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Carleton University Scholarships & Financial Aid
Carleton University offers generous automatic entrance scholarships, strong co-op programs, and the advantage of being in Ottawa — close to federal government co-op placements. Carleton provides entrance awards starting at 80%+ average and competitive awards for top students.
Entrance scholarships: $4,000–$16,000+ based on average
Chancellor's Scholarship: $30,000 (95%+ average, competitive)
Automatic entrance awards: Starting at 80%+ admission average
Co-op program: Available in Engineering, CS, Commerce, and others
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Quick facts — Carleton University Scholarships & Financial Aid
Entrance scholarships
$4,000–$16,000+ based on average
Chancellor's Scholarship
$30,000 (95%+ average, competitive)
Automatic entrance awards
Starting at 80%+ admission average
Co-op program
Available in Engineering, CS, Commerce, and others
Location
Ottawa, Ontario
Last verified
March 2026
Entrance scholarships
Carleton provides automatic entrance awards at generous thresholds:
- Automatic entrance scholarships starting at 80%+ admission average ($4,000+)
- Chancellor's Scholarship: $30,000 for students entering with 95%+ average
- Prestige Scholarship: $16,000 at 90-94.9% average
- Faculty-specific awards in Engineering, Sprott Business, and Computer Science
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Co-op in Ottawa
Carleton's Ottawa location provides unique co-op advantages:
- Federal government co-op placements: Ottawa is the hub for government student employment
- Tech sector: Shopify, Nokia, BlackBerry QNX, and other tech firms have Ottawa offices
- Engineering and CS co-op earnings: $15,000–$25,000 per work term typical
- Bilingual students have additional co-op advantages in the capital region
Tips for Carleton students
Practical advice for Carleton students:
- Carleton's entrance awards are generous and automatic — no separate application for most
- Apply for OSAP and Carleton bursaries through Carleton Central each year
- If you're bilingual, leverage this for federal government co-op placements — many require French
- Check Sprott School of Business and Engineering faculty-specific awards — they often have dedicated pools
Frequently asked questions
Automatic entrance scholarships start at 80%+ admission average. The Chancellor's Scholarship requires 95%+ and is worth $30,000.
Some entrance awards are renewable based on maintaining a high GPA. Check the specific award conditions on Carleton's website.
Co-op is available in many programs including Engineering, Computer Science, Commerce (Sprott), Public Affairs, and others. Not all programs have co-op — check your specific program page.
Yes. Ontario residents at Carleton can receive OSAP grants and loans on top of any institutional scholarships and bursaries. Apply through ontario.ca/osap.
Yes. Carleton offers the International Prestige Scholarship and other awards for international students. Check the Carleton International Admissions website for eligibility and amounts.
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Last verified: March 2026
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