About the programme
Carleton University's Prestige Scholarships are its top entrance awards, covering six scholarship schemes: Chancellor's, Richard Lewar Entrance, Carleton University Scholarship of Excellence, Carleton University SHAD, Jay Woo and CAA, and Riordon. Awards are renewable with an annual GPA of 10.0. One application form covers all Prestige Scholarships, submitted by email with a signed reference letter and student number. A Prestige Scholarship replaces an Entrance Scholarship and cannot be combined with one.
Duration: Four years (renewable)
Eligibility
- Admission average of 90% or better
- Entering Carleton directly from high school or CEGEP; no prior post-secondary attendance (college or university, excluding CEGEP)
- Demonstrated leadership roles in extracurricular activities throughout secondary school
- Sign in to check these against your background.
What they look for
- Selection committee assesses range of community or secondary school extracurricular activities
Needs a third party. A signed reference letter from a referee is required.
What you will need
- Prestige Scholarship application form (completed in Adobe)
- Signed reference letter
- Student number
How to apply
- Download and fill in the application form in Adobe
- Email the application and signed reference letter to awards@carleton.ca by 11:59 PM EST on the deadline; if the deadline falls on a weekend, submit by the next working day
- Include student number in the email
Applications are submitted on Carleton University’s own site. Open Doors helps you prepare; it is not the official application portal.
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Source and verification
- Official source
- Carleton University
- Last checked
- 11 Nov 2026, read automatically from the official page
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