of the graduate studies committee. If an award is not appropriate in a given year, it will be held over so as to allow more than one recipient in a subsequent year.
The Ina Hutchison Award in Geography
Established in 1989, the fortieth anniversary of the founding of geography at Carleton, this award is presented annually. Its primary purpose is to assist graduate students in geography undertake research, but it may also be used to assist graduate students in the preparation of manuscripts for publication and to facilitate conference participation. The recipient(s) will be chosen each year on the recommendation of a Department of Geography selection committee.Application is not required; the recipient will be chosen by the awards committee from candidates recommended by the Department of Sociology and Anthropology on the basis of merit and special interest in sociological theory and the philosophy of social sciences.
The Eve Frankel Kassirer Memorial Scholarship
The Eve Frankel Kassirer Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually, when merited, on the recommendation of the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Carleton University, to a graduate student in sociology with research interests relating to ethical issues, the family, or allied health professions. It was endowed in 1988 by family and friends in memory of Eve Kassirer.Eve was one of the first students to receive a master’s degree in sociology from Carleton University.
Sherine Khalil Memorial Bursary in International Affairs
Awarded annually to a deserving full-time student enrolled in the M.A. program in International Affairs who is undertaking work on a thesis related to developmental issues in the Third World, and who is in need of financial assistance in order to complete his/her studies. Endowed in 1990 by friends and family of Sherine Khalil, a graduate student in the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, who died tragically in the summer of 1990.The recipient will be selected by the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies from a list of possible candidates submitted each year by the Director of the School of International Affairs.
Christoph Lehmann-Halens Memorial Award
Awarded annually, when merited, to a student enrolled in the Master of Journalism degree program at Carleton. While good academic standing is an important consideration, demonstrated interest in the issues of disarmament and/or environmental protection and/or feminist concerns are the main criteria for selection.The recipient will be chosen each year on the recommendation of the Director of the School of Journalism and Communication.
This award in memory of Christoph Lehmann-Halens, who died tragically in Libya while on assignment, was established in 1987 by his family, friends, and Southam News.
The selection of the recipient will be made upon the recommendation of the Director of the School of Social Work.
Endowed in 1990 in honour of retired Professor Helen Levine, recipient of the Governor General’s Persons Award for 1989.
Candidates are initially screened by their department and recommended to the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies. A short list of deserving candidates is submitted to the Board of the David Lewis Trust Fund, the members of which make the final selection of a recipient.
The winner of this honorarium will also receive an additional stipend to assist in the payment of costs associated with the writing and production of the thesis/research essay. This stipend is provided for through an endowment from the BOAG Foundation. A copy of the thesis or research essay is to be sent, upon completion, to the BOAG Foundation.
The John Lyndhurst Kingston Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was endowed in 1984 by Mrs. Leslie Kingston in memory of her late husband John L. Kingston, Architect. It is awarded annually to an outstanding graduate student studying in a discipline within the Faculties of Arts, Social Sciences, Science (including Computer Science), or Engineering, whose work is aimed at the betterment of our society.Application is not required. The recipient will be selected by the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies from a list of candidates recommended by departmental chairs from the above faculties.
The award is intended to assist graduate students from outside Canada who are studying international affairs at Carleton University; they may be enrolled in the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs or come from a related discipline, such as political science, history, or economics, provided that the “international” component of their course of study is prominent.
The Dewan Chand and Ratna Devi Marwah Memorial Scholarship in Mathematics and Statistics
This scholarship, valued at $1,000, was endowed in 1984 by Professor Kanta Marwah of the Department of Economics in honour and memory of her parents. It will be awarded annually to the most outstanding and deserving graduate student within the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, preferably to a doctoral candidate who, having successfully completed all course and comprehensive requirements, is undertaking completion of a dissertation.No application is required. The recipient will be selected by the Scholarship Committee, composed of the Chair of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, the Director of the Ottawa-Carleton Institute of Mathematics and Statistics, and Professor Kanta Marwah or her designate. The recipient of the award will be announced by the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies in September each year. In a given year, the award may not be made for lack of a suitable candidate.
Doctoral Prize in Mathematics and Statistics
Established in 1993 by members of the Ottawa-Carleton Institute of Mathematics and Statistics, this prize, valued at $500, will be awarded annually for the best doctoral thesis in the Institute of Mathematics and Statistics defended during the academic year prior to September 1. Application is not required. Nominations for the prize may be made by the student’s supervisor or by a member of the Executive Committee to the Chair of the Executive Committee of the Institute. In a given year, the prize may not be awarded for lack of a meritorious candidate.The P.D. McCormack scholarships should be considered as prestige awards in a manner similar to the Epstein Fellowships. The Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, in collaboration with the Chair of the Department of Psychology, will determine the number and amount of the awards in January of each year to be awarded in the following fall.
The scholarship will normally be awarded twice a year to a graduate student who, upon admission, possesses the highest academic standing; and to a student achieving the highest academic standing at the end of the first year of the program.
Application is not required; the recipients will be chosen by the awards committee from candidates recommended by the School of Social Work.
Applications should be made to the Chair of the Department of History. The selection of the recipient(s) each year will be made upon the recommendation of a selection committee comprised of the Department of History graduate committee.
Application is not required. The recipient will be chosen each year on the recommendation of the Chair of the Department of Law.
Molecular Recognition and Inclusion Scholarship
Endowed in 1995 by the organizing committee of the 8th International Symposium on Molecular Recognition and Inclusion, this scholarship will be awarded annually to an outstanding student entering a graduate program in the Ottawa-Carleton Chemistry Institute. The scholarship will be used to encourage young researchers to enter the field of Molecular Recognition and Inclusion. Application is not required. The name of the recipient will be announced by the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, on the recommendation of the Director of the Ottawa-Carleton Chemistry Institute.Application is not required; the recipient will be chosen by the awards committee from candidates recommended by the School on the basis of merit and special interest in conflict analysis and/or studies in strategy and security.
Application is not required. The recipient will be selected on the recommendation of the Director of the School of Business. In a given year, the award may not be made for lack of a suitable candidate, but will be held over so as to allow more than one recipient in a subsequent year.
Norman Paterson School of International Affairs Alumni Association Foreign Student Bursary
Endowed by the alumni of the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs (NPSIA) in 1990, this bursary is awarded annually to one or more foreign students, admitted full time in the M.A. program in international affairs, who require(s) financial assistance in order to study at Carleton University.The recipient will be chosen by a selection committee composed of the Director of the School of International Affairs, two representatives from the NPSIA Alumni Association, and one other faculty member from the School of International Affairs. The name of the recipient will be announced by the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
Interested applicants should contact the Director of the School of International Affairs. The bursary may not be awarded if there is no qualified candidate. In such cases it will be held over so as to allow more than one recipient in a subsequent year.
Maureen O’Neil Award in Women’s Studies
This award was endowed in 1985 by Canadian Hadassah-WIZO in honour of Maureen O’Neil, Coordinator, Status of Women Canada. It is awarded annually, when merited, to a student enrolled in the Faculty of Graduate Studies who is doing work in the area of women’s studies.Application is not required. The recipient will be selected by the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies from a list of candidates recommended by each department within the Faculties of Arts or Social Sciences.
Khayyam Zev Paltiel Doctoral Dissertation Prize in Social Philosophy, Social Theory, or Social Policy
This prize, endowed by Professor Khayyam Z. Paltiel of the Department of Political Science, is intended to provide a fund to assist in the publication of a deserving doctoral dissertation presented to the Faculty of Graduate Studies at Carleton University in the fields of social philosophy, social theory, or social policy. The prize is awarded biennially to the best doctoral dissertation presented in these fields in the previous two-year period. The prize is not intended to be confined to students in a particular discipline; doctoral dissertations in the appropriate fields may be presented in political science, sociology and anthropology, economics, psychology, and history. Dissertations are nominated for the prize by the doctoral examining boards; adjudication is by a committee chaired by the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies and including the appropriate faculty deans together with the chairs of the relevant departments.All those with high standing who are admitted to this program are considered for these fellowships.
Lester B. Pearson Scholarships
These scholarships, which were established in 1990 by a bequest from the estate of the late Lester B. Pearson, will be awarded after the first term of each academic year to three graduate students working in the areas of Canadian foreign policy, politics, or history. The awards, having a value of approximately $1,000 each, will be made on the recommendations of the Director of the School of International Affairs and the Chairs of the Departments of Political Science and History.The Norman Pollock Memorial Award for Latin American Studies
This award is presented annually to an outstanding student in the areas of Canadian-Latin American relations or Latin American development studies. It has been endowed to honour the memory of Norman Pollock by his son David H. Pollock and his granddaughter Susan A. Harkavy.Application is not required. The recipient will be selected by the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies from candidates nominated from relevant graduate programs.
Pratt & Whitney Canada Graduate Scholarship
Established in 1996, this scholarship is valued at $2,000. It is awarded annually, when merited, to a student entering the Master of Engineering program in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering specializing in gas turbine technology. Applicaton is not required. The recipient will be selected by the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the Chair of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.Rogers Communications Award in Mass Communication
Awarded annually to an outstanding student enrolled in the Master of Arts in Communication program. The recipient will be selected by the awards committee of the Mass Communication Program. Endowed in 1991 by Rogers Ottawa Ltd.Rogers Communications Award in Television Journalism
Awarded annually on the recommendation of the School of Journalism and Communication to the student graduating from the Master of Journalism program who shows the most promise as a television journalist. Endowed in 1991 by Rogers Ottawa Ltd.The Roderick S.J. Rooney, F.C.A. Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was endowed in 1985 by Mrs. Isabella M. Rooney in memory of her late husband Roderick S.J. Rooney, F.C.A. It is awarded annually to an outstanding student who is enrolled in the Master of Social Work program.Application is not required. The selection of the recipient will be decided on the recommendation of the Director of the School of Social Work.
The Dr. Imrich Rosenberg Memorial Award
Awarded annually to a full-time student who is enrolled in a graduate program at Carleton University and is undertaking a research project on Jewish studies. Need, integrity, and all-round contribution to the study of the philosophical and practical intricacies of the Jewish people/nation in the world will also be criteria used in the selection of the recipient each year. Endowed in 1991.Application is not required. The recipient will be chosen on the recommendation of a selection committee chaired by the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, from a list of candidates nominated by departments, schools, and institutes having graduate programs.
William and Margaret Roxburgh Memorial Award
This award was established in 1981 by Gwenda and Ross Roxburgh, and is open to all graduate students in the School of Canadian Studies. The amount of $250 is provided annually to assist students in carrying out research projects.Application should be made to the Director of the School of Canadian Studies; recipients will be chosen from a list of candidates recommended by the Director.
Application is not required; the recipient will be chosen by the awards committee from candidates recommended by the Faculty of Engineering.
The Arnold Smith Award in International Affairs
Valued at $1,500, this award was established in 1990 by the North-South Institute in honour of the outstanding contribution made to the Institute by its Chair of the Board, Mr. Arnold Smith. It is awarded annually, when merited, to a student who is enrolled full-time in the Master of Arts program in international affairs, is following the development studies core, and whose work focuses on Canadian policies toward developing countries in aid, trade, or international finance. Application is not required. The recipient will be selected each year by the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the Director of the School of International Affairs.
The Arnold Smith Commonwealth Scholarship
This scholarship will be awarded annually from funds provided by the Royal Commonwealth Society, Ottawa Branch, to a student from a Commonwealth country other than Canada in any field of study at the graduate level. The award will be based on academic excellence and seeks to recognize students who will use their studies to contribute to the development of their country of origin.Application is not required. The recipient will be chosen by the awards committee of the Faculty of Graduate Studies from a list of candidates recommended by each department.
Application should be made to the chair/director of the student’s department, for referral with recommendation to the Dean of Social Sciences.
Staff and Faculty Prize in Development Administration
Established in 1985 from the generous support provided by the staff and faculty of the School of Public Administration, this award is presented annually to an outstanding student proceeding from the first to the second year of the development administration stream in the School of Public Administration. The recipient will be chosen by the awards committee of the Faculty of Graduate Studies from candidates recommended by the School of Public Administration.Stentor Environmental Research Scholarship
Established in 1991 by Stentor Canadian Network Management on the occasion of its sixtieth anniversary, this scholarship valued at $2,500 is awarded annually, when merited, to a student enrolled in any graduate program at Carleton University who is undertaking research on an environment-related issue.Application is not required. The recipient will be chosen by an awards committee chaired by the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies from candidates recommended by departments, schools, and institutes having graduate programs.
The Frank Stone Memorial Prize
Awarded annually, when merited, to a student graduating from the M.A. program in international affairs who presents the best thesis or research essay on Canadian trade policy. Endowed in 1990 by friends and colleagues of the late Frank Stone in honour of his contribution to the study of trade policy in Canada and to encourage others to follow in his footsteps.Application is not required. The selection of the recipient will be decided on the recommendation of the Director of the School of International Affairs, and the winner will be announced each year by the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
Michael Thompson Scholarship in English
Awarded annually, on the recommendation of the Chair of the Department of English Language and Literature, to the English Honours student with the highest grade point average who is proceeding from third to fourth year of the Honours program, or from fourth year to Carleton’s Master of Arts program in English. Endowed in 1992 by colleagues, friends, and former students in honour of Professor Michael Thompson’s many contributions to the Department and to the University.Philip E. Uren Fellowships
Two fellowships are awarded annually, one to a graduate student in the Department of Geography and one to a graduate student in the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, and may be held in combination with a teaching or research assistantship. Application is not required; the recipient will be chosen by the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the awards committees from the academic units involved. The fellowships were established in 1980 by relatives, friends, former students, and faculty and staff colleagues as a memorial to the late Philip Ernest Uren who was a professor of geography between 1965 and 1979, and who served the University as Chair of the Department of Geography, Director of the Institute of Soviet and East European Studies, Director of the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, and Director of the Paterson Centre for International Programs.Johan Van Beek Memorial Bursary
Valued at approximately $1,500, this bursary is awarded annually to a student from a developing country enrolled in the M.A. program in international affairs, whose particular area of study is international development, and who is in need of financial assistance.The recipient will be selected by the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies from a list of possible candidates submitted each year by the Director of the School of International Affairs. If there is more than one deserving candidate in any given year, this bursary may be split between them.
The Varian Graduate Scholarship in Analytical/Environmental Chemistry
This Scholarship was established in 1992 by Varian Canada in recognition of its involvement in the development of the Centre for Analytical and Environmental Chemistry, in the Department of Chemistry. Valued at $2,000, this scholarship is awarded annually to an outstanding graduate student who is carrying out research in the Centre for Analytical and Environmental Chemistry. Application is not required; the recipient will be announced by the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies based on recommendation from the Department of Chemistry.Norma E. Walmsley Award for International Understanding
Valued at $2,500, this award, established in 1955 by MATCH International Centre, is to honour Dr. Norma E. Walmsley, O.C., the organization’s Founding President, for distinguished service to Canada and for her outstanding contribution to the international community — through university teaching and imaginative leadership in governmental and non-governmental agencies.It is awarded annually, when merited, to a student who is enrolled full-time in the Master of Arts program in International Affairs and whose work will further international understanding between Canadian women and women of the South.
Application is not required. The recipient will be selected each year by the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the Awards Committee to the Director of the School of International Affairs.
Charlotte Whitton Fellowships in Canadian Urban Life
In honour of the distinguished contribution of the late Charlotte Whitton to Canadian urban life and politics, and her long association with Ottawa, up to two fellowships in urban life will be awarded annually to the student(s) in the School of Canadian Studies with the highest standing on admission. The proposed field(s) of study must relate to urban life and problems.The recipient(s) will be chosen by the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies on the advice of the Director of the School of Canadian Studies.
Alice E. Wilson, F.R.S.C. Scholarship in Geoscience
This scholarship, valued at $1,000, was established in 1995 by the Canadian Federation of University Women/Ottawa. It is in honour of Alice E. Wilson, F.R.S.C., a paleontologist with the Geological Survey of Canada, and a charter member of the Canadian Federation of University Women/Ottawa when it was founded in 1910.It is awarded annually, when merited, to a graduate student enrolled in the Ottawa-Carleton Geoscience Centre. Application is not required. The recipient will be selected on the recommendation of the Director of the Centre. Preference will be given to students who are returning to studies after absences due to family responsibilities.
The S.F. Wise Graduate Scholarship
This scholarship, established in 1990 by members of the Carleton community to honour a former Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, will be awarded annually to a doctoral student who has demonstrated research potential through publication.Application is not required. The recipient will be chosen each year by the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies from a list of candidates recommended by departmental chairs and directors.
The Monty Wood Fellowship in Tropical Environmental Conservation
Established in 1993 by the Faculty of Graduate Studies, this fellowship recognizes and complements the substantial contribution made by Dr. Monty Wood, Adjunct Professor of Biology. This award, valued at $1,200, will cover costs of travel and operating expenses for field research in environmental sciences or systematics of tropical ecosystems, preferably in the Americas. Applicants must have demonstrated ability in and commitment to biological conservation through volunteer work, publications, thesis topic, etc., and to passing on knowledge of ecological systems and their conservation. Demonstrated ability to conduct field studies is required.Applications should be made to the departmental Chair, who will make a recommendation to the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies. The applications should include a project proposal with an objective that will result in publication of the research results.
YTV Canada Inc. Youth and Television Award
Established in 1992 by YTV Canada Inc., this scholarship, valued at $1,500, is awarded annually to a student enrolled in the Master of Arts program in Communication whose thesis topic is related to youth and television. Application is not required. The selection of the recipient will be made upon the recommendation of the School of Journalism and Communication to the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies.Application forms may be obtained from the office of Student Housing and Food Services, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 5B6. The deadline for receipt of applications is January 15.
Special Bursary for Students in Social Work
This bursary, in the amount of $1,000 annually, may be awarded to one, or divided between two students in the School of Social Work who require special financial assistance in order to complete their studies at Carleton University. The selection of the recipient(s) will be decided on the recommendation of the Director of the School of Social Work.Commonwealth Scholarships and Fellowships
The Government of Canada, through the Commonwealth Scholarships and Fellowships Committee, offers annually a number of scholarships and fellowships, normally tenable for two years, which cover such expenses as travelling costs, tuition fees, other University fees, and a living allowance to students of other Commonwealth countries.Under a plan drawn up at a conference held in Oxford in 1959, these scholarships and fellowships are awarded mainly for graduate study, and are tenable in the country making the offer.
Students are advised to consult Carleton International. The deadline for receipt of applications is October 31 for all awarding countries except Australia and New Zealand. The deadline for receipt of applications for Australia and New Zealand awards is December 31. For further details, please contact the Canadian Bureau for International Education, 85 Albert Street, Suite 1400, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 6A4. Application forms are available from Carleton International, Room 1506 Dunton Tower, Carleton University.
I.O.D.E. War Memorial Scholarships
Nine scholarships are offered annually by the Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire for postgraduate study and research in the humanities or social sciences. The awards are valued at $12,000 for study in Britain or another country in the Commonwealth, and $8,500 for study in a Canadian University.Candidates must be Canadian citizens and graduates of recognized colleges or universities.
Application forms are available from the office of the Faculty of Graduate Studies. The deadline is December 1.
Sir John A.Macdonald Graduate Fellowship in Canadian History
The Province of Ontario annually offers the Sir John A. Macdonald Graduate Fellowship, valued at $8,500, for full-time graduate studies and research in the field of Canadian history at the Ph.D. level. The fellowship is tenable for three years, at an Ontario University only, and it will be awarded to a Canadian citizen resident in Ontario.Application forms and additional information can be obtained from the Graduate Studies and Research office. The deadline for submission of completed applications to the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies is March 1.
Department of National Defence Scholarships and Fellowships
The Department of National Defence offers scholarships and fellowships for strategic studies of relevance to current and future Canadian national security problems, including their political, economic, social, and military dimensions. Eight Ph.D. scholarships valued at up to $12,000 and eight M.A. scholarships valued at up to $10,000 will be awarded to cover tuition fees and related expenses.Applicants must be Canadian citizens. The deadline is February 1.
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council
NSERC Postgraduate Scholarships (range $15,600 — $17,400) are tenable at Carleton University by students undertaking advanced studies and research in science, engineering, experimental psychology, and physical geography.Students currently enrolled at Carleton University must apply through their departments on prescribed forms available from the office of the Faculty of Graduate Studies. Departments will advise students of relevant deadlines.
Noranda Bradfield Graduate Fellowship Program
The Noranda Bradfield Graduate Fellowships are given to promote and encourage research collaboration between Canadian universities and companies in or associated with the Noranda Group. Up to seven fellowships, each valued at $15,500, are available to full-time students in graduate programs leading towards a master’s or doctoral degree who are working in the natural and applied sciences, mathematics, economics, business, and commerce.Application should be made through the appropriate University department to the Secretary, The Noranda Bradfield Graduate Fellowship Program, Noranda Research Centre, 240 Hymus Boulevard, Pointe Claire, Quebec, H9R 1G5, not later than March 1.
Ontario Graduate Scholarships
The Province of Ontario annually offers scholarships of $3,953 per term to students who intend to pursue graduate studies at an Ontario University. Applicants must have maintained an overall average of at least A–, or the equivalent, during each of the last two years of study at the postsecondary level.Application forms and brochures containing details of the award may be obtained from the student’s department. Registered students should submit completed application forms to their department. The department will advise students of the relevant deadlines.
The Queen Elizabeth II Ontario Scholarships
The Queen Elizabeth II Ontario Scholarship Fund provides a number of annual awards in the fields of humanities, social sciences, and mathematics for candidates expecting to be in the final year of their Ph.D. research and writing during their tenure of the award.These scholarships, valued at $13,000, plus a general expense allowance of $500, are open only to Canadian citizens and landed immigrants, and are tenable only at Ontario universities. Preference will be given to candidates who are residents of Ontario.
Prescribed application forms are to be completed and submitted to the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies by December 1, for transmission to the selection committee by December 15.
Two or three Queen’s Fellowships will be awarded annually to the most highly-ranked Doctoral Fellowship recipients entering the first year of a doctoral program in Canadian Studies. The fellowships are tenable only at a Canadian University and will provide tuition and travel costs in addition to the basic Doctoral Fellowship award.
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada
The Council offers fellowships ranging in value up to $14,436 for studies and research at the doctoral level in the humanities and social sciences.These fellowships are tenable in Canada or abroad for a maximum of twelve months and may be renewed upon application.
Application forms and brochures containing details of the assistance programs available may be obtained from the student’s department. Departments will advise students of the deadline.
Students wishing to have applications processed in time for fall registration must ensure that completed forms are submitted to the Awards office by July 1.
Residents of Other Provinces/Territories Except Quebec
Canadian citizens or landed immigrants (permanent residents) from the territories and all other provinces except Quebec may qualify for assistance from the Canada Student Loans Plan through their home province. The loan is interest free while the student is enrolled full time. Some provinces also make available non-repayable grant assistance along with this federal loan.The Awards office disburses general information on the various provincial aid schemes, but application forms and details on individual programs must be obtained from the authorities in the home province. Deadline dates vary but, generally speaking, it is wise to apply for financial assistance through the appropriate provincial department before June 30.
Quebec Aid
Applications from students for assistance from the province of Quebec should be made directly to the Awards office. Deadline dates for submission of applications are May 31 for all students who submitted an application for the previous school year and June 30 for all students who did not submit an application for the previous school year. In order to be accepted by the Department of Education, all applications must be coded by the Awards office.The above government assistance programs are subject to change.