Carleton University is linked to scholarships that can reduce costs in meaningful ways. Here are a few strong options prioritized by funding level.
On the institution side, Carleton University is connected to scholarships that can reduce tuition and sometimes extend to other study costs. These are practical starting points. Graduate Assistantships is usually considered partially funded, and typical coverage can include an award of at least $10,000 for teaching assistants and varying amounts for research assistants. A strong option is Merit Scholarships which is partially funded and often covers annual awards ranging between $1,000 and $12,000. Prestige Scholarships is partially funded, and coverage often includes $30,000 for recipients of the Chancellor’s Scholarships, $21,500 for recipients of the Richard Lewar Entrance Scholarships, and $20,000 for recipients of the Carleton University Scholarships of Excellence. Entrance Scholarships is partially funded and typically covers an award of $4,000 a year for 4 years for students having an admission average ranging between 95% and 100%, an award of $3,000 a year for 4 years for students having an admission average ranging between 90% and 94.9%, and an award of $2,000 a year for 4 years for students having an admission average ranging between 85% and 89.9%.
Beyond campus funding, Carleton University applicants often explore outside opportunities including government backed and independent programs. These are common starting points. Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships is fully funded and typically covers $50,000 per year for 3 years. Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) Program is commonly categorized as partially funded support, and coverage that often includes $5,000 per study term and up to three terms in a row each academic year.
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