Carleton University Richard J. Van Loon Scholarships for African Students 2023-2024

The Richard J. Van Loon Scholarship, valued at $5,000 for the 2023/2024 academic year, is awarded annually to an outstanding international student from an African country. The award was 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 Scholarships
• Aim and Benefits of Richard J. Van Loon Scholarships
• Requirements for Richard J. Van Loon Scholarships 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 Scholarships

Aim and Benefits of Richard J. Van Loon Scholarships

This scholarship is valued at $5,000. Two scholarships will be awarded.

Requirements for Richard J. Van Loon Scholarships Qualification

To be eligible for Carleton University Scholarships, 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 successfully proceed from one year to another in any program of study.
• Must be in good academic standing.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Instructions

• Please complete all 6 sections of the application form
• Submit with your application a signed recommendation from an academic referee
• Submit with your application one proof of citizenship

The 2023-2024 application is now open. The link will open the application in a new tab. Do not complete the application on this tab; you must download and save to your computer.

For more details, visit Carleton University website