Dr. Roseann O'Reilly Runte Entrance Award in Music

What you will need

• ✓ No separate application: you are considered through your audition for the Bachelor of Music (Honours) program
• ✓ Admission to the Bachelor of Music (Honours) program at Carleton University

About this award

No dollar amount is posted — contact Carleton University's awards office to confirm the value. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are an outstanding musical performer entering a Bachelor of Music (Honours) degree. There is no separate application or deadline for this award. You are considered for this award based on exceptional audition results and the recommendation of the Director of School for Studies in Arts and Culture. Selection also considers high academic performance and leadership roles in your school's extracurriculars or community. Because a limited number of competitive entrance scholarships are available, it is highly selective. Ask Carleton University how the money will reach you — some awards pay students directly, others apply funds to tuition. Confirm this so you can plan your cash flow. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with Carleton University whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be entering the Bachelor of Music (Honours) program at Carleton University. You need to demonstrate outstanding performance skills, and a preference will be given to performance students in classical or jazz repertoire. You are more likely to be considered if you have high academic performance or have taken a leadership role in your school's extracurricular activities and in the community.

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 high school students
• ✓ Studying Music

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

• AuditionAvoid treating your audition as a formality. Instead, prepare a repertoire that showcases your absolute best technical skill and expression. Record a high-quality demo if the school allows supplemental materials.
• LeadershipAvoid simply listing your clubs on a resume. Instead, describe one specific time your leadership in a school or community project led to a measurable result. Provide a concrete example of how you organized others.
• StrategyAvoid waiting until the last minute to check for updates. Instead, search the Carleton University awards database regularly since information can change based on funding. Set a calendar reminder to check the site monthly.
• RealismAvoid assuming that a strong audition means you will get the award. Instead, remember that a limited number of competitive entrance scholarships are available. Apply for multiple funding sources to ensure you have a safety net.

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