Carleton Graduate Entrance Scholarship

What you will need

• ✓ Submit a completed application for admission to Carleton University
• ✓ For Teaching Assistantship applicants: minimum GPA of 10.0 or higher
• ✓ For Research Assistantship applicants: minimum GPA of 10.0 or higher

About this award

Depending on the award, you could receive more than $10,000 per year for Teaching Assistantships, between $1,000 and $12,000 per year for Research Scholarships, or a maximum of $20,000 for Donor-Funded Awards. Because these are grants and salaries, you do not have to pay this money back. This funding is for you if you are a top-quality student applying for a graduate-level program who has a strong academic record. No specific deadline is posted publicly because you are automatically considered for these awards when you submit your application for admission. Before you apply, check Carleton University's program page or call their office to confirm the final admission deadlines for your specific term. Winners are chosen through a mix of automatic consideration during admission, departmental recommendations for research scholarships, and reviews of academic merit or financial need for donor awards. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Carleton University how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Carleton University during your application how the money will reach you. Some funds may arrive as a salary for work performed, while others may be applied directly to your tuition or sent as a stipend. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with Carleton University whether these awards are one-time or renewable and what GPA you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

To qualify for Teaching Assistantships and Research Assistantships, you must have a minimum GPA of 10.0 or higher. For Teaching Assistantships, you also need English-language proficiency. To be hired as a Research Assistant (RA), you must be physically in Canada and have legal authorization to work in Canada.

This is what the award's official page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm on the award's official page before you apply.

• ✓ Canadian citizen, permanent resident or international student
• ✓ Open to graduate students

How to apply

1. 1

   Read the award's official page

   Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.

2. 2

   Check this year's deadline

   We don't have a confirmed date for this round. The award's official page will have it.

Tips for applying

• Academic RecordAvoid focusing only on your final GPA. Instead, highlight specific strengths in subjects that match the needs of the faculty, as Teaching Assistantships may be assigned outside your own academic unit.
• StrategyAvoid treating the funding application as a separate process. Instead, put your best effort into your main admission application, since you are automatically considered for these packages when you apply for entry.
• RealismAvoid counting on the maximum award amount immediately. Instead, remember that Research Assistantship values vary depending on the researcher and the specific project budget.

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