2025 Richard J. Van Loon Scholarship for African Students 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 tthe Vice-Provost of Graduate Studies. 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
• Richard J. Van Loon Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Richard J. Van Loon Scholarship
• Requirements for Richard J. Van Loon Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Carleton University

Carleton University’s roots as a non-denominational college supported in part by charitable donations from the Ottawa community make it unique among Ontario universities. Founded in 1942, Carleton was created in response to the need to help provide the young people in Ottawa, many of whom had taken on jobs to cope with the pressures of the Depression, with an opportunity to continue their formal education. From its humble beginnings on Ottawa’s First Avenue, Carleton has grown into a dynamic research and teaching institution with a tradition of anticipating and leading change. T... continue reading

Richard J. Van Loon Scholarship

Application Deadline	01 Feb 2025
Country to study	Canada
School to study	Carleton University
Type	Undergraduate
Sponsor	Carleton University
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of Richard J. Van Loon Scholarship

This scholarship is valued at $5,000.

Requirements for Richard J. Van Loon Scholarship Qualification

• Applicant must be a citizen of an African country
• Applicant must be an international student, who is required to have a valid study permit for Canada
• Applicant must be proceeding from one year to another in an academic program at Carleton University
• Applicant must be enrolled full time
• Applicant must be in good academic standing
• Preference will be given to students in financial need

Application Deadline

February 1, 2025

How to Apply

• Provide one (1) official piece of proof of citizenship
• Provide one (1) letter of academic recommendation. The letter should show clear support of how you are an excellent candidate for the Richard J. Van Loon Scholarship. Be sure to choose a person from one of the following sources: A professor who has taught a class you successfully completed, thesis advisor, graduate supervisor, dean of a faculty, a director of a school or institute, or a chair of a department/program. They must write a letter that will speak to your experiences meeting the specific eligibility criteria as well as the ways in which you exemplify the values of this award
• Complete the entire form and submit all documents directly to Awards and Financial Aid: [email protected]
• Late or incomplete applications will not be considered

For more details, visit Carleton University scholarship website.