In addition to the awards listed below, students who have self-identified as Aboriginal remain eligible to be considered for Carleton University’s Undergraduate Bursaries, Scholarships and various federal and provincial student loan programs.

Aboriginal Student Awards

PLEASE NOTE: Many of the scholarships and bursaries listed below require a separate application.

1. Aboriginal Post Secondary Education and Training (PSET) Bursary

The Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities has allocated funding to Carleton University to create the Aboriginal PSET Bursary as part of the Ministry’s Aboriginal postsecondary education funding approach.  This bursary provides direct support to Aboriginal students with financial need to access additional financial support.  Aboriginal peoples include First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples. 

2. The Métis Nation of Ontario Bursary

Established by The Métis Nation of Ontario through the Métis Training Initiatives, this bursary is awarded on the basis of financial need to Métis students registered in any year, in any faculty or school at Carleton University.

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3. New Sun, New Beginning Bursary

Awarded annually to part-time and full-time students who have demonstrated a commitment to furthering their education and who are in financial need. Preference will be given to Canadian Aboriginal and Inuit students with the Centre for Initiatives in Education Enriched Support Program, and Canadian Aboriginal and Inuit students in other programs of study at Carleton University.  Endowed in 1997 by Mrs. Joy Maclaren, who was given the name “New Sun” at an Aboriginal Peoples’ naming ceremony. Mrs. Maclaren, a former member of the University’s Board of Governors, established the award in recognition of Carleton’s role in providing accessible education.

4. Richard M. Zubrycki Bursary

Awarded annually to a deserving student proceeding from Second to Third year in the Department of Law, Institute of Criminology and Criminal Justice, or School of Social Work.  Recipient will have demonstrated financial need, must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada (landed immigrant or protected person), and must meet OSAP’s Ontario residency requirements.  Preference will be given to an aboriginal students.  Endowed in 2005 by Shirley Zubrycki, friends and colleagues, in memory of Mr. Richard Zubrycki.

5. Gordon Robertson National Inuit Scholarship

Gordon Robertson, former Chancellor and Chancellor Emeritus of Carleton University, established this scholarship to encourage and promote higher rates of post-secondary completion for Inuit students. This scholarship is awarded anually to one or two full-time Inuit students either entering, or continuing a program of study at Carleton University.

6. Wilfred Peltier Memorial Scholarship in English

Awarded annually on the recommendation of the Chair of the Department of English Language and Literature, to an undergraduate, or graduate student whose area of interest is Aboriginal Literature. This award was established in 2001 by family, friends and colleagues of Wilfred Peltier, Odawa pipecarrier, who passed away in July 2000.  Associated some 20 years with Carleton University, Peltier served as an Elder-in-Residence in the Department of Sociology/Anthropology as well as adviser to the Centre for Aboriginal Education, Research and Culture. 

7. External Aboriginal Awards

Aboriginal students may also be eligible for various  awards from organizations and associations outside of Carleton University. There are a wide variety of external scholarships and bursaries available for First Nations, Inuit and Métis students. The Centre for Aboriginal Culture and Education (CACE) recommends the following;

For more information or support in completing these award applications please visit the Centre for Aboriginal Culture and Education (CACE)